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Alicia Keys, Songs in A Minor

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How do a person's musical preferences influence the way they compose music of their own? Learners analyze the sound and lyrics of Alicia Keys in relation to musicians that came before. Jazz, blues, and soul music from the past are shown to shine through music of the present. This includes a music-listening worksheet, extensions, and resource links. 

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elements of music, pop music

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music and culture, music and history, musical elements, pop music, alicia keys, analyzing music, pop artists, social studies
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7th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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