Black Past: Queen Latifah

As part of Black History Month, class members investigate in depth the life and work of an African American musician.

By examining the lives and lyrics of popular, positive black female rappers such as Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill, learners can trace a direct line back to the inspirational writer and poet, Maya Angelou. Rap lyrics will help explicate...

Students identify many careers within the music industry such as producer, A&R representative and recording studio engineer. They connect achievements of noted artists with their roles in the music industry.

Students examine female artists who perform in the genres of rhythm & blues, jazz, soul, and hip-hop/rap. They compose lyrics and melody in one of these genres.