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Memorable Singer 1929-1949

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High schoolers examine how Louis Armstrong's fame spread from the African American community to the whole world. They examine how his singing style influenced both popular and jazz musicians by participating in guided listening of his musical pieces.

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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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