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Black Studies: Music
Part A
John Coltrane's musical philosophy was deeply influenced by his spirituality and his relationship with the Black community. He believed that music was a spiritual practice and that it had the power to uplift and transform both the listener and the performer. Coltrane's spiritual beliefs were rooted in his study of various religions, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam, and his experiences with drugs and alcohol.
Coltrane's relationship with the Black community also played a significant role in his musical philosophy. As a Black man living in a time of segregation and racial discrimination, he was acutely aware of the struggles and injustices faced by his community. His music was a reflection of his desire to express the pain, hope, and resilience of Black people. As the reading notes, Coltrane apprenticed in the daily struggles of black musicians on the road and saw and experienced segregation first hand (p. 8).
Coltrane's compositions often reflected his spiritual and philosophical ideas. For example, his album "A Love Supreme" is a deeply personal expression of his faith in God and his belief in the power of love to overcome adversity. The album is structured as a four-part suite,...…in the transformative power of music. He saw music as a spiritual practice and believed that it had the power to uplift and transform both the performer and the listener. This perspective has inspired me to approach music not just as an art form but also as a spiritual practice.
I believe that Coltrane's relationship with the Black community had a profound influence on his life and music. As a Black man living in a time of segregation and racial discrimination, he was acutely aware of the struggles and injustices faced by his community. His music was a reflection of his desire…
References
John Coltrane and Black America’s Quest for Freedom.
Turner, R. (1975). John Coltrane: A Biographical Sketch. The Black Perspective in Music, 3-29.
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