Question

which type of music most draws upon the lamentations and emotional expression present in african musical traditions?○ reggae○ hip-hop○ blues○ rap

Explanation:

Blues originated from African American musical traditions, directly drawing on African musical elements of lamentation, emotional expression, and call-and-response structures that evolved from African oral and musical heritage. Other genres have connections, but blues has the most direct roots in these specific African musical traditions of emotional lament.

Answer:

○ blues