Question

select the correct answer.
which genre of music evolved from the african - american community, which uses african beats and scales from the middle east to sing spirituals, work, and simple ballads, with hollers, chants, and shouts?
a. gospels
b. soul
c. blues
d. rock
e. pop

Explanation:

The blues originated within the African-American community, developing from work songs, spirituals, hollers, chants, and shouts, and incorporates African rhythmic elements and scales with roots in African musical traditions that connect to Middle Eastern scale influences.

Answer:

C. blues