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What ethnic group is credited for creating jazz music and maintaining its strong presence in American life?

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The ethnic group that is credited for creating jazz music and maintaing its strong presence in American life is....African Americans.

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What was the jazz music effect in American life?
Well jazz had many different effects on American life. A few being that jazz reintrodcued improv into modern day music. With this songs were more than less than emotional pieces being read of a pice...
Was jazz music an American creation?
Yes. It happened here, primarily in New Orleans, drawing upon influences from West Africa, Europe and the Caribbean.
Why is jazz considered to be American music?
Jazz originated in New Orleans from traditional african-american music. the earliest use of the modern blues scale was in the mid 1800's.
What group is credited with creating the Blues?
african americans
Is African American an ethnic group?
No