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Conclusion
In conclusion, the information presented in this lesson highlights the essence of rhythm and blues as Black-sounding music, which began as a stylistic category of African American music. It continued with different names such as Hot Soul, Hot Black, and Hot R & B, all between the years 1949 and 2000.
We should aspire for a deep understanding and the ability to identify the music characteristics of African American music and its representative artists. Using categories and chart names such as Urban Contemporary and Hot Black is counterproductive to this endeavor. They generalize the music of African Americans without considering each style's rich contributions to African American music and American music in general.