Author

Tahina A. Fiaferana, Belmont UniversityFollow

Indistinct Personalities: The Threads Between Modern Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, and Gospel Guitar and Production

Publication Date

Spring 4-25-2024

Abstract

As a guitarist in the world of commercial music, part of the job is to be able to play and cover as many styles and genres as possible. In a world in which the lines between genres are continually being blurred, this skill becomes even more valuable. Modern hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and gospel music are perfect examples of this. While these genres are constantly bringing new innovations to the music scene, they are also very clearly influencing and collaborating with each other. When looking at modern artists such as Robert Glasper, Tye Tribbett, H.E.R, Victoria Monet, Butcher Brown, Flying Lotus, and countless others, these threads can be seen connecting and overlapping throughout each genre.

Major Mentor

Michael Valeras, M.M.

Second Mentor

Peter Lamothe, Ph.D.

Third Mentor

Joel Treybig, D.M.A.

Department

Music, School of

College

Music and Performing Arts, College of

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Music (MM)

Degree Level

Master's

Degree Grantor

Belmont University

Recommended Citation

Fiaferana, Tahina A., "Indistinct Personalities: The Threads Between Modern Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, and Gospel Guitar and Production" (2024). Composition/Recording Projects. 20.
https://repository.belmont.edu/music_comp/20