Super User Omeka MetsExport Plugin The software used to generate this document is called Omeka MetsExport, which operates as a plugin for Omeka. Documentation can be found at http://github/MetsExport/ Jazz Music Intangible Heritage Jazz music originated among African American communities in New Orleans, Louisiana, beginning in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The genre blends African rhythms, ragtime, blues and various other musical traditions. Known for its improvisational style, jazz encourages solo performances, as it emphasizes individuality and allows for a strong expression of a wide range of emotions. Beyond its artistic contributions to society, jazz has become to represent a greater cultural movement. The music and its communities were particularly impactful towards social change during the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s. Its style has since evolved, influencing other forms of music and art worldwide. lb370@st-andrews.ac.uk English Intangible 1326 25/03/2025 25/03/2025 current,29.957946298212306,-90.06527423858643; 3315 TEXT