Opening Writing Prompt


Maya Angelou’s Posthumous Album, ‘Caged Bird Songs,’ Debuts

 

 

New album blends poet’s prose with hip-hop.

"Caged Bird Songs skillfully pairs the legendary poet’s illuminating commentary about life and social issues with a contemporary fusion of hip-hop, R&B, blues, jazz and more." (2015, Billboard)

 

What do you notice about styles and genres across modes being blended?

How do those styles and genres influence the message?