Concepts of cultural diffusion used to explain rock ’n’ roll. Culture hearths Diffusion modes Carriers Barriers Culture change.
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Concepts of cultural diffusion used to explain rock ’n’ roll.
Culture hearths Diffusion modes Carriers Barriers Culture change
Relocation diffusion occurs when people move to a new location and do not return.
Music was one African culture trait to survive the slave trade.
Expansion diffusion moves traits to a new place where they are introduced to new people and expanded.
Mississippi Delta Blues
The Blues
Chicago Blues
Expansion diffusion can be hierarchical and move from higher to lower ranked places.
Paris
New York City
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Diffusion of fashion
Expansion diffusion can be contagious as it spreads from a central point.
New York City
Nashville - WLAC
Music diffusion
Memphis, Tenn.
Technological advances impact the scope and speed of diffusion.
45 rpm records Transistor radio
8 Track Tape
Cassette tapes
CD’s
Internet downloads mp3 players
Networking sites
33 1/3 rpm records
Physical features
Distance and accessibility: “Backwoods is backwards.”
Geographic barriers stop or slow down cultural diffusion.
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