Should This Song Be Banned?

There is a LOT of controversy around the origins of this song. So why is this so contested, what are its origins and can we dig into the musicality without offense? We'll give it a shot! Also, Sign Up For More Information For Our Upcoming Voice Science Course Here! https://my-musical-voice.kit.com/73d8... Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Ram Jam for the first time, performing "Black Betty”. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Performed by Ram Jam - Words and Music by James "Iron Head" Baker, Moses "Clear Rock" Platt --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I definitely recommend watching the original video without interruptions. Here's the link:    • Ram Jam - Black Betty (Official Video)   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WE HAVE MERCH! Check-out the full line-up here: https://thecharismaticmerch.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Elizabeth’s favorite headphones 🎧 : https://imp.i114863.net/zayoEM Music Gear Questions? 🎤 See my list of recommendations: https://imp.i114863.net/yRyGoV WANT MY CHAIR? I don’t blame you…and here’s a link to make it even sweeter: https://secretlab.co/?rfsn=4692958.b2... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎙️Podcast: https://thecharismaticvoice.com/podcast/ 🌐Website: https://thecharismaticvoice.com 📸Instagram:   / thecharismaticvoice   🧑‍🤝‍🧑Patreon:   / thecharismaticvoice   📺Twitch:   / thecharismaticvoice   📰Our FREE Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscr... -------------------------------------COURSES------------------------------------------ 🎵MUSIC APPRECIATION COURSE🎵 Want to understand how to listen to and appreciate music more? My Music Appreciation course is now live. Take a look at https://thecharismaticvoice.com 🎶DEMYSTIFYING SINGING🎶 My intensive 7-week course on vocal foundations includes weekly group sessions and private lessons. Learn more at http://thecharismaticvoice.com. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have a sister channel: THE SINGING HOLE. Join us there to examine how ordinary creatures create extraordinary sounds.    / @thesinginghole   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #ramjam #Reaction #TheCharismaticVoice -------------