Spend some time researching jazz music.

Discuss the roots of jazz and its impact on American culture and race. In your opinion, why is jazz significant as a genre of music and how does it connect to the Harlem Renaissance? Please use specific examples from the Harlem Renaissance to support your answer.

Each response must be a minimum of 750 words (approximately three pages). The paper must be double-spaced, 12-font, Times New Roman or Arial font.

A word count must be included either at the beginning or at the end of the paper. If using sources, please include a works cited page (MLA format).