Which city is regarded as the birthplace of jazz?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. New Orleans
- Step 1: Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Answer: New Orleans. Why not the others: None of these fit: Chicago; New York City; Memphis.
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