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Which music genre originated in the African-American communities of the Southern United States in the late 19th century?
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Blues
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Blues is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of the Southern United States in the late 19th century. It is characterized by its use of blue notes, which are notes that are slightly flatted or sharpened, and its focus on improvisation.