Adi Oasis & Dinah Washington | Female Leaders of Jazz

Explore the 2023 Newport Jazz Festival, where performing musicians were asked to talk about some influential female leaders of jazz. In this video, vocalist, bassist, and composer Adi Oasis shares her thoughts about the impact Dinah Washington had on jazz, and the ways Washington has deeply inspired her.

In this lesson, students will explore the origins of jazz and critically analyze its place in American history. The activities in this lesson can be implemented across curricula, including, music, history, and ELA.