Which BEST describes the effect the underlined “ It’s paved the way”

phrase on page 5 has on the passage overall?

It emphasizes the connection between pop music

and the music of Africa.

It compares the paths to success taken by

American musical artists in different genres.

It implies that some types of American music are

more traceable to their African roots than others.

It indicates which elements of African music have

had the most lasting impact on American music.





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