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The piece of cultural diffusion I have chosen to reflect on is the rhythmic and soulful music known as jazz. This popular genre of music has been marked as the official music of New Orleans, Louisiana. This branch of music originated from African and European music styles, eventually leading up to the jazzy music we know and love. It has been here from the 1890s, when former slaves started bringing their traditions here, to present day. It has brought many household names, like Louis Armstrong.