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How did Gil influence later African-American music genres?

  • With his fashion

  • His dance styles

  • Through his lyrics and musical style

  • With his album artwork

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Gil influenced later African-American music genres through his lyrics and musical style. His lyrics were often political and socially conscious, and his musical style was a fusion of many different genres, including jazz, soul, and R&B. This fusion of genres created a new sound that was both unique and appealing, and it helped to inspire other artists to create their own unique sounds.
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