What changes occurred in music in Chicago during the 1930s and 1940s?
A) Black music became a commodity, and some blacks even became disc jockeys on radio.
B) Music in Chicago never developed in the same creative manner as in Harlem.
C) Black music became more intellectual, pushing average people away.
D) Black music began to incorporate the use of drums and electric guitars.
Answer: A
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