Possibly the most important contribution made by african-americans to world culture occurred in the birth and development of that unique form of modern music known as

Answer – JAZZ

The birth and development of Jazz is perhaps, the most significant contribution of African-Americans to world culture. Jazz is a unique form of modern music that involves the blending of diverse musical elements. While some music historians have attempted to argue that jazz is the product of place, not race, the crucial role played by African-Americans in its origins and evolution cannot be disputed.