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Exploring the long history of Black music and the White House
… row—considered the African American musician as truly … the importance of African-American music to global culture … reflect on, and celebrate African-American music.” President Obama renamed … (but less catchy) African-American Music Appreciation Month during …
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June 7: On This Date In 1975, The Isley Brothers Released LP Titled 'The Heat Is On'
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: T-Neck/Epic Records The Isley Brothers' thirteenth studio album, The Heat Is On, is a classic soul, funk, and R&B ensemble. T-Neck Records and Epic Records partnered to release this 12-track album, which premiered on June 7, 1975. The album was recorded in 1975 at
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Source: Black Then
ICYMI: Patti LaBelle Talks About Everyone Who Dissed Her Back In The Day
During a recent interview with Angela Rye, Patti LaBelle opened up about the other famous people who dissed her back in the day.
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Source: MadameNoire
10 Fictional Black Musicians We Love
Black Music Month is in full swing here at Black America Web, and we decided to get a bit creative by bringing you 10 of our favorite fictional Black musicians from movies and television.
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June 13: Cheryl 'Coko' Gamble of R&B Group SWV Was Born on This Date in 1970
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: RCA/Sony Cheryl Elizabeth Gamble (a.k.a. Coko) is a member of the popular R&B group SWV from the 1990s. Gamble was born in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York, on June 13, 1970. Mother Lady 'Clyde' Tibba Gamble, a gospel singer, is her mother. Gamble grew
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Source: Black Then
June 20: Separate Bobby Brown, New Edition Releases Dropped on This Date in 1988
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: MCA Records According to the Music History Calendar, MCA Records formed musical competition within itself - by releasing the debut album of a newly-minted solo artist -on the same day it released the fifth album by the group, which the said solo artist just
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Source: Black Then
Up Above My Head There’s Music in the air | The Madison Times
By LaKeshia N. Myers “Up above my head, I hear music n the air; up above my head, I hear music in the air; I really do believe there’s a heaven somewhere.” -Sister Rosetta Tharpe The month of June is special, not only so we celebrate fathers, pride, and Caribbean heritage, it is Black Music
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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper
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Black Music Month: California Celebrates History and Heroes
By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media (CBM) - Kenny Vance has a talent for creating vivid musical imagery. If you ask the 79-year-old about his musical upbringing in 1950s Brooklyn, New York, Vance will describe wandering through the borough as a young man and listening to
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
1978: Marvin Gaye Gets Vulnerable With "Hear My Dear"
Marvin Gaye's album "Here My Dear" is a classic of black music and set a standard that stands to this day. The post 1978: Marvin Gaye Gets Vulnerable With 'Hear My Dear' appeared first on Black America Web.
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Sunday Manifest: Death and the Practice of Grieving • EBONY
This week we lost an icon of Hip-Hop music and culture: Earl Simmons, better known as DMX or Dark Man X. Millions upon millions showed their love and admiration for the rapper/actor via social media, with tributes from athletes, celebrities, friends and family. I spent hours retweeting and sharing
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Source: https://www.ebony.com
Recording Academy Announces New Members for 2021 Class • EBONY
Monday, the Recording Academy extended invitations to 2,710 new members. The 2021 class is comprised of a host of music professionals with varying backgrounds. The diversity amongst the new cohort is reflective of the Recording Academy's commitment to ensuring that its membership includes the
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June 12: Geri Allen, Jazz Pianist & Composer, Was Born On This Date In 1957
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Frans Schellekens/Redferns Geri Allen, a pianist, composer, Guggenheim Fellow, and educator, was born in Pontiac, Michigan on June 12, 1957. Allen's last administrative post was as Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. She was hailed as one of
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Source: Black Then
June 17: 'To Be Continued' Album by The Temptations Was Released on This Date in 1986
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Gordy/Motown The LP titled 'To Be Continued…' is a 1986 album by The Temptations, an American R&B vocal group. The Gordy label of Motown Records released it on June 17, 1986. 'Lady Soul,' the group's third top ten R&B success of the 1980s, charted at No. 4 on
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1980: Kurtis Blow Gives Us 'The Breaks'
In the late 70s, rapper Kurtis Blow signed to Mercury Records, becoming the first rapper to be signed by a major label. He released his first hit "Christmas Rappin" which to this day you can hear on the radio during the holiday season but his next song with go on to make
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From Gospel Fest to British Soul: 7 Fun Things to Do This Weekend | Chicago Defender
The Taylor Swift concerts at Soldier Field may be the biggest thing going this weekend, but that doesn't mean they're the best. Taylor is cool, but there are some thrilling Chicago area music events to kick off the first weekend of Black Music Month. With that said, here are seven fun activities to
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June 17: After Leaving Motown, The Spinners Recorded “I’ll Be Around” On This Date In 1972
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Atlantic Records The song 'I'll Be Around' is a musical recording by The Spinners, an American R&B vocal group that forged a historic path during the 1960s and 1970s. Thom Bell and Phil Hurtt wrote the song's lyrics. Bell is the song's producer. The house band
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June 19: CeCe Winans Released Her Self-Titled 5th Album On This Date In 2001
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Priscilla Love The CeCe Winans LP was the fifth full-length album by gospel singer CeCe Winans. It was launched in the U.S. by WellSpring Gospel and Sparrow Records on June 19, 2001, as per Album of the Year. The LP had a more urbanized musical feel from a sonic
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Exclusive: NPR’s “Tiny Desk” Producer Bobby Carter Speaks On Acceptance Of Black Music Beyond Black Music Month, Usher’s Legendary Performance & More
Exclusive: NPR’s "Tiny Desk" Producer Bobby Carter Speaks On Acceptance Of Black Music Beyond Black Music Month, Usher's Legendary Performance & More
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They’ve Got The Look: The Fashion Stylists Behind Black Music’s Biggest Voices • EBONY
It’s no question that culture does not move forward without Black people as the primary archetype and when it comes to the music and fashion game, we are truly the OG innovators. Whatever we create overwhelmingly influences American society while also validating the complexities of our experiences
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East Africa: Is Eastern Africa's Drought the Worst in Recent History? And Are Worse Yet to Come?
[The Conversation Africa] Large areas of Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya are currently in the grip of a severe drought. An estimated 16.7 million people face acute food insecurity. That's more than the combined populations of Austria and Switzerland.
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June 18: De La Soul Released 1st Single For 4th Album Called 'Stakes Is High' On This Date In 1996
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: David Corio/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The song 'Stakes Is High' is a single by the hip-hop group De La Soul. According to Album of the Year, it was released on June 18, 1996, via Tommy Boy Records. This single was the lead for De La Soul's fourth studio
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Black Music Month Excellence: Celebrating 25 Years Of ‘Wu-Tang Forever’
Black Music month kicks off with the 25th anniversary of the hip-hop classic "Wu-Tang Forever," showcasing the talent of the Wu-Tang Clan.
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MC Lyte Brings Second Annual 'I Am Woman' to the Kennedy Center
As Black Music Month kicks off and this year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, MC Lyte is bringing the second annual “I am Woman” concert to the Kennedy Center in Northwest D.C. The post MC Lyte Brings Second Annual 'I Am Woman' to the Kennedy Center appeared first on The W
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She Reps: ShySpeaks - DW
Shy Amos, also known as ShySpeaks, is an American hip hop and spoken word artist. With her soulful voice, thoughtful lyrics and irrepressible confidence Shy is winning fans from San Francisco to the UK and nations in between. As evident in her mission, “…to treat the words artist, advocate, and
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#FIYAH​! LIVESTREAM REPOST: ZIGGY MARLEY! | BlackPressUSA
#FIYAH! LIVESTREAM — In celebration of Black Music Appreciation Month, we present eight-time GRAMMY winner, Emmy winner, author, philanthropist, and reggae icon, Ziggy Marley! Marley has released thirteen albums to much critical acclaim. His early immersion in music came at age ten when he sat in
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‘Live Aid’ for gaming: How gamers came together to fight coronavirus
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June 19: On This Date In 1980, Donna Summer Signed As Geffen Records' First Artist
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Geffen Records David Geffen, an entertainment industry mogul, founded Geffen Records in 1980. He founded Asylum Records in the early 1970s. In 1975, Geffen left Asylum and went to work for Warner Bros. Pictures as a vice president. In 1978, he was terminated from
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Prince Celebration Kicks Off In Minneapolis In Honor Of His 65th Birthday
Prince would have celebrated his 65th birthday this week, and the annual Celebration at his Paisley Park studio and soundstage kicked off near Minneapolis today.
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Happy Birthday to Singer Sade Adu: The Musical Queen of Smooth, Sophisticated Soul
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