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Find Out How The Notorious B.I.G. Had A Hand In The 'Hamilton' Soundtrack

Lin-Manuel Miranda looked to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Notorious B.I.G. to inspire the critically acclaimed music in Hamilton.

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Hugh Masekela , (born April 4, 1939, Witbank, South Africa), South African trumpeter who was one of his country’s most popular instrumentalists. An outspoken opponent of apartheid, he lived in the United States, Europe, and Africa while bringing his own country’s unique rhythms and harmonies to

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Marian Anderson

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