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Discover the untold stories of black artists dominating the country music scene. Learn about their struggle for recognition and the impact they have made. Jo...
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Hip hop historian, journalist and educator Dave Cook and Vancouver musician Henri Brown speak with host Amy Bell about the history of Black music, and how th...
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Much of today’s contemporary music and pop culture in the United States can be traced back to Black and Indigenous musicians.However, their contributions hav...
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Feb 13, 2024 · YouTube has one of the most comprehensive catalog of music in the world, including some of the most influential music videos, interviews, and performances across rap and hip hop of all time. Last August we saluted the depth and breadth of that ever growing catalog with the launch of FIFTY DEEP , a cultural campaign that celebrates Hip Hop’s evolution over the last fifty years and salutes how ...
- Scott Joplin. - Born: 1868 (approximate—actual birth date unknown) - Died: April 1, 1917. - Essential listening: "Maple Leaf Rag" (1899) - Who he inspired: Claude Debussy, Igor Stravinsky, Fats Waller.
- Louis Armstrong. - Born: Aug. 4, 1901. - Died: July 6, 1971. - Essential listening: "West End Blues" (1928) - Who he inspired: Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Prima, Tom Waits.
- Bessie Smith. - Born: April 15, 1894. - Died: Sept. 26, 1937. - Essential listening: "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" (1929) - Who she inspired: Billie Holiday.
- Robert Johnson. - Born: May 8, 1911. - Died: Aug. 16, 1938. - Essential listening: "Sweet Home Chicago" (1936) - Who he inspired: Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones.
Feb 21, 2021 · Sidney Madden is a co-host of NPR's podcast "Louder Than a Riot," which focuses on the intersections of music and culture. Her expertise as a music journalist gives a glance into how Black culture ...
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Jan 12, 2021 · Jan 12, 2021 – minute read. We believe that Black stories matter. That is why we created the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund, a global, multi-year commitment to center and grow Black creators and artists on our platform. Black creators and artists have played an important role in shaping the culture on YouTube. From fashion and comedy to politics ...
