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Feb 27, 2022 · Mamie Smith, known as the “Queen of the Blues” was the first Black person—man or woman—to record a blues song. Her song “Crazy Blues” set the standard of blues music being about deep love, tough moments in relationships, and sometimes heartbreak. The Netflix film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom highlights another early blues trailblazer ...
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Feb 14, 2020 · After the love has gone: The decline in black love on the Billboard Hot 100 From 2015-2019, a breakdown of songs from black artists on the year-end charts. Young and old danced to Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” (No. 3 on the Hot 100 in 1970) and Earth Wind & Fire’s “September” (No. 78 in 1979).
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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Jun 27, 2020 · Today’s Black artists continue to expand the colorful beats and vocals from the early music industry. Finishing up our playlist, we’ve included a few picks and blends from the past 30 years of R&B, soul, hip-hop, rap, pop and more. Kick back and enjoy some Boyz II Men, The Notorious B.I.G., D’Angelo and Beyoncé.
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Jun 12, 2021 · Her 2020 GRAMMY-nominated music film, Black Is King, is a "love letter" to Black men. The film is the visual counterpart to The Lion King: The Gift, a 2019 soundtrack album curated by Beyoncé that spotlights African and Afrobeats artists like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi and many others.
Jun 30, 2021 · Questlove on Restoring Black Music History and Making One of the Year’s Best Films. The Roots drummer discusses Summer of Soul, his new documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, and ...
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Dec 5, 2023 · Black music history is a treasure trove of creativity, charisma, and cultural impact. From Motown's soulful beats to the genius of artists like Prince and Michael Jackson, the last five decades saw iconic musical milestones. Celebrating the wonders and success of Black Music is key to understanding the impacts it has had on the music world at ...
