Articles related to "Black Music"
A Tribute to the Divas : And All That Jazz...
Black music has always had a monumental impact on world culture. Gospel, blues, jazz, rock, soul, reggae and now hip-hop, have all had their origins in black culture.
black music month • jazz tribute • jazz greats • divas of black music • black music
Black music has always had a monumental impact on world culture. Gospel, blues, jazz, rock, soul, reggae and now hip-hop, have all had their origins in black culture.
black music month • jazz tribute • jazz greats • divas of black music • black music
Black Music Since the 70s
As inner city dwellers create America's musical trends that started in the 40s, there has been a concerted effort to make music that depicts their reality.
urbancrossovermusic • funk • hiphop • rapmusic • america’smusicaltrends
As inner city dwellers create America's musical trends that started in the 40s, there has been a concerted effort to make music that depicts their reality.
urbancrossovermusic • funk • hiphop • rapmusic • america’smusicaltrends
Motown - Part 2
Detroit songwriter Berry Gordy takes the entrepreneurial step and makes history.
smokey robinson • the temptations • diana ross • motown • black music
Detroit songwriter Berry Gordy takes the entrepreneurial step and makes history.
smokey robinson • the temptations • diana ross • motown • black music
2008 Mobo Award Nominees
The Mobo (Music of Black Origin) Awards revealed their list of nominees this week which includes Estelle, Dizzie Rascal and UK X Factor favorite Leona Lewis.
estelle receives five nominations • uk black music scene • mobo award nominees • uk award ceremony • wembley arena
The Mobo (Music of Black Origin) Awards revealed their list of nominees this week which includes Estelle, Dizzie Rascal and UK X Factor favorite Leona Lewis.
estelle receives five nominations • uk black music scene • mobo award nominees • uk award ceremony • wembley arena
Video Soul: Video Gold
Video Soul is back, reminding us that R&B music once had its own network
bet • video soul • donnie simpson • soul train • don cornelius
Video Soul is back, reminding us that R&B music once had its own network
bet • video soul • donnie simpson • soul train • don cornelius
The Atlantic Records Story
How a Turkish ambassador's son and a Jewish New York intellectual introduced r&b to white America.
ahmet ertegun • jerry wexler • atlantic • joe turner • ray charles
How a Turkish ambassador's son and a Jewish New York intellectual introduced r&b to white America.
ahmet ertegun • jerry wexler • atlantic • joe turner • ray charles
The Savoy Records Story
The label that oversaw the shift from swing to bop and jump.
herman lubinsky • ralph bass • johnny otis
The label that oversaw the shift from swing to bop and jump.
herman lubinsky • ralph bass • johnny otis
Where's The Soul?
Commentary on the state of r&b/soul music in the year 2000; where to find good soul music on the Net.
soul • r&b • urban hits
Commentary on the state of r&b/soul music in the year 2000; where to find good soul music on the Net.
soul • r&b • urban hits
2001 Dove Award Nominees
The following Dove Award Nominees for 2001 are in....Is your pick on this list?
2001 dove awards • 2001 dove nominees • dove • award • 2001
The following Dove Award Nominees for 2001 are in....Is your pick on this list?
2001 dove awards • 2001 dove nominees • dove • award • 2001
2001 Dove Award Winners
The 2001 Dove Award Winners are announced! On this page you can see who was nominated and the winner out of the best of Christian Music.
2001 • dove • awards • winners • nominated
The 2001 Dove Award Winners are announced! On this page you can see who was nominated and the winner out of the best of Christian Music.
2001 • dove • awards • winners • nominated
The Godfather of Rap
In Music is My Life, Politics My Mistress, director donnie l betts is the first to comprehensively tell the life story of Oscar Brown Jr. He talks about the challenges.
oscar brown jr documentary • oscar brown jr life story • oscar brown jr music • director donnie l betts • godfather of rap
In Music is My Life, Politics My Mistress, director donnie l betts is the first to comprehensively tell the life story of Oscar Brown Jr. He talks about the challenges.
oscar brown jr documentary • oscar brown jr life story • oscar brown jr music • director donnie l betts • godfather of rap
Tommy Cash Releases New Country Music CD
Tommy Cash, younger brother to the legendary "Man in Black," has released a fitting tribute to his late sibling that includes duets with some of country's best.
country music • country music stars • new country music • tommy cash • johnny cash
Tommy Cash, younger brother to the legendary "Man in Black," has released a fitting tribute to his late sibling that includes duets with some of country's best.
country music • country music stars • new country music • tommy cash • johnny cash
Ruff Stuff Part 1 of 2
This week's article is not a typical one, due to the fact that this is primarily an interview with Tary Owens, owner of Catfish Records and blues historian. However, throughout the interview, there will be links to various sites when Tary speaks of something or someone that has a web site. Most of these sites will deal with entertainers, and not education per se, but like I have said in the past, a good teacher knows how to make a lesson out of just about anything.
blues historian • tary owens • chuck berry • elvis presley • janis joplin
This week's article is not a typical one, due to the fact that this is primarily an interview with Tary Owens, owner of Catfish Records and blues historian. However, throughout the interview, there will be links to various sites when Tary speaks of something or someone that has a web site. Most of these sites will deal with entertainers, and not education per se, but like I have said in the past, a good teacher knows how to make a lesson out of just about anything.
blues historian • tary owens • chuck berry • elvis presley • janis joplin
1956: Rock and roll music (Early Rock Part II)
Rock in the year 1956, a follow-up to last week's 1955: Rock is born. In this, we see Elvis, Little Richard and the Million-Dollar Quartet come on to the scene, as well as a short comment on rock's influence on segregation in the States.
1956 • elvis presley
Rock in the year 1956, a follow-up to last week's 1955: Rock is born. In this, we see Elvis, Little Richard and the Million-Dollar Quartet come on to the scene, as well as a short comment on rock's influence on segregation in the States.
1956 • elvis presley
1960 (Part II: Motown)
This week, we take a look at Motown's beginnings, mainly around 1960. We see how Berry Gordy Jr got his start, founded the company, met Smokey Robinson and gained success.
motown • 1960 • rock history • berry gordy jr. • marvelettes
This week, we take a look at Motown's beginnings, mainly around 1960. We see how Berry Gordy Jr got his start, founded the company, met Smokey Robinson and gained success.
motown • 1960 • rock history • berry gordy jr. • marvelettes
Early Influences Part I: The Legacy
The events and sounds that led up to the greatest music of all time, rock and roll. From the fields to the studios, the forces that shaped the history of the world.
blues • jazz • working song • rock • gospel
The events and sounds that led up to the greatest music of all time, rock and roll. From the fields to the studios, the forces that shaped the history of the world.
blues • jazz • working song • rock • gospel
Chicago - Part 2
The first years of the Chess and Vee Jay dynasties which saw the rise of doo-wop and ever-more electric guitar.
leonard chess • chess records • vee jay • muddy waters • willie dixon
The first years of the Chess and Vee Jay dynasties which saw the rise of doo-wop and ever-more electric guitar.
leonard chess • chess records • vee jay • muddy waters • willie dixon
Chicago - Part 3
The hot guitarists of the late 1950s and the golden era of Windy City Soul.
fontella bass • curtis mayfield
The hot guitarists of the late 1950s and the golden era of Windy City Soul.
fontella bass • curtis mayfield
Killin' More Time: Clint Black In Concert
In June 2009 country music star Clint Black appeared at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, celebrating his 20th anniversary as a recording artist.
clint black • steely dan • josie • hayden nicholas • fiddle
In June 2009 country music star Clint Black appeared at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, celebrating his 20th anniversary as a recording artist.
clint black • steely dan • josie • hayden nicholas • fiddle
Killin' Time: Clint Black In Concert
In June 2009 country music star Clint Black appeared at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, celebrating his 20th anniversary as a recording artist.
clint black • valdosta • georgia • wild adventures • willie nelson
In June 2009 country music star Clint Black appeared at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, celebrating his 20th anniversary as a recording artist.
clint black • valdosta • georgia • wild adventures • willie nelson
1999 Children's Literature Award Winners
Newbery Award winners Caldecott Award Coretta Scott King Award
newbery award winners • caldecott award • coretta scott king award • children's literature • book reviews
Newbery Award winners Caldecott Award Coretta Scott King Award
newbery award winners • caldecott award • coretta scott king award • children's literature • book reviews
Home to Columbus
Ma Rainey returns to Columbus and becomes a theatrical businesswoman. On December 22, 1939, Gertrude Pridgett 'Ma' Rainey died.
ma rainey • mother of the blues • folk music • jazz • blues
Ma Rainey returns to Columbus and becomes a theatrical businesswoman. On December 22, 1939, Gertrude Pridgett 'Ma' Rainey died.
ma rainey • mother of the blues • folk music • jazz • blues
Re-Discover: SOS Band
These groups had plenty of hits in their day. If you can find a needle, blow the dust off the record and these jams will still make you move.
sos band • jimmy jam • terry lewis • mary davis • atlanta
These groups had plenty of hits in their day. If you can find a needle, blow the dust off the record and these jams will still make you move.
sos band • jimmy jam • terry lewis • mary davis • atlanta
SpeedGarage.com
An inside story of Mixed Tapes. How did it start and where will it go. I'm sure all will enjoy this wonderful written piece from SpeedGarage.com.
mixed tapes • mixtape industry
An inside story of Mixed Tapes. How did it start and where will it go. I'm sure all will enjoy this wonderful written piece from SpeedGarage.com.
mixed tapes • mixtape industry
"Good Times" and "The Cosby Show"
"Good Times" and "The Cosby Show" present different views of the black family. However, there are similarities and differences between both.
good times • the cosby show • black sitcoms • classic television • tv comedies
"Good Times" and "The Cosby Show" present different views of the black family. However, there are similarities and differences between both.
good times • the cosby show • black sitcoms • classic television • tv comedies
First BET Awards
In light of June being Black Music Month, Black Entertainment Television kicked off its first ever BET Awards on June 19, 2001.
In light of June being Black Music Month, Black Entertainment Television kicked off its first ever BET Awards on June 19, 2001.
Album Review: Chains and Black Exhaust
Dante Carfagna takes us on a trip through the short-lived Black Rock scene of the late 60's
chains and black exhaust • chains & black exhaust • chains and black exhaust album • chains and black exhaust jones • dante carfagna
Dante Carfagna takes us on a trip through the short-lived Black Rock scene of the late 60's
chains and black exhaust • chains & black exhaust • chains and black exhaust album • chains and black exhaust jones • dante carfagna
BET Awards 2006
Dazzling awards show featured live performances by Prince, Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder
bet awards • kanye west • jamie foxx • chaka khan • mary j. blige
Dazzling awards show featured live performances by Prince, Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder
bet awards • kanye west • jamie foxx • chaka khan • mary j. blige
Bill Monroe, The Father of Bluegrass Music
What became known as Bluegrass music first gained prominence in the 1945 when Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys appeared on the Grand Ole Opry.
bill monroe • banjo bluegrass • bluegrass • bill monroe bluegrass • bluegrass boys
What became known as Bluegrass music first gained prominence in the 1945 when Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys appeared on the Grand Ole Opry.
bill monroe • banjo bluegrass • bluegrass • bill monroe bluegrass • bluegrass boys
Book Review Part 1: The Crisis of the African-American Architect
A part 1 of 3 book review on an influential book recently published by a Howard University graduate and Professor. The book reflects on the great beginnings of art and how it relates to other creative artforms that was masterfully expanded during the Harlem Renaisance by Booker T. Washington.
booker t. washington • architect • black architect • nichel anderson • harlem renaissance
A part 1 of 3 book review on an influential book recently published by a Howard University graduate and Professor. The book reflects on the great beginnings of art and how it relates to other creative artforms that was masterfully expanded during the Harlem Renaisance by Booker T. Washington.
booker t. washington • architect • black architect • nichel anderson • harlem renaissance
First Recording: Original Dixieland Jass Band
A brief history of how and where the first jazz recording took place
jazz
A brief history of how and where the first jazz recording took place
jazz
Historical Fiction for Summer Reading
Back-to-School may be just around the corner for some of you, but here's a quick look at some titles to fill those last lazy days of summer reading!
historic fiction for middle school
Back-to-School may be just around the corner for some of you, but here's a quick look at some titles to fill those last lazy days of summer reading!
historic fiction for middle school
Langston Hughes: Poet Laureate of Harlem
A reflection on Langston Hughes contribution to history and a review of one of Hughes influential poems.
langston hughes • review • poem • poet • nichel anderson
A reflection on Langston Hughes contribution to history and a review of one of Hughes influential poems.
langston hughes • review • poem • poet • nichel anderson
Life is a Symphony...In E Minor of Course
Florence Price was the first African-American woman to have her symphonic compositions performed by a major American orchestra.
florence price • jacqueline banks • chicago symphony • margaret bonds • langston hughes
Florence Price was the first African-American woman to have her symphonic compositions performed by a major American orchestra.
florence price • jacqueline banks • chicago symphony • margaret bonds • langston hughes
Morris Levy and George Goldner
Two major behind-the-scenes players in the development of r&b.
george goldner • morris levy • phil spector • little anthony & the imperials • broadway
Two major behind-the-scenes players in the development of r&b.
george goldner • morris levy • phil spector • little anthony & the imperials • broadway
Stones Vs Beatles (Part 2)
More discussion of "facts"
stones • beatles • rolling stones • music • influences
More discussion of "facts"
stones • beatles • rolling stones • music • influences
"Straight No Chaser"
The music of Miles Davis encapsulated the many sides of his prodigious talent with that familiar provocative "Me-ness" that always identified his work instantly.
miles davis • bebop • black musicians • americas only pure art form • jazz fusion
The music of Miles Davis encapsulated the many sides of his prodigious talent with that familiar provocative "Me-ness" that always identified his work instantly.
miles davis • bebop • black musicians • americas only pure art form • jazz fusion
1958: Rock meets American Bandstand (Early Rock Part IV)
A look at the events in 1958 leading to Early rock's demise and the triumph and dance and dance related things.
early rock and roll • 1958 • elvis presley • american bandstans • dick clark
A look at the events in 1958 leading to Early rock's demise and the triumph and dance and dance related things.
early rock and roll • 1958 • elvis presley • american bandstans • dick clark
Black Pioneers of the Music Industry
Profiles of Black singers and musicians who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to make outstanding contributions to world music.
beyonce knowles • jay z • fela kuti • leona lewis • michael jackson
Profiles of Black singers and musicians who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to make outstanding contributions to world music.
beyonce knowles • jay z • fela kuti • leona lewis • michael jackson
Memphis - Part 1
A look at early key events, including a black-radio milestone and the making of the world's first rock & roll record.
b.b. king • roscoe gordon • johnny ace • sam phillips • modern
A look at early key events, including a black-radio milestone and the making of the world's first rock & roll record.
b.b. king • roscoe gordon • johnny ace • sam phillips • modern
More Postwar West-Coast Labels
More key figures in the California black-entertainment boom of the late forties and fifties.
little richard • specialty • aladdin • modern • b.b. king
More key figures in the California black-entertainment boom of the late forties and fifties.
little richard • specialty • aladdin • modern • b.b. king
New Orleans - Part 1
How the birthplace of jazz experienced a rockin' musical rebirth after World War II.
cosimo matassa • professor longhair • fats domino • dave bartholomew • roy brown
How the birthplace of jazz experienced a rockin' musical rebirth after World War II.
cosimo matassa • professor longhair • fats domino • dave bartholomew • roy brown
Texas - Part 1
How the unique flavor of Lone Star r&b was cooked up in the ballrooms of Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
don robey • blind lemon jefferson • clarence "gatemouth" brown • t-bone walker • peacock
How the unique flavor of Lone Star r&b was cooked up in the ballrooms of Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
don robey • blind lemon jefferson • clarence "gatemouth" brown • t-bone walker • peacock
The Chess - Motown Connection
How the Chicago-based Chess dynasty helped give birth to Berry Gordy's Detroit-based empire.
gordy • chess • detroit • chicago • gaye
How the Chicago-based Chess dynasty helped give birth to Berry Gordy's Detroit-based empire.
gordy • chess • detroit • chicago • gaye
The Drifters
George Treadwell and Atlantic Records gave America eighteen years of cutting-edge r&b evolution with various combinations bearing this name.
ahmet ertegun • clyde mcphatter • ben e. king • rudy lewis • phil spector
George Treadwell and Atlantic Records gave America eighteen years of cutting-edge r&b evolution with various combinations bearing this name.
ahmet ertegun • clyde mcphatter • ben e. king • rudy lewis • phil spector
Top Ten Most Memorable Moments Ever
We finish off this year, decade, century, millenium (and for those who say that it's in 2001, too bad, I don't care, and I write this article, not you.) with a look at the most memorable moments in rock history. This doesn't mean necessarily the most influential, or shocking, or even a combination of the two. It just means the moments like the Kennedy assassination when you think back and remember where you were at that time. Concerts, murders, festivals, press conferences and riots are all included here, so it should have a bit of variety.
rock • music • life • century • decade
We finish off this year, decade, century, millenium (and for those who say that it's in 2001, too bad, I don't care, and I write this article, not you.) with a look at the most memorable moments in rock history. This doesn't mean necessarily the most influential, or shocking, or even a combination of the two. It just means the moments like the Kennedy assassination when you think back and remember where you were at that time. Concerts, murders, festivals, press conferences and riots are all included here, so it should have a bit of variety.
rock • music • life • century • decade
What Country and Southern Rock Owe To Classic Soul Music Pt. 2
How Alabama soul provided the roots for much of modern music.
allman • scaggs • muscle shoals • fame • pickett
How Alabama soul provided the roots for much of modern music.
allman • scaggs • muscle shoals • fame • pickett
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