Category : Performance

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Lead Belly

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Huddie William Ledbetter, known as Lead Belly, was born around January 20, 1888, on a plantation near Mooringsport, Louisiana. His life was a tapestry of...
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Sonny Terry

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Saunders Terrell, better known as Sonny Terry (October 24, 1911 – March 11, 1986), was an American Piedmont blues and folk musician whose vibrant harmonica...
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Nora Holt

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A Trailblazing Force in Black Music and the Harlem Renaissance Born Lena Douglas in Kansas City, Kansas, in 1885, Nora Holt demonstrated exceptional musical talent...
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T-Bone Walker

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A Pioneer of Electric Blues T-Bone Walker, born Aaron Thibeaux Walker on May 28, 1910, in Linden, Texas, is widely regarded as one of the...
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Johnny “Guitar” Watson

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Johnny “Guitar” Watson was an influential American musician, singer, and songwriter whose career spanned several decades and musical genres. Known for his electrifying guitar skills,...
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Godfrey Cambridge

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Godfrey Cambridge was a remarkable African American actor and comedian whose talent left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Born on February 26, 1933,...
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Judy Pace

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A Trailblazer in Hollywood Judy Pace is a name that resonates with grace, talent, and resilience in the world of entertainment. As an African American...
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James Edwards

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A Trailblazing African American Actor James Edwards was a groundbreaking figure in the history of American cinema, whose contributions to the entertainment industry are often...
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Stax Records

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Stax Records was an iconic American record label that played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of soul music during the 1960s and 1970s....