Category : Performance

Alvin Childress, an American actor born on September 15, 1907, in Meridian, Mississippi, left an indelible mark on the history of television. His most notable...

Sam Lucas, born Samuel Milady, was an African-American actor and singer. He was born on August 3, 1848, in Washington, D.C., and died on November...

Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was an American-born jazz singer, actress, and entertainer. She is best known for her powerful voice, dynamic stage presence, and contributions to...

Tim Moore was an American comedian and actor. He was born on December 9, 1887, in Rock Island, Illinois, and passed away on December 13,...

The Pioneer of Funk Music George Clinton, an American musician, songwriter, and producer, is widely recognized as one of the foremost innovators of funk music....

Chic is an American disco and funk band that was formed in 1976. With their unique blend of infectious rhythms, soulful melodies, and stylish flair,...

2 Live Crew is an American hip-hop group that was formed in Miami, Florida, in 1984. The group gained notoriety in the late 1980s and...

MC Hammer is a legendary rapper, dancer, and entrepreneur who rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s with his catchy hits and...

De La Soul is an American hip-hop group formed in 1987. The group consists of members Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer, David “Dave” Jolicoeur, and Vincent “Maseo”...

B-boying, also known as breakdancing, is a dynamic and acrobatic style of dance that emerged in the streets of New York City in the 1970s....