Category : Performance

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Wayne Shorter

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Wayne Shorter, (born August 25, 1933, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.—died March 2, 2023, Los Angeles, California), was an American musician and composer, a major jazz...
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Fats Domino

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Singer and pianist Fats Domino channeled his roots in New Orleans’ thriving music scene to become a pioneering rock ‘n’ roll star. He made a...
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The Jackson Five

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When Motown recording artists, the Jackson Five, burst upon the music scene in 1969, this group of five brothers followed an extremely successful career trajectory...
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The Funk Brothers

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The Funk Brothers were Motown Records’ house band that played behind the Motown stars from 1959 to 1972. Though known in the jazz clubs of...
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James Jamerson

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James Jamerson, the legendary bassist, was a pivotal figure in shaping the iconic Motown sound that dominated the music scene in the 1960s. Despite his...
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The Commodores

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Renowned for the funk, soul, and R&B hits “Just to Be Close to You,” “Easy” and “Brick House,” the Commodores became one of the top...
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Smokey Robinson

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Smokey Robinson, born William Robinson Jr. on February 19, 1940, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who has had a profound impact on...
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Roberta Cleopatra Flack

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Roberta Flack is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has made a significant impact on the music industry. Born on February 10, 1937, in...
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Redd Foxx

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Redd Foxx, born John Elroy Sanford, was an iconic American comedian and actor who left an indelible mark on the world of comedy. With his...