The Mills Brothers
The Mills Brothers were a pioneering vocal group that rose to prominence in the early 20th century. Comprised of four brothers – John Jr., Herbert,...
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Chaka Khan
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Chaka Khan is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and musician who has made a significant impact on the music industry. Born Yvette Marie Stevens on...
Dionne Warwick
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Dionne Warwick, born Marie Dionne Warrick on December 12, 1940, in East Orange, New Jersey, is one of the most celebrated and enduring figures in...
Ashford and Simpson
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Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, known collectively as Ashford & Simpson, were a dynamic duo in the music industry, making significant contributions as both songwriters...
Patti LaBelle
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Patti LaBelle, born Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards, is an American singer, actress, and entrepreneur who has achieved great success in the music industry. With a career...
B.B. King
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The Life and Legacy of a Blues Legend Riley B. King, known to the world as B.B. King, was a pioneering figure in the world...
George Washington Johnson
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The Forgotten Pioneer of Black Recording Artists George Washington Johnson stands as a remarkable yet largely overlooked figure in the history of recorded music. Widely...
Mamie Smith
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Mamie Smith, born on May 26, 1883, made an indelible mark on the music industry as an American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter. Widely recognized...
How ‘Race Records’ Turned Black Music Into Big Business
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In 1926, a self-taught musician named Big Bill Broonzy found his way to Chicago. A sharecropper turned soldier, he had left Mississippi and headed north...
Carl Van Vechten
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Carl Van Vechten was born on June 17, 1880, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At an early age, he developed an interest in music and theater,...