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Black singers from the 1950s: Influence, legacy, and cultural impact
You can’t study the history of popular music without familiarizing yourself with the best Black singers from the 50s. In fact, you might be surprised just how many music genres can trace their ...
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Rebecca Black’s ‘Friday’ Turns 14: Where is She Now?
Monday, February 10, marks the 14th anniversary of Rebecca Black's ‘Friday’ music video, which quickly went viral and ignited ...
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How Black musicians are shaping modern music
The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture is powerful. Even former President Jimmy Carter dedicated a month to African American music appreciation beginning in 1979.
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20 of the most popular country songs performed by Black musicians
The singer released a remix featuring famous artist Ciara in December 2019, where she references her popular track "1, 2 Step." 15 of 20 "Down By The Riverside," Willie Jones ...
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Gene Barge, R&B saxophonist who played on landmark hits, dies at 98
Gene Barge, one of the last surviving saxophonists of the golden age of R&B, whose career ran the gamut of 20th-century Black popular music, died on Sunday at his home in Chicago. He was 98.
Original Black Sabbath lineup to play for 1st time in 20 years as part of Ozzy Osbourne’s last show
One of the most legendary heavy metal bands of all time is reuniting.