music history
Charlie Burrell, known as the “Jackie Robinson of music,” has passed away at 104. As the first Black member of the Denver and San Francisco Symphony Orchestras, Burrell broke racial barriers in classical music. A jazz collaborator with legends like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, Burrell was also a WWII veteran and educator who mentored […]
As Black Music Month unfolds, it’s vital to spotlight unsung pioneers who shaped the soundscape of American music. From Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who blended gospel and early rock, to avant-garde composer Julius Eastman, these artists transcended genres and social barriers. Max Roach turned jazz into civil rights protest with “We Insist!,” while Weldon Irvine’s compositions […]
Lizzo will portray trailblazing guitarist and gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a new biopic from Amazon MGM Studios. Titled Rosetta, the film will explore Tharpe’s influence on rock music and her struggles as a queer Black woman in mid-century America. Lizzo, who is also a producer, has long advocated for the story to be […]
Foxy Brown’s second studio album Chyna Doll was released January 26, 1999.
17 years ago today, D’Angelo released Voodoo, his second studio album.
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