Posts Tagged ‘Black Musicians’
Doechii named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year
The performer, who was the first female rapper signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, has been turning heads since entering the charts in 2023.
Read MoreWhich Musical Artist Was a Principal Financier of the Civil Rights Movement?
Did you ever wonder how the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement were able to organize huge demonstrations and travel around the country to speak to groups large and small?
Read MoreRoberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer of ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song,’ dies at 88
The songstress who had been living with ALS, which prevented her from singing anymore, since 2022, passed peacefully.
Read MoreBarbie doll of Aaliyah sells out on late R&B star’s birthday
For those who missed out, the Aaliyah Barbie will be available to purchase from Target after January 26th.
Read MoreLegendary soul singer dies at 89 from surgery complications
The talented singer and half of Sam & Dave has passed between 1961 and 1981, according to his representatives.
Read MoreLocal artists land on 2025 Grammy nomination list with Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar
2025 could mean Grammys awards for Beyoncé, who released a county music album this year, and rapper Kendrick Lamar.
Read MoreTeen Night – Marie and Rosetta
Calling all teens! Join us for FREE dinner and tickets to see Milwaukee Rep’s Marie and Rosetta with Girls Rock MKE!
Read MoreMilwaukee’s Women of Music: Marie and Rosetta Post Show Panel
Join us for an inspiring evening at Milwaukee’s Women of Music, where we celebrate the incredible contributions of female music artists in our city. Discover how the rich legacy of music shapes their creative journeys and influences their art.
Read MoreMarie and Rosetta
Before Little Richard, Johnny Cash, and Jimi Hendrix, Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s groundbreaking blend of gospel music, swing rhythms and fierce electric guitar made her an unconventional music superstar in the 1930s and 40s. Acclaimed writer George Brant (Grounded) unearths the unsung roots of the fearless “Godmother of Rock ’n’ Roll” and her wide-eyed protégée Marie Knight, as they begin their revolutionary ascent to become one of the most influential teams in music history.
Read MoreJohn Boyega and Danielle Deadwyler to Star in Otis Redding Biopic ‘Otis & Zelma’
The upcoming film features John Boyega as Otis Redding, the talented singer-songwriter who tragically died young, leaving a family behind.
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