Posts Tagged ‘Black Musicians’
Pharoah Sanders, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 81
Famed saxophone player Pharoah Sanders has recently passed. His impressive music career spanned six decades, including a 2021 release.
Read MoreLil Nas X Sent Pizza to ‘Homophobic Protestors’ Outside Boston Concert
Musician Lil Nas X shows that he knows how to respond with humor to racists, homophobes, and other naysayers who hope to bring him down.
Read MoreCardi B surprises her former Bronx middle school with $100,000 donation for the arts
Cardi B has made her name with controversial music. Now, the rapper will be known for a generous donation to her high school in the Bronx.
Read MoreRenowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87
Legendary jazz musician Ramsey Lewis will be remembered for playing the piano, something he did for 83 years of his life.
Read MoreAmanda Aldridge: Why a Google Doodle is celebrating the trailblazing British opera singer and composer today
111 years after Amanda Aldridge performed at Queens Small Hall, a Google Doodle recognized her musical contributions, many under a pseudonym.
Read MoreSongs by Wu-Tang, Alicia Keys added to Recording Registry
The National Recording Registry recently honored several black musicians for their contributions to music and culture through the years.
Read MoreGrammys 2022: Jon Batiste, H.E.R., Doja Cat Among Nominees
Lil Nas X, Kanye West, and Silk Sonic were also on this year’s list of nominations.
Read MoreBilly Porter calls out Vogue after featuring Harry Styles on cover in dress: ‘I changed the whole game’
The Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning actor/singer says ‘I was the first one doing it and now everybody is doing it.’ I had to fight my entire life to get to the place where I could wear a dress to the Oscars and not be gunned down. All he has to do is be white and straight.”….
Read MoreLizzo on Hope, Justice, and the Election
Lizzo says, … “I want to make music that helps. ’Cause that’s the way that I help. I’m not a doctor, I’m not a lawyer, I don’t work in the government. I make music.”
Read MoreChance The Rapper Finally Won A Grammy. Then Another One.
From: Huffington Post Black Voices Written by: Lilly Workneh Chance The Rapper received the Grammy for Best Rap Performance with the track “No Problem.” The win marks the 23-year-old Chicago native’s first Grammy award win in his young, prominent career, in only his first year of Grammy eligibility. As Lilly Workneh writes in her article,…
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