More Legends of Black Music

Yesterday I posted some influential Black artists. Well, I'm keeping my word and posting some more today. Below is Miles Davis, Little Richard, The Supremes and Marian Anderson.

Miles Davis was an American jazz musician. He was a trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and a major influence on jazz in the 1940s.

Little Richard is a singer, composer, and musician. A rock stride pianist, Little Richard's hit songs of the mid 1950s were defining moments in the development of Rock & Roll.

The Supremes were a music group that gained tremendous popularity with a broad audience and made it's members among the most successful groups in the 1960s. The Supremes were the flagship act of Berry Gordy's Motown Records.

Marian Anderson was an opera singer and one of the finest contraltos of her time. Anderson broke the color barrier by becoming the first African American to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera.
(Source: Biography.com)

February is Black History Month!

Yes, I know I'm posting this with a week left of Black History Month, but everyone knows that Black History should be celebrated year round. Make sure to stay updated on Black History in general, but since I love music I figured I would share some great artists with you. Below are some clips of Sam Cooke, The Staple Singers, Dinah Washington, and Nat King Cole. I want to post some more artists later this week, but I can't make any promises. Enjoy!!!!!

Sam Cooke was a singer and songwriter. He is a major figure in the history of popular music and one of the most influential black vocalists of the post World War II period.

The Staple Singers were one of the most successful gospel to pop cross-over acts ever. They collected several top 20 hits in the early 1970s.

Dinah Washington was a blues performer who was widely noted for her excellent voice control and unique gospel-influenced delivery.

Nat King Cole was hailed as one of the best and most influential pianist and small group leaders of the swing era.
(Source: Biography.com)