Amazing Black Musicians

Leadbelly was "discovered" by John and Alan Lomax who were travelling the US recording folk music. Supposedly, the recordings they made of Lead...Show more Leadbelly was "discovered" by John and Alan Lomax who were travelling the US recording folk music. Supposedly, the recordings they made of Leadbelly got him an early release from prison. His songs have been covered by the Weavers, Nirvana, and Lonnie Donegan. George Harrison was quoted as saying, “if there was no Lead Belly, there would have been no Lonnie Donegan; no Lonnie Donegan, no Beatles. Therefore no Lead Belly, no Beatles.” Show less

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The Complete Recordings

by Johnson, Robert

Music CD - 1990

Legend has it that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads in order to become a great guitar player. His death at 27 by unknown causes led to similar legends. Legend has it that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads in order to become a great guitar player. His death at 27 by unknown causes led to similar legends. Show less

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Billie Holiday

by Holiday, Billie

Music CD - 2000

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Strange Fruit

Billie Holiday, Café Society, and An Early Cry for Civil Rights

by Margolick, David

Book - 2000

"Strange Fruit" was a protest song written by a New York teacher, who was inspired by photographs he saw of a lynching. The song was made famous by Billie Holiday, whose voice captured the intense sorrow of the lyrics. "Strange Fruit" was a protest song written by a New York teacher, who was inspired by photographs he saw of a lynching. The song was made famous by Billie Holiday, whose voice captured the intense sorrow of the lyrics. Show less

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Billie

DVD - 2021

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The Best of the Staple Singers

by Staple Singers

Music CD - 1986

The Staple Singers fused gospel, soul, R&B, and funk music. Once you hear Mavis Staples's voice, it will stay in your head forever. The Staple Singers fused gospel, soul, R&B, and funk music. Once you hear Mavis Staples's voice, it will stay in your head forever. Show less

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I'll Take You There

Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the March up Freedom's Highway

by Kot, Greg

Book - 2014

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Odetta, the Queen of Folk

by Alcorn, Stephen

Book - 2010

In 1961, Martin Luther King Jr. called Odetta "The Queen of American Folk Music." In 1963, she performed at the March on Washington singing "O Freedom." In 1961, Martin Luther King Jr. called Odetta "The Queen of American Folk Music." In 1963, she performed at the March on Washington singing "O Freedom." Show less

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Rough Guide to Blues Women

Reborn and Remastered

Music CD - 2016

This album features songs from blues legends like Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Memphis Minnie. This album features songs from blues legends like Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Memphis Minnie. Show less

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Bessie

DVD - 2015

This movie is about the life and times of Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues." This movie is about the life and times of Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues." Show less

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I Never Loved A Man the Way I Love You

by Franklin, Aretha

Music CD - 1995

You know who she is. You know why she's here. You know who she is. You know why she's here. Show less

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The Essential Nina Simone

by Simone, Nina

Music CD - 2011

Nina Simone used her deep, soulful voice and her classical piano training to bring attention to the Civil Rights Movement and, particularly, the experiences of Black women in America. Nina Simone used her deep, soulful voice and her classical piano training to bring attention to the Civil Rights Movement and, particularly, the experiences of Black women in America. Show less

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The Very Best of Nina Simone

Sugar in My Bowl, 1967-1972

by Simone, Nina

Music CD - 1998

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I Put A Spell on You

The Autobiography of Nina Simone

by Simone, Nina

Book - 1991

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Nina

A Story of Nina Simone

by Todd, Traci N.

Book - 2021

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Genius

Ultimate Collection

by Charles, Ray

Music CD - 2009

Ray Charles pioneered soul music by combining blues, jazz, R&B, and gospel. He also helped to integrate country and pop music in the 1960s. Ray Charles pioneered soul music by combining blues, jazz, R&B, and gospel. He also helped to integrate country and pop music in the 1960s. Show less

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The Best of Marvin Gaye

Vol. 1, The 60's

by Gaye, Marvin

Music CD - 2007

Marvin Gaye is equally as known for singing "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" as he is for his soulful anti-war song "What's Going On" and his sensual "Let's Get It On." Marvin Gaye is equally as known for singing "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" as he is for his soulful anti-war song "What's Going On" and his sensual "Let's Get It On." Show less

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The Best of Marvin Gaye

Vol. 2, The '70s

by Gaye, Marvin

Music CD - 2007

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Are You Experienced

by Jimi Hendrix Experience (Musical group)

Music CD - 2010

In the early 1960s, Hendrix played in backing bands for the Isley Brothers, Little Richard, Wilson Pickett, and Sam Cooke before forming the Jimi Hendrix Experience and changing the face of rock and roll. In the early 1960s, Hendrix played in backing bands for the Isley Brothers, Little Richard, Wilson Pickett, and Sam Cooke before forming the Jimi Hendrix Experience and changing the face of rock and roll. Show less