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The Evolution of Rhythm and Blues to Hip-Hop
Trace the journey of Black music from the post-WWII rhythm and blues era through the rise of Motown, the powerful voices of the Civil Rights era, and the emergence of hip-hop in the Bronx. Learn how each genre influenced the next,...
Great Big Story
Portland's godfather of soul
Join musician Chris Funk on a journey to discover the soulful rhythm and blues scene hidden within Portland, Oregon. Meet Ural Thomas, a legendary figure whose music transcends generations, proving that talent knows no boundaries.
Great Big Story
Portlands Godfather of Soul
Join musician Chris Funk on a journey to discover the soulful rhythm and blues scene hidden within Portland, Oregon. Meet Ural Thomas, a legendary figure whose music transcends generations, proving that talent knows no boundaries.<br/>
Curated Video
The Harlem Cultural Festival: Summer of Soul
The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as the Black Woodstock, was a watershed moment for Black culture in America that history almost forgot.
Curated Video
Joseph Henry Douglass: Changing America With Music
Classical violinist Joseph Henry Douglass helped empower the Black community through music and education at a time when Southern lawmakers were pushing back against the progress of Reconstruction.
Curated Video
Memphis: Rock 'n' Roll and Southern Hospitality
Welcome to our video about the city of Memphis, Tennessee! In this video, we will take you on a virtual tour of this historic city and explore its rich musical heritage, cultural landmarks, and mouth-watering cuisine.
Curated Video
The Largest Slave Uprising in Colonial America
The Stono Rebellion of 1739 saw enslaved people rise up using coded sounds that sowed the seeds of jazz, blues and hip hop.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Mary Lou Williams, "Perpetually Contemporary"
Gaining total respect from her jazz contemporaries, Mary Lou Williams, mainly a jazz pianist, was competent in all aspects of music. Read her biography and listen to the segment about her on NPR Jazz profiles. You can click to hear some...