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Sidney Martin (G8)
Entertainment
Published Issue 5 2021-2022
In recognition of Black History Month, here are six inspiring and amazing Black artists from the 20th and 21st centuries. To the Queen of Rock and Roll all the way to the King of Pop, welcome this month’s six Black artists:
Aretha Franklin (Queen of Soul)
Nina Simone
Micheal Jackson (King of Pop)
Tina Turner (Queen of Rock and Roll)
Ella Fitzgerald (Queen of Jazz)
Whitney Houston.
Throughout the entirety of music history, there has not been huge recognition given to Black musical artists. However their musical talents should be celebrated, but this has changed most recently as the Black community has endeavoured to have their voices heard. Here are some overviews of who each of these memorable artists are and their amazing accomplishments.
Ms. Aretha Franklin started her singing career in her dad’s church by singing gospel music. When she was around 20 years old she travelled to New York with her dad’s revival show and she signed with Columbia records. She was the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame. Respect [You Make Me Feel Like] A Natural Woman A Change is Gonna Come
Nina Simone is best known for performing blues, jazz, and folk music in the 1950s and 60s’. She brought her musical talents and her passion for civil rights together to spark the issue of what Black people go through every day. Song: Feeling Good
(Credit to photos in Works Cited)
Micheal Jackson first started his music career at 5-years-old when he was in The Jackson 5. Many people were amazed at how multi-talented he was and as he continued to succeed as he grew. He was most known for his best-selling album ‘Thriller’ in 1982. Songs: Smooth Criminal Thriller
Tina Turner first found fame and success in partnership with her husband Ike Turner where they performed ‘Proud Mary’. They then divorced in the mid-70s and Tina’s solo music career wasn’t very successful until 1983 when she recorded a remake of Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’ and her career took off from there. Songs: The Best Proud Mary
Ella Fitzgerald first turned to singing after a troubled childhood. She was discovered in an Amateur contest and became very popular, ending up as the top female jazz singer for multiple decades. Ella Fitzgerald became the first African-American woman to win a grammy and after that, she didn’t stop - winning 12 more Grammys. Songs: Dream A Little Dream Of Me Summertime I Can't Get Started
And finally, presenting Whitney Houston. Whitney Houston was a singer from the start. Her mother and cousin were both legendary singers of gospel, pop, and soul music. Whitney made her debut album at the age of 22 where she later scored three number-one singles and later earned a Grammy. Songs: I Will Always Love You I Wanna Dance With Somebody
As you go through your everyday life, make sure to appreciate the accomplishments of the Black community along with those of others who have made a change or who have accomplished something wonderful, whether as a musician or an architect. Be thankful.
*If you want to learn more about these artists please follow the links provided in our Works Cited.
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