by Shameika Rhymes | Apr 25, 2019 | Blog
Jazz bassist Esperanza Spalding has been hailed as a prodigy on the acoustic double bass, but she made a name for herself when she became the spoiler alert in 2011 snatching the GRAMMY for Best New Artist from the obvious favorite of the night, Justin Bieber, and...
by Shameika Rhymes | Apr 11, 2019 | Blog
Hailed as the gateway into jazz for younger audiences, America’s jazz soundtrack wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the musical stylings of GRAMMY Award winner Robert Glasper. Diversifying Jazz Glasper’s music has helped to propel the genre forward by taking hip...
by Shameika Rhymes | Mar 28, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
All Aboard! “Soul Train…Soul Train.” You can’t help but start singing, MFSB’s “TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia),” one of the most memorable Soul Train theme songs and finishing with a resounding, “Let’s get it on, it’s time to get down.” Part of America’s...
by Shameika Rhymes | Mar 14, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
As the leading lady of the Supremes and her own solo career, living legend Diana Ross has contributed to many layers of America’s soundtrack. The Queen of Motown is turning 75 on March 26 and celebrating it in a big way by kicking off a “Diamond Diana” tour in Los...
by Shameika Rhymes | Feb 28, 2019 | Artist Information, Blog
You can’t mention R&B music without mentioning the likes of living legend Patti LaBelle. Hailed as the ‘Godmother of Soul,’ the 74-year-old continues gracing stages and giving 100% for 90 minutes singing to her full potential in heels while interacting with...
by CE SB | Feb 14, 2019 | Artist Information, Blog
Jazz music is another layer of the foundation of America’s soundtrack. Charles “Buddy” Bolden is said to be the first musician to ever play jazz music, but whether he is or not, it’s clear that his contributions to the genre helped form the jazz movement. Many jazz...
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