#AAMAM: “Black Parade” – Celebrating African-American Women Vocalists (LISTEN)
by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Twitter: @marlonw IG: stlmarlonwest Spotify: marlonwest) This is the last week of African-American Music Appreciation Month. And what a month it has been. 2020 is shaping up to be Black History Year. I am honored to offer one more...
#AAMAM: “Black and Proud” – Celebrating Black LGBT Musical Pioneers (LISTEN)
by Jeff Meier (FB: Jeff.Meier.90) As June is both African-American Music Appreciation Month and Pride Month, and today is the anniversary of the beginning of the landmark Stonewall Riots marking the unofficial launch of the gay rights movement, Good Black News today...
#AAMAM: Celebrating New Orleans Funk and Soul (LISTEN)
As Good Black News continues to celebrate African-American Music Appreciation Month, today we get regional. In GBN contributor Marlon West‘s words: “This collection of New Orleans Funk features acknowledged masters next to some of the earlier artists who shaped the...#AAMAM: “Summer Breeze” – Celebrating Soulful Summer Songs (LISTEN)
by Jeff Meier (FB: Jeff.Meier.90) Through good years and bad, years of triumph and years of struggle, there are some things that remain steady. Like the seasons (at least before climate change). Today, June 20, is officially the first day of summer, the longest day...
#AAMAM: “Just A Shot Away” – Rediscovering Legendary Session Singer Merry Clayton (LISTEN)
by Jeff Meier (FB: Jeff.Meier.90) As part of Good Black News’ celebration of African-American Music Appreciation Month (#AAMAM), we are taking some time to honor quality artists whose music has nevertheless remained unappreciated. Last week, we brought you a playlist...Now Hear This
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