African-American music history month
 

A celebration of African-American music history month.

African-Americans for me have played a leading role in the evolution of Western music from the beginning of the 20th century to this day. From the Blues, to Jazz. A major influence on Rock n roll which birthed rock music to Gospel, Soul and Motown and of course in more recent times Hip-Hop.

Feel free to post any music videos you like celebrating the history of African-American music.


No better place to start than with the King of Jazz

Louis Armstrong, a huge star of the 1920s and 1930s. Here in his later days with one of his most recognisable songs.

Another legend from the 20s and 30s

The Empress of Blues and Jazz

Bessie Smith

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Another Icon of the 30s and 40s Jazz era.

'Lady Day' Billie Holiday

The King of the Delta Blues, Robert Johnson

The Queen of Jazz. Ella Fitzgerald

Nat King Cole

In the 1920s a lady called "Ma Rainey" was given the title of "The Queen of Blues" but in the 1950s this lady was also given that title. With one of her most recognisable songs, Dinah Washington.

Eartha Kitt

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The King of Blues

BB King

Another Blues icon

Muddy Waters

The Godfather of Rock n roll

Fats Domino

Elvis Presley may be known as "The King of Rock n roll" but some would say that the real King is Little Richard. Little Richard would certainly say that.

The Father of rock n roll
The King of Rock n roll
The Prime Minister of rock n roll
Basically God of rock n roll

Chuck Berry

Bill Cosby

Many will say she's the real Queen of Soul

Etta James

The genius of Soul

The High Priest

Ray Charles