Throughout history there have been many talented individuals who have graced the stage and left a lasting impact on the world of music, film and... Read More
Ronald Bunn
Publisher/Editor
Howard Dodson Jr. is a prominent American scholar who has made significant contributions to the field of African-American studies. Born on June 6, 1939, Dodson... Read More
Levi Stubbs: The Voice of the Four Tops
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Levi Stubbs, the renowned lead singer of The Four Tops, was born on June 6, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. He was best known as the... Read More
Voices of Change: The Legacy of Orde Coombs
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Orde Coombs, born on the island of Saint Vincent in the Caribbean on June 3, 1939, was a trailblazer in the worlds of academia and... Read More
Oliver Edward Nelson born on June 4, 1932 was prolific American jazz musician and composer who made significant contributions to the world of music during... Read More
On February 7 2020, the WDR Big Band paid tribute to legendary Curtis Mayfield with special concert featuring the soulful voices of Ledisi and Bilal.... Read More
Happy Birthday “Move On Up” Curtis Mayfield
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Curtis Mayfield born on June 3, 1942 in Chicago Illinois, was a prominent figure in the music industry during the 1960s and 1970s. Mayfield was... Read More
Josephine Baker, née McDonald on June 3, 1906, was a groundbreaking performer and activist who made lasting impact on the entertainment industry and the fight... Read More

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