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
Ronald Bunn
Publisher/Editor
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
Saluting Multifaceted Artist Charles Weldon
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Charles Weldon was a multifaceted artist who as actor, director and songwriter made significant contributions to the world of theater. Throughout his career, Weldon acted... Read More
Cleavon Little was an iconic African American actor who made significant impact on the world of film and theater. Born on June 1, 1939 in... Read More
Reverend Ike born Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II, born June 1, 1935, was prominent American preacher and founder of the United Church Science of Living Institute.... Read More
Morgan Freeman was born on June 1, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee. His acting style is oft characterized by his deep voice, his commanding presence and... Read More

Oliver Edward Nelson – Innovative Grammy Award Jazz Composer
Ledisi & Bilal – A Tribute To Curtis Mayfield | WDR BIG BAND
Bon anniversaire! Charismatic Josephine Baker
Birthday Greetings “Blazing Saddles” Cleavon Little
Birthday Salute to Prosperity Theologian Reverend Ike
Birthday Congratulations to Morgan Freeman and His Legacy