Ronald Bunn

February 12: Art Tatum 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Jazz
• Music

February 12: Art Tatum

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Poet of the Piano Story On February 12, 1909, Art Tatum, one of the most virtuosic jazz pianists... Read More

Fatoumata Diawara: A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity 2 min read

• African
• African-American history
• Birthday
• Music

Fatoumata Diawara: A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Fatoumata Diawara is a renowned Malian singer-songwriter and actress who has captivated audiences worldwide with her distinctive blend of traditional West African music, jazz, funk,... Read More

February 11. Ella Fitzgerald 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Jazz
• Music

February 11. Ella Fitzgerald

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The First Lady of Song Story Ella Fitzgerald, born in 1917, is widely celebrated as one of the greatest... Read More

February 10: Erroll Garner 4 min read

• African-American history

February 10: Erroll Garner

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Fearless Innovator of Jazz 🎹🎶 📖 Story Erroll Garner, born on June 15, 1921, in Pittsburgh, PA, was... Read More

February 9: Langston Hughes 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month

February 9: Langston Hughes

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month From Poetry to Activism: A Voice for the People Story On February 9, 1902, Langston Hughes was born... Read More

February 8: Louis Armstrong 2 min read

• African-American history
• Jazz
• Music

February 8: Louis Armstrong

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Pioneer of Jazz Innovation Story In the 1920s, Louis Armstrong revolutionized jazz with his virtuosic trumpet playing... Read More

February 7: Zora Neale Hurston 2 min read

• African-American history

February 7: Zora Neale Hurston

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Preserving Black Stories and Folklore Story In 1937, Zora Neale Hurston published her seminal novel Their Eyes Were Watching... Read More

February 6: Lorraine Hansberry 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Film
• Media
• Theatre

February 6: Lorraine Hansberry

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month A Dream Deferred Finds Its Voice Story In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry became the first Black woman to have... Read More