Music

February 20: Duke Ellington 2 min read

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

February 20: Duke Ellington

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Icon of Jazz Composition Story Duke Ellington, born in 1899, is widely regarded as one of the... Read More

February 19: Nina Simone: The Power of Protest Through Music 2 min read

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

February 19: Nina Simone: The Power of Protest Through Music

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933, was more than a musician — she was a... Read More

February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar 2 min read

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

February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story On February 21, 1901, Bessie Smith, the “Empress of the Blues,” was born. With her powerful voice... Read More

February 17: Thomas A. Dorsey 3 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Gospel

February 17: Thomas A. Dorsey

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Father of Gospel Music Story Thomas A. Dorsey, often called the “Father of Gospel Music,” revolutionized religious... Read More

February 16: Ma Rainey 2 min read

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

February 16: Ma Rainey

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Mother of Blues Story Ma Rainey, born in 1886, is often called the “Mother of the Blues.”... Read More

February 15: John Coltrane 2 min read

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

February 15: John Coltrane

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month A Jazz Genius Ahead of His Time Story On February 18, 1927, John Coltrane recorded his first solo... Read More

February 14: Scott Joplin 2 min read

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

February 14: Scott Joplin

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The King of Ragtime Story Scott Joplin, often referred to as “The King of Ragtime,” revolutionized American music with his... Read More

February 12: Art Tatum 2 min read

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

February 12: Art Tatum

Ronald Bunn 11 months 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