Music can tell a story, assuage our sorrows, provide blessing and redemption, and express a soul’s sublime and powerful beauty. It inspires us daily, giving voice to the human spirit. For many, including the African-American community, music unites individuals through a shared heritage. During African-American Music Appreciation Month, we celebrate the extraordinary legacy of African-American singers, composers, and musicians, as well as their indelible contributions to our Nation and our world.
From WhiteHouse.gov: Music can tell a story, assuage our sorrows, provide blessing and redemption, and express a soul’s sublime and powerful beauty. It inspires us…
Diarra Mayfield, better known to most as DJ DR (that's Dee R, not doctor), hails from Philadelphia, but has earned the right to be called a Charlotte native. A graduate of Garinger High School and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Diarra is a beatmaker and producer by trade. DJing is his second job, and he's darn good at it. So, Diarra, when did you fall in love with music?
“The Godfather of Soul” recorded one of his most famous hits here in Charlotte. “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag” is widely considered the first song to showcase what would become Brown’s signature musical style featuring a blaring horn section. It also marked the birth of funk. Brown recorded “Papa” in February 1965 at Arthur […]
Natrice Bullard, is the owner of eye/27 photography and specializes in portrait and documentaryphotography. The Miami-bred artist is self-taught and has been shooting since the tender age of 17. Her soft spot for music, especially independent music, has created striking portraits for many of the south's up and coming artists. So, Natrice, "when did you fall in love with music?"
As a part of our Black Music Month coverage, we've reached out to a few of Charlotte's trendsetters, tastemakers, elected officials, and celebrities. We are asking them: "When did you fall in love with music?" Each day we will feature one or two people and their answers. First up, Joy Randall, MUA.
Ella Jane Fitzgerald, also known as “The First Lady of Song,” was born on April 25, 1917 in Newport News, Virginia. The legendary jazz and song vocalist was considered by some to be the greatest songstress to ever live. With a voice that ranged from three octaves, “Lady Ella” brought an entirely different sound to jazz.
June is Black Music Month, and My92.7 is celebrating with daily features about national and local black musicians. In Charlotte, many people are familiar with artists such as Anthony Hamilton and Jodeci. However, Charlotte has a deeper musical tradition that spans gospel, jazz and R&B. For example, James Brown’s hit “Papa’s Got A Brand New […]
June is Black Music Month so The Urban Daily put tgether the top 10 black musicals.
