Stevie Wonder, born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, is celebrated as one of...
One of the most famous American entertainers of the nineteenth century, Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins was an African...
Mary Lou Williams was an African‑American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and occasional vocalist, widely regarded as one of the most important architects of twentieth-century jazz. Over a career spanning more than...
“The reuniting of African-American jazz with its African roots.” Kofi Ghanaba, also known as Guy Warren, was one...
For a staggering 60 years, from his debut as a four year old child star in the late...
James Alan Bland was an African-American musician and composer who was known as The World’s Greatest Minstrel Man. Bland wrote songs about the American South for use in minstrel shows, including...
“My music is the spiritual expression of what I am — my faith, my knowledge, my being…When you...
Joseph Douglass (1871–1935) was a groundbreaking African-American concert violinist. He was the grandson of abolitionist Frederick Douglas; and...
Tony Oladipo Allen is a Nigerian drummer, composer and songwriter who has been described as “perhaps the greatest drummer who has ever lived.” As drummer and musical director of Fela Anikulapo...
William Manuel “Bill” Johnson was an African American jazz musician, considered the father of the “slap” style of...
Clarence Cameron White (August 10, 1880 – June 30, 1960) was an African-American violinist and composer. Born in...
Louis Armstrong, known as Ambassor Satch is considered the most important improviser in jazz. Armstrong was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star and comedian. Considered one of the most influential...
Meserette Kentake, founder of Kentake Page, was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and is of Yoruba descent (mtDNA). Now based in London, she holds a BSc in Counselling Psychology but is most passionate about…
