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Top 10 Best Black Electric Bassists of All time
Everybody loves how it feels when the bass drops…but err’body ain’t able to make it happen. Here are ten of the greatest arbiters of low-end theory for your perusal.
Stanley Clarke
All hail the king from the streets of Philadelphia! Clarke is most responsible for bringing electric bass out of the background as a lead instrument, kicking out melodies and jaw-dropping solos - from the frenetic to the eloquent.
His composition “School Days” is an all-time band jam classic. [...]
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Howlin’ Wolf: Top 10 Facts about the Great Blues Music Legend
The spirit of Howlin’ Wolf stands tall as one of the true giants of the Blues music. As a native son of the Mississippi Delta Blues who brought an authentic rural acoustic essence up from the South to the Midwest, he was a bridge to the more electrified sound of the Chicago Blues scene.
American blues singer and musician Howlin' Wolf (1910 - 1976), born Chester Arthur Burnett, in concert, circa 1965. [...]
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Top Black Break-Up Songs for Broken Hearts
Break-up songs have long served as powerful outlets for expressing the pain and emotions associated with the end of a relationship.
From Ray Charles'...
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Top 10 Great Black Country Singers of All Time
Black Country Singers have been around for decades but have not been at the forfront in country music as much as their white counterparts.
Country music has always been about telling amazing stories. It's a genre that has diehard fans from around the globe and has changed over the years. Many don't realize the impact and participation that Black people have in country music.
For example, Ray Charles' Georgia On My Mind is one of the greatest country classics of all time and has been re-recorded several times. [...]
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10 Incredible Jazz Albums and Artists to Add to Your Collection
The Jazz Tree has deep roots that were planted in New Orleans around 1895 the year that Buddy Bolden started his first band. [...]
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10 Black Artists Who Were Also Songwriters for Other Artists
ANAHEIM, CA - JANUARY 14: Recording artist Brenda Russell attends the 2011 NAMM Show - Day 3 at the Anaheim Convention Center on January 14, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images for NAMM)
It is said that when one rises, one should always reach back and help another. [...]
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Top 10 Black Music Genres
The Black music genre has been a driving force in American culture for decades. From the blues to hip hop, black musicians have been shaping the sound of popular music since its inception. Today we will talk about black music genres.
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Top 10 Black Songs About Lovers – Black Musicians’ Powerful Impact on the Music Industry
When it comes to songs about lovers, Black musicians have made an indelible mark on the music scene throughout the decades, shaping the industry with their talent and creativity.