Black History Month - The Roots of Rock n Roll



Black History Month
The Roots of Rock n Roll
 Four weeks of musical history on WNYY & The Vine


African Americans make many contributions to American culture – and one could argue that music is the most powerful and enduring. From early bluesmen (and women!) to contemporary artists in all genres, we’ll explore the unique and exciting contributions to American music, history, and culture made by African American artists.







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Robert Johnson
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Ray Charles
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Muddy Waters
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Miles Davis
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Michael Jackson
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Marvin Gaye
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Lois Armstrong
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John Coltrane
Black History...A Musical Celebration Made Possible By Franziska Racker Centers
Jimi Hendrix
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James Brown
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Grandmaster Flash
Black History...A Musical Celebration Made Possible By Blue Stone Bar and Grill
George Clinton
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Ella Fitzgerald
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Bob Marley
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Bernie Milton
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BB King
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Aretha Franklin
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