Black music journey wade

Black music journey

By Harold Wade

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Music has been one of the most expressive and impactful art forms in the black community for centuries

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​All of the artists that we have the privilege of listening to today, are indebted to the singers and songwriters who paved the way through racism, unfair treatment, and sometimes physical harm.

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Mahalia Jackson was and American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century.

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​Mahalia Jackson

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​With a career spanning 40 years, Jackson was integral to the development and spread of gospel blues in black churches throughout the US During a time when racial segregation was pervasive in American society.

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​Marvin

Gaye​

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​Marvin Gaye was an American singer and songwriter. He helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960's, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of hits earning him the nicknames " Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul"

He had several musical hits as an artist such as

" Aint No Mountain High Enough" " Whats Goin On" and " You're All I Need To Get By"​

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​Shirley Caesar

​Shirley Caesar is an American gospel singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career has spanned seven decades. A multi-award winning artist, with 12 Grammy Awards.

She is known as the First Lady of Gospel Music and The Queen of Gospel Music​

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​Earth Wind and Fire

Earth wind and fire is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, dance, Latin, and Afro pop. They have been described as one of the most innovative and are among the most commercially successful acts in history.

They've sold over 90 million records with hits such as

September

Shining Star

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In The Stone​

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