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Did you know: June is National Black Music Month! Blues, Hip-hop, Soul, Reggae, Funk! The list goes on and on.
To kick things off, here’s a playlist of The One and Only Queen of Hot Gospel - Sister Rosetta Tharpe: http://to.pbs.org/134XSKm -
In the arts mecca of New York City, subway buskers are often overqualified. But they’re not usually world-class jazz singers with the lungs and charisma of old-school soul stars. Accompanied only by a pianist, watch Gregory Porter perform “Be Good (Lion’s Song)” on a vintage subway car in downtown Brooklyn.
Filmed with WBGO.
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Did you know, Willie Nelson has recorded over 250 albums, and written over 2,500 songs? 80 is the new 40! Happy Birthday, Willie!
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Missed JT In Performance at the White House “Memphis Soul?”
Watch him sing “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay.”
You’re welcome :)
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In case you missed it, discover the life and music of the gospel singer and guitar goddess who influenced rock and roll legends from Chuck Berry to Elvis. Watch ‘The Godmother of Rock & Roll.’
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Somehow, someway, Sister Rosetta Tharpe — “The Godmother of Rock and Roll” — is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “Like,” “Share” and/or “reblog” the poster to start the campaign to put Sister Rosetta in the Hall of Fame.
Go to the American Masters Facebook page to join the party.
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Her musical genius influenced Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and many more… do you know who Sister Rosetta Tharpe is? Learn about ‘The Godmother of Rock & Roll,’ TONIGHT at 9PM.
Watch Tharpe in a live 1964 performance. -
NYC 1977, The Met by dw*c on Flickr.
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Strawberry Fields Forever, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Hey Jude, Let it Be….what’s your favorite Beatles song?
In case you missed it, watch GREAT PERFORMANCES:The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour Revisited, online. -
“American Masters: Inventing David Geffen” premieres Tuesday at 8 p.m.
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