Category: Black History
Aida Overton Walker: The Queen of the Cakewalk
During the vaudeville era from the 1880s to the 1920s, over 25,000 performers took to its stages, making it one of the most popular forms of entertainment in America In this world of vaudeville, where music, dance, and comedy intertwined on stage, one star shone with exceptional brilliance: Aida Overton Walker. Known as the … Continue reading “Aida Overton Walker: The Queen of the Cakewalk”
Bukka White: A Life in the Blues
Bukka White: A Life in the Blues Booker T. Washington Bukka White’s life story is as riveting as the music he created, anarrative filled with hardship, resilience, and an unyielding devotion to the Delta blues. Bornon November 12, 1906, in north-eastern Mississippi, Bukka’s journey through the world ofmusic captures the essence of the early blues, … Continue reading “Bukka White: A Life in the Blues”
Rights & Rhythms: Music History Through a Legal Lens
The Complex Legal Legacy of Ray Charles and his Songs On this day 11th September In 1952, Ray Charles recorded his first session for Atlantic Records in New York City. He performed songs such as “The Sun’s Gonna Shine Again,” “The Midnight Hour,” “Roll with My Baby,” and “Jumpin’ In The Morning . In 1954 he … Continue reading “Rights & Rhythms: Music History Through a Legal Lens”