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Biography of Black Jazz Musicians 3
Biography of Black Jazz Musicians 3 Nana Kamau Kambon Archives 28 Views • 2 years ago

PART 3 of BIOGRAPHY of Black Jazz Musicians :

Fats Waller:
Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer.Known for his stride piano style, Waller was a masterful improviser and composer, known for songs like "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose."He was a prominent figure during the Harlem Renaissance and was renowned for his energetic performances and charismatic personality.

Louis Armstrong:
Louis Armstrong, also known as "Satchmo" or "Pops," was a pioneering jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and influential figure in the development of jazz music.His innovative trumpet playing and gravelly voice helped define the jazz genre. He was known for his virtuosic improvisation and innovative use of scat singing.Armstrong's recordings such as "What a Wonderful World" and "Hello, Dolly!" are classics, and his influence on jazz and popular music is immeasurable.

John Coltrane:
John Coltrane was a groundbreaking saxophonist and composer who played a key role in the development of avant-garde jazz and free jazz.His albums such as "A Love Supreme" and "Giant Steps" are considered masterpieces and have had a profound influence on generations of musicians.Coltrane's innovative approach to harmony and improvisation, as well as his spiritual quest, continue to inspire jazz musicians around the world.

Nat King Cole:
Nat King Cole was an American jazz pianist and vocalist who became one of the most popular and successful entertainers of his time.He is best known for his smooth baritone voice and hits like "Unforgettable," "Mona Lisa," and "The Christmas Song."Cole broke barriers as one of the first African American performers to host a television variety show, "The Nat King Cole Show," in the 1950s.

Sarah Vaughan:
Sarah Vaughan was an exceptionally talented jazz vocalist known for her rich, expressive voice and impressive vocal range.Nicknamed "Sassy" and "The Divine One," Vaughan was celebrated for her mastery of both jazz and popular music.Her recordings, including "Misty" and "Lullaby of Birdland," showcase her remarkable vocal technique and emotional depth, solidifying her status as one of the greatest jazz singers of all time.

Marian Anderson:
Marian Anderson was a groundbreaking African American contralto who achieved international acclaim as one of the most distinguished classical singers of the 20th century.Despite facing racial discrimination, Anderson's talent and perseverance led her to become the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.She is perhaps best known for her historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, after being denied permission to perform at the Daughters of the American Revolution's Constitution Hall, where she sang for an integrated audience of 75,000 people.

US, Kenya deals -  New Scramble for Africa
US, Kenya deals - New Scramble for Africa Kɔrɔ Naka 28 Views • 2 years ago

#kenya #president #ruto agreed multiple deals with #corrupt #warlords the #usa has serious implications for #kenyans, their neighbours, #haitians and Africans across the continent. The deals suggest detrimental state crimes are being planned for Kenyans.

Companies push sale of hair relaxers to African women despite links to cancer-causing ingredients
Companies push sale of hair relaxers to African women despite links to cancer-causing ingredients Kwabena Ofori Osei 28 Views • 2 years ago

Companies continue to push the sale of hair relaxers in Africa, despite studies that link the ingredients with cancer. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamauh explains how companies are evading regulations and the impact on women who have used the products.

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"White Brazilians are against interracial unions, but only accept them if they whiten the popul
"White Brazilians are against interracial unions, but only accept them if they whiten the popul Kwabena Ofori Osei 28 Views • 2 years ago

Brazil has always used the existence of interracial unions to claim the country is a 'racial democracy', but some have argued that white Brazilians have always been against them and only accept them to the extent that it whitens the population as a whole.

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