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Ray Charles: music legend 1930-2004
Music lovers are mourning the death of icon Ray Charles, who blended gospel and blues in such classics as What'd I Say and Georgia on My Mind. Charles ......(Continue Reading) Estelle Klein 1930-2004
The passing of Estelle Klein affectionately known as the "Queen Mum" of Canadian folk music--marked the end of an era. but there is no doubt ......(Continue Reading)Gospel Music
Gospel music is arguably the most important African-American musical tradition. Throughout the twentieth century it has managed to instill a vision ......(Continue Reading)Pop Music
While there has always been "popular" music in the United States, and all forms of music are popular with certain audiences, the term "pop ......(Continue Reading)Race Music
Prior to the emergence of rhythm & blues as a musical genre in the 1940s, "race music" and "race records" were terms used to categorize practically ......(Continue Reading)
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