June Is Black Music Appreciation Month. Post Your Favorites

[OneEyedDiva]

"The month of June is set aside to appreciate the contributions of African-American musicians, composers, singers, and songwriters in American culture."
The contributions of my people to the music industry whether with R & B, Gospel, Blues, Latin, the Classics and Opera are priceless. Many famous Pop and Rock artists including Mick Jagger, the Beatles and Elvis have been inspired by and even copied the styles of Black artists. There have been notable collaborations, as well.

One of my Facebook friends issued a challenge...post one song per day of your favorite songs by Black artists. I'll start with one of my favorite oldies. I love the leader's voice and background vocals, as well as the words and orchestration.

 

[Pinky]

 

[CallMeKate]

 

[Pinky]

 

[hearlady]

 

[dilettante]

 

[CallMeKate]

 

[Pinky]

 

[smiley]

Nat King Cole

 

[Pinky]

 

[OneEyedDiva]

Another favorite.

 

[Michael Z]

 

[Jackie23]

 

[MarkinPhx]

 

[MACKTEXAS]

 

[fuzzybuddy]

Black Music Appreciation favorites??????
Of course, it's 1960s & 70s Motown.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

Of all the songs that have come and gone over the decades, this one remains my favorite.

 

[Pepper]

I have always loved Sammy Davis, Jr. Anything by him is close to my heart.
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[Aunt Bea]

 

[Pepper]

I could be here all day. Most of my favorite music, other than Led Zeppelin, et al is Black Music

 

[Pepper]

Loved DeeDee Sharp!

 

[Pepper]

As I said, I can be here ALL DAY! Thanks @OneEyedDiva

 

[Aunt Bea]

 

[MarkD]

I loved black singers growing up, starting with Diana Ross but moving on to the Jackson’s and all things Motown. Tthen I discovered Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Aretha and Mavis Staples and other Gospel singers. They could open up even the secular agnostic I was then.

My wife introduced me to Sonny and Terry and more Blues but best of all the beautiful album Black Orpheus. Before I met Lia an older girlfriend introduced me to good Reggae.

Black Orpheus won the Palme d'Or at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival,[9] the 1960 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film,[10] the 1960 Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Film and was nominated for the 1961 BAFTA Award for Best Film.

 

[HazyDavey]