June Is Black Music Appreciation Month. Post Your Favorites

Several decades ago, I started dating a Jamaican man and we would go to a Jamaican club in town. It helped fuel my appreciation for Reggae (beyond Bob Marley). This became one of my favorite Reggae songs.


And speaking of the great Bob Marley, this is my favorite by him. I love how the guitar player makes the instrument almost sound like it's "saying" the words "movement of Jah people". And Wow...this is my first time seeing the video, an extended version!


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If you like Sam Cooke, check this out. I've loved this song for decades old but just found out that Johnny Taylor is leading, not Sam. JT wanted to emulate Sam's voice when he joined The Soul Stirrers and he did a great job. The song was promoted as being by Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers.

 

OneEyedDiva said:
Several decades ago, I started dating a Jamaican man and we would go to a Jamaican club in town. It helped fuel my appreciation for Reggae (beyond Bob Marley). This became one of my favorite Reggae songs.


And speaking of the great Bob Marley, this is my favorite by him. I love how the guitar player makes the instrument almost sound like it's "saying" the words "movement of Jah people". And Wow...this is my first time seeing the video, an extended version!


@Pecos @Paco Dennis @Peppermint Patty @ChiroDoc @Pinky @Marcy Sheiner
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This music has brought back good memories of going to West Indian clubs with work friends who were from Jamaica, Trinidad, and Barbados. We had so much fun together.
 
Pinky said:
@OneEyedDiva
This music has brought back good memories of going to West Indian clubs with work friends who were from Jamaica, Trinidad, and Barbados. We had so much fun together.
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I'm so glad my post did that for you ❣️ Do you remember if you've heard anything by this artist? I particularly liked these two. May he R.I.P.


 
Pinky said:
I am not familiar with John Isaacs .. thank you for introducing him here @OneEyedDiva
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You're welcome, of course Pinky. I hope you enjoy his music too...more on You Tube, of course. You must have a John somebody on your mind...it's Gregory. :D But that's okay, I've done that a few time and even addressed the SF member I was responding to with the wrong name. :rolleyes:
 
Can't neglect to post my favorite Stevie Wonder song. Love this extended version. 💃


And can't forget the Temptations. Even with several changes in group members (along with Otis, an original member), the Temps "bring it" every time.

 
OneEyedDiva said:
"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.
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Thanks so much for starting this thread, Diva. Definitely enhanced the month of June.🤗
 

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