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Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 05 April 2023

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This musical legend brought fame and popularity to a new form of music!

Details: Written by JESSIE WARDARSKI Associated Press; Published: 24 March 2023

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Pace was one of few people who knew how to fully print sheet music using photo negatives and metal plates mounted onto scrap wood. This was crucial to the expansion of gospel music in the U.S.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 21 March 2023

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Little Richard influenced a generation of Rock ‘n’ Roll musicians including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Elvis Presley, all who recorded covers of his songs

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 February 2023

Cover art for ‘Peace Like A River'.

The song will be released on February 24 on the Kind Music Group Label

Details: Written by By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 03 February 2023

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The event marked a celebratory night for the Black Music Collective, a group of prominent industry leaders that formed in 2020 to find ways to drive Black representation and inclusion.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 20 January 2023

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Happy cleaning!

Christmas

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 21 December 2022

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The holidays are here, and it is indeed the most wonderful time of the year. As you put the last ornaments on the tree and prepare a cup of hot chocolate or spiked eggnog to sip by the fireplace, don’t forget the tunes.

Details: Written by Aurora Hernandez; Published: 06 December 2022

Located at Ovation Hollywood, this 15,000 square-foot exhibition will stage different rooms to tell the story of pivotal moments in Marley’s life.

Details: Written by DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press; Published: 28 November 2022

Batiste will be adding White House entertainer to an already long list of roles, including recording artist, bandleader, musical director, film composer, museum creative director and scion of New Orleans musical royalty

Details: Written by By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 15 November 2022

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The Recording Academy will announce nominees for the 65th Grammy Awards on Tuesday with some significant additions

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