s and voices became our weapons of choice and the songs our ammunition. We
spoke out against racism, hunger, gangs, crimes, and turf wars, as we
embraced all people with hope and the spirit of brotherhood. It's just as
apropos today" WAR, the original street band, was broug...
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late 1960's and early 1970's , Sly & the Family Stone created a wild,
brilliant fusion of soul, rock, R&B, psychedelia, and funk that broke
boundaries down with a funky beat. Led by Sly Stone, the Family Stone
was comprised of men and women, and blacks and whites, makin...
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We are going to continue to commemorate the architects of R&B with Sister
Rosetta Tharpe; one of the essential figures in the history of R&B, the
Blues, swing and rock and roll.
One cannot place the talent and contribution of Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a
box and labels cann...
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Part II of the best in Protest Music will be deconstructed and
celebrated, where we agitate for social change with music and political
commentary .
We will honor the Protest Music in the Blues by highlighting the
contribution of Josh White , who injured his hand and h...
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The best in Protest Music will be deconstructed and celebrated on Feb 2
2018 from 8pm-10pm on "From the Grassroots", a radio show and Podcast,
where we agitate for social change with music and political commentary .
Joining LaNita Duke will be Art Historian Professor Dia...
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For the first radio show and Podcast of 2018 ,"From the Grassroots" will
deconstruct and celebrate the music and contribution of Otis Redding
Joining LaNita Duke will be Art Historian Professor Dianne Johnson and
the Prophet of Rage. We will answer the question ," Should...
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