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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