Tag: music history
Redbone: Native American Rock Trailblazers Behind “Come and Get Your Love”
Explore Redbone’s history, Native American roots, and biggest hits including “Come and Get Your Love,” plus their lasting cultural legacy.
A History of Funk Music and Black Liberation of the 1970s
“WE WANT THE FUNK!,” a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spans from gospel, soul, highlife, and early jazz roots, to its rise and impact on new wave and hip-hop, as funk music has been transcendent for creators and listeners alike.
Celebrating 50 Years of Go-Go Music
Celebrating Washington, D.C.'s homegrown go-go music, long known as the city's soundtrack.
The Legacy of the Studio Museum in Harlem
Explore the history and cultural impact of the Studio Museum in Harlem and its role in elevating Black artists and shaping contemporary art.
Top-Selling Black Musicians in Every Decade (From Bessie Smith to Beyonce)
Highlighting the trends that have defined us from the 1920s to now.
Everlasting Love by Robert Knight: Story, Meaning, and Covers
Explore Robert Knight’s 1967 soul classic Everlasting Love, its emotional power, chart success, and the most famous cover versions that kept the song alive for generations.
The Viral 1826 Melody That Ignited A Piano Phenomenon
The melody was everywhere in the 1820s, but now it has a completely different reputation.
Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me – Elton John’s Classic
From Elton John’s 1974 ballad to the iconic George Michael duet and Oleta Adams’ 90s revival, this song’s journey is pure pop history.
Wild Orchid: Fergie’s First Girl Group Before the Black Eyed Peas
Before global fame, Fergie starred in Wild Orchid—a pop-R&B trio with Spice Girls flair, All Saints edge, and an unreleased single written by JC Chasez.
Hi-Five: The 90s RnB Group That Gave Us “The Kissing Game”
Hi-Five defined early 90s R&B with hits like “I Like the Way,” “She’s Playing Hard to Get,” and “I Can’t Wait Another Minute.”
“Killing Me Softly” — From Lori Lieberman to the Fugees
The full story of “Killing Me Softly,” from its 1972 folk roots to Roberta Flack’s soul classic and the Fugees’ 1996 hip-hop revival.
I Turn to You: The Song’s Surprising Origin and Christina Aguilera’s Breakthrough
Who really released “I Turn to You” first? Discover how this emotional ballad traveled from All-4-One to Christina Aguilera and beyond.
Through the Fire: Chaka Khan’s 1984 Classic, the Songwriters, and Earlier Recordings
Who wrote “Through the Fire”? Learn how David Foster, Tom Keane & Cynthia Weil crafted it for Chaka Khan—and why The Pointer Sisters recorded it first in 1982.
Greensleeves: The Elizabethan Love Song That Became a Cultural Time Capsule
Discover the hidden history of Greensleeves, the famous Tudor love song turned Christmas hymn — and how the Greensleeves Project uncovered its secret meaning.