I was compelled to create something like this after working in Africa (Accra, Ghana) on a project and visiting The Door of No Return — ifykyk #Africa #blackmusicproject #BlackHistoryMonth #banjo #Bluegrass #music
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The Black Music Project @blackmusicprojectCheck out the full "director's cut" of our illustrated video hidden history of the banjo! And learn this important piece of US history! #BlackHistoryMonth #blackmusicproject #Africa #AmericanHistory #banjo #Country #Bluegrass09:56 AM - Feb 15, 2023
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/WdWrPoZcc...
The Black Music Project Presents: The Roots of the Banjo - YouTube
The Black Music Project Presents: The hidden African roots of the banjo.https://www.blackmusicproject.comhttps://www.patreon.com/blackmusicprojecthttps://spo...
02:15 PM - Feb 22, 2023
You cannot uncouple Black music and its story from Black dance. Both are integral to establishing America's cultural identity and have heavily influenced the world. This terrific video traces the history of Black #dance from Africa to its modern variants in America. #Africa
The history of African-American social dance - Camille A. Brown - YouTube
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-african-american-social-dance-camille-a-brownWhy do we dance? African-American social dances start...
01:44 PM - Mar 23, 2023
Spectacular eight-mile frieze of Ice Age beasts found in Amazon rainforest https://www.cnn.com/style/... via CNNStyle
11:40 AM - Mar 23, 2023
We created The Black Music Project because America's story needs fuller accounting. And Black music is perhaps its most significant cultural contribution to the world, and its history is America's story—a story filled with beauty and pain. But it's the truth. And the truth shall set us all free.
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Dr. Vida L. Avery (Ph.D.) @PhilanEduWhy we must confront the painful parts of US history - TEDx by Hasan Kwame Jeffries09:41 AM - Mar 23, 2023
10:57 AM - Mar 23, 2023
This tune was a classic before Whitney touched it. (I like her version too tho)
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The Black Music Project @blackmusicprojectChaka Khan, I'm Every Woman (1978). Written by legendary duo Ashford and Simpson, this song became a feminist classic and is, therefore, part of our list of #wokesongs10:29 AM - Mar 23, 2023
Happy birthday Chaka, Chaka, Chaka, CHAKA KHAN! #WomensHistoryMonth #ChakaKhan #disco #BlackWomensHistory #Woke #music
10:36 AM - Mar 23, 2023
TikTok's CEO didn't commit to not selling users' data to anyone. Spoutible is committed to never selling our users' data to anyone. Period.
https://help.spoutible.com...
https://help.spoutible.com...
10:33 AM - Mar 23, 2023
Questlove has a new venture — a publishing imprint. His first book will be a memoir with Sly Stone. He said that Sly had to become Sylvester Stewart again to write the autobiography.
We look forward to reading it! #books #Publishing #SlyStone #book #memoir #questlove #blackmusic
We look forward to reading it! #books #Publishing #SlyStone #book #memoir #questlove #blackmusic
10:05 AM - Mar 23, 2023
Vivian was a visionary, giving The Beatles their first American distribution deal for "Love Me Do." While other independent labels like Chess focused on rhythm & blues, Vivian recognized the emergence of rock & roll before most. #thebeatles #BlackWomensHistory #rocknroll #WomensHistoryMonth
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The Black Music Project @blackmusicprojectBefore there was Berry Gordy and Motown, there was Vivian Carter and Vee-Jay Records. Vivian and her husband, James, started Vee-Jay in 1953. It was the 1st successful Black-owned record label. Their roster included Little Richard, The Staple Singers, and The Four Seasons. #WomensHistoryMonth03:59 PM - Mar 22, 2023
Vee-Jay Records, est. 1953 - Made-in-Chicago Museum
Museum Artifact: “Introducing The Beatles” Vinyl LP, 1964 Made By: Vee-Jay Records, Inc., 1449 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL [Near South Side] To a serious record collector, the copy of Introducing… The Beatles in our museum collection probably wouldn’t appear all that special. I..
04:03 PM - Mar 22, 2023
Before there was Berry Gordy and Motown, there was Vivian Carter and Vee-Jay Records. Vivian and her husband, James, started Vee-Jay in 1953. It was the 1st successful Black-owned record label. Their roster included Little Richard, The Staple Singers, and The Four Seasons. #WomensHistoryMonth
03:59 PM - Mar 22, 2023
The Staple Singers, Freedom Highway (1965). Mavis Staples' lead vocals on this #Woke track bring the spirit of the church here (like Sly yesterday). "Big Daddy," Roebuck Staples wrote this song for the '65 Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights. #wokesongs #WomensHistoryMonth #CivilRights
THE STAPLE SINGERS -"Freedom Highway" (1965) - YouTube
(formerly, "NINA SIMONE- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood")Wrestling for the soul of America.I grew up in the South and Midwest during the civil rights years an...
10:36 AM - Mar 22, 2023
I’m all for indictment, and recognize we’re going to suffer a non-stop, unavoidable tirade of crazy from the indicted one. But amid the noise & mania, let’s keep in mind we have democracy to save, rule of law to re-establish, and a climate crisis that requires collective focus and effort.
09:22 AM - Mar 22, 2023
I have to rent a car for next week's business trip and noticed that rentals for Teslas were really reasonable. Perhaps a year or so ago, I would've taken that deal -- now, I just don't want anything to do with the brand.
06:22 PM - Mar 21, 2023
The Harlem Hellfighters were a predominantly Black regiment in WWI. They confronted racism even as they trained for war, brought jazz to France, and battled longer than any other American unit. They also won the Croix de Guerre for their bravery. The medals can be seen in the colourized photo.
04:18 PM - Mar 20, 2023
Sly & The Family Stone, Stand (1969). Being heavily infused with Black gospel tradition is a hallmark of many #wokesongs —and this uplifting Sly tune is no different. Rose Stone (Sly's sister) says the only studio advice he gave her was: "Just do what you do in church!" #Woke #gospel #funk #soul
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The Black Music Project @blackmusicprojectWe'd like to wish happy birthday to Rosemary Stewart, aka Rose Stone (3.21.1945). Rose's talents as a vocalist and keyboardist helped boost Sly & The Family Stone to legendary status. #RoseStone #funk #soul #SlyAndTheFamilyStone #WomensHistoryMonth10:44 AM - Mar 21, 2023
Sly & the Family Stone - Stand! (Live) - YouTube
Sly & the Family Stone perform "Stand!"http://vevo.ly/WnB7cF
11:02 AM - Mar 21, 2023
We'd like to wish happy birthday to Rosemary Stewart, aka Rose Stone (3.21.1945). Rose's talents as a vocalist and keyboardist helped boost Sly & The Family Stone to legendary status. #RoseStone #funk #soul #SlyAndTheFamilyStone #WomensHistoryMonth
10:44 AM - Mar 21, 2023
Some context for how racially charged the NY area was in the 80s. (Bernie Getz, the Central Park Jogger, Michael Griffith, Bensonhurst etc.). I recall the cops at my theater seeing Do the Right Thing opening weekend in NJ. Fight the Power felt like a potential match on a powder keg. #wokesongs
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The Black Music Project @blackmusicprojectPublic Enemy, Fight the Power (1989). This #Woke song is the spiritual descendant of The Isleys. It's one of the greatest #wokesongs in #hiphop and is the centerpiece track in Spike Lee's fantastic film, "Do the Right Thing." Both the movie and the music are perfect examples of woke. #wokesongs12:35 PM - Mar 19, 2023
12:49 PM - Mar 20, 2023
I remember struggling to pay for my kids' lunches when we were barely over income for assistance. Even if you want to blame that inability on me or my ex-wife, you know whose fault it WASN'T? The kids'. There is no moral reason to oppose this bill. https://www.mprnews.org/st...
12:58 PM - Mar 20, 2023
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Don't be distracted. The big story isn't "woke capitalism." It's crony capitalism that allows the wealthy and corporations to roll back laws to line their own pockets.
01:27 PM - Mar 20, 2023
Two years ago this week, 8 people were murdered in a mass shooting spree in Atlanta. The shooter bought his weapon that same day. In Georgia, it is against the law to register to vote and then vote on the same day.
Take that as you will, as it pertains to our priorities.
Take that as you will, as it pertains to our priorities.
11:27 AM - Mar 20, 2023
As a former Colorado public school system child, I only wish I had a teacher this cool!
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The Black Music Project @blackmusicprojectAnd now for something completely different (and positive!). Congrats to music teacher Jimmy Lee Day II—the first Black man named Colorado's Teacher of the Year. This is noteworthy not only because of the barriers it broke, but also because it recognizes the importance of arts education. #teachers12:17 PM - Mar 20, 2023
12:26 PM - Mar 20, 2023
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Rock Me (1938). Part of being #Woke means you're on the cutting edge and SEE movements before others (hence, WOKE). We include this song because Sister Rosetta saw the future. Long before Chuck Berry and #Elvis she ushered in the "rock era" with this gospel tune. #wokesongs
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The Black Music Project @blackmusicprojectHHB to Sister Rosetta Tharpe (BTD 3.20.1915) in Cotton Plant, AR. We refer to Sister Rosetta as "Sister Rosetta Stone" because she is the linchpin that bridges the gap between #gospel #Jazz #rhythmandblues #rocknroll and even #folk #SisterRosettaTharpe #WomensHistoryMonth10:35 AM - Mar 20, 2023
Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Rock Me (1938) - YouTube
Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and recording artist. She attained popularity in the ...
11:01 AM - Mar 20, 2023
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HHB to Sister Rosetta Tharpe (BTD 3.20.1915) in Cotton Plant, AR. We refer to Sister Rosetta as "Sister Rosetta Stone" because she is the linchpin that bridges the gap between #gospel #Jazz #rhythmandblues #rocknroll and even #folk #SisterRosettaTharpe #WomensHistoryMonth
10:35 AM - Mar 20, 2023
A word about Bethany Mandel. Many of you probably heard about her utter failure to explain "woke," even though she apparently wrote a book about it. She got herself embarrassed...and for good reason. Now Newsweek is trying to help her unstain her idiocracy. Backfired again. Bitch please.
01:40 PM - Mar 19, 2023
Lyn Collins, Think (About It) (1972). Just as Black is Beautiful was a 70s example of being #Woke , so was the women's movement, which gained full steam in that era. This #funk classic is at the intersection of both. (Btw, it launched a million samples). #wokesongs #WomensHistoryMonth #blackwomen
Lyn Collins - Think (About It) - YouTube
Lyn Collins - Think (About It) (1972) written & produced: James Brown - band: The J.B.'s. Backing vocals Bobby Bird (Yeah!) & James Brown (Whoo!)LyricsHey fe...
01:43 PM - Mar 19, 2023
12:58 PM - Mar 19, 2023
How Twisted Sister Outclassed Congress - YouTube
Rock & roll was under attack during the mid-’80s. As the music got more theatrical and provocative and MTV gave it a national platform, America’s youth screa...
12:56 PM - Mar 19, 2023
Anyone else curious about the current generational makeup of #Spoutible ? Once the app launches, it’s likely to change but where are we at today?
#echo so others can see and participate in the poll.
#SpoutiPoll
#generations
#echo so others can see and participate in the poll.
#SpoutiPoll
#generations
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07:33 PM - Mar 18, 2023
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Smartmatic may complete the one-two punch that knocks out Fox totally.
Echo if you agree!
#VoteBlueToSaveDemocracy
https://t.co/IRsgCsxfoL
Echo if you agree!
#VoteBlueToSaveDemocracy
https://t.co/IRsgCsxfoL
11:45 AM - Mar 16, 2023
Public Enemy, Fight the Power (1989). This #Woke song is the spiritual descendant of The Isleys. It's one of the greatest #wokesongs in #hiphop and is the centerpiece track in Spike Lee's fantastic film, "Do the Right Thing." Both the movie and the music are perfect examples of woke. #wokesongs
Public Enemy - Fight The Power (Official Music Video) - YouTube
REMASTERED IN HD!Official Music Video for Fight The Power performed by Public Enemy.“Fight the Power” served as the theme for Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing ...
12:35 PM - Mar 19, 2023
