SQUILT MUSIC : Black History Month
Below you will find more information (and maybe a few videos) on the musicians we have been listening to and discussing during our SQUILT lesson at the beginning of each class. I will add new musicians as we discuss them
so be sure to keep scrolling down to the bottom.
I hope you enjoy listening to the music and learn something new!
so be sure to keep scrolling down to the bottom.
I hope you enjoy listening to the music and learn something new!
... Florence B. Price ...
She was the first African American Woman to have her music played by a major Symphony Orchestra.
Click here to read more about her life and music.
Click here to read more about her life and music.
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... Booker T and the MG's ...
One of the first interracial Rock & Roll groups of the 1960's who were influential in the creation of Memphis Soul music.
Click here to read more about the group and their music.
Click here to read about what it was like working at Stax Recording studio
Click here to read more about the group and their music.
Click here to read about what it was like working at Stax Recording studio
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... Sister Rosetta Tharpe ...
Known as the "Godmother of Rock and Roll," she paved the way for the Rock and Rollers of the 50's and 60's.
Click here to read more about her and her influence on rock and roll.
Click here to read more about her and her influence on rock and roll.
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... The Chiffons ...
One of the first of the many chart topping Girl Groups of the 60's.
Click here to read more about them and how they got their start.
Click here to read more about them and how they got their start.
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