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[STAY WOKE] George W Johnson – A Star Almost Forgotten

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Anah Mae

Just a melophile looking for a story to tell. . . Narrating a life of endless melodies in words, some written & some unspoken.
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George W. Johnson turned controversy into cultural triumph as the first African American Recording Artist Leadership has always been critical to our development. Some leaders have ruled by conquering while others have used their influence to effect change for the … Read More

[STAY WOKE] Music and Black Business in the 50s with Bobby Robinson

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Just a melophile looking for a story to tell. . . Narrating a life of endless melodies in words, some written & some unspoken.
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Bobby Robinson, a songwriter and entrepreneur who mastered sound production The phrase “black-owned business” carries a taboo stigma in today’s society. In the past, there was honor, pride, and independence associated with black businesses. This is mostly because the past … Read More

[STAY WOKE] Motown the Sound of a Generation with Berry Gordy

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Berry Gordy, A Businessman who created a road others could successfully travel Independence is ideal for many humans. Even small children desire to do things independently without the assistance of an adult. Although when we become adults we learn independence … Read More

[STAY WOKE]Ella Fitzgerald Breaking Chains Through Song

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Anah Mae

Just a melophile looking for a story to tell. . . Narrating a life of endless melodies in words, some written & some unspoken.
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First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald Becomes a Cultural Ambassador The feeling associated with a song you love is indescribable. It’s almost electrifying. When you truly love a song it usually brings about a memory, feeling, or thought. It doesn’t … Read More

[STAY WOKE]The Untold Story of Rock and Roll with Chuck Berry

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Anah Mae

Just a melophile looking for a story to tell. . . Narrating a life of endless melodies in words, some written & some unspoken.
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The Legendary Guitarist, Chuck Berry paved the way for Today’s Musicians   Racial and cultural undertones exist in almost everything we see and experience. This even applies to the music we listen to. Think about it… Pop and Rock Music … Read More

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