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Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson
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Musician and poet Gill Scott-Heron and Brooklyn born composer/producer Brian Jackson extensively worked together for a long period in the 1… read moreMusician and poet Gill Scott-Heron and Brooklyn born composer/producer Brian Jackson extensively worked together for a long period in the 1970s producing in that time 7 albums and various EPs. The collaboration started in 1970 when Jac… read moreMusician and poet Gill Scott-Heron and Brooklyn born composer/producer Brian Jackson extensively worked together for a long period in the 1970s producing in that time 7 albums and various EPs. The collaboration started in 1970 when Jackson began writing songs with a then 20 year old Gil Scott- … read more -
Antony Szmierek
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Antony Szmierek is a British spoken word and indie hip hop artist, making unique moves by blending his poetic, often introspective lyricism… read moreAntony Szmierek is a British spoken word and indie hip hop artist, making unique moves by blending his poetic, often introspective lyricism with undeniably smooth riffs and nostalgic beats. His début album Giving Up for Beginners (2021) … read moreAntony Szmierek is a British spoken word and indie hip hop artist, making unique moves by blending his poetic, often introspective lyricism with undeniably smooth riffs and nostalgic beats. His début album Giving Up for Beginners (2021) drew comparisons to Mike Skinner's work as The Streets.… read more -
The Last Poets
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Donald Byrd
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Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (born December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues trumpeter. … read moreDonaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (born December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues trumpeter. Born in Detroit, Michigan. He performed with Lionel Hampton before finishing high school. After p… read moreDonaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (born December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues trumpeter. Born in Detroit, Michigan. He performed with Lionel Hampton before finishing high school. After playing in a military band during a term in the United States… read more -
Marlena Shaw
465,587 listeners
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Say She She
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Al Green
1,804,836 listeners
Reverend Albert Green (born April 13 1946 in Forrest City, Arkansas) is an American Grammy award winning soul and gospel singer who enjoyed great popularity in the 70s with hit singles such as "Let's Stay Together", Tired of Being Alone", and "You Oughta Be With Me".… read more -
Betty Davis
224,549 listeners
Betty Gray Davis (née Mabry; July 26, 1944 — February 9, 2022), was an American cult funk-rock and soul singer-songwriter, producer, model and fashion icon. She was known for her harsh, erotic and raw funky vocals, controversial sexually-oriented lyrics and performance style, and for being the se… read more -
Bobby Womack
847,167 listeners
Robert Dwayne Womack (born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on March 4, 1944, died June 27, 2014), was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. … read moreRobert Dwayne Womack (born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on March 4, 1944, died June 27, 2014), was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Working in the soul and R&B genres, he achieved his greatest success in the 1970s and 1980s. W… read moreRobert Dwayne Womack (born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on March 4, 1944, died June 27, 2014), was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Working in the soul and R&B genres, he achieved his greatest success in the 1970s and 1980s. Womack wrote and originally recorded The Rolling Stones'… read more