Kenny Garrett is June 17 Artist of the Day. Kenny Garrett is an internationally known accomplished jazz saxophonist. Read about this versatile musician here:
AllMusic: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/kenny-garrett-mn0000767404
NPR: http://www.npr.org/artists/15398179/kenny-garrett
Youtube videos: “Like Sonny” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3_Tl95Nmc0, “Song for DiFang” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoJSa7Zlz-0
Geri Allen is June 18 Artist of the Day. Geri Allen is a pianist, composer, educator, and a Guggenheim Fellowship recipient. Read about this multitalented artist here:
AllMusic: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/geri-allen-mn0000655516
NPR: http://www.npr.org/event/music/167120404/geri-allen-and-timeline-live-from-92y-tribeca, http://www.npr.org/2011/06/24/97538150/geri-allen-on-piano-jazz
Youtube video: “Lush Life” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPW10_Nf5fQ, “Dark Prince” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42X2rb60_Mk, “Dance of the Infidels” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL_SlgDcf_I
June 16 Artist of the day is Dinah Washington. This Grammy-winning “Queen of the Jukeboxes” died at the young age of 39. Read about this talented vocalist here:
NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3872390
AllMusic: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dinah-washington-mn0000260038
Rock&Roll: http://rockhall.com/inductees/dinah-washington/bio/
BlackPast: http://www.blackpast.org/aah/washington-dinah-ruth-lee-jones-1924-1963
Youtube videos: “What a Difference a Day Makes” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmBxVfQTuvI “This Bitter Earth” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=judyCgN2daA
Otis Redding is June 15 Artist of the day. Although his career was brief, this singer-songwriter was known as the voice of soul. Read about this influential vocalist here:
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: https://rockhall.com/exhibits/otis-redding/, http://rockhall.com/inductees/otis-redding/bio/
AllMusic: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/otis-redding-mn0000414251
NPR: http://www.npr.org/artists/15802310/otis-redding
Youtube videos:”Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCmUhYSr-e4, “Try a Little Tenderness” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnPMoAb4y8U
Marlena Shaw is June 14 Artist of the day. Read about this versatile vocalist here:
NPR: http://www.npr.org/programs/btaylor/archive/shaw_m.html
Kennedy Center: http://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/artists/?entity_id=110427&source_type=B
Youtube videos: “Go Away Little Boy” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzXr8RT7zfM, “Woman of the Ghetto” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_BeN75XgfQ
Sam Cooke is June 13 Artist of the day. Considered a trailblazer, Sam Cooke’s songs attracted a diverse audience. Read about this interesting vocalist here:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: http://rockhall.com/inductees/sam-cooke/bio/
NPR: http://www.npr.org/artists/15402012/sam-cooke
PBS: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/sam-cooke/crossing-over/1506/
Youtube videos: “You Send Me” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX6QlnlMqjE Frankie & Johnny” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqscpuCogRE “A Change is Gonna Come” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbO2_077ixs
Born on November 8, 1947, Minnie Riperton, a multi-octave singer, is June 12 Artist of the Day. Read about this extraordinary vocalist here:
Youtube videos: “Loving You” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE0pwJ5PMDg, “Adventures in Paradise” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG2kyAhTxpg, Interview on Mike Douglas Show, 1975 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMhDyghjgOo, “Inside My Love” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buRwqaIrRD4
Detroit native guitarist Earl Klugh is June 10 Artist of the day. This self-taught artist began playing the guitar at age 15. Read about this very talented guitarist here:
All Music Biography: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/earl-klugh-mn0000151240
Interview with Tavis Smiley: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/tavissmiley/interviews/earl-klugh/
NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95915219
Youtube videos: “Heart String” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlODuJA6S4o, “Twinkle” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUVtzjvctjM “Wishful Thinking” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zW_59nFO9U
June 11 Artist of the Day is Hazel Dorothy Scott, who was also born on this day in 1920. A music prodigy, Hazel Dorothy Scott performed classical and jazz music. Read about this multitalented artist here:
Smithsonian Magazine: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/womens-history/hazel-scotts-lifetime-of-high-notes-145939027/
Youtube video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySQ8cA4a-f8, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWX8Tlu8Bqg, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM3-kUzdTDg
June 9 Artist of the day is Jackie Wilson, who was also born on this day. He was a talented vocalist and a charismatic stage performer. Read about this multitalented vocalist performer here.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: http://rockhall.com/inductees/jackie-wilson/bio/
NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125019270
Youtube videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nEfuE8Pw4U, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_0DGEIyAkU
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