KRLemmons African American History, African American Music, African American Musicians, Jazz

Born on August 4

Daniel Louis Armstrong, jazz trumpeter known for such hits as “Hello Dolly” and “It’s a Wonderful World”. Read more about this pioneer musician here: http://www.blackpast.org/aah/armstrong-louis-daniel-1901-1971

http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/louis-armstrong-302.php

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/louis-armstrong-about-louis-armstrong/528/

http://www.allmusic.com/artist/louis-armstrong-mn0000234518/biography

https://www.biography.com/people/louis-armstrong-9188912

and Robert Purvis:

http://www.blackpast.org/aah/purvis-robert-1810-1898

http://aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/robert-purvis-was-dedicated-abolitionist

https://revolvy.com/topic/Robert%20Purvis&item_type=topic