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June 13 Artist of the Day: Sam Cooke

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

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June 12 Artist of the Day: Minnie Riperton

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

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June 10 Artist of the Day: Earl Klugh

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

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June 11 Artist of the Day: Hazel Dorothy Scott

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

 

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June 9 Artist of the Day: Jackie Wilson

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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June 7 Artists of the Day: Lionel Hampton and Roy Ayers

June 7 features two artists of the day, Lionel Hampton and Roy Ayers.  Both artists play a unique instrument: the vibraphone.

Information about Lionel Hampton can be found here:

NPR: http://www.npr.org/2008/11/17/96965180/feeling-the-vibes-the-short-history-of-a-long-instrument

PBS: http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_hampton_lionel.htm

Youtube videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHf7W30j4io, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KME0TMnhF6M

Roy Ayers information can be found here:

Official website: http://www.royayers.com/

Youtube videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M36OGCfYp3A, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7qVPFEaFX8, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuDUWp4h9h4

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June 6 Artists of the Day: Onita Sanders and Dorothy Ashby

June 6 features two artists of the day: Onita Sanders and Dorothy Ashby, who both play the harp.

Onita Sanders information can be found here:

Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xP2JJQhn8o

Vimeo video: http://vimeo.com/73279221

Dorothy Ashby information can be found here:

NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6488979

Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR_AnBm1ntY

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June 4 Artist of the Day: Tracy Chapman

Tracy Chapman is June 4 Artist of the day.  Her songs are a fusion of jazz, rhythm and blues.  More information about Chapman can be found here:

MTV: http://www.mtv.com/artists/tracy-chapman/

NPR: http://www.npr.org/artists/95782521/tracy-chapman

Biography.com: http://www.biography.com/people/tracy-chapman-20872547#awesm=~oGzVaZRH0MA2Vn

Official website: http://www.tracychapman.com/

YouTube videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO9Qa7MpAvw, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym1eDeOxq14

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June 5 Artist of the Day: Terry Callier

Terry Callier, a folk singer, is June 5 Artist of the day.  His songs were a combination of jazz, spiritual, rhythm and blues.  More information about Callier can be found here:

NPR: http://www.npr.org/2012/10/31/164123607/terry-callier-on-world-cafe

MTV: http://www.mtv.com/artists/terry-callier-00/

Obituary: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/31/arts/music/terry-callier-singer-and-songwriter-dies-at-67.html?_r=0

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0YOb5IC1js, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY2VfzBWKXM, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOl5SBp3Gk8