V94.9 WATV CELEBRATING BLACK MUSIC MONTH
BLACK MUSIC MONTH
Black Music Month Kicks Off with Highly Anticipated Local Events
THE AFRO — … concert series and festivals like Jazzy Summer Nights are not just concerts, but celebrations of our culture and music that has given the world blues, jazz, rock and roll, funk, soul, hip hop, disco, house, gospel and many others,” said trombone superstar Jeffrey Bradshaw. “Black M...
Jun 18, 2024
CELEBRATING BLACK MUSIC MONTH WITH JANET JACKSON
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominenc...
Jun 17, 2024
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CELEBRATING BLACK MUSIC MONTH WITH USHER
Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. He is recognized as an influential figure in contemporary R&B and pop music. Usher first released his self-titled debut album (1994) at the age of 15, and rose to fame in the late 1990s following the release of his second album,...
Jun 17, 2024
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CELEBRATING BLACK MUSIC MONTH WITH AL GREEN
Albert Leornes Greene (born April 13, 1946), known professionally as Al Green, is an American singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s, including "Take Me to the River", "Tired of Being Alone", "I'm Still in Love wit...
Jun 17, 2024
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CELEBRATING BLACK MUSIC MONTH WITH SZA
Solána Imani Rowe (born November 8, 1989), known professionally as SZA (/ˈsɪzə/ SIZ-ə), is an American singer-songwriter. She first gained recognition through her self-released extended plays (EPs), See.SZA.Run (2012) and S (2013), which helped her become the first female artist to sign with Top Dawg Enterta...
Jun 17, 2024