Celebrating Black History: Timeless music legends
The unforgettable and forever celebrated faces
Marvin Gaye
One of the most seminal figures for R&B and groove, Marvin Gaye is a classic among any budding artist. Famous for a perfectly smooth, sultry voice and deep, soulful vibrations, Gaye revolutionized sexiness in music throughout the 70s and 80s. His hits ‘Let’s Get It On’, ‘What’s Going On’ and ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)’ are synonymous with good times and even better feels.
Tribe Called Quest
The grouping of Tribe Called Quest paved the way for progressive, alternative rap music across the globe. Between experimental beat-making, quick slick lyrics and smart social commentary, Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jarobi White and the late Phife Dawg revolutionized an entire artistic movement.
Jimi Hendrix
Jimmy Hendrix, a true rockstar of the 1960s era, is celebrated as one of the most critical artists of American history. Not only did Hendrix teach the world how to feel soul and psychedelic emotion in music, but that anything (even the Star Spangled Banner) could sound absolutely incredible on an electric guitar. He stood for keeping the horizons wide and welcoming alternative mediums of melody.
Miles Davis
The jazz connoisseur Miles Davis, acclaimed across the globe as the most influential leader of the genre, began his musical journey in the heart of New York City. There's hardly need for much more introduction for Davis, who’s won nine Grammy Awards, multiple Hall Of Fame titles and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Enjoy one of his most famous performances below.
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