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Black Music Matters

By: Arlene Corsano
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  • Black Innovation - White Appropriation - Racial Segregation Just a short explanation of why the contributions of so many black singers, musicians, and songwriters have been nearly forgotten. So here’s to remembering those who created music the world knows as American music.
    Copyright 2024 by Arlene Corsano
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  • The Songwriters Hall of Fame Racist & Sexist Past

    The Songwriters Hall of Fame Racist & Sexist Past
    Aug 24 2023

    "The time is now. The children are witing for you to step up. Stop the propaganda and disinformation and show them how you will stand for justice and truth."

    Dr. Bernice King
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    7 mins
  • Black Songwriters & the Uneven Playing Field

    Black Songwriters & the Uneven Playing Field
    Jun 7 2023

    How do songwriters get paid, and how do they get cheated? For years, black writers were kept from services that would help them receive their proper royalties. Yes, the same racism that affected the careers of black recording artists also affected black songwriters.

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    10 mins
  • Black Diamond Queens

    Black Diamond Queens
    Mar 6 2023

    Since this is March, Women's History Month, it's a good time to honor some of the most highly influencial, yet barely recognized, black women who gave us Rock and Roll.
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    11 mins
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