This week's open threads will highlight some of the "hidden figures" in Rock N Roll. The first person highlighted will probably have a biopic made about her life. Some historians consider her the creator of rock n roll. Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist. A pioneer of … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Women and Rock n Roll
Sunday Jazz Brunch- Open Thread
Happy Sunday P.O.U. Lurkers and regulars! Today we going to enjoy the sounds Miles Davis' album, Sketches of Spain. Sketches of Spain Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Miles Davis was, with his … [Read more...] about Sunday Jazz Brunch- Open Thread
NFL Open Thread: Week 9
Just the good ole boys … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: Week 9
Saturday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers
Adelaide Louise Hall (October 1901 – November 1993) was an American-born UK-based jazz singer and entertainer. Her long career spanned more than 70 years from 1921 until her death and she was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Hall entered the Guinness Book of World Records in 2003 as the world's most enduring recording artist having released material over eight … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers
Friday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers
The bebop musician I am highlighting today, had a very interesting story. Nii-lante Augustus Kwamlah Quaye, better known as Cab Kaye ( September 3, 1921, London – March 13, 2000, Amsterdam), was an English-born Ghanaian-Dutch jazz singer, pianist, bandleader, entertainer, drummer, guitarist and songwriter who was influenced by Billie Holiday and often accompanied himself on … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers