HAPPY HUMP DAY, P.O.U.! We continue our series on African American Women Bandleaders.... ERNESTINE "TINY" DAVIS Queen of the Trumpet … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African American Women Bandleaders
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Tuesday Open Thread: African American Women Bandleaders
GOOD MORNING, P.O.U.! We continue our series on African American Women Bandleaders.... ANNA MAE WINBURN … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African American Women Bandleaders
Monday Open Thread: African American Women Bandleaders
GOOD MORNING, P.O.U.! Now when it comes to African American jazz bandleaders, the first names that come to mind are Duke Ellington, Count Bassie, Chick Webb and Cab Calloway. But let me tell ya, the sistas could swing, too! This week we're gonna take a look at the Sistas of Swing --- African American Women Bandleaders! BLANCHE CALLOWAY … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African American Women Bandleaders
Sunday Afternoon Thread: Natalie Cole Week
I'd planned to make this Natalie Cole Week without knowing today is the 50th anniversary of Nat King Cole's death. I suppose that coincidence is purposeful as we look at the talented daughter of a musical legend. Today enjoy the wonderful Nat King Cole standards, performed by Natalie, from her Grammy Award winning tribute to her father, Unforgettable...With … [Read more...] about Sunday Afternoon Thread: Natalie Cole Week
Sunday Morning Jazz Thread with Melanie Charles
Good Morning POU! Meet Melanie Charles When Melanie Charles and her band, The Journey, performed at the BK Funk Fest in the winter of 2013, the young jazz singer’s sultry voice warmed the room on what was a rather chilly evening. With an afro and a radiant smile, she was just as captivating as her music, and a crowd of her local fans filled to hear her sing. At 24, … [Read more...] about Sunday Morning Jazz Thread with Melanie Charles