breaking barriers for future generations of female artists in the music industry. Esther Phillips was a versatile singer known for her R&B, jazz, and blues work. She gained fame in the ’50s with ...

These women received unfair criticism for romantic ... You could describe Ray Charles as one of the most famous Black blues ...

The Pioneers of 50s Music (Rock ‘n’ Roll) Rock ‘n’ Roll revolutionized music in the 1950s, blending genres like blues, country, and gospel into an electrifying new sound. Here are some of ...

CLEVELAND — Cleveland's Waterloo Arts District will come alive with the sounds of blues music next weekend as the Women in Blues Music Festival takes over The Treelawn music hall for four days ...

"The music of the blues is real life," Orman said ... "I was looking at the top 50 records the other day and there were only six women out of 50," she said. "So I'm like, wow we just have ...

Some who were rough and rugged enough to make it playing in blues clubs of the ’50s and ... contribution of female blues musicians. Performers will include local blues singers E.C. Scott ...

On March 31, we proudly present our staff picks list of the Best 50 Female Latin Pop Artists of All Time as a fitting tribute to the women who have shattered glass ceilings and barriers with their ...

In McIntosh, the annual festival started a few years ago with a focus on country music, but last year was changed to highlight female blues musicians, Houle said. He was encouraged by last year's ...