There are many compelling voices that come to mind regarding the music industry, but none can compare to the "Queen of Soul" herself. Aretha Franklin, recognized for always demanding "R-E-S-P-E-C-T," was not only the ultimate female soul singer in the 1960s, but also one of the most prominent and powerful voices in pop history and an inspiration to women everywhere (Maslin). She formed a spectacular legacy over the past six decades in which she became the first female performer to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, won a total of eighteen Grammy awards, and was the most charted female in the chart's history; all of this, along with many other impressive accomplishments, put together helped to create the musical genre now known as soul music (Remnick). Her powerful voice led to an even more powerful impact on the music industry, and more importantly the world as a whole. …show more content…
Her mother, Barbara Siggers, was a gospel singer. Her father, Clarence LaVaughn, was the well-respected pastor of New Bethal Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. Due to a troubled marriage, the two separated, and Barbara deserted her family when Aretha was only six years old. Barbara then died four years later of a heart attack. Aretha had three sisters, Carolyn, Erma, and Carl Ellan Kelly; She also had two brothers Cecil and Vaughn. The girls grew up competing with each other as singers, just wanting to shine (Manslin). Aretha and her siblings were raised mostly by their grandmother. During this time, Aretha began learning to play the piano by ear, and her love for singing and music grew more ("Aretha Franklin"). Aretha's father was shot and killed in 1979, and nine years later her sister Carolyn died of lung cancer (Bego
With the help and encouragement of her mother, Sister Rosetta began singing and playing the guitar on stage and
Amy Beach: life, music, and impact on women’s rights When it comes to music history, male composers are overwhelmingly described. While much has improved, it is still clear that the professional world is dominated by men. Fortunately, there are women who make an impact and give inspiration to other females to follow their dreams and step out of the normality of society. Amy Marcy Cheney Beach, otherwise known as Mrs. H. H. A. Beach, is extremely influential, being one of the first successful female composers and with that, being from America. Amy Beach’s life is significant in United States history because of her compositional success, high level of musicianship, and the hardships that were overcome regarding woman’s standards in the music
Aaliyah could 've been standing still as one of the most known pillars of R&B if she 's alive today. The untimely demise of this very talented artist has been so infected it brought the rise of women dominating a man-saturated genre. Truthfully, the thick voice, the always-on-beat dance moves and the sheer passion in singing made Aaliyah a superstar of her generation. Despite the fact that she 's been missing since 2001, the presence and musical mark that Aaliyah has left to serve as inspiration to a various lot of rising stars and her tracks are far well-remembered as sound tracks of modern relationships, young love and heart-wrenching separations. There are no words to explain how badly the current music industry needs an Aaliyah right now and all we can do is to succumb to the truth that she 's never coming back and her legacy is all that we can hold on to.
Her father also inspired her by singing songs such as The Engineer's Dying Child and many others when she was little. He inspired Rosanne by caroling with her when she was young (Cash, 2010). Rosanne spent some time in London in the 70s for CBS and signed a contract for her music. That resulted in her first album, which is
Jane Addams is known for her Nobel Peace Prize and establishing Hull House. People don’t usually know of everything else she accomplished and worked for. She wasn't just a social worker. The residents at Hull House considered her a motherly figure and their lives were greatly influenced by her. She raised the poor and immigrants of Chicago and led them into great things.
One of the primary reasons why Janet Jackson is the greatest artist of all time is her musical talents. She has released several albums over the years, each one showcasing her range as a singer and songwriter. Her music has evolved with the times, and she has consistently produced hits that have topped the charts. From her early hits like "What Have You Done for Me Lately" to her later work like "Together Again," Janet has proven that she is a versatile artist capable
Sarah Vaughan is a singer that really inspired me to push the limits as an individual and is also someone I listen to almost every single day. She was one of the first African American woman to associate her sound to a music genre called bebop and came out with many well-known hits. She is not only considered a legend because of her music, but also because of the bravery she had to emit in order to survive a very segregated time. Vaughan was known for her wide range of pitch and her keen ear for sound. Vaughan would sing covers and get a good portion of people in the media complaining that she didn’t sing the songs right because of her unique voice and wide range of pitch.
Not content with one chart-topper, Houston released "Greatest Love of All" as her final single from the album. In a remarkable triumph, this rendition of George Benson's chart-topper replicated the same extraordinary achievement by claiming the coveted throne on the Hot 100 chart, reigning supreme for a remarkable duration of three weeks. This remarkable milestone etched Houston's name in history as the pioneering female artist to garner an unprecedented trio of No. 1 singles from her debut album. She topped the 1986 Billboard year-end rankings as the top artist of the year, solidifying her status as a global sensation. Whitney Houston's debut album continued to make history as it became the first album by a woman to hold the No. 1 spot on
Often referred to as "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most popular female jazz singers in the United States. Throughout her career, Ella was awarded thirteen Grammys and sold over 40 million albums. With a voice that not only encompassed a large range, but a dynamic and powerful sound, Ella could sing almost anything from scatting to the popular tunes of her day. She performed in the top venues all around the world to packed houses, with audiences as diverse as the music she created. Ella came from a small town and impoverished family, but through her talent and determination, skyrocketed to fame creating a legacy that has withstood the sands of time.
Bessie Smith was the daughter of Laura and William Smith, a worker and baptist
The topic of Social Justice will be examined as well as black consciousness, religion and police brutality. In this paper, we will look at these specific topics in level of importance as well as examine the lyrics from Strange fruit and Mississippi goddamn by Nina Simone as well as Alright and the Blacker the Berry from Kendrick Lamar. These two artists have truly embodied the meaning of black resistance from the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Also, their music has great symbolism and helped move the culture forward in the fight to end Social Injustice. The definition of black resistance is going against the establishment that is been provided for us and creating new rules.
Aside from catfish and cotton, not many things draw eyes to the state of Mississippi, but on January 29, 1954 a star was born in the magnolia state. Oprah Winfrey was born to unmarried parents in the small town of Kosciusko, MS and this is where the life of one of America’s most beloved women began. Over the course of her life, Oprah has encountered struggles that most people will never have to face, but her perseverance and determination guided her to being one of the most influential talk show hosts in America. Throughout her lifetime, the effort Oprah put into to her work has led to success, and for this reason, Oprah Winfrey is the greatest talk show host of all time.
There are many people in the world that are very influential. These people impact the world in a positive way by inspiring people to follow their dreams, stand up for what they believe in, and overcome obstacles in their life. One individual who shows these traits would be the first woman to fly solo across the atlantic ocean, Amelia Earhart. Amelia Earhart is influential because she was the 16th woman to get her pilot 's licence, she set a speed record of 100 kilometers, and she never gave up on her speed to fly. Amelia has many accomplishments here are some of her accomplishments.
Whitney’s childhood and the way she was raised strongly contributed to the strong and powerful voice she is recognized for, all the way down to her birth story, how she was taught and discovered as a child, and the help she received from her family and her faith in God. After Cissy and John Russell Houston had two children, both boys,
It is the year 1962 and all over the world people are talking about Watson Crick, James Dewey Watson, and Maurice Hugh Frederick Wilkins. Today is an important day because the three are awarded the Nobel Prize for unlocking the secrets of DNA. But they were not the rightful owners. They did not deserve that prize because they stole a lot of someone else’s work. That work belonged to the scientist known as Rosalind Franklin.