The Grammy-winning artist (his album "Gravity" won for best gospel album last year) is trying to avoid being boxed into one genre. "I didn't really fit in either world," said Lecrae, 34, who's been endorsed by both Kirk Franklin and Busta Rhymes. "But it's telling to the gospel industry that there are people who crave a sound that is not traditional. To the mainstream industry, there's a voice of faith from all walks of life. "Last month, his seventh album, "Anomaly," became the first title to top Billboard's Top 200 and Gospel Albums charts in the same week.
Adds Isaac, “We’ll always be a bit rootsy ‘cause it’s in the Oklahoma soil (the state is also home to artists like Bob Wills, Woody Guthrie and the versatile Leon Russell), but what we’ve never stopped aspiring to is the great songwriters and performers who struck a chord with us first, that early rock ‘n’ rock roll and soul music from Chuck Berry to Otis Redding. We’ve rediscovered that aspiration on this record. There’s a little more swing and a little more
Son House was an African-american blues artist who was a considerably a guitar virtuoso. When Johnson moved to Robinsonville in search of his biological father he spent much of his time practicing his string skill. Later down the road, Robert returned to Hazelhurt and impressed many people with his incredible advancements. Johnson inherited much of House's guitar style. Many could have the audacity to say that this is the rising action to his legendary career.
He served in the United States Air National Guard, and was also a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force. He later had a private practice in obstetrics and gynecology. He is married and has five children. On May 13th 2011 Ron Paul announced his candidacy for presidency in New Hampshire. Ron Paul was successful in winning several early straw polls for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination and in the January 3rd 2012 Iowa republican caucus.
“Greatest Hits” by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen was born in Freehold, New Jersey on September 23rd, 1949. Having a fond interest in the music world, Springsteen, began learning how to play the guitar in his high school years. He developed his skill as a guitarist and eventually became what he is today. Bruce was a quick learner and because of this success he joined quite a few bands in his early days. First, he joined semi-professional bands such as “The Castiles” and “Steel Mill,” but he wanted to start his own band and write his own songs.
Of all the performers of the 60's, Hendrix was the most influential in the world of music. His technically superior ability as a guitarist far exceeded the extravagant showmanship for which he was mostly known. Hendrix influence still remains today in the playing of every guitarist. He was also a largely pivotal figure in the continuance of American black music. He intently reformed the music of his forefathers and elders of Rob Johnson, Muddy Waters, Charlie Christian, and Chuck Berry, into electrifying future soul and balladry.
Elvis Aaron Presleya (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Presley moved to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family at the age of 13. He began his career there in 1954, working with Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience.
Keith West Mr. Music 113 March 4 2013 Ray Charles Blind Or Not, He Was Legendary Ray Charles was a renowned musician who commenced the kind of soul music through the 1950s. Frequently dubbed the "Father of Soul," Charles amalgamated blues, gospel and jazz to produce revolutionary hits like Unchain My Heart, Hit the Road Jack, and Georgia on My Mind. He died in 2004, leaving behind a timeless feeling on contemporary music. Ray Charles Robinson was born on September 23, 1930, in Albany, Georgia. His father was a automobile mechanic, and his mother was a sharecropper, they peregrinate to Florida while Ray was still an infant.
| Martin Luther King, Jr.’s many impeccable qualities make him one of the most inspirational and admired heroes of all time. His actions motivate and his words are legendary, carrying a great impact up to this day. “In the years since his assassination on April 4, 1968…Martin Luther King, Jr., has evolved from a prominent civil rights leader into the symbol for the civil rights movement in the United States. He is studied by school children of all backgrounds; his words are quoted by the powerless and the powerful, by anyone who has a dream to make her or his life better, to better the nation, or the world” (DISCovering Multicultural America. Online ed.).
Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin also were wonderful choices for this week. Not only because they are great singers but also because they are African American. Being African American and living with segregation in the 60s, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin both over came that and even appeared on television shows and made hit songs that are still popular today. My favorite artists in the 60s were the Beatles, The Byrds, and The Who. Even though I was somewhat acquainted with the Beatles before I grew to like them even more.