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Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men
4-Time Grammy Award Winner

Music

Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group, best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are currently a trio composed of baritone Nathan Morris, alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman.

Collections: Black Music Month

The Boys Choir of Harlem
The Boys Choir of Harlem
Recording Group

Music

The Boys Choir of Harlem was a choir located in Harlem, New York City, United States. Its last performance was in 2007 and the group folded shortly thereafter due to several controversies, a large budget deficit, and the death of its founder.

Tags: Rev. Frederick B. WilliamsNew York City Department of EducationChurch of the IntercessionBudget DeficitPope John Paul II

Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Queen of Soul

Music

Aretha Franklin is an American singer, songwriter and musician. She began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Franklin's church as a child. In 1960, at the age of 18, she embarked on a secular career.

Gerald Levert
Gerald Levert
Grammy Award Winner

Music

Gerald Levert is best known for singing with Sean Levert and Marc Gordon of the vocal group LeVert. Levert was also a member of LSG, comprising Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, and himself. Levert is the son of Eddie Levert, who is the Lead Singer of The O'Jays.

Tags: LeVertBlack Men UnitedEddie LevertMen at LargeRude Boys

Yolanda Adams
Yolanda Adams
Recording Artist

Music

As of September 2009, Yolanda Adams had sold 4.5 million albums since 1991 in the United States, and nearly 8 million albums worldwide according to SoundScan.

Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
9-Time Grammy Award Winner

Music

Mary J. Blige is an American singer, songwriter, model, record producer, and actress. As of 2013, she has sold more than 50 million albums and 25 million singles worldwide.

Tags: Father MCEmmy Award WinnerUptown RecordsSavannah, GeorgiaGolden Globe Award Nominee

Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
5-Time Grammy Award Winner and 19-Time World Music Award Winner

Music

Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. Throughout her career, she has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all-time.

Plastic Ono Band
Plastic Ono Band
Recording Group

Music

Plastic Ono Band was a band formed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1969 as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects.

4 Non Blondes
4 Non Blondes
Recording Group

Music

4 Non Blondes was an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1989. The group was formed by bassist Christa Hillhouse, guitarist Shaunna Hall, drummer Wanda Day, and vocalist and guitarist Linda Perry.

Tags: Dawn RichardsonChrista HillhouseShaunna HallLinda PerryLouis Metoyer

Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
4-Time Grammy Award Winner

Music

Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter, known for her hits "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason". She is a multi-platinum and four-time Grammy Award-winning artist.

The Beatles
The Beatles
7-Time Grammy Award Winner

Music

The Beatles were an English rock band that formed in Liverpool in 1960. With members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, they became widely regarded as the greatest and most influential act of the rock era.

Tags: Ringo StarrGeorge HarrisonBeatlemaniaThe QuarrymenPop

Public Enemy
Public Enemy
Inductee, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 6-Time Grammy Award Nominee

Music

Public Enemy is an American hip hop group consisting of Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, Khari Wynn, DJ Lord, and the S1W group. Formed in Long Island, New York in 1982, they are known for their politically charged lyrics.

Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye
2-Time Grammy Award Winner

Music

Marvin Gaye was an American singer, songwriter and musician. He helped to shape the sound of Motown Records in the 1960s, first as an in house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of hits.

Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Grammy Award Winner

Music

Pink Floyd were an English rock band formed in London. They achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music.

Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
King of Pop

Music

Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Called the "King of Pop", his contributions to music and dance, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture.

Collections: Black Music Month

Tags: SingerTito JacksonThe JacksonsThe Jackson 5Marlon Jackson

Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Inductee, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 5-Time Grammy Award Winner

Music

Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious, and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television roles, and film roles.

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