Mildred Ellis’ ‘Keep Singin’ debuted for Black History Month
Pianist Mildred Ellis composed “Keep Singin'” for her master’s degree nearly a century ago. On Saturday, the Johnson City ...
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Black History Month: RI’s Greatest African American Musicians
From Opera to Doo-Wop to Jazz, Black artists have made significant contributions to Rhode Island’s musical heritage. As part of our celebration of Black History Month, we’re introducing you to a few ...
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Column: 50 years of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ half fascinating, half underwhelming
If it felt like “Saturday Night Live” took to the airwaves in 1975 with a renegade spirit, 50 years later it’s become not only a late-night tradition, but traditional. Hitting the half-century mark is ...
"Morgiane," a forgotten opera written by Black composer in 1855, performed for the first time
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.
10 Essential R&B Songs That Came Out in 1975 (and Are Guaranteed to Be Played at the Next Cookout)
With the rise of disco and the birth of quiet-storm R&B, 1975 was a great year for music. Legends like Diana Ross, Natalie Cole, Smokey Robinson, Michael Jackson and more released songs that have ...