TAG: musichistory
Women in History: Hazel Scott, A Musical Pioneer
Posted by Liz T. on
Hazel Scott (1920 – 1981) was an actress, singer, and supremely talented pianist who pioneered "swinging the classics," fusing classical and jazz music into her...
Sparkle Moore, a Rockabilly Icon
Posted by Liz T. on
Sparkle Moore was an influential pioneer of early rockabilly music, despite only being in the spotlight for a couple of years. Notably for the time,...
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Legendary "Godmother" of Rock
Posted by Feliz Weinberg on
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is the epitome of amazing grace—ah, yes, how sweet the sound! This astounding woman, often referred to as the Godmother of...