For many years, Bongo Flava was largely driven by male artists, especially during its commercial rise in the early 2000s.While pioneering female stars such as Lady Jaydee and Ray C achieved major ...
Al Bowlly, during a concert at the London Palladium to benefit the Red Cross, on November 12, 1933. Hulton Archive (Getty Images) The sweet voice of Al Bowlly (1899-1941) — the most popular singer in ...
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Laura Atkinson and Justin Hicks of Louisville Public Media about shape note singing and its influence across the American musical tradition.