by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Twitter: @marlonw IG: stlmarlonwest Spotify: marlonwest)
Last week our fearless leader here at GBN, Lori Lakin Hutcherson, suggested a playlist celebrating Black History Month. I joked that every Music Monday at Good Black News is celebrating Black history.
Though a free-wheeling offer celebrating a century of Black music is definitely the thing to do. Here is a collection of African American music ranging from Mamie Smith to Marvin Gaye to J. Cole – from gospel, to hip hop, to jazz, to blues – and all points in between.
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As is our wont here on Mondays, this playlist is hours long and will take you on a journey of classics and deep cuts. I hope you all enjoy it.
Next week we’ll celebrate the 76th anniversary of Bob Marley‘s birth with a heaping serving of roots reggae. Until such time, have a great week.
And as always stay safe, sane, and kind.
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I agree with Lori. I needed this playlist. Thank you. Keep up the good work!!
I will. Thanks!
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Mr. West, your playlists are a treasure. Can’t wait to push play on this one. Thank you!!
Awww, thanks! Glad folks enjoy them. 🙂
Marlon, I cannot tell you enough how impressed I was (am) with your Black History Month compilation. It is so comprehensive and my 69 year old music loving self is learning so much. This is an exceptional play list. I am so interested in what your musical background is: music lover, educator? Peace, much love and congratulations on a job well done.
Marlon, I cannot tell you enough how impressed I was (am) with your Black History Month compilation. It is so comprehensive and my 69 year old music loving self is learning so much. This is an exceptional play list. I am so interested in what you musical background is: music lover, or educator? Peace, much love and congratulations on a job well done.
Love this play list! Gotta listen to and add Michael Kiwanuka to a playlist!