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Earth, Wind & Fire
About Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band whose music spans the genres of jazz, R&B, soul, funk, disco, pop, Latin, and Afro-pop. They are among the best-selling bands of all time, with sales of over 90 million records worldwide. Albums/Songs: All ’n All Raise! Millennium The Promise Earth, Wind & Fire The Very…
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Judy Garland
About Judy Garland was an American actress, singer, and dancer. She attained international stardom and critical acclaim: as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles; as a recording artist; and on the concert stage. Renowned for her versatility, she received a Golden Globe Award, a Special Tony Award and was one of twelve in…
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Lenny Kravitz
About Leonard Albert Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. Albums/Songs: 5 Album Set Black and White America Baptism Lenny Kicks Ass Tattoo Me Raise Vibration Lenny Kravitz It Is Time for a Love Revolution Circus Greatest Hits Another Life: B-Sides and Rarities compiled exclusively for Target If Six Was Nine In-Store Play Sampler…
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Debbie Harry
About Deborah Ann Harry is an American singer, songwriter and actress, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Blondie. Four of her songs with the band reached No. 1 on the US charts between 1979 and 1981. Albums/Songs: The Ultimate Blonde KooKoo French Kissin’ – The Collection Andrea Griminelli’s Cinema Italiano: A New Interpretation…
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Smokey Robinson
About William “Smokey” Robinson Jr. is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. He was the founder and frontman of the pioneering Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. He led the group from its 1955 origins, when they were called The…
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Paul Robeson
About Paul Leroy Robeson was an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances. Albums/Songs: The Very Best of Paul Robeson Singt Lieder aus aller Welt Paul Robeson Sings “Ol’ Man River” & Other Favorites The Odyssey of Paul Robeson…
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The B-52’s
About The B-52s, originally presented as the B-52’s, are an American new wave band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. The original lineup consisted of Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson (guitar), and Keith Strickland. Ricky Wilson died of AIDS-related illness in 1985, and Strickland switched from drums to lead guitar. The band…
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Fela Kuti
About Fela Aníkúlápó Kútì, also famously known as Abàmì Ẹ̀dá, was a Nigerian musician, bandleader, composer, political activist, and Pan-Africanist. He is regarded as the King of Afrobeat, a Nigerian music genre that combines West African music with African-American funk and jazz. At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of…
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Bill Withers
About William Harrison Withers Jr. was an American singer and songwriter. He had several hits over a career spanning 18 years, including “Ain’t No Sunshine” (1971), “Grandma’s Hands” (1971), “Use Me” (1972), “Lean on Me” (1972), “Lovely Day” (1977) and “Just the Two of Us” (1980). Withers won three Grammy Awards and was nominated for…
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The Shirelles
About The Shirelles were an American girl group formed in Passaic, New Jersey in 1957. They consisted of schoolmates Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Addie “Micki” Harris, and Beverly Lee. Albums/Songs: Original Golden Hits 21 Greatest Hits Lil’ Bit of Gold, Volume 2 Foolish Little Girl The World of the Shirelles: Soldier Boy Happy and in…