Ebo Taylor is a Ghanian musician and Afrobeat and Highlight music legend. He has been actively making music plus years and was cool with a wide variety of musicians from Fela Kuti to The Beatles band. Heavily influenced by Jazz music Ebo was largely responsible for introducing it to Ghana, a lot like Fela did with Nigeria. He is 88 years old and still rockin! Much respect.
Black History 365 | # 69 Kendrick Lamar
Did you know Kendrick Lamar made history when he won a Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for his album “DAMN.”? Two albums late because he should’ve got it for “good kid, m.A.A.d. city” in my humble opinion, but it’s the first time in the prize’s history that has given its award to an artist outside the classical or jazz community. That validation wasn’t needed, but well appreciated.
Black History 365 | # 67 The Historical Context of Cornrows
Did you know that cornrows were used by escaping slaves as braided route maps? Enslaved Africans would hide escape plans in songs and escape maps in cornrows. Women would use seeds as declaration in their hair and these seeds were then used to start and grow crops after liberation. Ingenuity at its finest!
Black History 365 | # 66 Laila Ali
Laila Ali, daughter of Muhammad Ali is a legend in her own right. She is a four-time undefeated boxing world champion, with 24 wins and zero losses. Easily one of the most successful females in the history of women’s boxing. Keeping that Ali legacy alive. Respect.
Black History 365 | # 65 Roy Hamilton
Roy Hamilton is the man Elvis Presley got his voice and style from. In January 2009, Roy Hamilton was Inducted into, 'The Hit Parade Hall Of Fame', 'Reflections In Black Museum Hall Of Fame' and 'The Georgia Music Hall Of Fame'. He unfortunately did not live to see this accomplishment, he died from a stroke in July 1969.