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Who is the most famous African American singers?

Who is the most famous African American singers?

12 Influential African American Artists

  • Aretha Franklin.
  • BB King.
  • Jimi Hendrix.
  • James Brown.
  • Stevie Wonder.
  • Prince. Prince was an American icon whose music dominated the 80s and early 90s.
  • Dr. Dre.
  • Beyoncé Finally, we couldn’t compile a list of influential African American musical artists without the Queen herself, Beyoncé.

Who was the female black singer?

Stream below our Spotify playlist: 45 Most Influential Black Female Singers and Musicians

1 At Last Etta James 2:59
2 Respect Aretha Franklin 2:27
3 Ain’t Nobody Rufus, Chaka Khan 4:45
4 I’m Coming Out Diana Ross 5:23
5 Midnight Train to Georgia Gladys Knight & The Pips 4:39

Who was the first black female musician?

On Valentine’s Day 1920, a little over a century ago, a 28-year-old singer named Mamie Smith walked into a recording studio in New York City and made history.

Who was the greatest black singer?

Most Influential Black Musicians: 20 Great Artists Who Changed…

  • 8: Stevie Wonder (1950-)
  • 7: Muddy Waters (1913-1983)
  • 6: Miles Davis (1926-1991)
  • 5: Louis Armstrong (1901-1971)
  • 4: Aretha Franklin (1942-2018)
  • 3: James Brown (1933-2006)
  • 2: Chuck Berry (1926-2017)
  • 1: Little Richard (1932-2020)

Who was the first African American musician?

George W. Johnson
In 1890 George W. Johnson became the first African American to record commercially. A common story is that Johnson, a former slave, was discovered singing on the streets of Washington, D.C., by Berliner recording agent Fred Gaisberg.

Who are the female singers from the 70s?

So many 70 s female singers to choose from I find it hard to pick a favourite Ann Wilson, Kiki Dee, Linda Ronstadt, Melanie Safka, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Cass Elliot, Stevie Nicks, Karen Carpenter.

Who are some black female singers from the ’60’s and ’70’s?

Diana Ross gained recognition in the 1960s as a member of the Supremes. Ross left the Supremes in 1969 to begin a solo career. She helped create a role for black female singers in the ’60s, and she was one of the most esteemed black female singers of the ’70s.

Who are famous female folk singer of the 70’s?

Linda Ronstadt was a famous female singer during the mid to late 70s. Her sound was often considered as West Coast Rock because it was a pleasant mix of folk, rock, and country. Some of her hit songs included, You’re No Good, Blue Bayou, and When Will I Be Loved.

What female artist had songs in the 70’s?

“Respect” by Aretha Franklin (1967) Sheet Music: MusicNotes.com

  • The Pips (1973) Sheet Music: MusicNotes.com
  • “I’ll Take You There” by The Staple Sisters (1973) Sheet Music: MusicNotes.com
  • “Lady Marmalade” by Patti LaBelle (1974) Sheet Music: MusicNotes.com