african-american 20th century music history

Aretha Franklin: Preacher’s Daughter

Aretha Franklin: Preacher’s Daughter

Aretha Franklin, born a musical prodigy, was nurtured by her father, Reverend C.L. Franklin, and his numerous houseguests of gospel and R&B renown.

You Can Feel the Venue’s Heartbeat on Every Page of ‘Showtime at the Apollo’

You Can Feel the Venue’s Heartbeat on Every Page of ‘Showtime at the Apollo’

How do we measure the status of a performer's Holy Grail like the Apollo Theater in 2019? Ted Fox and James Otis Smith's beautifully realized, updated graphic history brings this rich history to life.