Here she explains the importance of music in the Civil Rights Movement. One of the first things that's important when you think about freedom songs and the Civil Rights Movement is to not actually ...

Civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis said what made Franklin so great was "her capacity to live what she sang". "Her music was deepened by her connection to the struggles and the ...

2nd February 1964: American civil rights activist Bayard Rustin (1912 ... Burns/New York Times Co./Getty Images) The oratorio, plus related music, will be performed twice each day in the Appel ...

To mark Soul Music's exploration of Songs of the Civil Rights Movement and Sam Cooke's A Change Is Gonna Come, BBC 6 Music's Craig Charles picks ten of his favourite pivotal protest songs.

SOUTH BEND — The Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center presents a lecture by flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 28 at 1040 W. Washington St. He will talk about ...

Quincy Jones' music holds a special place in the hearts of millions. But, his Civil Rights involvement made him an undeniable historical figure. In the way of his death, Xernona Clayton-Brady sat down ...

ATLANTA - Tributes continue to pour in for legendary producer and composer Quincy Jones, who passed away Sunday night. In Atlanta, Jones is not only being remembered for his contributions in music, ...