Black History Month (Influential Black Musicians): Pic Of a The Day (Feb11) Nina Simone
Nina Simone “I’m a real rebel with a cause.” – Nina Simone
Nina Simone “I’m a real rebel with a cause.” – Nina Simone
Ella Fitzgerald “It isn’t where you came from, its where you’re going that counts.” Ella Fitzgerald
Sly Stone “You can make it if you try, push a little harder, think a little deeper.” – Sly Stone
Curtis Mayfield “Our purpose is to educate as well as to entertain.” – Curtis Mayfield
Aretha Franklin “Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I’m using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I’m happy with that.” – Aretha Franklin
Happy Birthday Bob Marley “Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!” – Bob Marley
Anita Baker “I don’t think being black has held me back at all. Being black makes you strong.” – Anita Baker
Sam Cooke “A Change Is Gonna Come!” – Sam Cooke
Gil Scott Heron “Music has the power to make me feel good like nothing else does. It gives me some peace for a while. Takes me back to who I really am.” – Gil Scott Heron
Miles Davis “I know what I’ve done for music, but don’t call me a legend. Just call me Miles Davis.” – Miles Davis