Marvin Gaye's album "Here My Dear" is a classic of black music and set a standard that stands to this day. The post 1978: Marvin Gaye Gets Vulnerable With “Hear My Dear” appeared first on Black America Web.

Natalie's first Grammy win made history when she become the first Black Artist to win Best New Artist at the 18th Annual Grammy Awards. The post 1976: Natalie Cole Makes History, Wins Best New Artist appeared first on Black America Web.

A moment that made music history happened on March 2, 1974, when Stevie Wonder became the first Black artist to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The post 1974: Stevie Wonder Makes History… Again | Black Music Month appeared first on Black America Web.

    We continue our Black Music Month celebration, spotlighting the moments that made history. In the past 50 years, there may not have been a bigger moment than what happened on August 11th, 1973. On that day, a culture was born. READ MORE BLACK MUSIC MONTH STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: On August 11th, 1973 at […] The post 1973: The Birth of Hip-Hop | Black Music Month appeared first on Black America Web.

Aretha Franklin's iconic 1972 live album 'Amazing Grace' captures her powerful vocal range and showcases her unique style of gospel music that has inspired generations. The post 1972: Aretha Franklin Makes History With ‘Amazing Grace’ | Black Music Month appeared first on Black America Web.

From her start with Girls Tyme Beyonce was setting the stage and laying the foundation to becoming the most Grammy award wining artist of all time! The post 2002: Beyonce Breaks Out As A Solo Artist | Black Music Month appeared first on Black America Web.

We kick off our celebration of Black Music Month with a spotlight on Bill Withers and his debut album “Just As I Am.”

To close out Black Music Month, we put together a list of 20 amazing duets by Black musicians released over the past two decades.

As a culture, we understand that R&B is a genre that keeps great music alive for generations to continue to experience over the years.

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