To kick off The Mellow Mix’s celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month, we pay honor to Billie Holiday! Born as Eleanora Fagan Gough, on April 7, 1915, we also celebrate #Billieat100. Billie Holiday, also known as Lady Day, released her first recording at the age of 18 in 1933. Known for her timeless classics, … Continue reading
Black Music Month began in 1979 when Kenny Gamble, Ed Wright, and Dyana Williams developed the idea to set aside a month dedicated to celebrating the impact of black music. Created by music business insiders, the group successfully lobbied President Jimmy Carter to host a reception on June 7th, 1979 to formally recognize the cultural … Continue reading
