This curated informational blog providers information on Gospel, Blue, Soul, Jazz and Rap performers from Chicago, also known as the Windy City. Please look at the photographs of these transformational performers in various genre who have shaped musical expression not only in African American communities but in the nation as a whole. Enjoy!!!
NOTE: This blog (with the exception of the introductory comments and all photos and title) was compiled by and reprinted with permission from Abdul Akalimat, PhD
GOSPEL
Thomas A. Dorsey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_A._Dorsey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atlG3O3UwA0
Mahalia Jackson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahalia_Jackson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vhmr9WNjtQ
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james Cleveland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cleveland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_ca740Svo4
Albertina Walker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albertina_Walker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qj9o2AFa1c&list=PL7510F8A53BD2288F
The Staple Singers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Staple_Singers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5F6DxUpGKo&list=PLLho5ctvlyCepVPLak3AqP_3_F5YMrzWV
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Jubilee Showcase https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCe1QRZ2XvcfU8OTJ77OOeg
BLUES
Muddy Waters https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muddy_Waters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH7hP1CGBoI
Howlin' Wolf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howlin%27_Wolf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsuip0Aybg
Willie Dixon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Dixon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o-rhSs3-Pg
KokoTaylor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koko_Taylor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muUGBUOYrVU
Buddy Guy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkDTQZe0u6U
Junior Wells https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Wells https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSwG58h3s-U
SOUL
The Impressions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Impressions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wd4tlX5t-Q&list=PLECF166D7F57C00E3
The Dells https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dells https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxLAK7e59yg
Earth Wind & Fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_%26_Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhsSi2YzhVk
Chaka Khan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n404XCebQto
The Chi-lites https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chi-Lites https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSD44OXSoJ0
The Spaniels https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spaniels https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz-UkNs_orDnbI2Bmnd33oYNuhiq6dl91
JAZZ
Captain Walter Dyett https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Dyett
Gene Ammons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Ammons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELubg6tczM8
Johnny Griffin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Griffin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6uHcTwh3Jg
Richard Abrams https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhal_Richard_Abrams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSQQXhzgEE4
Von Freeman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Von_Freeman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg1o1sFyPgY
Nat King Cole https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nat_King_Cole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3yme6rTlMA&list=PLktwNaO32y-3kvtVgNhLkdF_ND122SENE
RAP
Common
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_(rapper) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybsfi6nJQ8w
Kanye West https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tdpq3FRGhY&list=PLTfO7IRJ-B3BKFN93H4G9D9lyklswLNtX&index=2
Chance the Rapper https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chance_the_Rapper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6C0dfq4ZWM
Capital D https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_D_(rapper) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LS-19LPCVY
Special Category
Oscar Brown Jr https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6Oxm7lbepc
Terry Callier https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Callier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX5U2QfTXp0
Mavis Staples https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2n4Fyk5X6M&list=PLJ7QPuvv91Js9joIUEy40HWLH4i2lQTOU
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