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When Southern migrants came to California during the World War II era, they transported their music with them. Music served as a reminder of home; it was like medicine for the soul. The sounds of gospel music found a popular place in the Bay Area. | By Rev. Dr. Martha C. Taylor The late T-Bone Walker, blues singer, said, “The first time I ever heard a boogie-woogie piano was when I went to church, even the sermon was preached in a blues tone while the congregation yelled amen.” Charlie Yardbird Parker, famous jazz saxophonist frequented the Bay Area during the 40s.
This weekend, Rhythm & Blues Hall of Famer Freda Payne preforms live at Blues Alley in Georgetown for four shows on Friday and Saturday at the historic supper club in D.C.
Multi-Grammy winning artist Rhiannon Giddens performed at DePauw University on April 28, 2022, in an evening of kinship and with a reflection on life that was deeply appreciated by an