“Black music is such a reflection of what is going on in Black life …”

                                                                                           ~ Mos Def

On this list, you can enjoy everything from the lush sounds of classical jazz greats, Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane to hip-hop in its myriad of presentations, including vocalist Emeli Sandé, featuring the ever-elusive Jay Electronica; the funk groove of Mansur Brown; and Ohio’s own, Stalley … CHEERS!

  1. “Liquid Love” – Roy Ayers
  2. “Garden” [Explicit] – Emeli Sandé f. Jay Electronica & Áine Zion
  3. “Down South” – Mansur Brown
  4. “They Say It’s Wonderful” – Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane
  5. “I Want to Thank You” – Alicia Myers
  6. “White Minks & Gator Sleeves” [Explicit] – Stalley
  7. “Friendly Pressure” – Maysa
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    “Liquid Love” - Roy Ayers

    “Garden” [Explicit] - Emeli Sandé f. Jay Electronica & Áine Zion

    “Down South” - Mansur Brown

    “They Say It’s Wonderful” - Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane

    “I Want to Thank You” - Alicia Myers

    “White Minks & Gator Sleeves” [Explicit] - Stalley

    “Friendly Pressure” - Maysa

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Article by Karen D. Brame

Karen D. Brame loves learning about the diverse aspects of Black culture.  She is an alumna of University of Dayton; Phillips Academy, Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers; University of Michigan; Columbia University in the City of New York and Cornell University.  Her favorite pastimes include reading, listening to music, viewing films, watching battle rap, completing Quizzles and playing Othello in the park.

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