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

                                                         ~ Mos Def

American soul at its best … WATTSTAX!!

  

1. “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” – The Dramatics

2. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – Kim Weston   

3. “Son of Shaft” – The Bar-Kays        

4. “I’ll Play the Blues for You” – Albert King

5. “Pick Up the Pieces” – Carla Thomas       

6. “Breakdown” Part 1 & 2 – Rufus Thomas       

7. “Soulsville” – Isaac Hayes

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    “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” – The Dramatics

    “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – Kim Weston

    “Son of Shaft” – The Bar-Kays

    “I'll Play The Blues For You” – Albert King

    “Pick Up the Pieces” – Carla Thomas

    “Breakdown” – Rufus Thomas

    “Soulsville” – Isaac Hayes

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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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