“There are all forms of it that we forgotten … I want to remind people that Black music is amazing …”

~ Robert Glasper

Feel the vibes in this soundtrack, which features the inspiring tracks from yesteryear, including blues pioneer Big Mama Thornton, two incredible covers, one by iconic Isaac Hayes and the other by the legendary R&B group, Lakeside, and the soulful Loose Ends!

  1. Big Mama Thornton – “Little Red Rooster”
  2. Ruth Brown – “Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean”
  3. Isaac Hayes – “Going In Circles”
  4. Marvin Gaye – “Come Get to This”
  5. Diana Ross – “The Boss”
  6. Lakeside – “I Want to Hold Your Hand”
  7. Loose Ends – “Gonna Make You Mine”
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    Big Mama Thornton – “Little Red Rooster”

    Ruth Brown – “Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean”

    Isaac Hayes – “Going In Circles”

    Marvin Gaye – “Come Get to This”

    Diana Ross – “The Boss”

    Lakeside – “I Want to Hold Your Hand”

    Loose Ends – “Gonna Make You Mine”

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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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