This podcast is not about cultural appropriation, which though often reprehensible, is not stealing music in the eyes of the law. This podcast is about what is, and what is not, considered song theft. Named are some highly succussful white recording artists, who stole songs from black songwriters. Also named is one, who though often accused, appears to be innocent.

Madonna said he's the only singer who could make her cry.

Nancy Wilson named him as her greatest influence.

Billie Holiday called him favoirte singer.

Ray Charles said, :“He defined what soul is all about in singing, long before anyone was using that word."

"The time is now. The children are witing for you to step up. Stop the propaganda and disinformation and show them how you will stand for justice and truth."

Dr. Bernice King

How do songwriters get paid, and how do they get cheated? For years, black writers were kept from services that would help them receive their proper royalties. Yes, the same racism that affected the careers of black recording artists also affected black songwriters.

Since this is March, Women's History Month, it's a good time to honor some of the most highly influencial, yet barely recognized, black women who gave us Rock and Roll.

Black recording artists, who were once shut out of country music, are now helping shape the music's future, and I for one am very happy about that.

Racist or Integrator?

Revolutionary or Copy Cat?

What the 2 hour and 40 minute movie didn't cover.

He could have been crowned the King of Rock and Roll, and I don't think the man who was given that title would have objected, for in addition to Elvis never claiming that title for himself, he was a big fan of Jackie Wilson. And eventually they became good friends. The two were the most charismatic entertainers of their era.

King of the Jukebox, Father of R&B, Grandfather of Rock & Roll, all three titles bestowed upon one man, Louis Jordan, the most successful black recording artist of the 1940s.

June if African American Music Appreciation Month

Racism and segregation once kept the most innovative and exciting music from being played on major radio stations and from being sold in most record stores, but the music not only survived - it thrived.