This month Allegra and Mariano talk about early love songs from African American artists and some stereotypes and barriers.

Promo Music - "Flat Earth" by Thomas Dolby

Intro Music - "What A Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke

References

* 5 Essential Songs you Must Listen to for African-American Music Appreciation Month American Masters by PBS

* Porgy and Bess,” the first great American opera, premieres on Broadway

* Ella Fitzgerald Biography

* African American Performers on Early Sound Recordings, 1892-1916 

* Library of Congress

* 7 Pioneering Black Female Jazz And Blues Singers Who Made Music History 

* Sam Cooke

* Billie Holiday: Emotional Power Through Song

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