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    Black History on the PLUS Side: Roberta Flack

    bymwilkey February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 Boston's Black Experiece, ERS+, R&B Plus Hip Hop, Uncategorized
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    Roberta Flack’s background as a singer songwriter is unmatched. She inherited a rich musical heritage from her parents; her mother was a church organist and her father was a jazz pianist. Roberta gained early musical experience accompanying her family’s church congregation in North Carolina. At the young age of 15, she attended Howard University on…

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    Black History on the PLUS Side: James Brown

    byjamesbarnes February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 50 Years Of Hip Hop, Black Music Month, ERS+, R&B Plus Hip Hop, Uncategorized
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    In recognition of Black History Month, here’s a few words and some history on the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. During a time when Black people were the subjects of racial discrimination and a time when there was significant unrest from social and political tension, James Brown transcended the racial divides through his incomparable and…

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    Leon Thomas Racks In A Couple of Grammy Wins

    byjamesbarnes February 3, 2026February 4, 2026 ERS+, R&B Plus Hip Hop
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    Before he heads back out on his Mutts Don’t Heel World Tour, it was only right that the Brooklyn-born R&B/soul artist snag a couple more Grammys for the road. Leon Thomas III – born August 1, 1993, and slated as the most nominated R&B artist for this year’s ceremony – came away with his first…

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Win Tix to Norman Brown at City Winery Boston
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Guitarist Norman Brown perfoms in Boston 02/12/26

Grammy winner Norman Brown brings his smooth R&B, soulful jazzy guitar grooves to City Winery Boston, Thursday, February 12th.
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