Jazz has always been one of the soundtracks of black people’s journey toward freedom in America. Artists like Nina Simone and Gary Bartz became the fearless messengers of African-American protest.
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In honor of Black Music Month, we pay tribute to some of the most political artists and moments in jazz music.
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I look forward to your follow-up piece on Oscar Peterson and why he couldn’t get a booking in the South for much of his career, particularly in black-owned venues…