Katherine Mary Dunham was an African-American dancer, choreographer, author, educator, anthropologist, and social activist. Dunham had one of the most successful dance careers in African-American and European theater of the 20th century, and directed her own dance company for many years. Continue reading Profile: Katherine Dunham (1909-2006)
Willie Dixon, in full William James Dixon, was an American blues musician who, as a record producer, bassist, and prolific songwriter, exerted a major influence on post-World War II Chicago style. Continue reading Profile: Willie Dixon (1915-1992)
Chester Arthur Burnett, known as Howlin’ Wolf, was a Chicago blues singer, guitarist, and harmonica player. Originally from Mississippi, he moved to Chicago in adulthood and became successful, forming a rivalry with fellow bluesman Muddy Waters. Continue reading Profile: Howlin’ Wolf (1910-1976)
McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters, was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who is often cited as the “father of modern Chicago blues”, and an important figure on the post-war blues scene. His style of playing has been described as “raining down Delta beatitude”. Continue reading Profile: Muddy Waters(1915-1983)
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