Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, born on April 29, 1899, in Washington, D.C., was a maestro whose name became synonymous with jazz itself. His remarkable career[…]
Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina, was a pioneering figure in American music. Her unparalleled voice, incomparable[…]