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James Brown, (born May 3, 1933, Barnwell, S.C., U.S.—died Dec. 25, 2006, Atlanta, Ga.), U.S. singer and songwriter. Growing up in Georgia during the Depression, Brown first sang and danced on street corners for money. He later formed a group, appearing at small clubs throughout the South. He gradually evolved a highly personal style ...
Feb 16, 2024 · Recorded at Miami’s Criteria Studios on August 16, 1970, “We Got To Change” was laid down during a pivotal period in the world of James Brown—a few months earlier, longtime members of his ...
As "Soul Brother No. 1," Brown acted as a cultural leader, writing hit songs calling for Black pride. As a progenitor of funk music, Brown with his band created a stripped-down, rhythmically driven aesthetic that has influenced world music from reggae to Afrobeat. Much of popular music since the 1960s comes through James Brown’s moves and ...
Listen to 20 All-Time Greatest Hits! by James Brown on Apple Music. 1991. 20 Songs. Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes.
Feb 20, 2024 · James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, changed the world. His career profoundly affected music, politics, cultural identity, and more. Now, his story is comprehensively covered by A&E’s four-part ...
Dec 25, 2006 · James Brown Follow Artist + The best showman and one of the most influential singers of the 20th century, who transformed R&B into funk with his tight, driving style.
James Brown was an African American singer and musician. He was born in Barnwell, South Carolina on May 3, 1933. Growing up Brown and his family did not have much. Growing up black in the south during the Great Depression was hard on him and his family. When he was four he went to live with his aunt in Augusta, GA.
