BLACK COUNTRY MUSIC BOOM

Country music, often hailed as the quintessential American genre, has historically been associated with rural life, southern culture, and predominantly white artists. However, in recent years, there has been a notable shift in the landscape of country music as Black artists have begun reclaiming their place in this genre, infusing it with their unique experiences, perspectives, and sounds.

INTRODUCING WILLIE JONES

Jones was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on September 23, 1994, the son of a preacher.
Jones’ father was his musical inspiration, frequently bringing him to the church to sing gospel music. He is a graduate of Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy in Shreveport. During his time at Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy, Jones participated in a variety of musical productions, including plays and concerts. He learned to sing in his church choir and appeared in musicals at school.

BLACK BUSINESS EXPO

must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth.

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Salt Lake Juneteenth Celebration!

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