Then and Now The Current — May 3, 1933: James Brown Is Born
Born May 3, 1933, James Brown revolutionized music, pioneered funk, and helped define Black identity during the Civil Rights era.
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Then and Now The Current — April 21, 2003: Death of Nina Simone
Nina Simone’s death on April 21, 2003 marked the passing of an artist who turned music into a force of political witness and cultural transformation.
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Then and Now The Current — April 21, 2016: Death of Prince
Prince’s death on April 21, 2016 marked the loss of an artist who redefined musical innovation and artistic control in modern America.
