Impact and Influence of Black Singers from the 1950s 15th September 1954: Keith Edwards and Queenie Marques, two newly arrived immigrants from Jamaica relax to the sound of Keith’s trumpet playing.

On top of all that, famous Black female singers from the 50s were hit with a double dose of discrimination, facing increased judgment for both their race and their gender.

Impact and Influence of Black Singers from the 1950s Of course, the influence of Black soul singers from the 50s extended beyond the boundaries of music. With new approaches to styling themselves ...

Explore the legacy of famous Black singers from the 1950s, from Little Richard to Ray Charles and their influence on music and culture.