Playlist Black History Month
Black History Month
DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis
Daniel HautzingerDuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis explores the incredible history of African Americans in Chicago and their indelible influence on the city. Discover extensive web-exclusive content here.
Meet the Musicians Who Paid Tribute to Smokey Robinson
Daniel HautzingerCee-Lo Green, Esperanza Spalding, Corinne Bailey Rae, and many others saluted Smokey Robinson with performances when he received the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
"Where Is The Love": Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway's Collaborations
Daniel HautzingerRoberta Flack - Killing Me Softly explores the career of singer and pianist Roberta Flack. Made famous by hits like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," "Killing Me Softly With His Song," and "Feel Like Makin' Love," Flack is almost equally known for her collaborations with Chicago singer, arranger, and musician Donny Hathaway. The two recorded some of the most adored duets of all time, like "Where Is The Love" and "The Closer I Get To You."
