Haverhill Musical Duo Presents ‘History and Legends Through Song’ Tonight at Buttonwoods
The Haverhill musical duo Sultana Thursday presents “History and Legends Through Song,” featuring two original songs about Haverhill history. One song focuses on the historical figure Hannah Duston, while the other addresses the struggles of 19th-century women in the shoe factories advocating for fair pay. Sultana consists of...
13 of the Most Haunted Places in Country Music History
Country music is rich with history, and that history comes with an occasional ghost or two. Several songs in the genre are bone-chilling, telling tales of scorned lovers seeking vengeance or the devil himself looking for a soul to steal. There are also a few ditties about ghosts, which is fitting, given that some of the most iconic places in country music are reportedly haunted!
How Black musicians are shaping modern music
The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture is powerful. Even former President Jimmy Carter dedicated a month to African American music appreciation beginning in 1979. With the deep influence of classic artists such as Louis Armstrong, Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin, and modern-day music moguls like Beyonce, people around the world now celebrate the various forms of Black music.