James P. Johnson 1894-1955 James P. Johnson was the finest popular pianist of his time, the seminal creator of the stride style bridging...
James Weldon Johnson 1871-1938 James Weldon Johnson was a multitalented and prolifically creative figure in the artistic, political, and civil rights domains of...
Jules Bledsoe 1899?-1943 Jules Bledsoe was an exceptionally accomplished singer of classical music, spirituals, and the contemporary show tunes of his time,...
Robert Johnson 1911?-1938 Robert Johnson combined a virtuosic talent with the legend of a bargain with the Devil to create a sound...
Roberta Martin 1907-1969 Roberta Martin played a crucial role in the evolution of gospel music and in the development of the broad...
