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Happy Birthday Dorothy Dandridge!
November 9th marked the birthday of Dorothy Dandridge, the first African American actress to be nominated for an Academy Award. After being nominated for this award, many felt that she was on her way to becoming the first non-white actress to achieve the same kind of fame that had been achieved by her contemporaries like Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner. Although best known for her roles in Carmen Jones and Porgy Bess, Dorothy is also respected for the roles she didn’t play as well. For example, she turned down the role of Tuptim in the “King and I” because she refused to play a slave. Unfortunately, due to some bad decisions on her part, interracial marriages that were frowned upon by the Hollywood community, tax problems, a special-needs child, and the inability of Hollywood to create a suitable role for the light-skinned Dandridge, her career never fulfilled its enormous potential. At this point, her life began a downward spiral that led to her untimely death in 1965.
You can find more information about Dorothy Dandridge below.
Learn More About Dorothy Dandridge
Dorothy Dandridge: A Life Unfullfilled
Dorothy Dandridge: Brown Sugar Babe
Dorothy Dandridge Photo Gallery
Dorothy Dandridge Art Prints & Posters
Title: Carmen Jones
Artist: Clifford Faust
Edition: Open Edition Offset
Size: 18×12 inches
Price: $9.60
Available Only On The Blog!
Title: Dorothy Dandridge
Artist: Gregory Wishum
Edition: Open Edition Offset
Size: 24×20 inches
Price: $28.00
Available Only On The Blog!
Dorothy Dandridge Videos
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Books, Music & Movies About Dorothy Dandridge
October 18, 2009 1 Comment
Chuck Berry Posters: Happy Birthday Chuck Berry!
October 18, 2009 is Chuck Berry’s birthday and I can’t let this day go by without recognizing this Rock and Roll Pioneer. Below you will find a wealth of information about this African American icon that developed a style of music and performing that would later be emulated, copied and stolen by many.
Brief Biography
Chuck Berry, fountainhead of the rock guitar and first citizen of the hallowed halls of rock and roll music, has been hailed by rock and roll fanatics, guitarists and guitar-lovers of every generation as the ‘Father of Rock and Roll’
He comes closest to being the one individual that can rightfully be credited with inventing rock and roll as we’ve come to know it today. He is one of the greatest guitarists and song-writers the world has ever known. His seminal influence on the world of music has been acknowledged by every rock musician in his wake.
Chuck Berry not only breathed life into the rock and roll sound, he infused vital energy and spirit into the rock and roll attitude. His masterfully crafted compositions were an astonishing blend of traditional black rhythm and blues with white country, jazz and western licks, and they transcended race, class and age barriers to capture the imagination of a wide variety of cosmopolitan audiences.
The thumping, foot-tapping guitar licks and the magic of the witty, rapid-fire lyrics complete with sly references to cars, girls and growing-up pains became the anthems of a generation.
Berry’s music has managed to stand the test of time and reverberated through the ensuing decades to excite music connoisseurs even in the twenty-first century. To this day, his songs are essential listening for every true rock fan. Bequeathing his talent with the reverence it deserves, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Chuck Berry #6 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
Chuck Berry Posters
Below you will find the only two Chuck Berry photographic posters that we carry at this time. In both images he is doing his legendary duck walk. A fitting tribute to the indisputable King of Rock & Roll!
Title: Chuck Berry – Duck Walk I
Size: 20×16
Price: $35.00
Title: Chuck Berry – Duck Walk II
Size: 14×11
Price: $20.00
Learn More About Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry Biography (Wikipedia)
Chuck Berry Biography (Bio.com)
Chuck Berry Biography (Guitarist Rock)
Chuck Berry Videos
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Books, Movies & Music By, About Or Inspired By Chuck Berry
July 24, 2009 Leave a Comment
We Eating TV: Justin Bua Interview
New Justin Bua Interview done by Gus and Big Jon of “We Eating TV”. Enjoy!
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You can also view Justin Bua’s artwork online at the: Justin Bua Art Gallery
July 19, 2009 Leave a Comment
New Video: The African American Angel Art Collection
Black Art Video: African American Angel Art Collection
This is our latest video. I know it’s been a while since we have created one, but hopefully you will enjoy our latest offering. This video features the music of “Let Go” by DeWayne Woods and artwork that features African American angels. The prints and posters featured in the video were creating by famous and emerging ethnic artists. Enjoy!
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You can also view all of these prints in our: African American Angels Art Collection
June 23, 2009 2 Comments
Black Erotic Art Video Fixed
It took me a little bit of time to get this corrected on the blog but we have finally fixed the Black Erotic Art Collection video this evening. You can now see the full video with music. We are happy to be able to present this to our blog visitors in the manner it was orignally intended to be viewed in. You can see it online here: Black Erotic Art Video
March 12, 2009 2 Comments
Alan and Aaron Hicks on TV in Chicago!
Twin Hicks Art on TV
Alan and Aaron Hicks were recently featured on WTTW in Chicago. In this video you can learn more about the two phenomenal twin artists, their history, and their techniques and strategies when creating art. You can also learn more about their new childrens book: Noah’s Ark which was created with their long time collaborator Robert Richardson.
Check out the video for yourself and learn more about Alan Hicks and Aaron Hicks and Twin Hicks Art!
Purchase the Twin Hicks new book online today!
We also have a lot of art by Alan and Aaron Hicks featured throughout our site. View some of their art in our Black Bibilical Heroes Art Collection.
