Green, Al
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Al Green is one of the musical-recording industry's most successful artists, having garnered a number of Grammy Awards and dozens of gold and platinum records in his career. He is renowned for having fused gospel with rhythm and blues music and producing his own highly stylized brand of music.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1996
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Babyface
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Kenneth Edmonds is best known for being the primary molder of American soul music. His partnership with Antonio "LA" Reid created several string of hits that ruled the R&B charts. Babyface started producing on his own in 1994. His music usually contains smooth melodies and words of love.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1998
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Badu, Erykah
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Erykah Badu's revival of the 1970s soul music has made her one of the most popular young black artists in the US. Badu, whose approach into the world of entertainment was well-planned, has a singing style that is often compared with that of the jazz legend Billie Holiday.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1998
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