Paying Tribute To Black Musicians We Lost In Past Year

This Black Music Month we are recognizing the industry stars we've lost since last June.

The month of June was officially recognized as African American Music Appreciation Month beginning in 1979. It marks a time to celebrate how Black music has influenced the nation and our culture.

Since last year's celebration, we've lost iconic Black stars including DJ Casper, who created the "Cha-Cha Slide," a hit still played and danced to at parties. Clarence Alexander Avant, widely known as the "Black Godfather of Entertainment," was a prominent music executive that we also lost in the past year.

Below we uplift the names of more late Black stars who will remembered for their impact on the music industry.

Brother Marquis

DJ Casper

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Magoo

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Irish Grinstead

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Clarence Avant

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Rudolph Isley

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Young Capone

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Mister Cee

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Hinton Battle

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Marlena Shaw

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