(ThyBlackMan.com) The recent passing of Cavin Yarbrough at age 72 has hit many music lovers hard. For fans of soul, funk, and timeless R&B, it feels like we’ve lost more than a musician—we’ve lost a heartbeat from an era that shaped how we love, groove, and express ourselves. As one-half ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are those still alive who were alive when the Second World War ended. There are those born after the end of the Second World War who saw the assassination of a US president, man walk on the Moon, a US president resigning from office, and the collapse of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Chastisement is one of those things that God does, that to some believers seems questionable, but on close inspection found to be an essential ingredient in the lives of Christians. It would not be overstating it to say, that without proper, and timely, chastisement all the benefits of our ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Solomon Burke’s contributions to American music are often underrepresented in mainstream discussions of soul, yet his influence is undeniable. Known as the “King of Rock ’n’ Soul,” Burke was a powerhouse vocalist whose work seamlessly blended gospel, R&B, country, and blues. His recordings throughout the 1960s—and well into the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When we think of the voices that built soul music from the ground up, Jerry Butler—affectionately known as The Iceman—rises near the top of that list. His voice wasn’t just smooth—it was wise, weathered, and full of heart. He had that rare ability to make you feel like he ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) With Consumer Spending, or consumption spending accounting for 68-70% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), “the 68-70% figure alone is proof,” it is Consumer Spending that is at the heart of growth and Job creation. Increase Consumer Spending and you increase Job creation. It makes you ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Where is Barack Obama? Democrats had been frustrated that their charismatic former president had gone silent on MAGA’s march of mayhem. Where is that smooth, persuasive voice? It has risen. Obama has spoken, and Democrats would do well to take in the message. “You could be as progressive and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) After Israel’s latest military attack on another nation, Trump says “I gave Iran a 60-day ultimatum to “Make A Deal!.“ That makes the U. S. a partner in this latest tragedy. When will our current U. S. leaders learn that you can’t threaten people believing your threats will make them do ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Douglas Turner Ward (1930-2021) wrote a searing play, Days of Absence that depicted the way life might be like in a small southern town where all of the Black folks disappeared. Predictably, white folks could not walk and chew gum, neither at one time nor at the same time. They could ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Ronald Isley’s voice is more than a melody—it’s a feeling. It’s the slow drop of a bassline in a smoky lounge. It’s the sweet ache of falsetto drifting over candlelight. For over six decades, Isley hasn’t just sung soul—he’s defined it. Whether serenading hearts with The Isley Brothers or ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Cab Calloway remains one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American music. Known for his charismatic stage presence, distinctive vocal style, and groundbreaking contributions to swing and jazz, Calloway carved out a space where music, theater, and cultural commentary intersected. As a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists have had a more significant influence on both funk and soul music than Larry Graham. As the pioneering bassist of Sly and the Family Stone and the dynamic frontman of Graham Central Station, Graham didn’t just play music—he redefined how the bass guitar could drive a song. ...