Mama's Gun - Erykah Badu (2000)

Ideated from: a Black History Month reminder that black artists largely built the modern world of music

There was a real renaissance in soul music around the turn of the century. This is a standout example.

A great band and a smooth delivery of some great lyrics.

2000s music soul neo soul r&b pop

I Put A Spell On You
Nina Simone
it does.

ARC and Library Of Congress Recordings Vol 1
Lead Belly
early connections