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VOL EDITION FEATURE THIS MONTH JULY 2020 Black Lives Matter. 01 ONENESSFinding the art in the world around us.

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Oneness the Magazine Introduction Together, we are Oneness the Magazine. Our goal is to inspire and find the art in the world around us. This can bring people together, to create a sense of oneness. We hope these pages speak to you and open your heart and mind to the possibilites around us. Become uni- ty. Search for creativity. Be amazed. Find Oneness. For our first issue... we are dedicated it entirely to the Black Lives Matter movement. Our world is at a breaking point, and now is the time for change. You too can be a changemaker. Stand up for what is right and seek justice. In this magazine, you will find resources and perspecitves on the BLM movement to better inform and inspire you. Now is the time to be loud. Take up space. Let your voice be heard. - The Oneness Team Let ’s Connect THE TEAM CONTACT US Editor in Chief/Founder / Gracie Pfaff Email / [email protected] Editor + Theatre Critic / Britt Haefeli Web / onenessmag.com Photographer / Isaac Livesay SOCIAL MEDIA Music Critic / Caroline Salvant Journalist + Music Critic / Shannon Scott Facebook / @onenessmag Instagram / @onenessmag Model / Hope Livesay Poet + Artist / Tommy Scott 3

4 Table of Contents Contributors Page 06 08 Thank you to our wonderful team! 10 14 Reading this Magazine... A How-To Tuning in to Injsutice “America is on fire...” 4 Ways to Be a Changemaker You can make a difference. Here’s how... Oneness the Magazine

Oneness the Magazine Learn about Black history, the Black Lives Matter movement, protests, and more in this issue. Our team has worked tirelessly on it, making sure that a story is told and a message is received. The Black Lives Matter movement is one that can’t be ig- nored or forgotten. Justice must be found. We have to achieve peace. Ignite a fire within your heart and make the difference that we know you can. Enjoy these pages... Black History You Probably Didn’t Know 18 20 What textbooks should have covered. 24 26 A Look Inside BLM Protests What are they like? Find out. 3 Films to Awaken You Inform yourself with these awe-inspiring films. Make Art Meaningful Inclusive art & Poems to reflect on 6 Black Musicians Who Changed Music Forever 28 Thank you for giving us masterpieces... Meditation Page 30 A beautiful image with words to meditate on. 5

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Oneness the Magazine Contributors Hope Livesay Model Hope, our model, recently grad- uated high school and will soon start college, majoring in Stu- dio Arts. She is Haitian-Amer- ican, loves reading historical fiction, painting, sketching, and singing. Gracie Pfaff Britt Haefeli Caroline Salvant Shannon Scott Editor in Chief Editor + Theatre Critic Music Critic Music Critic + Journalist Gracie is an optimistic and Britt has a passion for act- Caroline writes about (g)old- Shannon writes about music bubbly person who has a ing, singing, and writing. ie music for Oneness. When and is an advice journalist passion for music, art, and She can be often found in a she’s not studying, you can as well for Oneness. She’s a helping others. She started theatre either on stage, di- find her with either a guitar passionate singer and musi- Oneness as a way to com- recting, or sitting in the au- or paint brush in her hand. cian. She’s played the piano bine her passions, inspire dience with a notebook. She Music is something that is and sung since she was 8 others, and bring people to- hopes that Oneness brings so important to Caroline and years old and wouldn’t know gether.  conversation and change. it inspires her everyday. life without music. Isaac Livesay Photographer Isaac, our photographer, is a Haitian-American and loves animals of all kinds but es- pecially dogs. Isaac is a fu- ture vet student and outdoor enthusiast.  Tommy Scott Poet + Artist Tommy is our artist and poet here at Oneness. He’s an art student working to become an art teacher with a concentration in painting. He en- joys everything art including music, photography, and cinema. He writes poetry and paints not only for work, but also for fun. 7

8 How to go through and read this magazine... Here at Oneness, we are dedicated to bringing people together. We search for and share inspiration. Our dream is to positively impact the world. This magazine is for you. We’ve created these pages so that you may feel our energy and passion. You can see our values come to life and hopefully pro- vide new ideas and perspective. For our first issue, we want to make a statement. Let’s stand up for injus- tice, come together, and change the world. We all have the power to impact this world in a fantastic way - and the change is inside of you. Be loud. Take up space. Let us come together and be one. We are... Oneness. Oneness the Magazine

Oneness the Magazine STEP 01 STEP 03 Understand who we are... Reflect. Here at Oneness, we believe in unity. These pages are filled with learning While we want to showcase the art in opportunities, perspective, art, and our world, we also have a goal to bring more. After filling your mind and soul people together in a unique way. We with it, reflect. Reflect on the encour- run on in authenticity, creativity, in- agement and serenity of it. Believe in clusivity, kindness, and togetherness. yourself and the change you can cre- When you read these pages, see our ate. Foster positivity and spread love. values come to life. Our world needs it. STEP 02 STEP 04 Open your heart, soul, and Share with your friends! mind. We are well aware that our first issue We hope that you enjoy reading this covers a topic many debate over. How- magazine as much as we loved creat- ever, we believe human rights are noth- ing it. Our hearts have been poured into ing to debate about. We’re simply here these pages and our hope is that you to provide inspiration and resources see that. If you enjoy Oneness, please to help in any way we can. Read these share it with your friends and family, pages with the kindness and love in we’d appreciate it greatlty. your heart that we wrote them with. Follow us: @onenessmag 9

10 Tuning in to Injustice... By Caroline Salvant America is on fire. I am aware and I sincerely hope I understand that I am extremely privi- that you too aware of the injustices that Black people leged as a white woman. I know I ben- face and have been facing for hundreds of years. efit from our country that was built on systemic racism. However, I know that It is a shame that it took for another the things that they say and the things I can use my privilege to help fight for Black man to die for millions of white that they do. Get uncomfortable, have a change. It can be uncomfortable at peoples’ eyes to be opened and start important conversations, and educate times having to call out friends and supporting Black lives. It’s important yourself. family, and I know that sometimes it that white people and non black POC may feel like it’s not your place to say continue or begin to educate ourselves Please understand that saying “All anything. But silence and ignorance is on Black history. It is vital that we start Lives Matter” was created to devalue far worse. Even if you feel as though understanding that we are privileged. Black Lives Matter. Of course all lives you don’t have a big enough platform This doesn’t mean that you haven’t matter, but all lives can’t matter until on social media or as if you won’t make faced hard trials in life, we all face Black lives, Asian lives, Native Ameri- a difference, it’s important that you try. hardships. However, it means that you can lives, LGBTQ+ lives, etc; matter. Speak up. Amplify Black voices. Ed- can pay with a check, go on a jog, and ucate yourself. Read books. Listen to sit at home without having to worry Let’s say something happens and we podcasts. Follow Black creators. Sup- about dying that day. both fall. I fall and hit my head caus- port Black businesses. ing me to fall unconscious and you fall It is necessary that we continue to sup- and twist your ankle. When the EMS But aren’t I supposed to write about port Black lives when the media moves arrives they treat me first. It’s not be- music? I’ll admit, as I was assigned to on, as it often does. Black Lives Mat- cause your pain is invalid, no one ever talk about Black musicians and their ter every single day, not just when it’s said that your ankle didn’t matter. But art, I had no idea where to start. Who trending on Twitter. People have gotten it’s because my life is at a much higher am I as a white woman to talk about in the habit of posting black squares risk than your sprained ankle. the impact that Black musicians had on and watching Black men and women America? Of course, I grew up listening turn into hashtags and repost them No one ever said that all lives didn’t to lots of Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, while not actively doing anything to matter, but they can’t until Black lives and Haitian music, but I realized that help. We must actively be Anti-Racist. do, and it’s important to realize that by it had been awhile since I had listened We need to be fighting for what is right saying “all lives matter” you are ignor- to them. Why was that? Why hadn’t I by protesting, calling law makers, do- ing the pain and trauma that Black peo- expanded my knowledge on Black art- nating, signing petitions, etc. We have ple have gone through for years and ists? I love to listen to Ella Fitzgerald, to hold our racist friends, co-workers, devaluing everything that they experi- Stevie Wonder, and Louis Armstrong, and family members accountable for ence every day. but why had it stopped there? Espe- cially with growing up with two Black brothers? (continued on page 10...) Oneness the Magazine

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12 “... I love to listen to Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, and Louis Armstrong, but why had it stopped there? Especially with growing up with two Black brothers?” (continued...) I’m not sure why, maybe I was too caught up in other music or maybe it was just plain ignorance. Perhaps I expected them to show/educate me in Black music for some reason (which you should never expect a Black person to ed- ucate you, there is this cool thing called Google now, search it up). Whatever the reason was, I felt disappointed in myself, guilty, and ignorant. The important thing is that I came to the realization and instead of being afraid to dive into more Black artists, I’ve decided to educate myself and learn more about the impact that these artist had on Black culture and history. Oneness the Magazine

Oneness the Magazine Continued... Tuning in to Injustice I felt that it would be incredibly igno- Below will be a list of organizations you “Remember to keep fight- rant of me not to and I wouldn’t want can donate to, petitions to sign, etc. If ing for what is right. to be writing about music if I didn’t talk you are looking for a place to start ed- about Black music and musicians. I’m ucating yourself, I have a highlight on Remember to keep donat- excited to have more articles in future my Instagram story with multiple infor- ing, signing petitions, and that can focus on one artist, their mu- mational slides and links to where you calling. sic, and to find my next favorite song. can find books and other resources. Remember to speak up. If you would like to recommend a I’ve also included a link for a Goo- (g)oldie artist to me (before 1990), gle Doc I found on Twitter that has a Remember to look out for don’t be afraid to send me recommen- schedule you can follow and resources others. dations through Twitter or Instagram. I of where you can listen to podcasts, create a playlist on Apple Music every movies, tv shows, documentaries to Black Lives Matter every month that includes music I’m liking watch, as well as books and articles single day.” that month and music recommended you can read. I’ve been using these re- to me (titled: June 2020). sources to educate myself as well on Black history and have found it baffling I’m fortunate to have this platform how much was neglected to be taught where I can help spread awareness in my history classes in high school of what is happening in America right and college. now. RESOURCES... A Google Doc with many wonderful resources - bit.ly/junejustice Find petitions and more - blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Places to donate: - My Block, My Hood, My City: https://www.formyblock.org - Femme Empowerment Project: https://venmo.com/femmeempowermentproject - Marsha P Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org - The Transgender District: https://www.transgenderdistrictsf.com - Black Women’s Blueprint: https://www.blackwomensblueprint.org - Innocence Project: https://www.innocenceproject.org 13

14 By: Gracie Pfaff 4 Ways to Be a 1 Changemaker Buy from Black owned Oneness the Magazine businesses/restaurants. Purchasing items from Black owned businesses and restaurants is a great way to put your money where your mouth is and support Black people in your own community. Saying you sup- port isn’t enough - show it with your ac- tions. It’s easy to think in today’s world, “I’m only one person, what change could I possibly make?” The answer? A lot. It has been proven by a study in 2019 held by American Express that Black entreprenuers are more likely to rely on credit and using personal savings for their company due to the fact that they are less likely to recieve outside fund- ing than their white counterparts. Buy- ing from Black owned businesses is a simple way to show your ongoing sup- port and love. It protects livelihoods and helps those businesses stay open.

Oneness the Magazine 2 Signing petitions and calling your local the oppressed. People who are treated representatives are both tangible ways less-than because of the color of their Sign petitions + call to intill change in your community and skin. We must foster positivity and cre- local representatives hopefully, the country as a whole. ate a better planet for the future gen- erations. Signing a petition can take as little as A simple Google search or signing up 15 seconds and it shows that you truly for a website like Change.org can help care that justice is served. you find petitions and call-to-actions explaining how you can help. Calling for change can be difficult and uncomfortable. However, making the Our world must come together to fight decision to have the hard conversa- for the greater good. Are you in? tions that need to be had in order to one day see equality will be worth it. It is our duty to seek out justice for 15

16 3 Vote, Vote, Vote. It is not lost on me that we all have different political opinions. I believe that everyone has a right to their be- liefs. However when it comes to basic human rights, we must to protect the oppressed. If we vote in a way that will have a positive impact on the Black community and other oppressed peo- ple groups, we can start to see a more loving world. If we all bleed red, why shouldn’t we all be treated the same? The people who lead this nation make decisions that affect all of our lives. And they should be leaders who care about ALL the people in this country, not just the privileged. I’m not asking you to change your po- litical views. I’m asking that you con- sider the people around you when you vote. If you are showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement on social media and with your friends and family, it is vital that you take it to the polls as well. You have the power to help lead this country to a better place. Take a step in the direction of justice. Oneness the Magazine

Oneness the Magazine 4 Inform yourself and others. Once you have informed yourself on the history of Black oppression and racism, it is important that you share that knowledge with the people around you. Well-informed people can make a difference. You can learn how to change. You might become more ac- cepting and caring. You can stand up and raise your voice for what is right. You can be a changemaker. Learn and grow. If you’ve realized that you’ve been racist in the past or made mistakes along the way, now is a great time to acknowledge it and find ways to be better. It’s never too late. Every moment counts and it means a lot to so many people. One more thing that we ask of you is to spread love, kindness, and positivity. Simply being a good person can bring a lovely energy to the places around you and encourage others. Positive people make positive change. Be unstoppable. Be kind. 17

18 Black History You Probably Didn’t Know... Photo: PBS.org Shirley Chrisholm Bessie Coleman 1892 - 1926 1924 - 2005 Bessie was the first African-American Shirley Chrisholm was a fascianting woman. She was an educator, politician, and author. woman (and woman of Native American In 1968, she became the first Black wom- an to be elected into Congress. In 1972, descent) to earn her pilot’s license. She Shirley decided to run for President of the United States. She was the first woman ever was born and raised in Texas but when to run to become the Democratic presiden- tial nominee. She was also the first Black she was 23, she moved to Chicago. There, person to become a major-party candidate. During her campaign, she was almost as- she worked two jobs to save up for her sassinated of four separate occasions. She was a trail-blazer and people felt threatened to attend flight school. However at the by it. But we should all be in awe of her ac- complishments and dedication. time, flight schools in the U.S. would not accept women or any people of color. So, she took a French class and travelled to Paris where she would learn to fly and eventually earn her license. She then died in a plane crash in Florida when she was 34 years old. Photo : Library of Congress Henry Box Brown 1816 - 1897 Photo : Bill Hudson/AP Henry Brown was an ensalved man for over 34 years in Vir- ginia. He witnessed many unimaginable horrors as a slave. Henry had to endure the sale of his wife and children as well as frequent physical abuse. Assisted by a few of his friends, Henry shipped himself in a wooden crate to Pennsylvania to become a free man. He was successful and began traveling to inform others on the truth about slavery and why it should be abolished. Oneness the Magazine

Oneness the Magazine Daniel Hale Williams 1856 - 1931 Carter G. Woodson, c. 1910s.Hulton Archive/Getty Images Dr. Daniel Hale Williams was one of the first people in the world to success- Black History Month fully complete open-heart surgery. His patient came into the hospital with Why February? sever stab wounds and Dr. Dan (as Dr. Williams’ patients often called him) The first Black History Month was held was able to repair the damage and in 1970 at Kent State University. This the patient went on to live many more was started by Dr. Carter G. Woodsen. years after the surgery. Dr. Williams Why February? Because two people also opened the first interracial hospi- who were greatly influential in Black tal/training center where anybody - re- history were both born in February. One gardless of race, could learn medicine being Frederick Douglass (born Feb. and save lives. 14) and the other Abraham Lincoln (born Feb. 12.) Black History Month is Phillis Wheatley a great way to learn about history and injustice. Learning from the past will 1753 - 1784 help us to progress and prevent mak- ing the same mistakes in the future. Phillis Wheatley was the first Afri- can-American woman to publish a book of poetry. She was born in West Africa and was sold into slavery around the age of 8 and was brought to North America. Her book was pub- lished when she was just 12 years old. Photo : Library of Congress Children’s Crusade Birmingham, AL It’s not often that we hear history about children and youth creating change in our world. In 1963, over 1,000 Black children from Birmingham, Alabama marched for desegregation. Their tactics were non-violent and a call for change. Hundreds of these children were arrested but they were heard. The Crusade ended when President John F. Kennedy showed support and eventually, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed. Remember: no matter your age, you can make a difference. 19

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Oneness the Magazine A Look Inside BLM Protests By Caroline Salvant The air was electric. You could feel so many things in the air; fear, pain, anger. The air was thick with frustration and hurt and you could not ignore it even if you tried. You could see it on their faces, despite Despite the deaths that had brought the masks that covered them. You us to the streets and the anger in our could hear it in their voices as they hearts, everyone was so kind to one an- chanted over and over. other. People walked the streets hand- ing out water bottles and granola bars. But you would never find it in their ac- tions. We walked peacefully for hours, I remember a boy passing out small holding signs demanding justice. All water bottles that he had mixed with around you could hear different chants baking soda. He had poked tiny holes being repeated. Towards the front they in the caps so we could squirt it into chanted “Say his/her name” and then our eyes in case we got tear gassed. the response, “George Floyd” or “Bre- onna Taylor”; towards the back you I also remember a older lady walking could hear them chant “no justice, no quickly between us telling us to be peace”. careful because she had seen a group of people with assault rifles nearby. The anger that was filled in their voices sent a shiver down my spine when it Multiple cars and people had set up first began. It wasn’t that I was scared places to get water and Gatorade and of their anger and pain, but the power had tiny med kits in case you needed and emotion in their voices made me bandaids for blisters or any other inju- feel extremely emotional for the first ry that could and unfortunately would minute of walking. most likely occur when protesting. 21

22 The protests in Richmond, Virginia had always start- ed peaceful. And for some, they ended that way too. I attended two protests, both ended at the Robert E. Lee statue; it along with the other multiple statues on memorial avenue being an- other reason for protests. I remember the first day I protest- ed, the curfew was 8:00, we thought it would be good to walk back to our car around 7:15 so we could get back home in time and not risk still being out in the city past curfew. I recall wanting to stay longer, wanting to listen to the people speaking just a second longer. It had been so peaceful and powerful. But the people I had went with started to head towards where we had parked, so I left with them. As we were walking down the street we talked about how we were happy the protest had been peaceful and glad that no one was hurt. And then we heard a girl yelling. She was a few feet in front of us on the phone, screaming to someone telling them to run and get out. Confused we walked closer to figure out what was happening. She looked at us and said that her mother was at the protests and that police officers were tear gas- sing and shooting rubber bullets at protestors.. Oneness the Magazine

Oneness the Magazine What now? Lately I’ve noticed that the media has started to move on from everything that has happened with BLM and George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many others. The fight is NOT over. We knew that we were still not that far from where the statue and that protestors This is only a step in a much longer would soon be running down the street we were on. We were lucky enough to walk. We still have so much more that avoid the police officers and make it to our car safely. Videos were trending on needs to change. Do not settle. Keep Twitter of smoke that had filled the area we had stood in not ten minutes before protesting. Keep raising awareness. and police officers macing peaceful protestors. Say their names. Do not forget. Black Lives Matter every single day, not just when its trending on Twitter. Black At first I thought curfew had been changed to an earlier time while we were Lives marching, but then I learned that was not the case. The police officers attacked Matter, early with no reason. No threat was made upon those police officers. They were later fired by the Richmond police. All the time. If you are planning to protest, please be careful. Make sure you are wearing pro- tective clothing and good walking/running shoes. Make sure you’re staying hy- drated, take advantage of the numerous water bottles being handed out by others. I would suggest going with someone, just so you know you have someone watch- ing out for you and vice versa. If you are looking to support protestors, there are still so many places you can donate to help with things like bail. But, you could also help by being the people passing out water bottles and granola bars. If you can’t protest, make sure that you are being active in other ways by signing petitions, donating, calling law mak- ers, etc. (refer back to our article on pages 14-17 on ways to create change even if you can’t attend protests) 23

24 3 Films to Awaken You... By Shannon Scott During this historic time, many with great influence are sharing inspiring and informational mes- sages about the Black Lives Matter movement. It has been relevant in our society since our coun- try has been built. The continuous murders and mistreatment of Black lives has given a greater awakening to people today. Staying informed and present amongst the chaos and oblivion needs to become a top priority. With our busy lives, it can be a challenge to sit down and have a deep conversation about what needs to change. Most importantly, how we can talk to our families and friends on deciding to make a difference for people who don’t have privilege. As a white woman in America, I am aware of the privilege I have, how I need to be better, and how I can change. Enough is enough. I have been watching movies and TV shows that are extremely informative on the injus- tice Black lives face. I want to stay informed and make a change. Here are my recommendations: #1 - “13th” #2 - “Dear White People” #3 - “Blackkklansman” 13th is a documentary film on Net- Dear White People (Netflix) is a Blackkklansman is a movie com- flix focusing on systemic racism great show on young Black stu- ing out in theaters August 10th. Is and the U.S.’s prison system. The dents attending the Ivy League it already nominated for an Acad- documentary narrows in on how school, Winchester University, (a emy Award for Best Picture. It is the 13th amendment is a loophole predominantly white school). You about the first African-American for prisoners to have to withstand can see the struggles and chal- detective to serve in the Colora- forced labor. It helps inform the lenges these students face. It is do Springs Police Department. He unfair treatment of minorities in a great representation of how rac- sets out to infiltrate and expose America and how systemic racism ism is extremely present today.I the Klu Klux Klan by posing and has made it a great challenge for think it is easy to think as a white getting help from a white detec- people of color to live in society person that because we aren’t go- tive. I am going to see this right as safely. It is a must watch. ing through it that it doesn’t exist, it comes out and hope you will too! however, people of color today are dealing with so much that we can never understand ourselves.This show gives an insight on what young Black people face every day. Oneness the Magazine

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Oneness the Magazine Make Art Meaningful. Artwork and Poem by Tommy Scott Our world needs love. Poems to speak to you this month: People must feel ac- cepted and cared for, “ I t ’s w h e n w e s t a r t to f o r g e t no matter what. We’re all taught as children, The faces of the ones we love “Treat others how you’d like to be treat- That we start to die ed.” When did we deem it acceptable to forget And the faces are reclaimed this basic principle? Back into the Earth Here at Oneness, we love everyone - regardless of To b e s e e n your ethnicity, gender, sexuality, anything! You But never noticed are perfect just the way you are. We are here for We all live there you. We support you. And us too will be forgotten ” Let’s learn to accept oth- ers. We must spread pos- “ Dear stranger, itivity and light into the world so that we may see a Isolation day where peace is univer- sal. A day where everyone In this weird time is treated equal regard- less of circumstances. Feels like forever But if we die tomorrow The way people do I’d be delighted to be spoken to Your heart to mine Waiting till the world ends Hoping the way I do For you, Isolated Stranger ” 27

28 6 Black Musicians Who Changed Music Forever. What would be a world without music? Many of us can’t even begin to imagine such a place. Music can shape us and inspire us like no other. How the art has evolved through the decades is truly incredible. So, we’re going to highlight 6 musi- cians who have changed music forever. We felt that this article would be an im- portant one to publish. Without these Black musicians, the genres and songs we love would not be the same - they might not even exist. You may of heard of them, you might have not. They are all immensely tal- ented and we hope you’ll listen to their masterpieces soon. Widening your view on music and learning the history of it is vital. It will help you to appreciate the songs you love and couldn’t live without today. How were they influenced by the past? Oneness the Magazine

Oneness the Magazine 01 04 Louis Armstrong Tina Turner Louis Armstrong truly changed music The “Queen of Rock & Roll”, Tina Turn- forever. Even almost 50 years after his er, has inspired millions. Her immense death, we can still see his influence. energy, confidence, and talent is some- Louis was a jazz musician and played thing people will look up to for many powerfully. His songs were known to years to come. Her music was not only tell a story and have beautiful solos. He rock, but included blues (where rock used every note to portray his passion originated from) and rhythmic tunes as and love for music. You might know his well. Many popular artists today thank song, “What a Wonderful World”. Tina for influencing them and their art. 02 05 Ella Fitzgerald Jimi Hendrix “First Lady of Jazz”, Ella Fitzgerald, Jimi Hendrix is one of the best guitar was the first successful women to players of all time. His inventive style perfom jazz music. She was also the pushed boundaries. His style couldn’t first African-American woman to win be explained - he played his guitar in a a Grammy. Ella had recorded over 200 way people didn’t even know was pos- albums in her 60 years of performing. sible. Hendrix’s music inspires and en- She is still one of the most iconic mu- courages guitar players today to push sicians in history. themselves and expand their skill. 03 06 Bob Marley Gloria Gaynor Bob Marley changed Raggae in a spec- Gloria Gaynor was the first and only tacular way. He made it a more popu- winner of the Best Disco Recording lar genre and didn’t make music solely Grammy, the only year they awarded it. for entertainment. His songs always She is well known for her platinum sin- had a message, he spread awareness gle, “I Will Survive”. At the time, disco for Rastafari and helped the world had many different tracks and backup embrace it. He sung about unity and vocals. “I Will Survive” was unqiue for fought for causes many people didn’t. its time by having a “clean” sound. 29

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