In 1964, Sam Cooke‘s iconic anthem “A Change Is Gonna Come” became a song of revolution and protest for generations to come. More than three decades later, the powerful ballad is being reimagined as a ...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Sam Cooke’s anthem “A Change is Gonna Come” was released in 1964 as racial tensions were at an all time high — especially in the South. Black people were risking their lives ...
Guest conductor Markus Poschner conducts the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, with violin soloist Charles Yang, at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Nov. 29, 2024. Sylvia Elzafon / Dallas Symphony Orchestra ...
Sam Cooke wrote “A Change is Gonna Come” shortly before his death in 1964. It is considered an anthem of the civil rights movement. Sam Cooke, a soul music icon who died 60 years ago this week, wrote ...
According to one of his most popular songs, Sam Cooke didn’t know much about history. However, history proves the legend to be quite impactful in the entertainment industry, the focus of a five-person ...
So this week’s Throwback Tuesdays falls on the most important election in American history. There’s no reason not to kick it off with a video that captures the way a lot of Americans are feeling this ...
Performing Arts Fort Worth in partnership with Sheran Goodspeed Keyton, has announced A Change is Gonna Come Panel Discussion. This free community event inspired by The Music of Sam Cooke will examine ...
The legacy of musical trailblazer Sam Cooke will take center stage with a panel discussion and concert this month. Performing Arts Fort Worth will host a five-person panel at 2 p.m. Jan. 18 at New ...
The UFC’s planned White House card has been creating serious buzz ever since it was first mentioned. UFC CEO Dana White and former U.S. President Donald Trump are reportedly working on hosting the ...
Sam Cooke, a soul music icon who died 60 years ago this week, wrote the first draft of one of his most famous songs, “A Change Is Gonna Come,” while sitting on a bus in Durham. That’s according to ...