Jacksonville celebrates 125th anniversary of 'Black National Anthem' and native sons
On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...
Jon Batiste on His Super Bowl Performance and How Music Can Transcend America’s Divide
Jon Batiste talks about performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, his future with the Kennedy Center, and more ...
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6-year-old violinist makes history at Milwaukee Bucks game
A 6-year-old girl became the youngest African American musician to perform the Black National Anthem at a Milwaukee Bucks game.
Did you hear the 'Black national anthem' during the Super Bowl? It's celebrating 125 years
Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This ...
New Orleans high school students set to perform at Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX has all eyes on New Orleans, and some high school students will get the once-in-a-lifetime experience to be showcased on the international stage. That angelic sound echoing a New ...
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'Oh say can you' ... sing? Here's what it's like to perform the national anthem at sporting events
The national anthem famously has a range of over an octave and a half, which is a challenge for many amateur singers. Start too high, and you’ll rue it in the second part of the song.
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‘O say can you see': Interesting facts about the Super Bowl national anthem
But she sounded great doing it. Here are some other fun facts about the history of the national anthem at the Super Bowl. 1. The national anthem has been performed at every Super Bowl except for one.