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Oscar Brown, Jr
Oscar Brown Jr. (October 10, 1926May 29, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, civil rights activist, and actor. Aside from his career, Brown ran unsuccessfully for office in both the Illinois state legislature and the U.S. Congress. Brown wrote many songs (125 have been published), 12 albums, and more than a dozen musical plays. Early life and education Brown was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, to Oscar Brown Sr. and Helen (née Clark). Brown's father was an attorney and real estate broker. Brown's first acting debut was on the radio show ''Secret City'' at the age of 15. After graduating from Englewood High School, Brown attended University of Wisconsin–Madison then Lincoln University but later dropped out. During Brown's twenties, he worked as the "world's first Black newscaster" for ''Negro Newsfront'', a Chicago radio program that he coproduced with Vernon Jarrett. He worked briefly in real estate and public relations before running f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maggie Brown (Singer)
Maggie Brown (born February 10, 1963) is an American singer, spoken word artist, actress, and music producer. A native of Chicago, Illinois, United States, Brown sings in many genres: jazz, blues, R&B, soul, and spoken word. Her singing style has been described by James Walker as "transcend nglimitations and genres, while still maintaining her unique unmistakable voice." She is a protege of Oscar Brown Jr. and Abbey Lincoln. She uses music to educate, what she calls "edutainment", a word that she learned from her father. She gives talks and demonstrations on music and African American musical history. She performs with her sister, Africa Brown. They perform their work and their father's work. Early life Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in the Hyde Park neighborhood, Brown grew up in a musical household, experiencing rehearsals and jam sessions. Brown is the daughter of Oscar Brown Jr. and Maxine Fleming. She studied music, theater and voice at Columbia College Chicago. Bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |