Black Excellence in American Music
February is Black History Month, and we wanted to celebrate by honoring some of the great and influential Black artists of the last century!
This sheet music collection features twelve artists & groups that have helped shape American music: Tina Turner, Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, The Temptations, and more.
Sheet Music
- “You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes
- “Simply The Best” by Tina Turner
- “A Kiss to Build a Dream On” by Louis Armstrong
- “When You’re Smiling” by Billie Holiday
- “Straighten Up and Fly Right” by Nat King Cole
- “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown
- “The Way You Do the Things You Do” by The Temptations
- “Sinnerman” by Nina Simone
- “I’m Every Woman” by Whitney Houston
- “Thinkin’ Bout You” by Frank Ocean
- “Tightrope” by Janelle Monáe
- “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder
Full collection available here!
Take a few minutes to enjoy all of the great music! ⬇️
1. “You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes
2. “Simply The Best” by Tina Turner
3. “A Kiss to Build a Dream On” by Louis Armstrong
4. “When You’re Smiling” by Billie Holiday
5. “Straighten Up and Fly Right” by Nat King Cole
6. “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown
7. “The Way You Do the Things You Do” by The Temptations
8. “Sinnerman” by Nina Simone
9. “I’m Every Woman” by Whitney Houston
10. “Thinkin’ Bout You” by Frank Ocean
11. “Tightrope” by Janelle Monáe
12. “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder
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