Birthday
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UB Celebrates 80th Birthday of Legendary Gladys Knight
The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Today we celebrate Gladys on her…
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UB Celebrates Aaliyah on Birthday | Commentary from Friend Ivan Matias
Aaliyah Haughton was born on January 16, 1979 in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of five, her family moved…
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UB Celebrates Roger Troutman on Birthday | Commentary from Shirley Murdock
Today we celebrate the musical genius Roger Troutman on his birthday. Roger Troutman’s larger than life existence had very humble…
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UB Black Music Month Spotlight: The Poet of Soul Curtis Mayfield
Black Music Month is UB‘s favorite month of the year! We have some great features and interview pieces coming this…
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The Notorious B.I.G.’s 50th Birthday ‘King of New York’ Celebration
On May 21st, the landmark Empire State Building will change the historic landmark’s lights to red and white, with a…
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Celebrating Luther Vandross | Life + Career Timeline
Happy Birthday Luther Vandross! Luther Vandross was undeniably one of the most significant vocalists of our time. Born in New…
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