Black History Month Musicians

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Across
  1. 3. One of the best selling artists ever, had a powerhouse 3.2 octave mezzo-soprano range
  2. 4. The "Godfather of Soul". High energy performances, creator of Funk music.
  3. 6. Blind pianist known as the father of soul
  4. 8. Singer and songwriter known for using synthesizers, sampling, and drum machines
  5. 9. Classically trained flautist, singer, and rapper renowned for promoting self-love and body positivity.
  6. 11. Jazz trumpeter and vocalist from New Orleans
  7. 12. Singer and actress known as the "Queen of Motown"
  8. 13. Record-breaking 32 grammy awards, lead singer for the group Destiny's Child
  9. 16. The first non-classical/jazz musician to win a pulitzer prize for music
  10. 17. Known as the "King of Pop"
Down
  1. 1. Composer, pianist, and jazz bandleader know for sophisticated arrangements
  2. 2. The "Father of Rock and Roll". Key hits include Johnny B. Goode and Roll Over Beethoven.
  3. 5. Jazz and swing singer known for unique phrasing, diction, and dramatic intensity
  4. 7. Known as the "King of Ragtime"; wrote The Entertainer and The Maple Leaf Rag
  5. 10. An oscar winner that sold over 100 million records and American Idol judge
  6. 14. First woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame
  7. 15. Hip-hop group known for Rapper's Delight- first rap single to be a top 40 hit