Sam Cooke wrote “A Change is Gonna Come” shortly before his death in 1964. It is considered an anthem of the civil rights movement. Sam Cooke, a soul music icon who died 60 years ago this week, wrote ...

In 1964, Sam Cooke‘s iconic anthem “A Change Is Gonna Come” became a song of revolution and protest for generations to come. More than three decades later, the powerful ballad is being reimagined as a ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When you think of Sam Cooke, you probably think of that satin-smooth voice gliding through classics like “A Change Is Gonna Come” or “Cupid.” But if you dig deeper — really listen ...

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There are many reasons why Sam Cooke is considered today to be one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. Perhaps the one that stands out the most is just how effortless the man’s sound was. It ...

On June 14, he’ll pay tribute to Cooke with a show called The Music of Sam Cooke: King of Soul at the Charleston Music Hall. Marquis and his band, who dress in period-appropriate 1950s and early ’60s ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Sam Cooke has ...

This Grammy-winning film documents the rise of soul music legend Sam Cooke. This Grammy-winning film documents the rise of soul music legend Sam Cooke, from his beginnings as a gospel singer to his ...

The legacy of musical trailblazer Sam Cooke will take center stage with a panel discussion and concert this month. Performing Arts Fort Worth will host a five-person panel at 2 p.m. Jan. 18 at New ...

Sam Cooke, a soul music icon who died 60 years ago this week, wrote the first draft of one of his most famous songs, “A Change Is Gonna Come,” while sitting on a bus in Durham. That’s according to ...