Q92.9 FM and the PA Lottery are celebrating black musical artists all June long with Black Music Month! Look below to see some of the highlighted artists, and listen all month long to hear some of your favorites!
Brought to you by the PA Lottery, which has been benefiting older Pennsylvanians since 1972 through programs like home-delivered meals, health insurance counseling, transportation, senior centers, legal assistance, and so much more.
Also brought to you by The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s “Kings Of Soul” at Heinz Hall June 20th through 22nd! Honoring the true Kings of classic soul with greatest hits from legendary artists Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Al Green, Barry White, and Curtis Mayfield, including “Soul Man,” “Shop Around,” “Stand By Me” and more. Tickets are on sale now!
The Artists
 George Benson Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Top Albums: Breezin’, Give Me the Night Top Hits: This Masquerade, Give Me the Night Awards: 10 Grammy Awards |  James Brown Hometown: Barnwell, SC Groups: The Famous Flames Top Albums: I Got the Feelin’, Say It Loud Top Hits: Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag, I Got You Awards: 3 Grammy Awards |
 The O’Jays Hometown: Canton, OH Lead Players: Eddie Levert, William Powell, Walter Williams Top Albums: Back Stabbers, Family Reunion Top Hits: Back Stabbers, Love Train, For the Love of Money Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction | Prince Hometown: Minneapolis, MN Top Albums: 1999, Purple Rain Top Hits: Little Red Corvette, When Doves Cry Awards: 7 Grammy Awards |
 Teddy Pendergrass Hometown: Kingstree, SC Groups: Lead singer for Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes Top Albums: Teddy Pendergrass, TP Top Hits: If You Don’t Know Me By Now, Love TKO |  Al Green Hometown: Forrest City, Arkansas Top Albums: Let’s Stay Together, Call Me Top Hits: Let’s Stay Together, Love & Happiness Awards: 11 Grammy Awards |
 Patti Labelle Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Groups: Labelle Top Albums: Patti Labelle, Gems Top Hits: Lady Marmalade, New Attitude Awards: 2 Grammy Awards |  Jackie Wilson Hometown: Detroit, Michigan Top Albums: Higher & Higher, Lonely Teardrops Top Hits: Your Love Keeps Lifting Me, Lonely Teardrops Awards: Nominated for 2 Grammy Awards |
 Ohio Players Hometown: Dayton, OH Lead Players: Leroy Bonner, William Beck, Marshall Jones Top Albums: Fire, Honey Top Hits: Fire, Love Rollercoaster |  Sly and the Family Stone Hometown: San Francisco, CA Lead Players: Sly Stone, Freddie Stone, Larry Graham Top Albums: Dance To The Music, Stand Top Hits: Everyday People, Thank You |
 Rick James Hometown: Buffalo, NY Groups: The Mynah Birds Top Albums: Come Get It, Street Songs Top Hits: Give It To Me Baby, Super Freak Awards: 1 Grammy Award |  Sam & Dave Hometown: Miami, FL Top Albums: Hold On, I’m Comin’, Soul Men Top Hits: Soul Man, I Thank You Awards: 1 Grammy Award |
 Dazz Band Hometown: Cleveland, OH Lead Players: Bobby Harris, Sennie Martin Top Albums: Keep It Live, Joystick Top Hits: Let It Whip, Joystick Awards: 1 Grammy Award |  The Temptations Hometown: Detroit, MI Top Albums: The Greatest Hits, All Directions Top Hits: My Girl, Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone Awards: 4 Grammy Awards |
 Marvin Gaye Hometown: Washington, DC Top Albums: What’s Going On, Let’s Get It On Top Hits: What’s Going On, Sexual Healing Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction |  Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Hometown: Detroit, MI Top Albums: Going to a Go-Go, Make It Happen Top Hits: The Tears of a Clown, Shop Around Awards: Nominated for 1 Grammy Award |
 Mary J Blige Hometown: New York, NY Top Albums: What’s the 411, No More Drama Top Hits: Real Love, Family Affair Awards: 9 Grammy Awards |  Ray Charles Hometown: Albany, GA Groups: The McSon Trio, The Maxin Trio, Florida Playboys Top Albums: Ray Charles, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music Top Hits: Hit the Road Jack, Georgia On My Mind Awards: 17 Grammy Awards |
 Isley Brothers Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Lead Players: Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley Top Albums: Brother, Brother, Brother, 3 + 3 Top Hits: That Lady, For the Love of You Awards: 2 Grammy Awards |  Otis Redding Hometown: Dawson, GA Groups: The Soul Clan Top Albums: Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul, The Soul Album Top Hits: (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay, Try a Little Tenderness Awards: 2 Grammy Awards |
 Earth, Wind & Fire Hometown: Chicago, IL Lead Players: Maurice White, Philip Bailey, Verdine White Top Albums: All N All, I Am Top Hits: Shining Star, Boogie Wonderland Awards: 7 Grammy Awards |  Ben E. King Hometown: Henderson, NC Groups: The Drifters Top Albums: Stand By Me, The Very Best of Ben E. King Top Hits: Stand By Me, There Goes My Baby Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction |
 Stevie Wonder Hometown: Saginaw, MI Top Albums: Talking Book, Songs in the Key of Life Top Hits: Superstition, Living For the City Awards: 25 Grammy Awards |  Love Unlimited Orchestra (Barry White) Hometown: San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA Top Album: From A Girl’s Point of View We Give to You… Love Unlimited, Rhapsody In White Top Hits: Love’s Theme, My Sweet Summer Suite Awards: 3 Grammy Awards |
 Heatwave Hometown: Dayton, OH Lead Players: Johnnie Wilder, Keith Wilder, Rod Temperton Top Albums: Too Hot To Handle, Central Heating Top Hits: Boogie Nights, The Groove Line |  Curtis Mayfield Hometown: Chicago, IL Groups: The Impressions Top Albums: Curtis, Super Fly Top Hits: Move On Up, (Don’t Worry) If There Is A Hell Below, We Are Going To Go Awards: Nominated for 8 Grammy Awards |
 Kool and the Gang Hometown: Jersey City, NJ Lead Players: Robert Bell, Ronald Bell Top Albums: Ladies Night, Celebrate Top Hits: Jungle Boogie, Celebrate Awards: 1 Grammy Award |  Billy Paul Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Groups: Philadelphia International All Stars Top Albums: 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, When Love Is New Top Hits: Me and Mrs. Jones, Your Song Awards: 1 Grammy Award |
 Gap Band Hometown: Tulsa, OK Lead Players: Charlie Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, Robert Wilson Top Albums: The Gap Band, The Gap Band III Top Hits: Burn Rubber, Early In The Morning |  Lou Rawls Hometown: Chicago, IL Top Album: All Things In Time, The Best of Lou Rawls Top Hits: You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine, Lady Love Awards: 3 Grammy Awards |
 Chaka Khan Hometown: Chicago, IL Groups: Rufus Top Albums: Chaka, I Feel for You Top Hits: I’m Every Woman, I Feel for You Awards: 10 Grammy Awards |  Michael Jackson Hometown: Gary, IN Groups: The Jackson 5 Top Albums: Thriller, Bad Top Hits: Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller Awards: 13 Grammy Awards |
 Nile Rodgers Hometown: New York, NY Groups: Chic Top Albums: Chic, Risque Top Hits: Le Freak, Good Times Awards: 3 Grammy Awards |
