When Sam Cooke recorded “A Change Is Gonna Come” in 1964, he gave the world more than a song, he offered something that has carried through the decades. The lyrics, rooted in his own experiences and ...

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 ...

The family of iconic musician Sam Cooke, who sang the civil rights anthem "A Change Is Gonna Come," among many other hit songs, is keeping his legacy alive with a new picture book. Cooke's ...

Without the late Sam Cooke, there really is no modern R&B. Without his multi-faceted talents as a performer, vocalist, songwriter and behind-the-scenes entrepreneur, it’s difficult to imagine ...

Guest conductor Markus Poschner conducts the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, with violin soloist Charles Yang, at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Nov. 29, 2024. Sylvia Elzafon / Dallas Symphony Orchestra ...

Guest conductor Markus Poschner conducts the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, with violin soloist Charles Yang, at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Nov. 29, 2024. The soulful melody and message of Sam ...

Even if his name doesn’t ring a bell, you have probably heard Sam Cooke’s music before. He was an incredibly influential and talented soul artist. There’s a reason why he is often hailed as the King ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Sam Cooke’s anthem “A Change is Gonna Come” was released in 1964 as racial tensions were at an all time high — especially in the South. Black people were risking their lives ...

According to one of his most popular songs, Sam Cooke didn’t know much about history. However, history proves the legend to be quite impactful in the entertainment industry, the focus of a five-person ...

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In December 1964, the release of a particularly iconic Sam Cooke song would change the Civil Rights movement and the protest music that served as its backdrop forever—a monumental cultural and sonic ...

In July 2004, I went on a nine-day driving and reporting tour of Mississippi. On my itinerary was a pilgrimage to the house in Clarksdale where Sam Cooke was born. Cooke has been an obsession of mine ...