Nat King Cole, the velvet-voiced singer of such hits as “Unforgettable” and “The Christmas Song,” was born in Montgomery, Ala., on March 17, 1919. He was born Nathaniel Adams Coles to the ...

American singer and songwriter Gregory Porter is one of those contemporary artists, recording an album of Cole’s songs - titled Nat King Cole And Me - in 2017. Porter’s own compositions are ...

At the end it was almost like the last reel of Citizen Kane. As he lay on his deathbed, Nat ‘King’ Cole repeatedly whispered “Skeeze”. His friends knew no one of that name. By 5.30 in the morning of ...

In the years before Nat King Cole became one of the leading solo vocalists in America and around the world, there was a song that represented the high point of his achievements with his jazz trio.

Indeed, the best Natalie Cole songs more than match those of her famous father, the legendary singer/pianist Nat King Cole. For those looking to learn more about Natalie Cole’s incredible music ...

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The name we recognize today as one of the most powerful voices during the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., was originally not named “Martin Luther.” His father decided to change ...

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, a day dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King, a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement.

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King Charles appeared emotional today as he joined world leaders in Poland to commemorate 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. In what was the first visit by a British monarch to ...

Today, the country pauses to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, speeches and acts of service. At 8 a.m., the MLK Breakfast will take place at the Julia T. & Charles W. Cherry Sr.

After having completed more than a month in theaters worldwide, Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King has staged a successful comeback at the box office. The movie debuted alongside Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ...