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The early days of black R&B music was always characterized by the struggle between artistic innovation and the lucrative allure of "crossover" success. Groundbreaking R&B artists from the late 50's to the 80's faced the dual challenge of making authentically soulful music while at the same time appealing to a mainstream (i.e. white ) audience. Artists ranging from Sam Cooke to Luther Vandross faced the ever-present task of being true to their artistic and cultural roots while balancing the pressures of a music industry that was often more concerned with putting hits on the pop char...
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