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As we move into the new year of 2023, it is once again time to note the passing in 2022 of musicians who shared their gifts with us over the years. Those who are no longer with us physically, yet left us an abiding legacy. Writing for Black Music Sunday here at Daily Kos, I featured several of them soon after they joined the ancestors.
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It is impossible to pay full tribute to all the others we lost in 2022 with just one story, because there were far too many. This is a list of close to 150 musicians who have passed since Jan 1, 2022. Some of them you may not be familiar with, while others gained worldwide fame in their genres. Let’s visit a few who made an impact within the genres typically covered here, then meet me in the comments to share your music memories.
Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music. With over 140 stories (and counting) covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack, I hope you’ll find some familiar tunes and perhaps an introduction to something new.
