Happy Juneteenth! Cladrite Radio is grateful for these great Black performers (and so many others) who have so enriched our lives and set our toes a-tappin’!
![16 legendary African-American musicians: Maxine Sullivan, Nat "King" Cole, Mary Lou Williams, The Mills Brothers, Louis Armstrong, Josephine Baker, Fletcher Henderson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ethel Waters, Fats Waller, Bessie Smith, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Lena Horne](https://cladriteradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/juneteenth-1024x1024.jpg)
Singer and actor Cliff “Ukulele Ike” Edwards was born 129 years ago today in Hannibal, Missouri. We’re featuring his music all day today on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now!
Judy Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm 102 years ago today in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. From that humble beginning, she went on to an amazing career that few others have matched.
We’re featuring Garland’s music all day on Cladrite Radio. Why not tune in now?
Here are 10 things you should know about the great Fred Astaire, born 125 years ago today. We admire Astaire almost as much for his sartorial panache as for his legendary dancing and singing abilities.
Here are 10 things you should know about Alice Faye, born 109 years ago today. She was a huge star who all but pulled the plug on her career before the age of 40.