Mighty Sam McClain – A powerhouse blues and soul singer, McClain’s deeply emotional voice and lyrics told stories of struggle, resilience, and love, securing his lasting legacy in modern soul music.
Mighty Sam McClain
Musician
Vivian Perlis – A pioneering music historian and archivist, Perlis documented the lives of American composers, founding the Oral History of American Music to preserve and share their voices forever.
Vivian Perlis
Musicologist