Interracial couples sometimes face misunderstandings that come from differences in cultures, beliefs, and traditions. We think that music is exactly the thing that can unite us and teach people to understand each other better. Today, the experts in interracial dating gathered top singers from different cultures and races to show how beautiful music is and how deep inside we all feel the same emotions. Don’t miss Part 2 in which you will find even more music diamonds.
#1. Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin was often called the “Queen of Soul” for her musical talent. She started to sing in front of a church when she was still very young after the death of her mom. People noticed her vocal talent and inspiring music. Aretha sold about 75 million records worldwide and is particularly famous for her works “Respect” and “I Never Loved a Man”. She was noted for her piano skills, which people called magical.
#2. Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston is one of the best-selling singers of all times. She sold over 200 million records and got the nickname “The Voice” for her incredible talent. Houston also started to sing in church when she was a child. Her first albums were recorded at the age of 19 and both became best-sellers. To get acquainted with her art, you can start with such singles as “I’m your baby tonight” and “All the man that I need”. Houston also starred in movies and recorded soundtracks to films. During her music career, Whitney got several Grammy awards, multi-platinum albums, and top singles.
#3. Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, was one of the most important characters in the culture of the 20th century. He was a famous singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Michael Jackson contributed to the popularity of some sophisticated dance moves, such as the famous now moonwalk and the robot, which were named like that by Jackson. He became popular as a solo singer in 1979 with his first album Off the Wall. Michael Jackson was always the focus of the media attention not only for his songs but also for his controversial behavior, relationships, appearance, and life habits. He sold over 400 million records worldwide, which makes him one of the best-selling singers ever.
#4. Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was an American singer and songwriter, who earned the nickname “Prince of Soul”. Marvin Gaye changed the looks of the pop-R&B scene. He introduced authenticity and softness to this music genre and made a big contribution to Motown Sound. Three of his albums got on the list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. So if you want to start your relationship with this music, try What’s Going On, Let’s Get It On, or Here, My Dear for the beginning. In addition to being a famous songwriter, Gaye starred in two movies.
#5. Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was a popular British singer. Initially born in Zanzibar, he became the lead singer in the rock band Queen and is not in vain considered one of the best rock singers ever. Freddie Mercury was noted for his outstanding performance on stage. He would always be energetic and flashy. Mercury started the well-known band Queen and wrote many famous songs for them, including “Killer Queen”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, and “Somebody to Love”. He had several awards for his contribution to British music and had a big influence on the culture of rock.
#6. Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley was a very famous American singer and actor. He sold about 500 million records worldwide and appeared in Guinness World Records as the best-selling solo singer. His songs combine several genres, including pop, country, R&B, and contemporary. By the age of 36, he got several Grammy Awards and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His first single “Heartbreak Hotel” was released in 1956 and soon became very popular. His songs were known to be sexually provocative and vivid.
#7. Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavarotti was an Italian opera singer who later started to perform popular music. He was noted for his perfect tenor. Pavarotti made a lot of recordings of operas and arias. He got several Grammy awards, Kennedy Center Awards, and two Guinness World Records. If you want to hear an ideal opera vocal, listen to some of Pavarotti’s concerts, such as Pavarotti performing Ave Maria or La bohème, Tosca, and Turandot.
