Black Music Sunday: Prep your holiday meal with a side of 'that sweet soul music'

As I write this (days before you read it), I’m already in prep mode for my annual Thanksgiving gathering. I don’t know what’s on your holiday menu, but mine never changes. I cook the same meal every year. It’s the one my mama cooked, my aunties cooked, and my grandma before them. I’ll share it in a moment.

The prep and the gathering itself are always accompanied by musical menus. Trust me: Sweet soul music is the perfect side to the prep work, the aromas, and the cheer of company.

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”Black Music Sunday” is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music. With more than 180 stories 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.