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Artists who revolutionized the style and history of music
Recently, the lives of the capital’s residents were turned upside down thanks to Taylor Swift’s concerts.
The three-day paralysis of the city, apartments rented for several thousand złoty per night and crowds of “swifties” on the streets were an interesting phenomenon widely discussed in the media. A moment earlier, thanks to the documentary “I am Celine Dion” a discussion broke out about another popular queen of the stage.
Now JLo, Beyoncé, Adele Whether RihannaOnce Madonna, Whitney Houston i Tina Turner – female voices that have won hearts all over the world and… record sales records.
ARTE.tv, a free streaming platform, pays tribute to two dark-skinned divas and recalls their colorful biographies.
Tina Turner – the queen of life and rock
When the news of Tina Turner’s death broke on May 24, 2023, the world stopped for a moment. During her lifetime, due to her achievements and stage presence, she was hailed as the queen of rock and roll, an icon, and an immortal legend.
As Beyoncé wrote:
My beloved Queen. I love you endlessly. I am grateful for your inspiration. You are strength and endurance. You are the embodiment of passion.
The artists and organizers of this year’s Grammy Awards also dedicated a special moment to Tina Turner: Fantasia Barrino honored her memory with a performance, and the show was introduced by Oprah Winfrey herself, who emphasized the legacy of the “queen of rock and roll.”
Her passing has made us even more aware of the enormous impact she had on the history of music.
After all, she was one of the artists who practically defined mainstream rock in the 1980s. She was also one of the world’s highest-grossing artists in terms of album sales (it is estimated that she sold between 180 and 200 million copies) and concert earnings, and one of the most popular singers in history. She has received 100 nominations for various music awards, and has won 70 of them, including eight Grammy Awards, making her the most awarded female rock and roll artist in the history of the recording industry.
Documentary available on ARTE.tv Tina Turner. My Songs. My Life on ARTE.TV by Schyda Vasseghi, traces Tina Turner’s musical legacy and follows the paths she paved for a new generation of black artists, not only in terms of position, but also in terms of her style, look and performance. In the film, legendary singer Nona Hendryx and producer Martyn Ware recall their encounters with Tina Turner, while Kim Holmes of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre in New York brings her most popular choreographies to life – all in a timeline that tells the story of her eventful life. Combined with captivating archival footage and the author’s personal observations, the film and documentary create a moving portrait of the great diva of contemporary music.
Rihanna – from music, through business, to representing her homeland
In November 2021, Barbados, a small Caribbean island, broke away from the British crown to become a republic.
During the ceremony, the Prime Minister of the world’s youngest republic honored Rihanna, the most important representative of her homeland, with the Order of National Heroes of Barbados, which entitles her to use the title “The Right Excellent” before her name and surname for the rest of her life.
Through her hard work, Rihanna has established herself as a global pop icon – she has won 9 Grammy Awards, 5 American Music Awards, 22 Billboard Music Awards and 2 Brit Awards. She has sold over 250 million records worldwide, making her the second best-selling female artist of all time. In 2012, Time magazine included her among the 100 most influential people in the world.and Forbes named him the fourth most important celebrity. But how did it all start?
In December 2003, through a mutual friend, Rihanna met American music producer Evan Rogers. The singer and two members of her high school band auditioned for Rogers. The producer said “the moment Rihanna entered the room, the previous two girls ceased to exist”. During the casting, the singer sang a cover of Destiny’s Child’s “Emotion”, impressing the producer so much that he invited her to a second meeting, during which he proposed that she record with Carl Sturken at their studio in New York. That same year, the artist recorded her first hit „Put Replay”.
After years of a dynamic career, Rihanna plays a dual role – an artist who attracts millions of listeners and a representative of a young nation that is just emerging from its colonial past. She carries the identity of the entire island on her shoulders. How does this Barbadian singer, model, songwriter, fashion designer and businesswoman combine her private life, a global career as an artist and an ambassador for her country?
The film is available on ARTE.tv Rihanna: Ambassador of Pop Music tells the story of Rihanna’s dizzying career.
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