Las Vegas Black Music Awards Hall of Fame 2023

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Numerous stars, innovators, teachers and leaders have been recognized for their achievements  by the BLACK MUSIC ASSOCIATION ACADEMY OF AMERICA. These “true” heroes  have combined longevity with desire, hope, dedication and determination to foster brilliant  careers and open the doors of opportunity for so many others. These are shining examples for  our future leaders who need to learn what ingredients are required to earn success. Here are a  few of the BMA Honorees in past years: 

(only a partial listing)  

CHAKA KAHN- Performer, Singer, Songwriter 

THE TEMPTATIONS (original)- Singers, Composers, Entertainers 

THE WHISPERS-Legendary Singing Group 

WAR- Musicians, Messengers, Writers 

PATRICE RUSHEN-Composer, Musician, Teacher 

GEORGE CLINTON- Musician, Innovator 

ROY AYERS- Musician, Composer 

ZOLA TAYLOR (The Platters)- Entertainer, Performer, Humanitarian 

THE FIFTH DIMENSION- Entertainers, Messengers 

DEXTER GORDON- Jazz Impresario, Innovator 

NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN-Composer, Humanitarian, Writer 

MICHEAL COOPER & FELTON PILATE (ConFunkShun) – 

Entertainers, Composers 

SYLVIA RHONE- Music Executive 

LINDA HOPKINS- Entertainer, Humanitarian 

THE REV. CECIL MURRAY- Pastor Emeritus, First AME, Los Angeles,  

Humanitarian 

MARVIN GAYE (posthumous)- Musician, Composer, Teacher 

SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE- Entertainers, Innovators 

JANICE MARIE JOHNSON (A Taste Of Honey)- Musician, Artist,  

Humanitarian

SHIRLEY CEASAR-Pastor, Entertainer, Humanitarian 

GREG PHILLIGANES- Musician, Entertainer, Composer 

GERALD WILSON- Composer, Musician, Community Leader 

RODENA PRESTON- Community Leader, Entertainer 

BRENDA LEE EAGER- Entertainer, Educator, Teacher 

THE PHENIX HORNS- Musicians, Composers 

MAURICE WHITE (Earth, wind & Fire)- Innovator, Composer, Entertainer 

STEVIE WONDER Humanitarian, Community Leader, Composer 

THE JACKSON FIVE 

HOWARD HEWETT 

JOE JACKSON 

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2023 Induction into the Las Vegas Black Music Awards Hall Of Fame!