15 Black Musicians You May Not Have Known Had Their Works Preserved in The Library of Congress

Marvin Gaye

Gaye was one of the leading soul and R&B singers in the ’60s and ’70s. His 1971 album “What’s Going On” was inducted in 2003.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Are You Experienced” was released in 1967 and inducted in 2005. Almost every song was a hit. Songs like “Fire,” “Purple Haze” and “Foxy Lady” helped define the psychedelic ’60s.

Etta James

“At Last” is the title of her most famous single and her debut album in 1961. The album features songs like “All I Could Do Was Cry,” “Stormy Weather” and others. The album was inducted in 2008.