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

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Duke Ellington Orchestra

The Blanton-Webster era recordings were produced in the time frame of 1940 and 1942. The recordings feature many of Ellington’s famous hits like “Take the A-Train.” This jazz collection was inducted in 2002.

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James Brown 

Brown’s 1965 album “Live at the Apollo” was inducted into the registry in 2004. This album includes hits like “Try Me” and “Night Train.”

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Bo Diddley

“Bo Diddley” is the self-titled album released in 1955. This great rock/blues debut album included hits like “I’m a Man.” Diddley along with Chuck Berry help create rock ‘n’ roll. The album was inducted in 2011.