The Unbroken Chord: Decoding the Artistry and Soul That Makes Classic Singers Legends Forever

Many classic singers became symbols of cultural or social change—a voice for a movement or a reflection of their times. Sam Cooke and Mahalia Jackson, for instance, are inextricably linked to the American Civil Rights Movement, with their songs providing both solace and anthems for change. When an artist's work transcends entertainment and becomes a part of a larger historical narrative, their legend is cemented in the collective memory of a society.