Meet the famous Black musicians whose creative output continues to influence today's young rockers. We've ranked them by the number of records sold to show just how influential they really are. 10.

Les Wanyika member and bass player Tommy Malanga [Courtesy] ‘Sina Makosa’ is probably one the most famous songs in the history of East African music but it has a back story that none of us ...

She’s the first African woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award in a jazz category. ... Somi's music reflects who she is: an East African, midwestern girl who loves family.