Sam Cooke is considered one of the most prominent black vocalists in the post-WWI era. Also known as the King of Soul, he rose to fame as a singer of the gospel quartet, The Soul Stirrers. Cooke was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987 and received the first Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation in 1999.
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Hey! I’m Sumira Adhikari, a sophomore and a reporter with The Scribe. I’m also part of Global Scholars Diploma Program, Hope Squad, and Student Council. I enjoy reading, drawing, and crocheting, and I love writing and poetry. I’m really looking forward to delving into journalism this year!