“Tracing the rise of rhythm and blues music in the 1950s and 1960s within the context of civil rights movement, it features portraits of such celebrated performers as B.B. King, Sam “Lightnin’”Hopkins, Junior Parker, Mahalia Jackson, and Della Reese. The exhibition also includes Joseph’s striking portraits of prominent African Americans of the same era, including Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, and Barbara Jordan.” — International Center of Photography
Images courtesy International Center of Photography

Benny Joseph (b. 1924), B.B. King at City Auditorium, Houston, 1962. © Benny Joseph

Benny Joseph, Della Reese, Houston, n.d. © Benny Joseph

Benny Joseph, Club Matinee, Houston, 1957. © Benny Joseph

Benny Joseph, KCOH disk jockey Skipper Lee Frazier and go-go girls, Houston, 1965. © Benny Joseph

Benny Joseph, Couple dancing, 26 Men Social Club, Eldorado Ballroom, Houston, 1962. © Benny Joseph

Benny Joseph, Sam “Lightnin’” Hopkins, Houston, 1972. © Benny Joseph

Benny Joseph, The Reverend Cleophus Robinson, Peacock Recording Studios, Houston, ca. 1956. © Benny Joseph

Benny Joseph, Teen hop, Eldorado Ballroom, Houston, 1964. © Benny Joseph

Benny Joseph, Thurgood Marshall, Houston, n.d. © Benny Joseph
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