Musical integration happens

Between 1950 and 1955 something unique happened long before the civil rights movements recognized intolerance and attempted to correct years of injustice. Savvy businessmen, hard line capitalists and musical geniuses, all without government interference, recognized the equality of music and began the smooth integration of styles, genres, sounds, and differences; even if it was to  benefit their own pocketbooks. It also benefited the American public who was hungry for great new music. Say what you will about capitalism, but sometimes it is the answer. Suddenly names like blues singers, Jackie and Walter began appearing alongside cowboy, Gene Autry while Gospel diva, Edna Gallmon Cooke and Latin orchestra leader, Don Jose were on favorites lists in addition to Bing Crosby, Duke Ellington, Chris Connor and the Du Droppers. The corner had been turned and would never be the same or regress to what it had been. This is not to say that all was good in the record business because we all know it wasn't and still isn't. Much has been written about the socially depraved, drug addled thugs and executives who made life miserable for some artists along the way as the music was transformed through the 45 RPM.