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Black Music Month crossword with iconic artists including Aretha Franklin, Prince, and Whitney Houston.
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Black Music Month Artists Crossword Puzzle

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This 30-clue crossword celebrates Black Music Month by featuring iconic artists and their hit songs. Clues present a single word from each song title—solvers complete the title by identifying the artist. Artists span multiple genres and decades, from Aretha Franklin and Mahalia Jackson to Prince, Janet Jackson, and Lauryn Hill. Use it as a music history lesson, cultural celebration activity, or educational warm-up for middle and high school students.

Subject:
Music
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated July 2026

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