Famous Musicians and Artists

 

• • Curtis Mayfield: Legendary soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and guitarist who helped define the Chicago soul sound.
  • Jerry Butler: An acclaimed soul singer, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and former Cook County Commissioner who grew up in the projects.

 

• Ramsey Lewis: A celebrated, Grammy-winning jazz pianist and composer.
• Isaiah Sharkey: A highly talented contemporary guitarist who has played for renowned acts like John Mayer and D'Angelo.
• Sugar Ray Dinke: A pioneering Chicago rapper considered one of the founding figures of the "Cabrini Green Rap" underground hip-hop scene. [1, 2, 3, 4]

 

 

• Polo G (Taurus Bartlett): A breakout, multi-platinum contemporary hip-hop artist. While born and raised just north of the community in the Marshfield Gardens area, his roots and upbringing are deeply tied to the broader Cabrini-Green neighborhood. [1]