Nora Holt was the first Black person in the United States to earn a master’s degree in music. A prolific composer and a club-hopping socialite, she once wrote a 42-page work for a 100-piece orchestra.

In a recent interview, Elton John opened up about his legacy, sharing that he wants his gravestone to reflect his role as a father, emphasizing the importance of being a great dad over his fame and ...