Her movie opens next week and her 50th birthday should’ve been Aug. 9: she was Generation X’s version of Diana Ross and despite the public stumbles she took, Whitney Houston gave Chocolate Mamas like me a chance to daydream about successes and superstardom in a way that few other entertainers could. Here is the column that I… Continue reading Whitney Houston: Her Sparkle Remains
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Aretha Franklin’s “Best of Aretha 1980-1998,” ST CD Review
Aretha Franklin – Knew You Were Waiting: The Best of Aretha Franklin 1980-1998 Click on CD cover to listen or purchase “Think.” “Call Me.” “Respect.” “Day Dreaming.” “(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman.” Long before I witnessed a live performance and met her backstage in 2008, I’ve recognized and celebrated the magnificence… Continue reading Aretha Franklin’s “Best of Aretha 1980-1998,” ST CD Review