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The loneliness and longing of Luther Vandross; plus Grammy winner Samara Joy

The loneliness and longing of Luther Vandross; plus Grammy winner Samara Joy

It's Been a Minute vor 3 Jahren

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From "A House Is Not A Home" to "The Glow of Love," Luther
Vandross' music has become a staple for weddings, family reunions
and graduations. While Luther changed the sound of R&B, brought
ballads to epic new heights and influenced countless musicians, he
somehow doesn't have the same icon status as some of his
collaborators and contemporaries like Whitney Houston or Aretha
Franklin.

20 years after Luther's last live concert, Brittany is joined by
Craig Seymour, author of "Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther
Vandross" to discuss Luther's impact and why he isn't usually
placed on the "Mount Rushmore" of American music.

Then, Brittany jazzes it up with two-time Grammy nominee Samara
Joy. They talk about her unique style of singing and how she's
bridging generations with her timeless music.

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