In this week’s episode of Black Girl Songbook, host Danyel Smith is celebrating the magic of Black Girl groups and questioning why music has been missing them for so long. She explores the staying power of Destiny’s Child’s music, and the revolutionary fashion and boldness of TLC, which flipped the industry on its head. She talks about the power in hearing B ... Show More
Jun 2022
When Stephanie Mills Thinks of "Home" | Chapter 35
We’re closing out the third season of your ‘Black Girl Songbook’ by crowning the classic Black girl anthem, "Home", as the supreme track that it is, and paying homage to the timeless voice that sang it, Stephanie Mills. Danyel talks about the cultural significance of ‘The Wiz’ an ... Show More
1h 24m
Jun 2022
The Black Girl Genius of Mariah Carey | Chapter 33
Numbers never lie, and Miss Mariah Carey’s numbers tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth! That’s right—on this episode of Black Girl Songbook, host Danyel Smith is honoring vocal genius Mariah Carey and her inspirational rise up the charts, second only to The Beatles for ... Show More
1h 21m
May 2022
Donnie Simpson: The Golden Voice And R&B’s Golden Girls | Chapter 32
This week, Danyel is joined by one of the most recognizable voices in music journalism, Donnie Simpson. He talks about his childhood— growing up in his mother’s record store and his love for music, to George Clinton being the spark that turned his aspirations to radio. Simpson al ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2021
Episode 25: "Genius: Aretha" Part 3 - Becoming Aretha with Cynthia Erivo, Coree Moreno and Terrell Mullin
Oscar-nominated, Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winner Cynthia Erivo discusses her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in National Geographic’s “Genius: Aretha”, a performance that has been called “incandescent” by The New York Times. To project both confidence and vulnerability, and sing ... Show More
46m 20s
Jan 2021
Diane Warren: My Life in Songs
The legendary songwriter, who's releasing her debut album later this year, shares stories from songs spanning her entire career, from "Rhythm of the Night" to "I Don't Want to Miss A Thing," with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice ... Show More
46m 56s
Aug 2018
Aretha Franklin: Queen Of Soul
Aretha Franklin, for fifty years the Queen of Soul, with a voice of unique quality and who suffered a difficult and troubled life, has died at the age of 76. Jumoke Fashola hears from musicians, fans and producers from different parts of the world about what made Aretha Franklin’ ... Show More
26m 31s
Aug 2022
S3 Ep9: S3 Ep9: Jack Rooke & Patti Harrison (Live from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
Trigger Warning: This episode contains strong language, as well as references to suicide, drug abuse and sex. The Duchess of Canvey Island, Diane Chorley and her musical sidekick Milky are back in her 80s nightclub 'The Flick' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Diane and Milky's g ... Show More
37m 17s