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- Music Minute!
  
  Written by Trent | Filed under Music Minute
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  Did you know that Luther Vandross was a backup singer for many major artists before he rose to fame?
  
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- Way Back Wednesday: Studio Vs Live Performances
  
  Written by Trent | Filed under Aretha Franklin,Beyonce,Christina Aguilera,Mariah Carey,Way Back Wednesday,Whitney Houston
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  The most awkward moment in singers’ careers occurs when they fail to perform their hits live. However, while that experience is incredibly embarrassing for acts, who run the risk of being labelled frauds when critics judge their studio vs live performances, it is even more confusing for heir loyal fans.
  
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- Music Minute!
  
  Written by Trent | Filed under Janet Jackson,Music Minute
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  Did you know that Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson once collaborated for a hit duet?
  
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- Way Back Wednesday: The Art Of The Vocal Run
  
  Written by Trent | Filed under Aretha Franklin,Beyonce,Brandy,Christina Aguilera,Mariah Carey,Way Back Wednesday,Whitney Houston
- 24
  
  One of the most challenging tricks that many vocalists struggle to master is the use of vocal runs. What truly makes this coveted skill such a difficult ability to master is not simply hitting a wide range of notes. Rather, it is emphasises timing, pitch control and an acute sense of melody.
  
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- Way Back Wednesday: Marvelous Male Vocalists
  
  Written by Trent | Filed under R. Kelly,Way Back Wednesday
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  We previously reflected on the female vocalists who redefined the music industry but now it is time for Way Back Wednesday to celebrate their male counterparts. In an era where male singers use auto-tune as a crutch and otherwise mediocre performers, such as Trey Songz, are praised for relatively basic showings, this week’s feature has [...]
  
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- Music Minute!
  
  Written by Trent | Filed under Music Minute
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  Did you know that Luther Vandross was the 7th most successful artist on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts during the 25-year period of 1985 to 2010?
  
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- Way Back Wednesday: Artists Celebrate Christmas
  
  Written by Trent | Filed under Destiny's Child,Mariah Carey,Minnie Riperton,Way Back Wednesday,Whitney Houston,Yolanda Adams
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  The Holiday season is the time of year when artists from across the industry attempt to capitalise on crazed shoppers’ booming interest in Christmas music. Unfortunately, all singers don’t have the ability to handle the demands to lush vocal arrangements of such classics but Way Back Wednesday has gathered some of the best performances of some from [...]
  
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- Way Back Wednesday: Luther Vandross – ‘A House Is Not A Home’
  
  Written by Trent | Filed under Way Back Wednesday
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  Today’s Way Back Wednesday comes from the incomparable Luther Vandross. The late R&B singer performed this cover of Dionne Warwick’s ‘A House Is Not A Home’ in tribute to her at the NAACP, earning hims a standing ovation and even moved his fellow icon to tears.
  
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