‘Too black, too fat – you’ve got a problem’: The sad saga of Luther Vandross
A new documentary argues that the late, great soul star wasn’t paid his dues. Were racism, homophobia and fatphobia to blame?
Beloved Luther Vandross documentary finally at theaters, also airing on OWN in February
Despite premiering early this month on CNN, few-and-far-between airings have left many diehards still unable to access the ...
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The Music Industry Couldn’t Handle Luther Vandross
CNN’s Luther: Never Too Much documents ... cause as soon as they heard the white kid play, the white kid’s accepted” — Vandross and Black singers like Brenda Russell had to fight constrict ...
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‘Luther: Never Too Much’ is a joyful, emotional and excellent look into the voice and songs that defined my entire childhood
I also remember having conversations about whether Luther Vandross is “Black-famous” or not ... too much soul to be truly appreciated by white America, but that also means Luther, who ...
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More Famous Songs by White People That Black Artists Sang Better
Since we’ve already listed some of the best songs that we mistakingly thought were sung by Black people ... The Carpenters in 1971 because when Luther Vandross got his hands on it in 1983 ...
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Critically acclaimed Luther Vandross documentary now streaming: How to watch
The music of the late, great Luther Vandross is indelibly intertwined with Black American culture. How many brides have walked the aisle, how many couples have first-danced to “Here and Now?” ...
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Luther Vandross and David Bowie had a legendary friendship
Luther Vandross had a huge fan in David Bowie, who also played a key role early in the late soul singer’s start in music. Vandross’s remarkable career is back in the spotlight in the new ...
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15 Luther Vandross Performances You Must See
Michael Jackson Luther Vandross 98 & Usher Man In The Mirror 30th Anniversary Live In a surprising performance medley, Vandross hit the stage alongside Usher and white boy band 98 Degrees to ...
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'Luther: Never Too Much' documentary trailer delves into Luther Vandross' life and career
28 Years Later' trailer is how you make a damn trailer Shudder's 'The Dead Thing' trailer teases a date that turns into a nightmare Luther Vandross ... he faced as a Black artist, the intrusive ...
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OWN to Premiere Luther Vandross Documentary ‘Never Too Much’ on Feb. 7
which chronicles the life and legacy of legendary singer Luther Vandross. The film celebrates the singer and features a special introduction from Oprah as she reflects on the impact of Vandross ...
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The Music Industry Couldn’t Handle Luther Vandross
Vandross longed for the same acclaim and freedom awarded to his white contemporaries in yacht ... totalizing predation of Jim Crow. For decades, Black music was tracked and marketed under the ...
Critically acclaimed Luther Vandross documentary now streaming: How to watch
The story of R&B legend Luther Vandross and his iconic music is now available for home viewing after playing the Freep Film Festival in 2024.