Episode 3: The Blue-Eyed Soul

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Chapter 19: This week, Danyel Smith talks blue-eyed soul and the musical segregation of the past, the present and how it affects artists’ legacies. She also talks about the difficulty of being a fan of talented white artists like Madonna and Adele knowing the dark history of music. Danyel is later joined by her sister and friend of the show, Raquel Smith, to discuss Raquel’s all-time favorite, Teena Marie.

“Blue-Eyed Soul Category: Soul music written and performed by white singers in a style derived from the blues.”

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Episode 2: Let’s Hear It For The Boys

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On Chapter 29 of Black Girl Songbook Danyel Smith celebrates the undeniably soulful yet powerful voice of underrated enchantress Deniece Williams and her influence on popular genres/artists that people tend to forget about.

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Episode 1: Billie Holiday’s Love Is Here to Stay

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I think Danyel Smith is a genius with this podcast as she’s showing love and giving artists/genres the recognition that’s deserved. The way she talks about jazz being a way of life and black women springing from the sound of jazz is truly beautiful.

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