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Unknown photographer. Inside the Big Ben, London, 1920s.

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Today We Honor The Voice Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross’ voice and distinct singing style led to not only monumental success, but an instant recognition when you hear him singing–through your stereo, car radio, on TV or in a movie.

Coupled with that voice, was Luther’s unique ability to write and sing about love and the shared emotions we all feel in that search and enjoyment of love. Love of family, friends, the special someone–all were themes Luther explored with his music regularly, reaching many, becoming a staple in the most joyous moments of people’s lives through his songs for the last two generations.

Luther had been in entertainment for 35 years. From his introduction to the world as a singer on the first season of PBS’s Sesame Street in 1969 to winning four Grammy Awards in 2004, Luther was a permanent and dynamic force in popular music. He crossed boundaries, starting with his earliest success as a background vocalist and arranger for David Bowie, Bette Midler, Barbara Streisand, Donna Summer, Carly Simon, Judy Collins, J. Geils Band, Ben E. King, Ringo Starr and Chic. He produced records for Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston.

For almost 25 years, from 1981 to 2005, Luther dominated the American R+B music charts like no other artist before or since. In that span Luther released eight (8) #1 R&B albums, seven (7) #1 R&B singles and another five (5) Top 20 R&B singles. He achieved crossover status with eight (8) Billboard Top 10 albums, including reaching #1 with 2003’s Dance With My Father; and another five (5) Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles.

Luther received 31 Grammy Award nominations, winning 8 times. Additionally, Luther won eight (8) American Music Awards, including Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist seven (7) times. via luthervandross.com

CARTER™️ Magazine

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Time (B), Photo by Kenji Nakahashi, 1980

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saxophonist Joe Henderson (Born: April 24, 1937 – June 30, 2001)

photo: Ludwig Binder

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Vendor of religious paintings, Deleitosa, Province of Caceres, Extremadura, Spain, ca. 1951 - by W. Eugene Smith (1918 - 1978), American

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky // Alanis Morissette

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Jumy-M Hana / 不作為の共犯

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Tulum, 2024.

shot by soul knowledge.

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Marilyn Monroe photographed by Frank Powolny in the “White Fur” sitting (1953).

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