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The Life and Legacy of Whitney Houston

One of the music industry’s brightest stars was missing as the country’s top recording artists gathered at last night’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.  The tragic death of pop powerhouse Whitney Houston on Saturday, at the age of 48, shocked the music industry and the world.  Houston brought gospel tones to mainstream R&B. Her vibrant voice and […]

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