11. Whitney Houston

In this episode we discuss American singer and actress Whitney Houston, who is probably most well known for musical hits such as "I Will Always Love You" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" as well as her role in the 1992 film The Bodyguard. We discuss her rise to fame, her struggles with addiction, and the general perception that different audiences had of her throughout her career. We then explore some of the behind the scenes experiences and how the things we may not have known as a general public affected her life and her career. Finally, we address the impact she has had on the musical world and beyond.

Trigger Warnings: sexual molestation and substance abuse

 

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois

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Sources:

Whitney (2018) Director: Kevin Macdonald

Whitney: Can I Be Me (2017) Directors: Nick Broomfield, Rudi Dolezal

A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston by Robyn Crawford

Remembering Whitney by Cissy Houston

"America Created Whitney Houston and Then It Destroyed Her. Her Family Created Nippy, Then Did the Same," by Soraya Nadia McDonald

“The Souls of Black Folk” by WEB Du Bois