About this episode
Estelle joins Diallo and LUXXURY to discuss Earth, Wind & Fire's classic hit 'Let's Groove' and the band's musical legacy.
This week, we're taking you back to another of our favorite episodes... so get ready to share the spice of life and glide like a 747 to a classic cookout jam from one of the best selling bands of all time! On this episode of One Song, Grammy Award-winning pop star, rapper, and actress Estelle joins Diallo and LUXXURY to talk about Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1981 hit “Let’s Groove.” They break down band leader Maurice White and his bandmates’ recipe for creating certified gold songs and albums that blend funk, soul, disco, jazz, and beyond; and how their music spreads messages of Afrocentricity, universal love, harmony, and spiritualism. Diallo & LUXXURY Talk About Music on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Diallo, LUXXURY
Guest: Estelle
Topics covered
- music analysis
- classic hits
- band history
- Afrocentricity
- universal love
- spiritualism
Keywords
- Earth Wind Fire
- Let's Groove
- Estelle
- music history
- funk
- soul
- disco
- Afrocentricity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Earth, Wind & Fire
Books & works: Let's Groove
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