Black Music Month
Black History Moment: Remembering Minnie Riperton
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8NlHojTuiM[/embed] Jammin’ 105.7 and DJ Thump take today to honor the life and legacy of Minnie Riperton! Minnie Riperton is a singer that is renowned for her whistling technique and 5-octave vocal range. Her hit Loving You perfectly showcases her talent as a singer. The song is an ode to her daughter Maya Rudolph, a former Saturday Night Live cast member. Riperton passed away from breast cancer in 1979 at the age of 31. Listen to Riperton's biggest hit Loving You below: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE0pwJ5PMDg[/embed] For more information about Black History Month visit our page, here. Check-in daily to Jammin’ 105.7 to watch DJ Thump and see the new Black History Moment. 2/25 Black History Moment: Remembering Marian Anderson 2/24 Black History Moment: Remembering Robert Abbott 2/23 Black History Moment: Remembering Rose Marie McCoy 2/16 Black History Moment Remembering Mae Jemison