Earth, Wind & Fire's "Let's Groove" with Estelle

Earth, Wind & Fire's "Let's Groove" with Estelle

Author: Hartbeat October 17, 2024 Duration: 1:19:07
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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