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[youtube]Xjpubv-EkL8[/youtube] Philadelphia born singer Phyllis Hyman began her music career after she graduated high school and went on tour with the band New Direction. She performed with other local bands and appeared in the film Lenny before moving to New York City in 1975. Her big break came when sheContinue Reading

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Thirteen years ago yesterday Phyllis Hyman took her life after years of battling bi-polar disease. She was a wonderful songstress who gave tremendous emotion to her music. There is a new book about her life but for now enjoy this performance of “Be One” taken from Spike Lee’s School Daze.Continue Reading

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