'Be great. Be you. And that's what The Isley Brothers did': An Isley Brothers celebration of '3+3' and more (Part One)

By Angélika Beener

Published October 20, 2023 at 6:48 AM EDT

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Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer Rudolph Isley of the legendary Isley Brothers passed away on October 11 at the age of 84. In honor of the co-founding member, who helped pen some of the biggest popular classics of the 20th century, including “Shout,” “That Lady,” and “It's Your Thing," award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist, producer, composer, and cultural historian TL Cross joins us on this special two-part episode. We will both dive into the astounding six-decade career of The Isley Brothers and celebrate their milestone 1973 album 3 + 3, which turns 50 this year.

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Angélika Beener

Angélika Beener is an award-winning journalist, DJ, host and producer. Angélika has contributed her work to Downbeat, TIDAL, The Huffington Post, NPR Music, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and National Public Radio. In addition, she has contributed liner notes to several acclaimed recording projects, including two GRAMMY®-winning albums. A journalist who writes about music and culture at the intersections of race, gender, and generation, her work in public radio has been recognized by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting and The New York Association of Black Journalists.

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