The Bangles, One of the Biggest All-Girl Bands, Want to Reclaim Their Legacy
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The Bangles, One of the Biggest All-Girl Bands, Want to Reclaim Their Legacy

The music industry pushed the group behind hits like “Manic Monday” and “Eternal Flame” hard, then pulled them apart. A new book tells their story.
Alfa Anderson, ‘Chic’ Singer, Dies at 78
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Alfa Anderson, ‘Chic’ Singer, Dies at 78

She sang the famous refrain “Le freak, c’est chic,” on one of disco’s biggest hits and was a sought-after vocalist for many prominent artists.