This week on the podcast, Stauney introduces us to Martha Wash, an incredible vocalist known for her duo The Weather Girls with their hit single "It's Raining Men" as well as her insanely amazing lead vocal in "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)". We discuss her early career, the process of "It's Raining Men," the legal cases and outrage from when her voice was repeatedly stolen and lip-synced by other vocalists, her iconic dance music, lgbtq+ advocacy, and much, much more! We also get to talk about the history of disco music, the day disco died, and everything else that made the 70's such an iconic time for BIPOC musicians and communities!

The Day Disco Died blog post by Blk Girl Culture

Rolling Stone's Article on Martha Wash

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