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Our Favorites: Minnie Riperton

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Oct 14, 20257:29Society & Culture

Minnie Riperton (1947-1979) was an American soul singer, best known for the 1975 hit song “Lovin' You.” From an early age, Riperton captivated audiences with her extraordinary five-octave vocal range and command of the w...

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Our Favorites: Minnie Riperton is an episode from Encyclopedia Womannica by iHeartPodcasts. Minnie Riperton (1947-1979) was an American soul singer, best known for the 1975 hit song “Lovin' You.” From an early age, Riperton captivated audie...

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