Each week of June, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. To continue 2025’s June coverage, WERS recognizes Anita Baker, one of the most recognizable voices in the American Jazz and R&B scene throughout the 80s, 90s, and well into the 21st Century.
The Platters, with their four number-one hits and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, did not merely persevere—they thrived.
“Each week of Black Music Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into Curtis Mayfield’s incredible legacy…”
Each year, in celebration of Black History Month, we reopen our 88.9 “Vault of Soul” series. Step inside the vault to discover the life and legacy of some of the world’s greatest soul artists, past and present. This week we shine the spotlight on Patti LaBelle.
