Pop Almanac
The Pop Almanac Podcast #21: Whitney Houston/The Grammys
Feb 15, 2012 | 11:10 am
This week on The Pop Almanac, CultureMap Assistant Editor Mike Graupmann drops in to discuss the recent, tragic death of Whitney Houston.
The politics of pop culture death are broken down; is it fair that Whitney Houston is subject to more scrutiny and crass humor because her life was tumultuous before her death? How long will it take for her legacy to overshadow the circumstances?
Then, Brendan and Duncan discuss the Grammy Award ceremony that Houston's death narrowly preceded. The inclusion of Chris Brown as a performer is a contentious point — has the industry "forgiven" him, or does it only care that his fans have? And for once, the albums that won the most accolades are beloved by the populace and the music snobs alike; is it a fluke, or does it signify the Grammys aligning more with critical tastes?
All these questions and a tragic Valentine's Day/Morning Radio anecdote await!
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