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July 23, 2025 3 mins
Music Intro (inspired by the words of Irene Cara) by Gail Nobles
Vocal by Gail Nobles
Story by Gail Noblex
Photo: Public Domain Wikimedia Commons 

Good evening, I’m Gail Nobles. Tonight, we celebrate the remarkable legacy of Irene Cara, a true icon of music and film. Best known for her powerful voice and unforgettable hits, Irene captivated the world with her songs like "Fame" and "Flashdance... What a Feeling." Her contributions not only brought her fame, but also inspired generations of artists and audiences alike.

Irene was more than just a singer; she was a passionate advocate for genuine artistry. In an interview, she spoke eloquently about her band, Hot Caramel, which she referred to as "serious musicians." With conviction, Irene emphasized the importance of returning to what she called the "organic roots" of music. In her eyes, there was something sacred about creating original sounds, something that had, in her words, been “played out” in an industry increasingly reliant on imitation.

She championed the idea that true artistry comes from a place of authenticity and skill—a reminder that real connection in music comes from the heart. Irene believed that the music landscape needed a shift back to this foundational ground, where abilities flourished and creativity thrived.

As we remember Irene Cara, let us honor her vision for a music world that truly reflects the spirit of its creators. Her songs will continue to resonate, not just for their catchy melodies, but for the deeper message wrapped within—a call to embrace creativity, authenticity, and the beautiful complexity of the human experience. Thank you, Irene, for your timeless contributions that will forever inspire us to seek the genuine in art and life.

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.

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Speaker 2 (00:17):
Good evening, I'm Gale Nobles. Tonight we celebrate the remarkable
legacy of Irene Cara, a true icon of music and film.
Best known for her powerful voice and unforgettable hits, Irene

(00:39):
captivated the world with her songs like Fame and Flash Dance,
What a Feeling. Her contributions not only brought her fame,
but also inspired generations of artists and audiences alike. Irene

(01:01):
was more than just a singer. She was a passionate
advocate for a genuine artistry. In an interview, she spoke
eloquently about her band Hot Caramel, which she referred to
as serious musicians with conviction. Irene emphasized the importance of

(01:29):
returning to what she called the organic roots of music.
In her eyes, there was something sacred about creating original sounds,
something that had, in her words, been played out in
an industry increasingly reliant on imitation. She championed the idea

(01:57):
that true artistry come from a place of authenticity and skill,
a reminder that real connection in music comes from the heart.
Irene believed that the music landscape needed a shift back

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to this foundational ground where abilities flourished and creativity thrived.
As we remember Irene Kara, let us honor her vision
for a music world that truly reflects the spirit of
its creators. Her songs will continue to resonate not just

(02:42):
for their catchy melodies, but for the deeper message rapped within,
a call to embrace creativity, authenticity, and the beautiful complexity
of the human experience. Thank you, Irene for your timeless

(03:06):
contributions that will forever inspire us to seek the genuine
in art and life. I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for
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