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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 1 MIN

Carl Carlton, Funk Icon, Dies at 72

from AURN News · host Jamie Jackson, Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane

Carl Carlton, the Detroit-born funk and R&B singer best known for the 1981 classic “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” has died at the age of 72. Carlton rose to fame in the 1970s with hits like “I Can Feel It” and his top-10 cover of “Everlasting Love.” His decades-long career left a lasting mark on Black music and popular culture.Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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