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SoundTRAX: "The only exciting thing about 2002 is that it's a palindrome."- Lady Bird

Mel Fisher

Saoirse Ronan stars as "Lady Bird," the title of the film that marked Greta Gerwig's solo directorial debut.

Nia Long, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox are pictured on the "Soul Food" soundtrack.

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SoundTRAX: "One finger won't make an impact, but you ball all those fingers into a fist, and you can strike a mighty blow."

Mel Fisher

Soul Food shows how love, betrayal, and illness can take a toll on a family.

Richard Pryor and George Carlin are in the foreground with car wash workers in the back.

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For today's SoundTRAX we're workin' at the "Car Wash," girl

Mel Fisher

The 1976 movie "Car Wash" features Richard Pryor and George Carlin and one funky, fun soundtrack.

Jeffrey Wright, Beyoncé, and Adrien Brody are pictured on the "Cadillac Records" soundtrack.

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SoundTRAX: Beyoncé stars as Etta James in "Cadillac Records"

Mel Fisher

Cadillac Records tells the story of Chess Records, often called "America's greatest blues label."

Marvin Gaye and actor Robert Hooks are pictured on the "Trouble Man" soundtrack.

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"You jive him and he'll wash you away." "Trouble Man" is today's SoundTRAX selection

"Trouble Man" was the name of the 1972 blaxploitation film and Marvin Gaye's 12th studio album.

The soundtrack cover of "Jungle Fever" features colorful illustrations with a drawing of Stevie Wonder.

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Today's SoundTRAX comes from "Jungle Fever" and has a music legend behind it.

Mel Fisher

Motown legend Stevie Wonder provides the soundtrack for Spike Lee's 1991 film.

Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan kiss while holding a basketball above their heads.

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Today's SoundTRAX goes one-on-one with "Love & Basketball"

Mel Fisher

"Love & Basketball" stars Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps star as a couple navigating romance and their dreams of playing professional basketball.

Singer Sade stands beneath a spotlight in silhouette.

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Forever a "Smooth Operator" today's SoundTRAX explores Sade's epic 2011 concert film

Mel Fisher

Sade's 2011 concert film highlights the band’s one-night stop in California that was recorded for a DVD and album.

The three actresses in "Dreamgirls" are pictured in silhouette on the soundtrack cover.

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First a Broadway smash and then an all-star movie "Dreamgirls" makes for a dream SoundTRAX

Mel Fisher

From the stage to the big screen "Dreamgirls" came alive with Beyoncé and a powerhouse performance from Jennifer Hudson.

The soundtrack cover for the animated film "The Princess and the Frog" features a princess, frog, alligator, snake and more.

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Today's SoundTRAX feature "The Princess and the Frog" was a groundbreaking animated film with uplifting tunes.

Mel Fisher

"The Princess and the Frog" is perfect for Black History Month and Fat Tuesday as it's set in New Orleans and features the first Black Disney princess.