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Arlene Smith, pioneering Chantels co-founder and voice behind ‘Maybe,’ dies at 84

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Arlene Smith, the pioneering singer-songwriter who co-founded the influential R&B group The Chantels and helped pave the way for generations of Black female vocal groups, has died. She was 84.

First report: Arlene Smith, Lead Singer and Co-Founder of The Chantels, Dies at 84 — hollywoodreporter.com, 13d