FEATURE:
The Digital Mixtape
IN THIS PHOTO: Megan Thee Stallion/PHOTO CREDIT: Kennedi Carter/Vogue
Inspiring Black Female Legends and Modern Icons
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FOR this Digital Mixtape…
IN THIS PHOTO: Beyoncé/PHOTO CREDIT: Cécred
I wanted to celebrate and unite amazing Black female icons past and present. It is not tied to anything. Instead, a look at some amazing women who, between them, have created some of the finest music ever. Incredible and inspiring artists that many of you will know. We are in a time when there is still racism and racial discrimination in music. This is impacting on Black women in the music industry. Whilst there has been improvement in terms of diversity and inclusiveness at festivals, on playlists and across the industry, there is still a way to go. Problems that need to be addressed. Through multiple generations, so many incredible Black women have put out phenomenally original and powerful music. Changing and defining genres. I wanted to salute some icons and legends that have made a difference in my life and so many others. There are of course many women who I could not include, though I was keen to put together as many as I could. Below is a mixtape of some eclectic and phenomenal music from…
IN THIS PHOTO: Tyla
COMPELLING queens.