In “For this year’s Black Music Month, Tiny Desk gives female artists their flowers”, O’Dowd and Saxena provide information on how this year is unique. There are 9 Black women artist featured in the lineup. I appreciate the article because it brings recognition to a series in a way that most don’t. Even though I watched the concerts over the summer, I didn’t realize until now only women were featured during this year’s Black Music Month. The article provides quotes from the series producer, Bobby Carter, stating that “Everyone we brought to the lineup, they all deserve more,” and Black women do in fact deserve so much more not only from the world, but in the music industry.
Sloan Louis provides her account of who Mariab the Scientist is in a well-written post. Louis adds to the fanbase by explaining Mariah’s rising fame and growth as an artist through the use of versatility and other components of different genres blending with R&B. I was drawn to the inclusion of Mariah the Scientist’s discography in visual form as well as links to her most popular songs.
In “Healing through Music: How Jhene Aiko uses her Voice to Heal the Masses,” Gabrielle Weeden beautifully informs us how Jhene Aiko has spoken to the world and herself personally through her music. She talks about how Jhene uses singing bowls and messages from her life, which makes her music calming and addictive. I enjoyed reading this piece as a Jhene Aiko listener; it was very detailed and thorough.
Hunter Jade C. writes about Summer Walker in a post detailing her musical career. She cites artists who inspired Summer Walker, such as Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, and Erykah Badu, which all come from different genres, allowing readers further insight into Summer Walker. The post highlights how unique Summer Walker is as an artist with detailed descriptions about her albums and songs.
