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Women Remaking the Music Industry
A series in which women musicians of color discuss art, labor, and representation in the music industry.
Girl Ultra Takes Mexican R&B Beyond the Border
Operating out of Mexico City, Nan de Migel is one of the few artists producing contemporary R&B south of the U.S. border
Ximena Sariñana Doesn't Want to Be the Only Woman in the Room
One of Mexico's biggest indie-pop artists discusses her new album and the state of the music industry for Latinx artists.
Neo-Soul Musician Rayana Jay Is Over Capitalism
The R&B artist refuses to conform to the world's expectations for plus-sized black women, and she creates music as sensual as it is empowering.
Black Belt Eagle Scout Writes Songs About Heartbreak and Post-Colonial Anger
The indie musician uses her wistful rock music to explore, and reclaim, her indigenous and queer identity.
Pop Artist Wafia Is Done Wishing She Was White
The Syrian-Iraqi, queer singer-songwriter discusses family, representation, and why she won't compromise on artistic independence.
'You Know Who I Am': Rapper Saweetie Demands Recognition
Saweetie's brash attitude is more than bravado—it's an essential part of her plan to dominate rap.
Electronic Artist TOKiMONSTA Refuses to Live With Regret
Producer Jennifer Lee is nominated for a Grammy this year for an album she wrote in the aftermath of life-saving brain surgery.
Women Remaking the Music Industry
A running series in which women musicians of color discuss art, labor, and representation in the music industry.