Women Remaking the Music Industry

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A series in which women musicians of color discuss art, labor, and representation in the music industry.

Girl Ultra Is Taking 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

One of Mexico's biggest indie-pop artists discusses her new album and the state of the music industry for Latinx artists.

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.

The indie musician uses her wistful rock music to explore, and reclaim, her indigenous and queer identity.

The Syrian-Iraqi, queer singer-songwriter discusses family, representation, and why she won't compromise on artistic independence.

Saweetie's brash attitude is more than bravado—it's an essential part of her plan to dominate rap.

Producer Jennifer Lee is nominated for a Grammy this year for an album she wrote in the aftermath of life-saving brain surgery.

A running series in which women musicians of color discuss art, labor, and representation in the music industry.