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MusicSeptember 30, 2020
How Kendrick Lamar Became the Voice of a Generation
A conversation with Marcus J. Moore about his cultural biography of Lamar and the L.A. rapper’s impact on Black America.
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
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CultureAugust 21, 2019
Clairo’s Bedroom Pop Takes Over the World
Distilling heartbreak into hits, her debut album shows the YouTube sensation is a true star.
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
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MusicJuly 31, 2019
This Indie Band Has Beyoncé’s Seal of Approval
Folk rock group Florist’s poetic new LP, Emily Alone, is quietly showstopping.
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
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MusicMay 9, 2019
Jamila Woods’s Neo-Soul Captures the Power of Black Pride
The Chicago singer and poet’s new album, Legacy! Legacy!, offers a path to self-empowerment through the history of African-American culture and creativity.
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
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MusicFebruary 15, 2019
Is This the Best Rock Album of 2019?
Girlpool’s What Chaos Is Imaginary is a veritable indie-rock dream world.
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
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Autobiography and MemoirJanuary 31, 2019
‘Maid’ Offers a Striking Portrait of Single-Working-Motherhood
Stephanie Land’s memoir is an intimate look at the day-to-day reality of poverty in the United States.
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
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MusicJanuary 15, 2019
Black Feminist Punks to the Front
On their debut album, London’s Big Joanie pay tribute to black sisterhood.
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
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Books and IdeasNovember 14, 2018
Jenny Hval’s Queer Eden
In her debut novel, Paradise Rot, the Norwegian musician plays with themes that run throughout her rewarding discography.
Ann-Derrick Gaillot