For Black musicians, ‘Insecure’ created a new world of possibilities
HBO’s Insecure not only identified a shift in Black music over the last five years, it helped distinguish it.
Women’s History Month
Below are a selection of stories, songs, and interviews from some of the many women artists we feature and celebrate on The Colorado Sound during Women’s History Month and all year round.
How Black women reclaimed country and Americana music in 2021: NPR
Highlighting the impact of artists such as Allison Russell, Adia Victoria, Amythyst Kiah, Valerie June, and Yola.
Wet Leg: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
When “Chaise Longue” came out in June, it felt like a gift.
The Velveteers talk about their creative process, Dan Auerbach, and the Yin and Yang of their album ‘Nightmare Daydream’
‘We want to transport people into our world.’
Watch Neffy’s Tiny Desk Concert
Neffy is the 2021 winner of NPR Music’s recent Tiny Desk Contest and the first artist to perform at the actual ‘tiny desk’ since the pandemic.
6 Nanci Griffith Songs We’ll Never Forget
Taking a deep dive into Nanci Griffith’s music catalog is always rewarding. To get you started, we’ve gathered 6 standout songs.
Interview: Yola talks about her album ‘Stand for Myself’
Stand for Myself isn’t just an album title – it represents what British singer Yola achieved during the past several years, as she has come into her own as a songwriter and vocalist.
Catching Up With Laurie Anderson
She has always been an artist ahead of her time
‘We Will Never Break’: In Iraq, A Yazidi Women’s Choir Keeps Ancient Music Alive
A beautiful Iraqi musical tradition survives and brings hope to many
The Animated Craft Of Julien Baker
Torres’ Mackenzie Scott helps us unpack Baker’s “Little Oblivions”
Lake Street Dive Bring The Energy On New Album “Obviously”
The band’s new album is now out on Nonesuch
Women Are Instrumental To Latin Music
As we approach the end of Women’s History Month, ALT.LATINO invites some artists who have defied expectations
