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Opinion—The importance of Tracy Chapman's 1988 album

Opinion—The importance of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 album

Andie Balenger, contributing writer February 8, 2022
As someone who grew up idolizing strong female artists like P!nk and Alanis Morissette, I began to wonder what great artists I had neglected during my years spent drowning in hair bands and soft rock. Incredible female artists have been bucking the system for decades, shamelessly speaking their truths while changing the face of music — I had simply been failing to seek them out. So at the beginning of the new year, I set out on a passion project: a musical journey of appreciating the most iconic female artists of all time.
Fifth Harmony’s Camila Cabello goes solo

Fifth Harmony’s Camila Cabello goes solo

Jamie Glenn April 12, 2018

Former Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello embraces her Cuban influences with her first solo album since leaving the R&B pop sisterhood behind. With her self-titled album “Camila,” it is clear out...

Jamie Lidell drops the funk on fifth LP

Jordan Beck March 14, 2013

It might be hard to believe with the weather the Upper Peninsula has been experiencing lately, but spring is right around the corner. Whether you’re planning to head somewhere warm in a few weeks...

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