R&B
Culture
Solange's ode to blackness is exactly what America needs
Why being pro-black doesn't mean anti-white — Having spent years on the periphery of mainstream pop and R&B, Solange's empowering new album proves why she's a progressive bad-ass with a message worth believing in.
Written by: Kemi Alemoru
Music
Xenia Rubinos dances in the face of fear to survive
On the hunt for joy — A mother from Puerto Rico, a father from Cuba, born and raised in the US – Xenia Rubinos' identity is as diverse as the music she creates. Here, the New York singer-songwriter talks about her new album, influenced by American culture but motivated by the survival of fear.
Written by: Taylor McGraa