A True Original.

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Some people are born before their time, Jackie Shane is one of those people. In the 60s, Jackie broke ground as a Black transgender artist and consequently, defied social laws in the Jim Crow South. Jackie Shane had the courage to be her true self. She died at 78 years old on 2/22/19.

Listen to one of Jackie Shane’s final (rare) interviews on CBC radio

Girl with a Cowrie Shell Earring ©️

keys provided by Shantell Martin

Celebrate the ones closest to you. Some images from Granny’s 80th bash ^ v

Tobago 2019

Brillant

Real life footage of me starting the year right.

Under no circumstances are you allowed to take your blindfold off 😭

If you from NY stand up right now

Riding out the rest of the year like ^^

The best days are set days.

An interesting discussion on how corporate branding supports and simultaneously undermine underground dance/music communities.

All vinyl mix featuring Trinidadian and South African soul, mid 70's jazz and a reimagined pop hit. 

Selector's Note: This mix contains skips, crackles and pops. Enjoy the bumpy ride.

Tracklist:
Born to Shine, Carol Addison 
Try Again (Live), Melba Moore
Babies, Ashford & Simpson
Normalizo, Letta Mbulu 
Slick, Ramsey Lewis 
Break my Stride, Matthew Wilder
Feel Up, Grace Jones
Bring it, Wild Sugar
Skylark, Carol Addison