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Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning pay tribute to one of their biggest heroes — and share what they learned from working with her
“She’s definitely getting more kudos in her silver years,” Giddens says. “Let’s build on that”
‘People cast her to the side, like she was this crazy, angry black woman. But those were her songs. Those are her performances. She deserved exactly what she was after.’
Carlile celebrates Emily Saliers and Amy Ray’s trailblazing influence as musicians, activists, and queer icons
“I think her next record will probably be her best yet,” Crutchfield says. “That’s the kind of career I want to have”
‘As young black women who watch her, you automatically know your worth’
Colombian reggaeton star talks about how Rihanna helped inspire her to pursue a career in music
“There’s something about her vocals,” Olsen says of the R&B/disco/roots veteran artist. “Maybe it’s just that I can relate to it”
‘There’s nothing you could add or take away from her legacy, because she’s always been truthful’
