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Friday, Aug 3 2018, 6PM
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This whole show inspired by NPR's 200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women+ www.npr.org Curated by NPR Music's Jacob Ganz, Ann Powers, Marissa Larusso and a team of many woman and non-binary+ writers (including DJ Michele)!
Mala Rodriguez is a hip-hop artist whose music is influenced heavily by the flamenco style of her native Andalusia, Spain. Her lyrics often address topics such as racism, poverty, and the empowerment of women. malarodriguez.com
See this song played live in the KEXP studio. www.youtube.com
Reyna Mercedes Hernandez Sandoval (La Reyna) and Yadira Pintado Lazcano (la Real) are two female rappers lighting up the Cuban underground scene. www.tumimusic.com
Etta James one of the mothers of rock and roll. On the level of Elvis or Chuck Berry. Etta is the woman!! Not to mention an all-around Hall of Famer. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001.
Missy Elliott recently released a 20th Anniversary reissue of her debut album “Supa Dupa Fly” on a limited edition yellow vinyl. www.missy-elliott.com
This whole show inspired by NPR's 200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women+ www.npr.org Curated by NPR Music's Jacob Ganz, Ann Powers, Marissa Larusso and a team of many woman and non-binary+ writers (including KEXP DJ Michele)!
Hurray for the Riff Raff is an indie rock group from New Orleans. Puerto Rican American lead singer/guitarist, Alynda Segarra grew up in the Bronx where her varied background has led to an all-encompassing Americana sound. hurrayfortheriffraff.com
Concha Buika is a Spanish singer and musician whose style draws from several musical
genera including flamenco, jazz, and African polyrhythm. www.conchabuikamusic.com
I wrote up this band, X and Odetta for this other list on NPR Music of top albums by women. www.npr.org
Santigold will be playing the Showare this Saturday Sept 15, 2018. Opening for Lauryn Hill. www.accessoshowarecenter.com
This song, released in April this year, is the first single off their new album "Hive Mind" released on July 20. www.internet-band.com
Nina Simone was born Eunice Waymon, daughter of a preacher, who changed her name in part to avoid notice by her family who felt she was singing "the devil's music". She has been called "The High Priestess of Soul". www.ninasimone.com
I wrote about Sia, Icona Pop and Noura Mint Seymali for the new NPR Music list of top songs by 21st Century women+. www.npr.org
Katorah Marrero is an American rapper from Brooklyn and this song went triple-platinum when it was released. www.youngmamusic.com
One of the most overlooked influential artists of rock and roll. In her autobiography Reckless: My Life as a Pretender, lead singer Chrissie Hynde had this to say about her lack of formal voice training: “Distinctive voices in rock are trained through years of many things: frustration, fear, loneliness, anger, insecurity, arrogance, narcissism, or just sheer perseverance – anything but a teacher."
Throwing Muses is an alt rock band that was originally fronted by two female leads, stepsisters Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly. Although their last release was in 2013, Kristin Hersh continues to release her solo work www.kristinhersh.com
I wrote about this artist for NPR's list of top songs by 21st Century women. This show inspired by the list. www.npr.org
Originally written and recorded by Ann Peebles in 1973, this song was released as a single off of Tina Turner's 5th Studio album "Private Dancer" in 1984. It was her first album released under her new label at the time, Capitol Records.
This whole show inspired by NPR's 200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women+ www.npr.org Curated by NPR Music's Jacob Ganz, Ann Powers, Marissa Larusso and a team of many woman and non-binary+ writers (including KEXP DJ Michele)!
Every week we take a different dancing tour to a location or nation. Tonight it's South Africa!
Every week we take a different dancing tour to a location or nation. Tonight it's South Africa!
Born Katherine Elizabeth King, American guitarist and composer Kaki King has been playing guitar since she was 4 years old when her father gave her her first guitar to encourage her musical talent. www.kakiking.com
By multiple request. Have a request or want to say "Hi"? Email dj@kexp.org or interact on Twitter @djmichelemyers, Instagram @djmichelemyers or Facebook DJ Michele.
This whole show inspired by NPR's 200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women+ www.npr.org Curated by NPR Music's Jacob Ganz, Ann Powers, Marissa Larusso and a team of many woman and non-binary+ writers (including KEXP DJ Michele)!
PJ Harvey’s song “The Wheel” featured on the KEXP “Song of the Day” podcast. www.kexp.org
Portishead are known to have helped define the trip-hop genera with their debut album “Dummy” released in 1994. Most recently, they released a video of their song SOS on their website. Catch it here. www.portishead.co.uk
Jorja Smith recently won the Brit Critics' Choice Award earlier this year for her debut album "Lost & Found". jorjasmith.com
Check out what the queen of neo-soul, Erykah Badu, is up to lately. erykah-badu.com
Full KEXP in-studio performance (acoustic!) earlier this year on Jan 19. www.youtube.com
Solange, featured on this track, an influential indie and electronic artist.
By request. Have a request or want to say "Hi"? Email dj@kexp.org or interact on Twitter @djmichelemyers, Instagram @djmichelemyers or Facebook DJ Michele.
Innovator Bjork has influenced countless artists including Blonde Redhead, Ellie Goulding, Evanescence, Bat For Lashes and many other hugely influential women artists in their own right. KEXP will be traveling to her homeland this November and broadcasting the annual Iceland Airwaves festival. www.kexp.org
Influential on Seattle's local soul scene. Miss Grace Love! Playing Neumos on Thurs Aug 30 this year.
This PNW trio influential on a global level. Beth Ditto will be opening at Key Arena Friday Sept 7, 2018.
Lauryn Hill will be playing the Showare Center in Kent on Saturday Sept 15 this year. www.lauryn-hill.com
From her debut album released 2008. After cancelling her first US Tour Dates, Adele returned on Oct 18, 2008 as musical guest on Saturday Night Live. It was the highest rated episode for the show in over 14 years prior. It topped the iTunes charts the following day.
Ibeyi means “twins” in the Yoruban language and is an apt name for French-Cuban twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz. Their lyrics often express their intersectional experience as both women and persons of African heritage. See their full live-performance in-studio earlier this year. www.youtube.com
Robyn on lead vocals is a hugely important artist. This whole show inspired by NPR's 200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women+ www.npr.org Curated by NPR Music's Jacob Ganz, Ann Powers, Marissa Larusso and a team of many woman and non-binary+ writers (including KEXP DJ Michele)!
From Canada, Grimes incorporates her visual art talents into her music and style. She has designed all of her album covers. www.grimesmusic.com
Metric will be opening for Smashing Pumpkins at Key Arena on Friday August 24, 2018
