By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná McPherson-Joseph
As we close out June, we also remember that in addition to Pride Month, it is Black Music Month. Enjoy these contemporary and classic sounds from Black queer musicians.
Albums honoring Black Music Month & Pride Month
in defense of my own happiness by Joy Oladokun
Description: A young new artist with lyrics that are deep and heartfelt.
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Remember My Song by Labi Siffre
Description: A little known artist from the early 70s, his music has been heavily sampled by the hip hop community. In fact, the first song on this album, "I got the...", is the foundation of the Eminem classic "My name is..."
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Greatest Hits by Tracy Chapman
Description: Chapman is a Grammy-winning artist with music across multiple genres, including rock, pop, and contemporary folk.
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Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Description: A L-E-G-E-N-D.
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The Essential Bessie Smith by Bessie Smith
Description: Bessie Smith was a proud bisexual woman before there were words for it. Her command of the blues scene was singular.
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Fatherland by Kele Okereke
Description: This solo album is an introspective look at relationships old and new.
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Comet, Come To Me by Me'Shell NdegéOcello
Description: If you weren't aware of her before, you may know this artist as the voice behind the opening theme of the show Queen Sugar.
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About Dontaná
Dontaná is a Collection Management Librarian who was born with an unending reading list. She is almost always reading two books simultaneously and is easily distracted by cool covers.