Music Journalism
The New York Times: “Only 3 Black Women Have Won the Grammys’ Top Award. Is Beyoncé Next?”
Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston and Lauryn Hill’s album of the year wins all came in the 1990s. Beyoncé’s fifth shot, for “Cowboy Carter,” arrives Sunday (February 2, 2025) night.
Rolling Stone: “Breaking Through Rock Journalism’s Boys’ Club”
Daphne A. Brooks featured among five music critics looking back at a problematic past, and forward to a future they’re helping create.
The Guardian: “Tina Turner: 10 of Her Greatest Songs”
Daphne A. Brooks explores the seismic anthems of Black liberation and the transformative power of Tina Turner’s music, tracing her evolution as an artist and cultural icon.
NPR: “Beyonce’s Renaissance is the #1 Album of 2022,” In Conversation with Danyel Smith and Ann Powers
Daphne A. Brooks joins Ann Powers and Danyel Smith in an in-depth discussion on RENAISSANCE, exploring its themes of migration, resistance, and Black cultural legacy. Brooks dissects Beyoncé’s vocal artistry, historical references, and the album’s role as a radical act of self-liberation.
The New Your Times: The Vitality of Black Criticism
Daphne A. Brooks joins a conversation honoring the legacy of Greg Tate, discussing the necessity of Black writers in shaping cultural discourse. This piece explores the role of Black critics in challenging racist institutions, redefining narratives, and leading the conversation in music and the arts.
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