Why is it that when I mention that I have started taking guitar lessons, one of the most common responses is, "Ah, the new Tracy Chapman," or some variation on that theme? Are there so few black female guitarists out there that Ms. Chapman (and India Arie) have become the standard "go-to" examples?
Tracy Chapman is a wonderful musician and I respect her talent enormously. I just don't happen to look anything like her . . .
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And neither does Lauryn Hill.
Nor does Joan Amartrading.
ReplyDeletePedro!!! It's great to "see" you! I've missed you since I left FB . . . Thanks for stopping by and you're absolutely right about that genius Ms. Armartrading ;-)
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