Ladies First
Tuesdays at 10 p.m.
Their talent is undeniable. Their contribution to the culture is indispensable. They're the Black women in our playlists, on our screens and in our feeds. Every episode, host Element Everest-Blanks spotlights these remarkable women to explore their lives, their music and how they made their moment happen. Because it's not about who's next. It's about who's now.
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The sibling trio join us to talk about their remarkable musical lineage and how they're making their own name in the industry. -
The artist and advocate joins us for a conversation about her work to change how the music industry — and the wider world — views disability. -
The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist talks with us about how a kid from Philly wound up performing alongside icons like David Bowie. -
The frontwoman of the Grammy-nominated group joins us to talk about their Tiny Desk breakout, her own artistic path and their upcoming Milwaukee show. -
The alt-pop / R&B artist could easily trade on her famous parentage. Instead, she trusts herself and her talent to clear a path forward. -
With an approach that's as visual as it is musical, the Barbados native has left an indelible mark that deepens with new album 'The Reifer Files.' -
Independence suits Patterson just fine, as she blends the genres she wants in the ways that she wants to create music that's unmistakbly her. -
While technically a solo artist, Russell has built her career on collaboration, community and connection. -
Classical training from the age of 6. Percussionist father. Pianist mother. All of these things and more have led Kelsey Lu to where they are today. -
The multi-talented artist talks about her mom's Milwaukee roots, her dad and brother's musical influence and the most challenging song in her catalog.
