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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From a music-filled upbringing in New Orleans, Ambré has evolved into a fiercely authentic artist whose future seems limitless.
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The London artist earned the industry's notice over the past few years, paying off a journey that started before she even left high school.
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The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has always felt timeless. She joins us to talk about that quality and how it's reflected in her new EP.
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Change is hard. It's necessary. It's exciting. Ponder explores all of that on her upcoming album, 'Everything Has Changed.'
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Raised in Texas and now based in the Twin Cities, Jolie is sharing a 20-something perspective that's both personal and universal.
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The Ethiopian-Sudanese singer-songwriter joins us at a moment when her already-thriving career is finding yet another level.
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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.
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The artist and advocate joins us for a conversation about her work to change how the music industry — and the wider world — views disability.
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The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist talks with us about how a kid from Philly wound up performing alongside icons like David Bowie.
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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.