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Sofia R. Willcox
Sep 27, 2023
The Extraordinary Life of Tim Maia: The Portrait of Brazil is Black
Remembering Tim Maia
Sofia R. Willcox
Sep 15, 2023
Soundscapes of Solitude: Exploring Isolationism
review of the Carlos Ferreira's "Living a Metaphor" and a glimpse of his upcoming album "Isolationism"
Sofia R. Willcox
Sep 9, 2023
Yellow September: Remembering Charlie Brown Jr
the importance of Chorão and Champignon
Sofia R. Willcox
Aug 31, 2023
dadá Joãozinho Rhythms of Resilience: from Sombre Lockdown to Bright Stardom
the resilient journey from dadá Joãozinho
Sofia R. Willcox
Aug 25, 2023
Carioca Funk: The Contemporary Heartbeat of Rio de Janeiro
From the South of the United States to the favelas in Rio de Janeiro.
Sofia R. Willcox
Aug 16, 2023
Madonna: 40 Years of Impact, 65 Years of Reign
the remarkable journey from your majesty of pop music.
Sofia R. Willcox
Aug 10, 2023
Hip-Hop 50: Self-Expression and Cultural Resistance
An overview of the history and impact of hip-hop culture.
Sofia R. Willcox
Aug 9, 2023
Rodriguez: Rest in Power
Rodriguez rest in power, but his songs and their meanings are forever
Sofia R. Willcox
Jul 12, 2023
Strumming in Shadows: The Liverbirds and the Silent Roar of 1960s Rock
The Other Fab Four: The Girls from Liverpool, The Liverbirds
Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 28, 2023
Queercoding in 2010s Hits: Invisibility Era
Queercoding is not an exclusive narrative device.
Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 25, 2023
Love is Revolutionary: Can You Feel the Love Tonight?
How love can be a revolutionary act, through the lenses of Sir Elton John.
Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 21, 2023
Cindy Lauper at 70: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (damental Rights)
Cindy Lauper: the queen of Queens
Sofia R. Willcox
May 23, 2023
Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll: River Deep, Mountain High
The remarkable journey and legacy of Tina Turner.
Sofia R. Willcox
May 7, 2023
Rita Lee: She was never a good example, but she was a good person
Rita Lee and her importance to Brazil. Much more than its queen of rock and roll.
Sofia R. Willcox
Jan 19, 2023
A Piece of our Hearts: 80 Years of Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin would have been 80 this year, why she prevails a relevant icon after 60 years.
Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 17, 2022
Paul McCartney 80: Sixty-Six Years of Revolution, as He Once Said
insights into the impact of The Beatles on music, culture, and society.
Sofia R. Willcox
Mar 25, 2022
Anitta: The Brazilian Chameleon
Today Anitta made history. “Envolver” is the first solo song by a Latin and Brazilian artist to peak at the top spot on the global...
Sofia R. Willcox
Mar 3, 2022
A Carnavalesque Journey through Resistance: Exploring the Rhythms in Brazil and Notting Hill
Carnaval—Dance to the beat of anti-hate. Let’s beat racism!
Sofia R. Willcox
Feb 11, 2022
We Will Always Love Her
Before Queen Bey, there was Queen A, who was the hostess opening the door for countless famous and reputed black artists in popular music...
Sofia R. Willcox
Dec 19, 2021
La Vie N'est Pas En Rose: The Legacy of Édith Piaf and Her Iconic Song
A tribute to Édith Piaf and her journey
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