Soul 2 Soul with Yewande, Mar. 23
Yewande’s musical message is as powerful as her voice. Her songs are stories that are inspired by rock, blues, gospel and soul traditions often forgotten in today’s popular music. She reminds us of the legacy by making music with substance and integrity. Mahatma Gandhi once said “you must be the change you want to see.” The self-proclaimed songstress, storyteller, and messenger does just that with her brand of alternative soul. In this edition of Soul 2 Soul Yewande discusses her musical background and talks about obstacles in the music industry and remaining true to herself. Yewande’s EP Evolution is in stores now.
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oh my gosh! i love her! i got her EP when she came to perform at our school, it’s a damn shame she’s not as well known as she should be, cos she is so amazing.
—ceecee*clicking play to hear the interview*
Hey V,
Great interview! I like her style. I think is a wonderful example of artist who go against the grain when it comes to being placed in a class or genre. Why can’t it just be called good music?
Peace and Blessings!
—Jah_LuvWhat a unique voice and style! :)
—KNok i’m back after listening to the interview
—ceeceeShe is so dead on accurate about the box african american musicians have been placed in America. I feel like there’s so much better music in Europe and Africa and I kept on asking myself why?!
she is soo talented and so brilliant
Wow…I’ve been in search of great talent, so thanks HoneySoul for introducing me to Yewande,…She has a Nigerian name (I’m Nigerian). I am definately going to support a sister by getting a copy of her album, not just because,…but because her voice is captivating. Great Job Wande,…keep doing you.
—Ololade PearseHey V, me again,lol. Getting caught up on my interviews. The first thing I noticed about this interview was her voice, I love that Yewande baratone voice. I can listen to her talk for days if she talked and sang in that voice to me,lol. I can hear that southern church vibe in her music too, big ups to mama sitting her down at that piano at an early age. Gonna get my shout on if I listen to this sista too long, you feel it yanno. That live band behind her on the album doesn’t hurt either. There indeed is a revolution going on, to change how women of color are looked at in the music industry, rather than just the sexy vixen, she can be empowering like Jill, Lauryn and yes Yewande. I am with changing how not only women are percieved but also how we as people of color are percieved in the music industry without pimping ourselves.
—Dean