Ashawnta Jackson

Ashawnta Jackson is Soundcheck's fall 2012 intern. 

Ashawnta Jackson appears in the following:

50 years later, the celebrations and contradictions of 'Wattstax' still resonate

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The documentary returns to theaters this month alongside the release of a new box set. It's a chance to consider what it captures (and doesn't) about music, race and justice in the 1970s and today.

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Recovering and reclaiming Black women's place in music history

Monday, April 18, 2022

Black women's contributions to pop music have long been erased or misunderstood. Three recent books, including Danyel Smith's Shine Bright, focus on these stories, offering a richer record of history.

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A December Holiday Playlist (No, Not That Holiday)

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

While there's other holidays in December, the entire month has been pretty much co-opted by Christmas. And maybe November too. Even outside of the less-often sung about Hanukkah and K...
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Thinning The Crates And Hitting The Road

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Moving cross country can be a romantic thing: wide-open spaces, and America seen through the window. But deciding what to pack and what to abandon in the move can be painful, especial...
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