This week, we watched Americans elect an alleged sexual assaulter in place of a qualified woman. While the world mourned, Hillary Clinton in her concession speech gracefully encouraged young girls everywhere to follow their goals. ‘’To all the girls who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your dreams.’’ Hillary said in her concession speech.
Hillary is one of many women who encourage women everywhere to dare to dream. The comforting truth is that women are, have always been, and will continue to be, legendary. As a reminder of this, and because it is the weekend, we have compiled a playlist of old and new songs from female musicians who make us dance, laugh, cry and aspire to be more.
Vulindlela – Brenda Fassie
The ever relevant Brenda Fassie is the first on our playlist with the 1997 classic Vulindlela.
Fittingly described as an ambassador of unfettered possibilities, Temi dares us to be unconventional. With her music and style she asks, why be normal when you can be beautifully you?
Agolo – Angelique Kidjo
Next is Grammy award winner Angelique Kidjo, dedicated activist and pioneer, with Agolo released in 1994.
If I Start To Talk – Tiwa savage
This incredible songstress and song writer continues to chart an enviable course in pop music. If I Start to Talk, off the R.E.D album serves as an anthem of all of the pain women go through and most often than not, bear alone.
