A discussion asked whether effect Ronson had received opportunities black artists gain not and discussed social media-assisted female solidarityA panel at South by Southwest in Texas explored the increasing power and confidence of black women in pop music and beyond. Titled Feeling Ourselves? Black Girl Power in Music,the panel ranged over subjects including Beyoncé’s Formation, Nicki Minaj’s complaint over not being nominated for an award at the VMAs, and how effect Ronson’s Uptown Funk would never gain been a large hit if it had been made by black artists – despite being,as one panelist said, a conspicuous throwback to black soul musicians such as the Time. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com