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Lauryn Hill is the first female rapper in music’s history to have a Diamond-certified album. (SGranitz/WireImag)

Women’s artist spotlight: The legacy of Lauryn Hill

Brandon Clark
March 25, 2021

Just a month ago, the incredible Ms. Lauryn Hill became the first female rapper in music’s history to have a diamond-certified album,“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” What makes this even more monumental is the fact that this is the only solo album she has ever released,...

Pianist Wendy Carlos sitting in front of her piano with her Siamese cat sleeping on her shoulders

Women’s History Month artist spotlight: Wendy Carlos

Allison Harris
March 16, 2021

Co-developer of the first-ever commercially available synth keyboard and composer of the soundtracks for “The Shining,” “A Clockwork Orange” and the original “Tron,” Wendy Carlos remains one of the most influential pioneers of synth music of all time. Now 81, Carlos...

Artist Spotlight: Dulcinea Herrera

Artist Spotlight: Dulcinea Herrera

Annie Bolin
May 8, 2020

https://youtu.be/AbsZbBVIRAY UMKC painter and body artist, Dulcinea Herrera, discusses her inspirations and art.

Artist Spotlight - Ryan George

Artist Spotlight – Ryan George

Victoria Gomez
November 8, 2019

https://youtu.be/fIRT73c0pI0

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