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Corinne Bailey Rae
Dec 5, 2023
Corinne Bailey Rae discusses her career, her exploration of Chicago's Stoney Island Arts Bank, and the inspiration behind her genre-hopping fourth album. She talks about the pressure to recreate the success of her debut album and how an indie skateboarding magazine helped shape her new album. They also touch on the influence of UK R&B on white America, American racism, and the resilience of escaping slavery.
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- Corinne Bailey Rae's fourth album, Black Rainbows, draws inspiration from her time exploring the historic Stoney Island Arts Bank in Chicago and its vast collection of black cultural relics, books, and records.
- Black Rainbows allowed Bailey Rae to break away from the pressures of mainstream success and embrace a more diverse and adventurous sound that defies genre conventions.
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The influence of the Arts Bank Archives on Corinne Bailey Ray's new album
Corinne Bailey Ray's fourth album, Black Rainbows, was inspired by her time spent in the historic Stoney Island Arts Bank in Chicago. The Arts Bank is home to a vast collection of black cultural relics, books, and records, which offered Bailey Ray a rich source of inspiration for her music. Exploring the archive allowed her to discover hidden stories and delve into black history. The album showcases a mix of jazz, rock, and avant-garde elements, offering a departure from her previous neo-soul pop sound.
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