Archiving my musical journey.

La musique c'est de l'amour donc partagez la. (Music is love, so share the love)

i've been sharing the music of artists i profoundly admire and fangirl over for years, mostly through social media and the airwaves. however, i've recently come to the realization that it's high time i extend beyond these platforms. archiving can be - and actually is - quite a laborious process, but if i don't start documenting the radio shows i've been editorializing over for years, who will ever do it? who puts the value on my work and my late night internet deepdives?

in hindsight, i should've begun this endeavor earlier, but there's no better moment than the present.

as a black woman, born into a heritage deeply rooted in black america and raised in the iconic 'laissez-faire' streets of paris, i recognize that my dual culture offers a unique perspective. it undoubtedly differs from the predominantly white male-dominated media landscape in the wide realm of jazz. the contours of my culture have often been shaped by individuals who are not my peers, sitting on committees, boards, and juries.

i mean what is jazz nowadays anyway? that is a question that has sparked debates, with countless papers, hours of podcasts, and panels dedicated to its exploration. for many black american artists like myself and those of black descent, jazz isn't just a genre; it's our heritage, our culture, our classical music, our magic, and our language forged over centuries of resilience, of ‘joy & pain’. for millions around the world, it serves as a universal language of freedom, a genre that welcomes, and seamlessly blends with, all heritages and cultures. it's also a symbol of musical excellence and, forgive me for being that person, just a great brand! i mean, just think about the number of jazz festivals worldwide. i'm not here to engage in that debate; i'm not a scholar. i'm a high school dropout, educated by the lessons of life on the road. what i do see and witness is the expansive world of 'jazz adjacent' music.

every day, my ears fall in love with new audio art created by countless of talented souls, and my intention is to do my best to share that love right here.