Back in 2001, I picked up Acoustic Soul by India Arie and liked it a lot. Unfortunately, I lost track of her until this week, when I ran across a video for "I Am Not My Hair." The song came out in 2006, but its message of self-acceptance and confidence is timeless. India sings about her experiences with "good" and "bad" hair, running through a long list of hairstyles she's worn throughout her life. It's a smart examination of the personal politics of black hair, and a pretty catchy tune, too. And as much as I think the word "empowering" is overused and misused, it fits this song perfectly.
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She is truly an artist in every sense. I love that she sings about positivity, struggle, love and triumph. She has a great msg to share and I feel that she lives by what she sings about - come from the heart. I wish more artists like her received more presence and airtime. She is great! Oh, and she has been missing 4 a bit...
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