it's a white girl's world
source: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-jones1oct01,0,5341003.story?coll=env-s...
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my favorite blogger oliver wang's (http://www.soul-sides.com) great review of sharon jones's new incredible record. the article touches upon the racial dynamics of retro soul, using sharon jones and amy winehouse as examples of how the race (and sex appeal) of a band's front-woman (The DapKings are the backing band for both singers) seems to dictate bands' marketability and success. i'm a fan of both artists, but i think everyone with half an ear who's heard both jones and winehouse would agree that there is something more than singing talent at play in the disparity between the two group's album sales.
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