Camille Yarbrough on India.Arie's "Worthy" (2019)

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"Every one of us is worthy"

This is the mantra that permeates throughout all of India.Arie's 2019 album, Worthy. It had been six years since she last released a proper LP, and India didn't miss a beat. She discusses injustice in Black America, finding love, and gives us some uplifting words that we can all use, especially in these times.

Singer/poet/educator Camille Yarbrough sits down with us to discuss the timeliness of the album, the parallels between Camille's and India's work, and India's growth as an artist in her nearly 20 year career.

More on Camille

Q&A with Nana Camille Yarbrough, Renaissance Woman, Griot Artist (Our Time Press)BronxNet's Interview with CamilleWebsite | Facebook

More on India

India's interview with The Black MediaIndia.Arie Talks New Album, Influencing Younger Artists & Finally Feeling 'Worthy' (Billboard)Steady Love music video

Show Tracklisting (all songs from Worthy unless otherwise indicated):

RollercoasterWhat IfCamille Yarbrough: Take Yo PraiseFatboy Slim: Praise YouCamille Yarbrough: But It Comes Out MadRollercoasterSacred SpaceWe AreIn Good TroubleThat MagicSacred SpaceHour of LoveWe AreCrazySacred SpaceWorthySteady LoveWorthy (Interlude)Camille Yarbrough: Ain't It A Lonely FeelingErykah Badu: Bag LadyAretha Franklin: Climbing Higher Mountains

Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on there.
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