JOURNALIST · AUTHOR · CULTURAL STRATEGIST

Writing on music, culture and the people who make it.

I’m a Chicago journalist and critic with more than 15 years of writing on music, race and identity. I’ve been a weekly music columnist at the Chicago Tribune since 2014, and my debut book, Queens of Soul, arrives in 2028.

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FORTHCOMING 2028

Queens of Soul

My debut book: a celebration of the evolution of soul music, told through the lens of ten artists whose voices have defined the genre.

Three ways to work together.

  • Editorial & criticism

    Reported features, essays, profiles and reviews on music, art and identity.

  • Content & strategy

    Brand voice, editorial direction and copy for brands, publications and cultural institutions.

  • Speaking & events

    Keynotes, panel moderation, workshops and campus visits on culture and storytelling.