Santigold: Harnessing the Power of Punk, Breaking Barriers, and Learning to Call Herself an Artist

 
 

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Singer/songwriter Santigold blends punk, indie, new-wave and soul music to create a sound all her own. She talks with Guy about why she initially shied away from singing, how she fights back against barriers in the music industry, and how she nourishes her creative spirit.

Links from the Show

01. "High Priestess" music video vignette, from Spirituals

02. "Disparate Youth" performed live at KCRW

03. "Shove It", sampled by Jay-Z on "Brooklyn We Go Hard"

04. "It's Unanimous", by Stiffed

05. Santi's Instagram

06. "New magic wand", Tyler, The Creator, feat. Santigold

07. Beyonce shouts out Santi in "Break My Soul"

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