In this essay, Diriye Osman honours Amel Larrieux, the queen of sultry grooves.

Fatoumata Diawara is a gutsy, playful performer with charisma to spare. Get hip to her.

Dianne Reeves is a jazz master and in this interview, we get a glimpse of her delicious worldview.

In which Diriye Osman breaks down Lalah Hathaway's awesomeness.

A snappy, fun appreciation of Binyavanga Wainaina by Diriye Osman.

Diriye Osman celebrates the divine Lizz Wright and reflects on how her music is a source of light.

Missy Elliott is a sonic and visual auteur and Diriye Osman celebrates her brilliance here.

Diriye Osman reviews the incomparable Meshell Ndegeocello's oeuvre.