Welcome to the eighty-first installation of The Q : your one-stop weekly newsletter of culture recommendations.
Album
Candid by Ivy Sole
Growing from a garden in a small cozy single-story in Philadelphia, Ivy Sole plants seeds derived from jazz, rap, and the spirit of their elders that bear wisdom on how to love and more importantly, how to survive. In their third full-length album, Philly-based rapper Ivy Sole explores the realm of identity and self-worth while demonstrating a tender and kind sense of love for one's self and one's community.
Film
Y’a pas d’heure pour les femmes directed by Sarra El Abed
Sarra El Abed’s 19-minute short, Y’a pas d’heure pour les femmes (Ain’t No Time for Women), documents a group of Tunisian women across all generations at one of the most candid places where people come together: the hair salon. While these women get their hair cut and colored, they talk freely about politics; at the heart of their conversation is the 2019 Tunisian presidential election.
Book
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
The story begins right as COVID-19 touches down in New York. The public isn’t wearing masks and keeping 6 feet apart yet, but the subways are empty. Diana is an art historian chasing a promotion at Sotheby’s. Diana is first introduced to us when she attempts to coax a seller to agree to an auction, and the seller, Kitomi Ito, cites concerns over the pandemic.
Playlist
Teresa’s January ‘22 features Sia, Sefu, and Kanye West
Teresa’s favorite track: “I Can’t Get Enough ” by benny blanco
Description: Mostly Kanye and songs from Euphoria….
Podcast
Episode #75: Ginger and Lemon Tea and an Interview with Jana Rush
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Jana Rush over a cup of ginger and lemon tea. Jana Rush is a Chicago-based footwork producer, who started DJing when they were just ten years old. In August 2021, they released Painful Enlightenment, their second album. Jana talks to Sam and Teresa about their approach to sampling, exploring emotional themes, and how footwork has evolved in Chicago.