Dalena Hunter
Los Angeles
“‘Phenomenal’ by Janelle Monáe. It’s about really loving and accepting yourself and surrounding yourself with people that can see your inner and outer beauty.”
Lizet Ramirez
Santa Ana
“‘Mañana Será Bonito” by TQG. She’s reclaiming her personhood because her ex cheated on her. It’s just a really fun song to shout along with.”
James Patton
Los Angeles
“‘Last Day of Summer’ by Spanky Wilson. She’s still around. She’s a living legend. I wish I could think of something by Barbara Morrison.”
Maryam Munir-Morris
Inglewood
“‘Get to This’ by Marvin Gaye. I got to a lot of things this summer. I had a great summer doing a lot of interesting things.”
Compiled by Cynthia Gibson at the Central Avenue Jazz Festival in South Los Angeles.