Jackie Shane - RIP

Jackie Shane Dead At 78

I'm not a fan of Numero Group for exploiting/politicizing Jackie's personal life to boost their sales, but I would recommend their compilation for an introduction to Shane's music. If you're a classic soul/R&B fan, it's worthy of investigation:

https://www.amazon.com/Any-Other-Way-2-CD/dp/B074VTVWVD

 

Jackie Shane Dead At 78

And she was just making news again. This article came out this very month:
This transgender soul singer publicly transitioned in the 60s & ruled the charts while she did it

 

What a sad day..RIP Jackie

This is one of the greatest live albums ever.

 

RIP Jackie. You were truly one of a kind.

 

Very sad news. Would've enjoyed seeing her perform live in concert, but I was born in the wrong generation. The small yet consistent body of work she leaves behind which will be cherished for years to come. RIP Ms. Shane

 

R.I.P. Jackie

2017 interview -
Trans pioneer Jackie Shane: 'I don’t bow down. I do not get down on my knees'

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...e2f1b6-36dd-11e9-af5b-b51b7ff322e9_story.html

Jackie Shane, Soul Singer and Transgender Pioneer, Dead at 78 | Pitchfork

One of the pioneers, one of the almost (thankfully not) forgotten who laid some of the groundwork for the advances the LGBTQ community has made over the years. Guts and heart and soul to burn. And the lady could sing.
At least she got a Grammy nod for best historical reissue.
Rest In Peace.

 

Earlier thread: Jackie Shane - RIP

 

R.I.P. Jackie -- I'm glad she got even just a little bit of belated recognition.