‘Spirituals’: Santigold’s latest album rose from pandemic resilience
by Stephen Humphries
Sep 27, 2022
3 minutes
Musician Santigold’s latest album features a song that seems perfect for lying in a hammock on a beach. The pop star sings a jaunty melody over the breezy patter of hand drums and a reggaeton synthetic bass line. But a closer listen shatters the idyllic illusion. The song, titled “No Paradise,” has lyrics that describe a populace suffering from systemic oppression. Yet it isn’t entirely bleak. It includes a recurring refrain: “There’s power in our struggle.”
“The power is from the growth that takes place in hardship,” explains
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days