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The Homegirl’s ikigai shines radiantly on her (latest) masterpiece, a prophetic transmission illuminating Black divinity and sovereignty, addressing the systemic degradation of our times, and infused with an infectious hope rooted in joy and transcendence. By Jonathan Bristow  Marlanna Evans is an evolved soul.
Set apart. Operating on a frequency that many aspire to, but to which few truly ascend. She’s Nina. She’s Roberta. She’s Mavis. Fearless. Transcendent. An uncompromising truthteller. And unabashedly celebratory and proud to be Black. She stands on business. She understands the assignment. And she’s been in the game to elevate hearts and minds from the jump - Forever about The Culture. Long established as one of this generation's greatest emcees by anyone who knows anything, Rapsody has been in rare air for nearly two decades. Unmatched lyricism. The highest of intellect. Clear on her sovereignty. And an unflinching commitment to higher consciousness - All of which shine radiantly in her recent masterpiece, God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops. A divine revelation incarnated in album form, this record stands upon the illustrious foundation already laid by Rapsody’s unparalleled catalog - One of the most important in the history of hip-hop.
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by Jonathan Bristow With the sweet, irresistible strums of his treasured ukulele and his spirited reggae band, the Collection of Lone Souljahs, the inspiring singer-songwriter is sharing the positive vibrations from Portland to Maui - and beyond!
By Jonathan Bristow A glimpse into the extraordinary story behind the award-winning Seattle photographer, blogger, creator and influencer, how she and her family celebrate Juneteenth, and the empowering music that defines her.
By Jonathan Bristow Vince Meneses - the veteran Filipino singer-songwriter from Portland, OR, who performs under the moniker Zax Vandal - is finding new life, vitality and inspiration with age. On a journey that began with his fathers love of Englebert Humperdink, a coming of age in the underground crusty punk rock scene, and a transformative season with Billy Joel’s “The Stranger” coming into fatherhood, the eclectic musician is now stepping back into his music as a solo performer, after the pandemic and the heartbreaking dissolution of his band.
By Jonathan Bristow From the groundbreaking riffs of Sister Rosetta Tharpe to the electrifying Janis Joplin, these nine fearless women were true pioneers of Rock n’ Roll, and heroes in the fight for equality and women’s rights everywhere.
As a continuation of our Queens of Music series celebrating Women’s History Month here at Ascent, we’ve compiled the following nine influential early rock n’ roll jams by gorgeous and inspiring women from the 50s and 60s:
The ladies who birthed and pioneered the revolution. |
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AuthorJonathan Bristow - Ascent Founder & Director. 
Jonathan is a queer, former pastor, creator, mystic and amplifier, dedicated to decolonization and recovering sovereignty. Stepping into a lifelong dream in 2021, he created Ascent Radio to offer music enthusiasts a handcrafted radio platform at the intersection of great music and collective liberation. Jonathan lives and breathes music, and believes fiercely in the power of music to draw us together and inspire us toward a better world.
Alongside his work as the Founder and Director of Ascent, he is a freelance writer, and author of the Substack blog, Finding Jonathan, reflecting on the journey of simultaneously losing and finding himself all at once, recovering from childhood trauma, faith deconstuction, and learning to love and embrace all of who he is. An inspiring wordsmith, Jonathan writes content for conscious brands, artists and industry professionals. To connect with him about writing on a project that needs beautiful words, connect with him over on his LinkedIn profile, or email at: [email protected]! Archives
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