Melanie Charles - Y'all Don't (Really) Care About Black Women (LP)

Melanie Charles’s Y'all Don't (Really) Care About Black Women is a bold and evocative statement from one of jazz’s most distinctive voices. Released by Verve Records in 2021, the album is inspired by the rapturous legacies of legends like Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan, both in repertoire and spirit. Through her unique arrangements and soulful artistry, Charles draws listeners into a powerful exploration of identity and history.

This album serves as a love letter to the unheralded labor of Black women, with each track reflecting deep reverence and creative energy. Melanie Charles's original compositions and transformative renditions, including “God Bless the Child” and “Detour Ahead,” highlight both her production talents and commitment to meaningful storytelling. A must-hear for jazz aficionados, this release stands as an impassioned testament to resilience and musical innovation.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Verve Records
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 2021
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TRACKS

A1. God Bless The Child
A2. All Africa (The Beat)
A3. The Music Is The Magic
A4. Perdido (Reimagined)
A5. Pay Black Women Interlude
A6. Woman Of The Ghetto (Reimagined)
B1. Jazz (Ain't Nothing But Soul) (Reimagined)
B2. Detour Ahead (Reimagined)
B3. Go Away Little Boy
B4. Beginning To See The Light (Reimagined)
B5. What A Difference (Reimagined)