Aretha Franklin will be remembered as a civil rights activist, a leader in the women's movement, and the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Queen of soul.  In her own words: "I didn’t think my songs would become anthems for women. But I’m delighted. Women probably immediately feel compassion and relate to the lyrics. We can all learn a little something from each other, so whatever people can take and be inspired by where my music is concerned is great." "My cousin once told me not to take other people so seriously....

Given' you something to jam to all summer long, one playlist at a time. Anne Rivera is a wet plate photographer, vintage collector, music lover, nature enthusiast, and mother to five.  LISTEN to Anne's playlist.  View Anne's photography HERE and follow on IG HERE. 

On ancestry: "I come from a lineage of broken male-female relationships, abuse of power, and mistrust. Only when I saw that clearly was I able to resolve those conflicts in my own relationship. Connecting to the past and knowing our history makes us both bruised and beautiful." . On her journey: "Through it all I have learned to laugh and cry and grow. I look at the woman I was in my 20s and I see a young lady growing into confidence but intent on pleasing everyone around her. I now feel so much more beautiful, so much sexier, so...

"They asked me to cover up, so I did" Happy breastfeeding week. 

Given' you something to jam to all summer long, one playlist at a time. Kate Oliver is a writer, photographer, and all around good human. She lives on the road, renovating airstreams, with her wife, Ellen, and daughter, Adelaide.  LISTEN to Kate's playlist.  Check out  more about Kate HERE + HERE. 

Given' you something to jam to all summer long, one playlist at a time. Alexandra Elle is a writer and creative living in the Washington, DC metro area with her husband and two daughters.  LISTEN to Alex's playlist.  Check out Alex's work HERE.