Aja Monet champions cultural resistance in new album

Aja Monet, a Los Angeles-based musician and surrealist blues poet, emphasises the power of culture in resisting institutional exploitation. Her upcoming album, The Color of Rain, reflects themes of love and resistance, drawing inspiration from historical movements like the Harlem Renaissance. Monet's work has gained recognition, including a nomination for an NAACP award in 2026.

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