Articles by Natalie Weiner

Natalie Weiner is a freelance writer in Dallas covering music and sports for outlets including NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post and Billboard.

Authenticity Leads on ‘Lea In Love’

record of the month Authenticity Leads on ‘Lea In Love’

Sam Hunt’s Crossover Velvet Revolution

record of the month Sam Hunt’s Crossover Velvet Revolution

Reba McEntire’s Healing Music

record of the month Reba McEntire’s Healing Music

Nappy Roots’ Crystallized Country Rap

record of the month Nappy Roots’ Crystallized Country Rap

Valerie June Wants To Heal The World

interview Valerie June Wants To Heal The World

Coleman Hawkins Was Jazz’s Bridge To The New

record of the month Coleman Hawkins Was Jazz’s Bridge To The New

McCoy Tyner’s Quiet Revolutions

record of the month McCoy Tyner’s Quiet Revolutions

Blossom Dearie Was ‘The Only White Woman Who Had Soul’

record of the month Blossom Dearie Was ‘The Only White Woman Who Had Soul’

Donald Byrd Was The Future

record of the month Donald Byrd Was The Future

Kamaal Williams And ‘The Return’ Of Acid Jazz

interview Kamaal Williams And ‘The Return’ Of Acid Jazz

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