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A Soul Pioneer: The Jackie Shane Story

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Join us for an illuminating journey into the life of Jackie Shane, a groundbreaking soul singer who carved her own path through the 1960s music scene. This episode explores how Shane's unwavering authenticity and electrifying performances challenged societal norms and paved the way for transgender representation in popular music. From her early days in Nashville to her transformative years in Toronto's vibrant music scene, discover how Jackie Shane's powerful voice and fearless self-expression left an indelible mark on music history. Learn about her chart-topping hit "Any Other Way," her mysterious disappearance at the height of her career, and the enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations.

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  • Allen, Dan. “Trailblazing Black Trans Singer Jackie Shane Finally Gets Her Due in Tennessee.” ⁠NBCNews.Com⁠, NBCUniversal News Group, 20 Sept. 2024, ⁠www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/jackie-shane-singer-black-trans-lgbtq-tennessee-rcna171975⁠.
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  • “Jackie Shane: Remembering the Groundbreaking Trans Soul Singer.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 25 Feb. 2019, ⁠www.theguardian.com/music/2019/feb/25/jackie-shane-groundbreaking-trans-soul-singer⁠.
  • Mcgowan, Douglas. “Jackie Shane: It’s just, ‘yes ma’am, no ma’am.’” Southern Cultures, vol. 24, no. 3, 2018, pp. 30–44, ⁠https://doi.org/10.1353/scu.2018.0030⁠.
  • “No Other Way: The Story of Jackie Shane.” Museum of Toronto, 2 Apr. 2024, ⁠www.museumoftoronto.com/collection/no-other-way-the-story-of-jackie-shane/⁠.
  • Stack, Liam. “Jackie Shane, Transgender Pioneer of 1960s Soul Music, Dies at 78.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 23 Feb. 2019, ⁠www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/obituaries/jackie-shane-dead.html⁠.
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