This episode features Jeannette Ralyea Watson whose multicultural background includes a mother from Burkina Faso, a father from the US, and a French Chicago upbringing.

Born in Burkina Faso, in West Africa, Jeannette Ralyea Watson immigrated to the United States and settled in Chicago at a young age. Growing up within the French speaking community of Chicago, she has been able to maintain her cultural integrity as a Burkinabé but sees her American lifestyle overpowering her identity.


The song clips included in this episode are below: 

Thundercat - "Them Changes"
Ram Passomayé - "Coulibaly Tidiane & Dafra Star"
La Femme - "Ou va le monde?"

You can find Jeannette on IG @jnettealouette 


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