Welcome to "The Sit Down," a podcast presented by the Chicago Reader. I'm your host, Shawnee Dez, a Chicago-born musician and I'm excited to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes P.O.V. from some of Chicago's most beloved creatives and community members.
On each episode of "The Sit Down," we'll be joined by a variety of guests, delving into discussions that span the spectrum of visual arts, music, food, film, and beyond. Chicago, to me, is a city pulsating with beauty, creativity, and unyielding tenacity, and our stories deserve to be told.
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On this episode of The Sit Down hosted by Shawnee Dez, I speak with Akenya ahead of her debut solo Pitchfork performance about what guests can expect and what this moment means to her. As the exceptionally gifted multi-genre vocalist, pianist, composer and arranger, her music career has taken many unexpected turns, now landing her right where she belongs, on the main stage, front and center.
Bonus Quote: "Go hard when you need to. Try to work smarter instead of harder... and when it comes to yourself, and the pressure you put on yourself, be gentle."
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