Grace Jones: From Pentecostal Rebel to Art-Pop Icon
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This week on pplpod, we explore the multifaceted life and career of Grace Jones, the Jamaican singer, model, and actress who redefined pop culture with her androgynous image and bold artistry. We trace her journey from a strict, "militant" Pentecostal upbringing in Jamaica and New York to her rebellion in the 1960s counterculture and rise as a runway model for Yves St. Laurent in Paris,,.
Tune in to hear how Jones transitioned from the "Queen of the Gay Discos" at Studio 54 to a New Wave pioneer, collaborating with the Compass Point All Stars on the acclaimed albums Warm Leatherette and Nightclubbing,,. We discuss her legendary visual partnership with Jean-Paul Goude, her memorable film roles in Conan the Destroyer and A View to a Kill, and her enduring influence on modern artists like Lady Gaga and Rihanna,,.