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Corinne Bailey Rae swaps chart ease for feminist punk, 20 years after ‘Like a Star’
Corinne Bailey Rae marks 20 years since her debut, reflecting on a career catapulted by “Like a Star” and the enduring chart presence of “Put Your Records On.” Pushed into the spotlight at 25, Rae navigates early acclaim, wise enough to heed advice from Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Herbie Hancock, who all appeared more mentor than mythmaker.
Her latest turn, 2023’s Black Rainbows, sidesteps expectations with feminist punk and spiritual jazz, inspired by Chicago’s Black history. A children’s book and new music now orbit her evolving palette, all underscored by a freedom born from grief, growth, and outgrowing boxes.
