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A Conversation with Linqua Franqa

Ahead of opening for Holy Fuck this August 18th, rapper and activist Linqua Franqa sat down for a Zoom conversation with SPACE Communication Manager Cameron Brewer.

Weaving a rich tapestry of hip-hop lyricism and neo-soul hooks, Mariah Parker (they/them), aka Linqua Franqa imbues every song with a sense of urgency and keen social consciousness. On their forthcoming sophomore album Bellringer, Parker does not hold back, touching on issues like police brutality, social media addiction, mental health, anti-capitalism, labor organizing, and other topics ripped from the headlines. 

Learn more about Linqua Franqa’s music and political action by reading this NPR Artist Feature.

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