James Brown

Some may dismiss it as an attempt at musical time travel, but it is not so much the present returning to the past as the 1970s being dragged into the 2020s with runs in its stockings and curlers in its hair.

Hozier’s appreciation for the work of Black musicians shapes the entire track, including the lyrics, the gospel-inspired chorus and, most importantly, the involvement of a prominent civil rights singer, Mavis Staples, who sings alongside him.

Jamie xx was set awash in rainbow lights from every direction as the two disco balls that framed the stage began to glitter manically.

Carol’s incredible voice brought her around the world, but she always comes back to Berkeley — the new home of the annual Faye Carol Day.

Now, usually, I would present a single, parable-ish narrative that highlights the existence of the patriarchy. But over the past few years, I’ve found it hard to only talk about one uncomfortable experience because there have been so many.