That's where I started my conversation with India, before we turned to how female artists - and black female artists - are marketed, the potential reasons why the Recording Academy has been the particular focus of so much ire and some ideas for moving ahead. After Portnow and Ehrlich made their remarks, she wrote an open letter to Portnow. In our conversation, India.Arie talks about how she feels as a woman in the music business, and as an artist who's been involved with the Grammys since her debut album, Acoustic Soul, was released in 2001. 'So just dont. But that task force is just beginning to come together. India Arie says despite Joe Rogans repeated use of racial slurs, she doesnt believe the podcast host is racist.'I dont think Joe Rogan is racist for using the N-word,' the 'Brown Skin' singer said Monday on CNNs 'Don Lemon Tonight.''I think hes insensitive for using it,' Arie continued. Earlier this week, the Recording Academy named Tina Tchen as the chair of that new group. And the Recording Academy, also known as the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, or NARAS, pledged to create a task force for inclusion and diversity. That’s because I’m always working on the next record in my heart somewhere. Neil Portnow walked back his comments a few days later. I don’t know if I’ve ever had moments where I’m like okay, let’s get started. Her sound is eclectic: a fusion of R&B, gospel, soul and jazz. The Record Time's Up Leader Tina Tchen To Head Recording Academy's Diversity Task Force India.Arie will perform at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian on Thursday, Oct.
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