Jheri Curl June: Pink Rhythm’s “Melodies of Love”
We've been making an effort to include some international Jheri Jams this year, from the Japanese City Pop of Hitomi Tohyama's "Wanna Kiss” to the French post-disco groove of J.M....
Jheri Curl June: Chaka Khan’s “This is My Night”
We're breaking Jheri Curl June protocol in a few ways today: first, because Callie and I were both out of town on a family vacation last Thursday and Friday, we've...
Jheri Curl June: Aretha Franklin’s “Who’s Zoomin’ Who”
Last summer when we lost Aretha Franklin, I realized what a massive oversight it was that we hadn't inducted her into Jheri Curl June yet. Aretha became known as the...
Jheri Curl June: Carrie Lucas’ “Men”
Carrie Lucas began her career as a backup singer for the Whispers before signing to SOLAR Records. While she didn't have any breakout hits during her solo career, 1982's Still...
Jheri Curl June: Sinnamon’s “Thanks to You”
Each June, we set aside a week to celebrate the women of Jheri Curl Music. This year, we're kicking off Jheri Curl June Ladies' Week with not one, but three...
Jheri Curl June: Ashford & Simpson’s “Outta the World”
It's honestly shocking to me that in the six-year run of Jheri Curl June, we've never covered Ashford & Simpson, the ultimate soul music couple. Ashford & Simpson are what...