Muse 2 the Pharaoh
By Darling Nisi
Join host Darling Nisi and special guests as she discusses the life, work, legacy and impact of Prince, from a woman's perspective.
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Did U Ever Stop 2 Wonder?
Today, we’re diving into some exciting news: the official Prince accounts just announced that Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe Edition has been submitted for several Grammy categories, including Best Historical Album, Be… -
Reclaiming the Black Body : Prince, Intellectual Property and the Rights of Publicity
With the estate taking down fan works, commentary on what Prince should or shouldn’t have released, or even opinions about “what he would have wanted” there are important angles that are missing from the conversation. Of course Prince is ver… -
Planting Flags in the Funk : Prince, Black Exceptionalism and the Myth of the Magical Negro Part 2
In this episode, we conclude this two part discussion this time examining three areas : "The Mandingo Factor", "The Cool Factor" and "The Tragic Figure". Guests : Kamillah Cummings, Erica Thompson and Tonya Pendleton. --- Support this podcast: <… -
Planting Flags in the Funk : Prince, Black Exceptionalism and the Myth of the Magical Negro Part 1
Commentary around Prince often notes his “magical” quality as he seemed to be someone who defied definition or even understanding. In this 2-part episode, we thread the connotation of the word “magic” through the trope of the “magi… -
Muse 2 the Pharaoh : The Sun, The Moon and Stars
Muse 2 the Pharaoh returns with special guest Janelle Bellgrave of So Above. She is an astrologer, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, clairvoyant intuitive, and meditation instructor. In this episode, we discuss Prince’s Natal (Birth) chart to explor… -
Muse 2 the Pharaoh : The Fandoms of Legacy Artists
It’s been about 4 years since we lost Prince and we’re still finding our way in how to navigate as a fandom without him. In this episode, we reach outside the purple bubble to connect with another fandom that has been dealing with this for over a dec… -
Shockadelica : Examining Bias Against Women in the Purple World
What did you just feel? What is it about Prince that makes us so suspicious of the women in his life? Why are some ladies celebrated while others are disparaged? Why aren’t Prince’s later associates not also allowed to be multi-dimensional? … -
The Art of Princing and How It Can Work For You
In this special #LessonsFromTheProfessor episode, the ladies give advice about how to woo women, citing lessons from a one Professor Nelson. --- Support this podcast: -
Planting Flags in the Funk : Dear White People
Racism is a system of advantage based on race and supported by institutions, policies and practices that benefit dominant groups and disadvantage subdominant groups. It is a social expression of power and privilege. Toda… -
Reflections 3 Years Later
It’s the one year anniversary of Muse 2 the Pharaoh! The ladies get together to talk Celebration and revisiting where they are in processing the loss of Prince, 3 years later. Questions to think about as we move into year …