Danielle Ponder on singing truth to power (Bonus)

The New Exchange with Ken Grand-Pierre

It’s mentioned towards the end of this episode, but it should also be said here: Danielle Ponder is a person who exemplifies grace. Her humbleness is part of that, but what also shines through is her tenacious passion for justice. An ex-lawyer turned professional musician, Ms. Ponder is an artist who’s on the rise in a magnificent way. Her debut album, Some of Us Are Brave, is one of the best bodies of work I listened to last year. On this episode of the podcast, we delve into the album, along with her past experiences as a lawyer and how all her life experiences as a black woman in America informs the art that she makes.