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Singer China Moses on embracing life's complications, and learning from her mom, Dee Dee Bridgewater

Alexandre Lacombe

Singer, songwriter, and producer China Moses has been releasing music and performing across the globe for nearly 30 years—her debut album China came out 1998. Her new album, independently released, is called it’s complicated..., and that title is more than a Facebook relationship status or a deflection—it's come to encompass all the complexities of being an artist, a woman, and a human being. "We’re all flawed,” she says. "And that’s okay."

She talks with WBGO’s Kyla Marshell about the origins of the album, her radio show Jazz Adjacent, why she’s not into self-help, and what she’s learned from her mom, legendary singer Dee Dee Bridgewater.

Kyla Marshell is a writer whose essays, poems, interviews and criticism have appeared in The Guardian, The Believer, Kinfolk, Gawker, BuzzFeed, O, the Oprah Magazine, The Ringer, The New York City Jazz Record and elsewhere. She has earned Jacob K. Javits, Cave Canem, UCROSS and MacDowell fellowships; Ebony.com named her one of "7 Young Black Writers You Should Know.
As Executive Producer of WBGO Studios, Billy continues to make waves in the radio industry. Leading the charge, he oversees WBGO specialty shows, in-studio performances, and podcasts, ensuring a seamless and exceptional experience for both listeners and artists alike. His meticulous attention to detail, creative vision, and ability to cultivate talent have positioned WBGO Studios as a hub for exceptional content.