"I guess I identify as Black. Predominantly in work spaces, I find the cognitive dissonance of being many things at once can be difficult to accept. My upbringing in Oakland was multiracial, immigrant and American. In an ideal world, I wouldn't have to choose one identity."
"Music suggests the possibility, if not the reality, of an ideal world. Mentors with whom she has studied or worked have reminded her to advocate for her true self."
"I sat in the back, tried not to be noticed. Faye picked up on that. It was early in my career, and I didn't think of my voice or my songwriting as significant, magnificent or noteworthy."
Rhonda Sauce, an Oakland vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, returns to her roots with her new EP, This Must Be the Place. The performance features original songs that embody her diverse background, influenced by her Filipino and African American heritage. Sauce discusses the challenges of navigating multiple identities in a binary branding world. Her music incorporates various genres and languages, reflecting her upbringing in a multiracial environment. Mentors like Faye Carroll have encouraged her to embrace her true self and artistic voice.
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Read at East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
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