Hellooooo Charlieeees
Here is my holidays discovery : Heather Chelan
This wonderful singer breaks taboos subjects singing trought social network. Her protest songs are funny and make her involved in political, feminist and social issues. They really are a hit on Tiktok !
Heather Chelan is from Seattle and she lives in London. She writes music and short PSA songs in which she sings about things she cares about.
( A Public Service Announcement (PSA songs) is a message in the public interest with the objective of raising awareness of, in order to change public attitudes and behavior toward a social issue. )
Through social network, she expresses herself about her daily life but mostly about her opinion : Feminism, LGBTQI+, Black Lives Matter… Each society issue is analyzed and dissected through the melody and harmony of her beautiful voice.
In short songs video of about 15 second, she knows how to make you feel better and more confient about yourself:
« it’s ok to be gay »
« what a beautiful day »
« MEDITATE »
She also keeps you update of current questions :
« the pandemic isn't over just because you're over it »
« VOTE VOTE VOTE (hip hop harry go go go cover) »
« wash your hand »
« consent is cool »
Finally, she sings basics things from daily life in order to break some stupid stereotypes :
« customer services »
« NOT ALL BLACK PEOPLE CAN DANCE »
« THE INTERNET MAKES ME SAD »
I really enjoyed her last video in which she made book reviews about 27 books she read in 2020. She happens to be honest, lovely and hilarious at the same time ! I might read some of these now !
Internet links where you can find her and her music :
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqMcgO1EGum1x0MIuVbTJA/featured
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebontheweb/
Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/wD1waW/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HebOnTheWeb
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/heatherchelan
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28dliob26lWcX3nyq24bKG?si=Z1nJ5tMrRNephMXor3QGTg
I hope you enjoyed my article and you will support Heather Chelan's work !
Have a nice holiday !
Gradiva
