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[theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm WEEKEND [Header Image]( Skimmâd with [chic wedding outfits]( âStrawberryâ â [The flavor]( of Hariboâs green gummy bear. Chew on that. theSkimm With Terri Lyne Carrington Listen up, music lovers: Tomorrow is [International Jazz Day](. To kick things off on the right note, we spoke to drummer [Terri Lyne Carrington](, founder and artistic director of the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice â and first woman to win a Grammy for best jazz instrumental album. Because despite some big names throughout history (Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Norah Jones, to name a few), women are still [vastly underrepresented]( in the genre. Hereâs what she had to say⦠Q: Jazz has been slow to embrace female musicians. Why is that? Itâs systemic oppression that has happened on many levels ⦠When slavery ended and people could travel, men were the ones that were traveling. That started a whole culture of male musicians on the road [and it not being] safe for women. Or, jazz being played in brothels and places that ârespectableâ women werenât supposed to be at ⦠Jazz has not had the same checks and balances that other fields have had. We have a musiciansâ union, but itâs up to the musicians, up to the stakeholders, up to the business people â all the infrastructures that are still led mostly by men â itâs up to them to instate different practices within their work. And to recognize that the music itself wonât be its best until everybody is able to be the creators of it. Q: Does the lack of gender equity exist across the board in jazz? Or has womenâs representation been greater for certain positions? Thereâs an unwritten narrative that has supported the idea that women sing jazz and men play it. Of course, there are some exceptions, especially when it comes to piano, which has always been seen as a respectable instrument for women to play ⦠But thereâs always been singers. When youâre a singer standing up front, youâre also an entertainer. Youâre selling something, youâre sexualized ⦠Itâs like you can be a commodity, in that way. But just being artistic and being celebrated for that is a different story. Q: What can be done to encourage more women to pursue jazz? Jazz is such a [small percentage]( of the music industry â I think itâs around 2%. So exposure is always going to be key for anybody ⦠But with that, whoâs being exposed? Thatâs important because people need to see themselves in something. So if you only see a lot of men playing the music, without even thinking about it, you donât see yourself doing it. Thatâs shifting. Lots of things are shifting now, and the future looks much brighter to me now than it did even just a few years ago. Q: What musicians would you recommend for someone new to jazz? [Kassa Overall](. He made a record called âGo Get Ice Cream and Listen to Jazzâ ⦠[Itâs] a great example of blending jazz with hip hop. Another artist is [Melanie Charles](. I like how she blends jazz with hip hop, too. She had a record called âYâall Donât (Really) Care About Black Women,â where she took some classic jazz songs by Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter, Dinah Washington, and others. And then she put a hip hop spin on those actual recordings â almost like remixes. And then thereâs the classics. Jazz thatâll either speak to you or it wonât. Everybody cites [Miles Davis](â âKind of Blueâ as one ⦠I also love âJohn Coltrane and Johnny Hartman,â which is the only album they did together. Psst, this interview has been edited for length and clarity. What's Happening ðº In entertainment⦠âThe Daily Showâ correspondent Roy Wood Jr. is getting ready [to do the roast](, err, most ahead of tonightâs White House Correspondentsâ Dinner. While ahead of her new album, Kesha is [raising her voice]( â and dropped [two new singles](. In movie news: First looks at â[Dune: Part Two](â and â[Wicked](â were just a couple of the highlights from CinemaCon. A beloved [Judy Blume]( book is hitting the big screen, while â[Fatal Attraction](â is hitting the small screen. Plus, Netflix is pressing play on more [K-content](, a move that comes as the streaming service has made some [big strides]( in diversifying its casts. And, apparently, [three-hour-plus movies]( can actually be enjoyable. --------------------------------------------------------------- ð In adulting⦠If Mercury in retrograde is taking its toll, Wendyâs is dishing up some [free food]( to help you get through. Other things that could help: Practicing [yoga nidra]( (think: Shavasanaâ¦but for 30 or 45 minutes) or putting a [personal theme song]( on repeat. Also, still got a stack of Bed Bath & Beyond coupons? You canât use them at the namesake store â but you can use them at the [other stores](. Oh and if you want to be the [hostess with the mostess](, consider tossing your formal place settings, going barefoot, and chilling out with [boozy freezer pops](. Weâll raise an [espresso tonic]( to that. --------------------------------------------------------------- 𦧠In science⦠Love citizen science? NASA wants you to [lend an ear](. Meanwhile, actual scientists fitted 15 goldfish with some [so-fish-ticated headgear]( to see how they navigate their environments. In other animal news, recent studies found that apes love [going for a spin](, while parrots love a [video call](. Because animals â theyâre just like us. In more ways than one, according to [studies]( comparing our [DNA](. Also, [research on hope]( is giving, well, hope. And if you need help identifying that strange flower growing in your backyard, thereâs [a few apps]( for that. Skimm Reads â[Happy Place](â by Emily Henry...Emily Henry meets Nancy Meyers in this buzzy ensemble rom-com. Harriet and Wyn are college sweetheartsâ¦err were. Each year, their group of friends head to a family home in Maine. But this summer will be the groupâs last, as their go-to cottage is on the market. Recently, Harriet and Wyn ended their engagement for reasons they canât even seem to figure out. The catch? Their college friend group doesnât know. And now, they have to fake it through their annual summer vacation because telling them would ruin their final chance to enjoy their vacation as a group. In our humble opinion, this is Henryâs best work yet. Skimm Money [Together with]([Walmart+]( If youâre a human person who eats food, you may have noticed that grocery prices are on the rise. Here are some ways to save: Keep costs on track by checking what youâve already got, eating beforehand, and shopping alone whenever possible. Going in well-prepped can help make sure you use up what you already have, and being well-fed and flying solo can help avoid impulse purchases. Another budget best practice? [Walmart+](. Members can get their groceries delivered with no markups or delivery fees to help avoid those in-store temptations. Plus, on top of Walmartâs everyday low prices on groceries, members can save even more with Walmart Rewards.â [Sounds like a no-brainer to us](. â See Walmart+ Terms & Conditions. Motherâs Day If you havenât checked the calendar lately, hereâs a friendly reminder that youâve got just over two weeks to shop, order, and wrap [your gifts for Mom](. To help you out, weâve rounded up some of our favorites⦠- [The best flowers you can order online]( - [Practical gifts thatâll make her day easier]( - [Thoughtful gifts for new moms]( Skimm Picks Here are todayâs recs to help you live a smarter life⦠1. A bra thatâll solve all your wardrobe woes. [The Victoriaâs Secret Bare Every-Way Strapless Bra]( features 12 different styling options including halter, low back, and plunging v-neck. Non-slip cups to ensure everything stays put? Check. Side- and back-smoothing technology? Also check.* [Stock up](
--------------------------------------------------------------- 2. A thoughtful gift thatâll remind mom why youâre her favorite. A [Massage Envy gift card]( encourages her to put herself first and enjoy a little ME Time with a massage, facial, or stretch session. Or all three.* [Get gifting](
--------------------------------------------------------------- 3. A fan slash air purifier thatâll keep your home feeling and smelling good all summer. [This machine]( will clear your space of less-than-fresh odor and gas particles. And keep you cool in the process. The best part? Itâs almost $200 off today only. Donât wait.* [Shop now]( Psst...looking for more discounts on brands Skimm'rs love? Check out all of our exclusive promo codes [here](. Weekend Escape *Slams laptop shut until Monday.* We know the feeling. And weâve got some tips for escape. If youâre like [most Americans](, youâve probably already started thinking about your summer vacation. (If not, now's the time, according to [some experts](.) And while vacations are supposed to be relaxing, planning for one can sometimes end up being a big source of stress. Particularly if youâve got an ambitious bucket list, filled with âmust-seeâ places and âmust-doâ activities. So maybe itâs time to take bucket lists, well, [off our bucket lists](. And try this instead... - Take the road less traveled. In general, the more mainstream the destination, the more you âhaveâ to do. Instead, opt for [a low-key spot](. That could mean visiting the North Cascades or Saguaro National Park, rather than the Grand Canyon or Yosemite. Or, that could mean traveling to Daytona Beach, FL instead of Miami or Flagstaff, AZ instead of Sedona. Bonus: Thereâs likely to be a lot less traffic and overcrowding. - Skip hard-to-snag reservations. Sure, reservations can be helpful if there is a specific restaurant you really want to try. But as anyone who has ever been on Resy will tell you: Getting the right reservation at the right time [can be difficult](. Instead, let the locals lead the way. At the first restaurant you go to, ask your server where you should eat next. Repeat for each meal after that. - Be a vacation repeater. Traveled somewhere you loved, but didnât get to do everything you wanted? Go back for round two. Not only are you more likely to already have ideas of what you want to see and do, but traveling to the same place can make for a more relaxing vacation, [according to an expert](. - Change your perspective. A vacation doesnât have to mean seeing a new place. It can also be an opportunity to [learn a new skill](. Choose something youâre passionate about, like dance or music, then find ways to ââ[build your trip]( around that. In the case of music, that could mean taking a songwriting course, booking some piano lessons, and attending a few concerts. News Quiz Letâs see how well you kept up with the Daily Skimm this week. Which football player is officially becoming a New York Jet? A. Patrick Mahomes B. Odell Beckham Jr. C. Jalen Hurts D. Aaron Rodgers Check back tomorrow for the answer. But if you just need to know, youâll find what youâre looking for [here](. Did you like this newsletter?
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