Nile Rodgers says David Bowie’s whiteness meant he had more freedom to experiment with music

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Nile Rodgers says David Bowie’s whiteness meant he had more freedom to experiment with music
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Chic co-founder produced two of Bowie’s albums, which included hits including ‘Let’s Dance’ and ‘Modern Love’

The musician and Chic co-founder said that black artists have historically struggled to escape being “pigeon-holed” in comparison to their white counterparts.: “A lot of artists have become wealthier and more famous quicker, but still black artists are basically… basically you have to drive in one lane and that is something I have always tried to fight.”Download now

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