Rhodessa Jones is a performance artist who turned her life as a nude dancer into a theatrical revolution. From her days in a San Francisco peep show, where she danced to Prince’s “Soft and Wet,” Jones crafted her provocative experiences into a one-woman show that shook up the theater world. Ever since, she’s used her art to empower a generation of women to share their own stories. Here are her songs.
How I Got Over – Mahalia Jackson
Cupid – Sam Cooke
I Say A Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
Mr. Tambourine Man – Bob Dylan
Soft and Wet – Prince
What's Going On – Marvin Gaye
A Change Is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke
Listen to Rhodessa Jones’ full playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at lifeinsevensongs.com. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at lifeinsevensongs@sfstandard.com.
