Yes, that’s Bjork. Art by Ale De la TorreIntroducing
the Grit + Grace Playlist, in honor of Astar’s 43rd birthday.
The experiences that shape us are often tied to the anthems of our youth (and, let’s be real, the efforts to remain relevant as we age).
We have evolved from recording the radio to burning mixed CDs to shareable playlists — because we had to.
The songs on this list remind me of experiences with Astar —who she is, shared adventures, recent conversations and the soundtrack behind some of the stories we tell. Music has the power to take the edge off the grit of coping and evolving. These songs are dedicated to her because she represents how to channel life’s darkness into the light with humor, style, intellect — and ultimately, grace.