Sinéad O’Connor’s spirit is distilled inside the shrieking new wave of “Mandinka.” Everything to cherish about the Irish singer and songwriter happens inside this song: snarling defiance, pain, beauty, and empathy. In 2023, O’Connor was found dead at home in London, aged 56. Her politics often overshadowed her brilliant and dynamic work. But to understand […]
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