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The Culture Corner: 25 years ago, Jill Scott introduced herself to the world

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The Culture Corner: 25 years ago, Jill Scott introduced herself to the world

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July 22, 2025 • World Cafe correspondent John Morrison joins us to explain the legacy of Scott's debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?

World Cafe's John Morrison on Jill Scott

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (80-61)

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+

The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (80-61)

July 30, 2018 • This list tackles history in the making, celebrating women and non-binary musicians whose songs are redefining genres and attitudes and changing our sense of what popular music can be in this century.

Jill Scott Holds Herself Accountable For Her Own Joy In 'Woman'

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Jill Scott Holds Herself Accountable For Her Own Joy In 'Woman'

September 13, 2015 • Scott's fifth studio album draws on influences from the Beach Boys and Aretha Franklin — and much self-reflection. "I've been doing a lot of stewing," she says. "I've been making stews out of music."

Jill Scott Holds Herself Accountable For Her Own Joy In 'Woman'

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Jill Scott: Act The Part

June 18, 2011 • The soul singer and actress says her two creative pursuits aren't so different: Both require creating a mood and getting inside a character.

Jill Scott: Act The Part

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NPR Music's 25 Favorite Albums Of 2011 (So Far)

25 Favorites: From F---- Up To Julianna Barwick

June 14, 2011 • If you're looking for the best of 2011 in virtually every major musical genre, here's a good starting point. The list of our 25 favorite albums of the year (so far) continues with Jill Scott and more artists from F to J.

First Listen: Jill Scott, 'The Light Of The Sun'

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First Listen: Jill Scott, 'The Light Of The Sun'

June 12, 2011 • It's not as if she ever really had a frivolous phase, but on The Light of the Sun, Scott sounds especially composed. She's powerful, and she's fighting the good fight.

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Jill Scott's Evolution Is 'The Real Thing'

November 7, 2007 • In an R&B world of larger-than-life divas, Jill Scott brings brains, heart and class to commonplace African-American culture. For the most part, The Real Thing is a murmured, whispered piece of work and the most purely pop record of her career.

Jill Scott's Evolution Is 'The Real Thing'

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'The Real Thing,' According to Jill Scott

September 25, 2007 • The soul singer's new album, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3, is generating quite a buzz. The award-winning singer talks about the events of her seven-year, singing career, including a new film in the works.

'The Real Thing,' According to Jill Scott

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Poetry

Who Is Jill Scott? Now She's a Poet, Too

April 27, 2005 • In 2000, Jill Scott's critically acclaimed, platinum-selling debut CD pushed the R&B singer into the spotlight. Scott's latest project tackles a different, yet equally lyrical genre: poetry. She shares her personal poetry collection in The Moments, the Minutes, the Hours.

Who Is Jill Scott? Now She's a Poet, Too

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