“Mainstream media tends to showcase a very specific kind of Mardi Gras, but my experience of Mardi Gras is very different; it's very cultural.”

American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress

Solange Knowles is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress. Born Solange Piaget Knowles, she is also known simply as Solange. She began showing an interest in music at an early age, and she first worked as a backup dancer for Destiny's Child before signing with Music World Entertainment. She released her first studio album, Solo Star, in 2002 at the age of 16. She also appeared in the films Johnson Family Vacation and Bring It On: All or Nothing, adding acting to a career built in music.