Seattle was named after Chief Si’ahl. Seattle is not how you pronounce Si’ahl. Yet Chief Si’ahl died not being able to ever step foot in Seattle bc of Ordinance No. 5 that made it unlawful for Indigenous people to own property or come within city limits.
the loss of sophie is huge. she’s been at the forefront for a long time and we see her influence in every corner of music. if you’re not aware of what she has done then today is the day to listen to all her brilliant work. you’ll hear an artist who arrived before everyone else.
i’m seeing so many ‘i wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for her’ tweets and the reality is, it’s true. she shaped so many of us, myself included, and i have the utmost gratitude and respect for her. i can’t imagine what it’s like for her friends and family/