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Bailey, who directed the first three episodes of the series, says Thorne “brought such a soulfulness to the character.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

Giving him a face and a broken heart and Goldstein’s soulfulness asks us to reexamine our own hard lines — and wonder whether they’re protective or binding.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2024

Reed, who intentionally keeps his lyrics devoid of explicit material, wears his influences on his sleeve, channeling J. Cole’s ready-to-lyrically-rumble proficiency as well as Chance the Rapper’s gleaming soulfulness, sometimes on the same track.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2023

Barrino, who in 2007 took over the role on Broadway, plays Celie with a raw soulfulness.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023

People here react negatively to any overt displays of soulfulness.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García