Solange Knowles Takes A New Position As USC’s First Scholar In Residence

Getty Image While Solange’s big sis Beyoncé racks up the hits, the younger Ms. Knowles has taken a more circuitous path in the music business. It’s led her to some interesting places; she’s directing films, scoring ballets, curating events, and learning new instruments, proving that there is more to musicianship than simply recording music and performing concerts. Solange’s latest resume addition furthers that end; this week, she began a three-year position as the University of Southern California’s (USC) first-ever scholar in residence for the Thornton School of Music. As part of her du