Afrofuturism | A Carnegie Hall Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Across five episodes, a series of experts and artists explore the multifaceted and multidisciplinary nature of Afrofuturism, its history and present-day practice, and topics that include Afrofuturism in sound, literature, art, and comics; Afrofuturism’s roots in the Black Arts Movement; the influence of the Caribbean diaspora on Afrofuturism’s development; and the relevance of Afrofuturism to society today.
This limited-series was created as part of Carnegie Hall’s Afrofuturism Festival (February–March 2022). The podcast features the festival’s five Curatorial Council members as hosts, and involves a new group of high-profile guests in every episode.
This podcast was inspired by Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide Afrofuturism Festival. To learn about the festival, view highlights, and explore additional resources, go to: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Events/Highlights/Afrofuturism.
The Afrofuturism festival and this podcast are made possible with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, Bank of America, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
This podcast is produced by OP! Miller and Abhita Austin.
Contributions from the Caribbean diaspora are essential to understanding Afrofuturism and Black futurism. This episode explores Caribbean sound, culture, and history, with a focus on Jamaica.
Guests:
- Dennis Howard
- Klive Walker
- Isis Semaj-Hall
To learn more about this episode’s host, special guests, music, and more, go to _______.
This podcast was inspired by Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide Afrofuturism Festival. To learn about the festival, view highlights, and explore additional resources, go to https://www.carnegiehall.org/Events/Highlights/Afrofuturism.
This podcast is produced by OP! Miller and Abhita Austin.
“Maroon Sonic Uprising” written and performed by Dr. Isis Semaj-Hall
“Lee Burning” written and performed by Jan St. Werner and Andi Thoma, Mouse on Mars
The Afrofuturism festival and this podcast are made possible with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, Bank of America, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
King James Britt welcomes three visionaries of electronic music and art in a discussion about Afrofuturism and individual creative practices.
Guests:
- Kevin Beasley
- Tyondai Braxton
- Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
To learn more about this episode’s host, special guests, music, and more, go to _______.
This podcast was inspired by Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide Afrofuturism Festival. To learn about the festival, view highlights, and explore additional resources, go to https://www.carnegiehall.org/Events/Highlights/Afrofuturism.
This podcast is produced by OP! Miller and Abhita Austin.
“Demo #13” written and performed by King Britt
“A Song For Van Zyl” written and performed by King Britt
“How it Was” written and performed by King Britt
“Demo #10” written and performed by King Britt
The Afrofuturism festival and this podcast are made possible with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, Bank of America, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
Ytasha L. Womack and guests discuss Afrofuturism as community and explore the ideas that informed Afrofuturist creators during the Black Arts Movement.
Guests:
- Yaoundé Olu
- Turtel Onli
- Floyd Webb
To learn more about this episode’s host, special guests, music, and more, go to _______.
This podcast was inspired by Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide Afrofuturism Festival. To learn about the festival, view highlights, and explore additional resources, go to https://www.carnegiehall.org/Events/Highlights/Afrofuturism.
This podcast is produced by OP! Miller and Abhita Austin.
The Afrofuturism festival and this podcast are made possible with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, Bank of America, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
Reynaldo Anderson hosts a multigenerational conversation about Afrofuturism and its relevance to our democracy and society today.
Guests:
- Val Gay
- Dacia Polk (InnerGy)
- Rev. Andrew Rollins
To learn more about this episode’s host, special guests, music, and more, go to _______.
This podcast was inspired by Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide Afrofuturism Festival. To learn about the festival, view highlights, and explore additional resources, go to https://www.carnegiehall.org/Events/Highlights/Afrofuturism.
This podcast is produced by OP! Miller and Abhita Austin.
The Afrofuturism festival and this podcast are made possible with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, Bank of America, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
Sheree Renée Thomas leads a conversation about Afrofuturist themes in poetry, speculative fiction, and hip hop.
Guests:
- Linda D. Addison
- Poetica Bey
- Maurice Broaddus
- Gary Jackson
- Danian Darrell Jerry
- L.P. Kindred
To learn more about this episode’s host, special guests, music, and more, go to _______.
This podcast is inspired by Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide Afrofuturism Festival. To learn about the festival, view highlights, and explore additional resources, go to https://www.carnegiehall.org/Events/Highlights/Afrofuturism.
This podcast is produced by OP! Miller and Abhita Austin.
“Bone Breaking Yada Yada” written and performed by Christopher Ayers/Yasin Allah AKA Mmilk
“Tommy Gun” written and performed by Christopher Ayers/Yasin Allah AKA Mmilk
“The Creator Has A Master Plan” written by Ferrell Lee Sanders (BMI) and Amos Leon Thomas (ASCAP)
Third Side US Publishing (BMI) o/b/o Ferrell Sanders Music LLC (BMI), Third Side America (ASCAP) o/b/o Third Side Music (ASCAP)
Performed by Pharoah Sanders
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
The Afrofuturism festival and this podcast are made possible with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, Bank of America, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
Coming November 1st from Carnegie Hall - a five part limited-series exploring the multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary nature of Afrofuturism!