AFROFUTURISM AND THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY

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 https://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Watch-and-Listen/Afrofuturism-Podcast/Afrofuturism-Lee-Perry-and-Jamaican-Music 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, Nicholas Allen, and Gavsborg    “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 https://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Watch-and-Listen/Afrofuturism-Podcast/Blacktronika-Presents-Together 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 https://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Watch-and-Listen/Afrofuturism-Podcast/Space-Muses-in-Chicagoland 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 https://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Watch-and-Listen/Afrofuturism-Podcast/Afrofuturism-and-the-Future-of-Democracy 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 https://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Watch-and-Listen/Afrofuturism-Podcast/The-Creator-Has-A-Master-Plan 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.