Afrofuturism | A Carnegie Hall Podcast

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.