[1]In the last three years, Fantastic Negrito, an Oakland-based black roots revivalist has gone from busking at bus stops to winning a Grammy and touring internationally. He’s done this by creating a unique sound -- melodic hooks, primal blues-rock chords, clever lyricism, a killer falsetto, and in-your-face social consciousness.

On this week’s Making Contact, we learn about Fantastic Negrito’s journey, his creative process, and how he’s utilizing his artistic platform to advocate for social justice.

 

Featuring:

Fantastic Negrito, Oakland-based black roots revivalist

Credits

Host: Eric Arnold

Episode Producers: Anita Johnson, Eric Arnold, Marie Choi

Making Contact Producers: Monica Lopez, Marie Choi, RJ Lozada, Anita Johnson

Executive Director: Lisa Rudman

Web Editor and Audience Engagement Director: Sabine Blaizin

Development Associate: Vera Tykulsker

Special thanks to Fantastic Negrito and the Blackball Universe crew.

More information

Fantastic Negrito’s Music [2]

Fantastic Negrito Official Page [3]

Dance of the Displaced [4] by Eric Arnold

 

[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Fantastic-Negrito-UC-Theater-266.jpg

[2] https://soundcloud.com/fantastic-negrito

[3] http://www.fantasticnegrito.com/

[4] https://oakulture.com/2016/09/23/dance-of-the-displaced/