Photographers and videographers Abdul Aziz and Rolando Palacio discuss their personal histories and their documentary work. Abdul Aziz shares perspectives on the expansion of white supremacy and the process of representation. Rolando Palacio’s work illuminates the unsettling realities of a journey across national borders. Together, their thoughtful work and insightful conversation provide a vision of hope and humanity.

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In this episode, music producer Jneiro Jarel and actress/musician Indigo discuss collaborating to create Viberian Experience, their shared appreciation of nature, and their love of New Orleans.

Intro Music: N.A.S.A. Instrumental, Jneiro Jarel

Outro Music: Microclimate (My Mind), Jneiro Jarel ft. Amatus, Dex Gilmore, and Indigo

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In this live episode, curator Fari Nzinga and artists Nik Richard and Chriselda Pacheco talk about representation and creative community. Recorded at the Exchange Centre Gallery in New Orleans, LA.

Cover Art by Nik Richard.

Special thanks to Deep South By Suroeste, The Color Bloc, Arts Council of New Orleans, and Exchange Centre Gallery.

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Musicians Dexter Gilmore and Gabrielle Washington of “Sexy Dex and the Fresh” talk about making a life from their art.

Music: “My BAE-B,” Sexy Dex and the Fresh

Photo Credit: Rolando Palacios

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In this episode of Shotgun Griot, mixed-media visual artist Carl Joe Williams shares his creative vision and talks about the challenges of navigating a changing art world in New Orleans.

Photo Credit: Steven Baily

Images of Carl’s work are available in the Gallery.

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In the first live episode of Shotgun Griot, filmmaker Angela Tucker shares stories about working in the film industry with honesty and humor.

Episode produced in collaboration with Afrofuture Society.

Recorded in Three Keys at Ace Hotel, New Orleans on October 1, 2016.

Photo Credit: Mariana Sheppard

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In this episode of Shotgun Griot, we visit sculptor Lorna Williams to discuss the deeply personal process of creating work. Lorna intuitively arranges natural and man-made materials to create striking pieces that engage questions of identity and the human body.

Images of Lorna’s work are available in the Gallery.

Photo Credit: Tiona M.

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In this episode of Shotgun Griot, composer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dominic Minix speaks about his development as a musician and shares his unique vision for his sound.

Music: “Figure of Speech (Numb Me Now),” Dominic Minix Quartet

Photo Credit: Jonathan Jackson

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In this episode of Shotgun Griot, beat maker AF THE NAYSAYER tells stories about discovering video game soundtracks, creating the Dolo Jazz Suite, and why he loves to teach.

Music: “Sunday,” AF THE NAYSAYER – The Autodidact Instrumentals Vol. 1, Self-Educated Vinyl

Photo Credit: Chad Whited

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In the first episode of Shotgun Griot, Blaze Like Fyre describes life as a photographer, videographer, and digital media producer.

Images of Blaze’s work are available in the Gallery.

Photo Credit: Upendo Na Kushindana, InterworldFilmz

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