Chris Derickson and J. Brandon Johnson discuss how Elvis stole identity affirmation from Ma Rainey, Loretta Lynn wrote an anthem about bodily autonomy and question where the activist spirit of Aretha Franklin is in today's musical landscape.
What song defines your identity? What music calls you to action? What’s your anthem? These questions and more are explored in Duke DiversifyIT’s very first podcast: The Audacity Of This Pitch. Co-hosts Chris Derickson and J. Brandon Johnson explore how we use music to challenge established power structures, validate our identities and find connection with one another. Binge listen to episodes here then dig deeper to listen to the complete tracks behind the conversations via the playlists on DiversifyIT’s website! Come back weekly for new episodes released every Friday until this 7-episode season runs out!