Afrofuturism, Lee “Scratch” Perry, and Jamaican Music
Hosted by Louis Chude-Sokei
Contributions from the Caribbean diaspora are essential to understanding Afrofuturism and Black futurism. Louis Chude-Sokei explores Caribbean sound, culture, and history, with a focus on Jamaica in a conversation with Dennis Howard, Klive Walker, and Isis Semaj-Hall.
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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 carnegiehall.org/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.
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