Black Music Month Podcasts

Black Music Month Podcasts

Celebrate Black Music Month with podcasts that explore the history and artistry behind the music.

Episodes

May 31, 2022 46 mins
"CHUM 104.5's Azalea Hart is joined by Jamar McNeil (CHUM 104.5's Marilyn & Jamar), Leah Abrahams (Virgin Radio's Virgin Mornings with Adam Wylde TJ & Jax), and Dames Nellas (Virgin Radio Weekender) to discuss how Black Music and culture influenced their lives growing up, and their careers moving forward.
Each member gives us a look in to their upbringings, their passion for music, and what it means to them.
The roundtable panel di...
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"Michelle and Kirk bring the inspiration, laughter and love! Kirk Franklin talks about overcoming his past, understanding the world of Gospel and the importance of being authentically YOU. CHECK IN to this episode for a reminder that you can still be a vessel of God despite your flaws.


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May 31, 2022 153 mins
"N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West!
One of music’s most iconic artists, Ye sits down with the champs to tell some stories and shares some laughs.
Ye talks about his evolution from “The College Dropout” to becoming a Billionaire. Ye shares stories of American history… that he’s created himself!
Ye talks about his Yeezy brand, GAP, Adidas and more. Ye ...
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"Ed talks with H. Beecher Hicks III, CEO and president of the National Museum of African American Music. They discuss the 20-year journey to the creation of the museum’s opening, the importance of Black music to American history and the chronical look the museum take to tell the rich story of Black music. They also talk about some of the 1,500 items of memorabilia that is housed in the building and why Nashville, Tennessee became h...
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When Soul Train was first nationally syndicated in October 1971, there was nothing else like it on TV. It became an iconic Black music and dance show — a party every weekend that anyone could join from their living room. In the first episode of a three-part series exploring crossover in pop music, we break down the lasting influence of Soul Train on our culture with Hanif Abdurraqib, author of A Little Devil in America. We ask: Why...
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"Ralph McDaniels joins Nyla and Mouse to discuss which borough represents hip hop the most from the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island of Manhattan. Ralph also talks about his creation Video Music Box and Kendrick Lamar’s latest video.
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"BIG FACTS delivers another classic conversation with one the cultural icons of our time, BIRDMAN. He speaks on Cash Money Records history, rumors and misconceptions, VERZUZ, not receiving his proper credit, his past issues with Charlamagne, his favorite ATL artist, signing DJ Swamp Izzo and more.
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May 31, 2022 53 mins
"The singer reflects on teaming up with Memphis music legends like Carla Thomas and Lester Snell for her latest album The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers. She also gets real about life in lockdown, becoming an author, and how she overcame the naysayers to pursue her career in music.

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"Originally recorded one year ago, this conversation between Nina Turner and Michael Render (AKA: Killer Mike) reminds us of how far we've come and what's still left to be done! From 420 to compassionate capitalism to Fannie Lou Hamer, these two friends sling a rapid-fire history lesson as today’s social justice battle cry.
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"In episode 171 of Earn Your Leisure, we spoke with 2 Chainz about his experience in the Metaverse, marketing, his new album, entrepreneurship, and the music industry.


He spoke about his different businesses and the importance of working with partners. He also talked about learning business principles and financial literacy. #2chainz #earnyourleisure #business


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"Austin rocker and axman, Gary Clark Jr., brings blues-rock center stage in 2019 as he joins Team Supreme to talk about his journey from booking gigs at 14, to collaborating with The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton and his new album, ""This Land.""

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"June is Black Music Month and the fellas give us each their top 5 favorite songs.

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"Grammy and Emmy award winning artist Robert Glasper stops by Laugh and Learn this week, and baby Lola makes a special appearance.

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"Jon Batiste is an overachiever. Batiste is the bandleader on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and an Oscar-winning composer for the Pixar animated movie, Soul. He also received the highest number of Grammy nominations this year, with eleven, including Album of the Year for his most recent release, We Are.
On today’s episode, Bruce Headlam talks to Jon Batiste about what it was like coming up as a young musician in legendary New O...
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"In this very first episode of Origins of Hip-Hop host Grandmaster Caz sits down with legendary MC Sha Rock and renowned journalist Davey D. to talk about the influential OJ car service. Back in the late 1970’s, before the terms “hip-hop” and “mixtape” even existed, the OJ Car service gave young MCs an opportunity to spread their music throughout the borough of the Bronx. Riding with the windows down and music up the OJ Car Service...
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"Welcome to Radio One’s “For The Culture Podcast: The History of Black Music”. It’s time to dust those bell-bottoms off, put on your platform shoes and get ready to pick out your fro because, in this episode, Radio One host Lincoln Ware will take you on a ride to the “Land of Funk. Find out about the beginnings of groups like The Isley Brothers, Con Funk Sun, Slave, and Bootsy Collins Rubber Band!
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May 31, 2022 65 mins

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On this premier episode of R&B Money, hosts Tank and J Valentine are joined by a legend in the game Jamie Foxx. In this episode Jamie reminisces on hilarious moments he has worked with Tank and J Valentine. Jamie discuss’s some of his inspirations in music and acting, How he got so good at impressions, and some interesting thi...

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