Part 2 of 2 from Dr. Campbell's interview with King Britt for our Champions of the Culture: Modern Advocates Preserving Black Music special season. King is a 30+ year producer, composer and performer in the global advancement of electronic music. As a composer and producer, his practice has led to numerous original and remix music collaborations.
As Teaching Professor in Computer Music at the University of California San Diego, King carries a unique perspective, bringing a non-linear approach and knowledge to the department by focusing on various modern forms of electronic music pedagogy, while continuing to be an active force in the music industry. Blacktronika : Afrofuturism In Electronic Music, is a new lecture course at UCSD, created by King, researching and honoring the people of color, who have pioneered groundbreaking genres within the electronic music landscape.
Learn more about King James Britt here.
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