Hot off the presses, DRC Fellows Kimberly Williams and D’Arcee Neal are back with another episode of The Sonic Renaissance, focusing on the past, present, and future of black sound! This episode we take some time to talk about the verdict of Derek Chauvin, and the appetite for black music as it changes through time. Looking at R & B, Pop, Grunge, Rock, Experimental and Neo Soul, we talk to music critic for Spectrum magazine Peter Tabakis about the role of criticism in black music taste and what makes for a good cleaning soul over something worthy of an award. Later, we speak to podcaster, voice actor and all around awesome human Thomas Reid on his perspective as a blind black man and the relation of how black artistry has yet to embrace people with disabilities. It’s a SUPER PACKED episode with a lot of awesome music, great conversation, and fresh perspectives considering 2021 as the Nu Black Renaissance of music.
Music in this episode includes:
Trigger Protection Mantra – Jhene Aiko
It Was a Good Day – Ice Cube
Love on Top – Beyonce
The Kill Bill Soundtrack – The RZA
Bussifame – Dawn Richard
Milkshake – Kelis
Jerk Ribs – Kelis
The Way You Make Me Feel – Janelle Monae
Wash Us in the Blood – Kanye West feat. Travis Scott
Ultralight Beam – Kanye West feat. Chance the Rapper
W.A.P. – Cardi B feat. Meg Thee Stallion
Attribution Credit via FreeSound.org:
Andrewkn – In Silence
klaudux – Hip Hop beat Chill
Migfus20 – Future Chill Music
