As 2024 draws to a close, Hard Knock Radio hosts a powerful conversation that delves deep into the intersection of Black culture, resistance, and speculative futures—Afrofuturism. The discussion includes insights from a diverse panel of guests: journalist Jenee Darden, artist and educator Ras Ceylon, and scholar/artist Kwadwo Deterville, with host Davey D leading the way. […]
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A Hard Knock Radio Tribute to Nikki Giovanni w/ Jessica Care Moore
(HKR-12-10-24) On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Jessica Care Moore, the acclaimed poet laureate of Detroit, to reflect on the profound impact of the legendary Nikki Giovanni, who passed away this week. Together, they celebrated her contributions to poetry, activism, and the Black Arts Movement that she […]
SF Poet Laureate Devorah Major Pays Tribute to Nikki Giovanni
(HKR-12-11-24) In a recent conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Devorah Major, San Francisco’s Poet Laureate, to reflect on the influence of iconic poets like Nikki Giovanni. Major, a celebrated poet and author herself, discussed her personal journey as a writer, the impact of Giovanni’s work, and the broader legacy […]
A Conversation w/ Robert Glasper About Jazz, Funk, Neo-Soul and Hip Hop
Grammy-winning jazz and R&B musician Robert Glasper recently joined Davey D on Hard Knock Radio for an insightful conversation that touched on his diverse career, musical influences, and upcoming projects. Glasper, known for his genre-defying sound, is a musician who effortlessly bridges the worlds of jazz, hip hop, and R&B. His unique approach has earned […]
Suhel Nafar Speaks on Empowering Palestinian and Arab Music & Hip Hop Artists
In a recent Hard Knock Radio conversation, host Davey D spoke with Suhel Nafar, a pioneering figure in Arab hip-hop, the co-founder of a group called DAM and current head of West Asia, North Africa, and the diaspora at Empire Records. He was instrumental in building and launching Spotify in West Asia and North Africa, […]
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