Kev Choice Discusses the Significance of Live Musicians in Hip Hop: A Hard Knock Radio Interview In a recent interview on Hard Knock Radio, Oakland-based musician Kev Choice spoke about the importance of live musicians in Hip Hop and why it was essential to celebrate the culture’s 50th anniversary. Choice is an accomplished pianist, composer, […]
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A Conversation w/ Scholars Samy Alim, Jeff Chang, and Casey Philip Wong about their New Book Freedom Moves
“Freedom Moves: Hip Hop Knowledges, Pedagogies, and Futures” is a collaborative book by Jeff Chang, H Samy Alim, and Casey Philip Wong that explores the transformative power of hip-hop culture and how it can be used as a tool for education and social justice. We talked with all three authors about why the book was […]
A Conversation w/ Hip Hop Artist Sa Roc
We talked with w/Atlanta-based artist Sa Roc about a wide range of subjects including her recent trip to South Africa, the new Sol Messiah project where she served as executive producer and her upcoming show at The New Parrish in Oakland on Thursday, April 6 2023, For those who are unfamiliar with Sa Roc, here’s […]
Karega Bailey of Sol Development Speaks on Why Healing is the New Genre
Karega Bailey, a well-known activist, organizer, and artist, recently released his new album, Legacy Talks. The album aims to promote healing, an essential aspect of self-care that is often neglected in our society. In a recent interview, Bailey discussed the inspiration behind his latest project and the importance of taking time for oneself to heal. […]
Kali Akuno Speaks on Apartheid 2.0 in Jackson, Ms
(HKR-03-15-23) Davey D speaks with Kali Akuno from Cooperation Jackson about new laws being passed in the state of Mississippi that would essentially create a new, unelected court system in the state capital of Jackson. On Feb. 7, the Mississippi State House approved House Bill 1020, which Kali Akuno likens to Apartheid because it essentially […]
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