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Photographers and videographers Abdul Aziz and Rolando Palacio discuss their personal histories and their documentary work. Abdul Aziz shares perspectives on the expansion of white supremacy and the process of representation. Rolando Palacio’s work illuminates...

In this episode, music producer Jneiro Jarel and actress/musician Indigo discuss collaborating to create Viberian Experience, their shared appreciation of nature, and their love of New Orleans. Intro Music: N.A.S.A. Instrumental, Jneiro Jarel Outro Music: Microclimate...

In this live episode, curator Fari Nzinga and artists Nik Richard and Chriselda Pacheco talk about representation and creative community. Recorded at the Exchange Centre Gallery in New Orleans, LA. Cover Art by Nik Richard....

Musicians Dexter Gilmore and Gabrielle Washington of “Sexy Dex and the Fresh” talk about making a life from their art. Music: “My BAE-B,” Sexy Dex and the Fresh Photo Credit: Rolando Palacios   Subscribe to...

In this episode of Shotgun Griot, mixed-media visual artist Carl Joe Williams shares his creative vision and talks about the challenges of navigating a changing art world in New Orleans. Photo Credit: Steven Baily Images...

In the first live episode of Shotgun Griot, filmmaker Angela Tucker shares stories about working in the film industry with honesty and humor.   Episode produced in collaboration with Afrofuture Society. Recorded in Three Keys at...

In this episode of Shotgun Griot, we visit sculptor Lorna Williams to discuss the deeply personal process of creating work. Lorna intuitively arranges natural and man-made materials to create striking pieces that engage questions of identity and the...

In this episode of Shotgun Griot, composer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dominic Minix speaks about his development as a musician and shares his unique vision for his sound. Music: “Figure of Speech (Numb Me Now),” Dominic Minix...

In this episode of Shotgun Griot, beat maker AF THE NAYSAYER tells stories about discovering video game soundtracks, creating the Dolo Jazz Suite, and why he loves to teach.   Music: “Sunday,” AF THE NAYSAYER...

In the first episode of Shotgun Griot, Blaze Like Fyre describes life as a photographer, videographer, and digital media producer. Images of Blaze’s work are available in the Gallery. Photo Credit: Upendo Na Kushindana, InterworldFilmz  ...