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

Episode 9: Jneiro Jarel and Indigo, “Provide the Alternative”

Jul 22nd, 2017 1h 5m

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 JarelO

Episode 8: Deep South By Suroeste, “Better Must Come”

May 29th, 2017 42m 55s

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.Special thanks to De

Episode 7: Dexter Gilmore and Gabrielle Washington, “Where The Music Takes Us”

May 16th, 2017 1h 8m

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 FreshPhoto Credit: Rolando PalaciosSubscribe to Shotgun Griot on iTunes, Stitcher, an

Episode 6: Carl Joe Williams, “An Intuitive Standpoint”

Feb 17th, 2017 1h 14m

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 BailyImages of Carl’s work are avai

Episode 5: LIVE with Angela Tucker

Oct 22nd, 2016 36m 26s

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 Ace Hotel, New

Episode 4: Lorna Williams, “To Make Work Your Spirit Has To Be Intact”

Sep 30th, 2016 1h 17m

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 an

Episode 3: Dominic Minix, “A Living Music”

Jun 1st, 2016 1h 8m

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 Quartet

Episode 2: AF THE NAYSAYER, “Don’t Settle”

Apr 13th, 2016 1h 9m

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 – The Autodidact Instrumentals Vol.

Episode 1: Blaze Like Fyre, “I Shoot What I See”

Mar 9th, 2016 1h 8m

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, InterworldFilmzSubscr

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