Julian Joseph

Jazz pianist and bandleader Julian Joseph discusses the interplay of musical harmony and groove, linking Elton John's work to modern Southern jazz. Rhiannon Giddens, a Grammy-winning musician and banjo specialist, explores the banjo's roots, tracing its journey from West Africa to America. She demonstrates early gourd-bodied banjos and clarifies the connection between the akonting and modern banjo. The conversation delves into the suppression of Black musical histories and the significance of preserving these stories.