Deeper Blues: Music and Reconciliation with James "Jimmy Jam" Harris and Andrea Swensson

In this special episode of "The Sidebar by NYABJ", legendary music producer JAMES "JIMMY JAM" HARRIS and author ANDREA SWENSSON come together to discuss the new book "Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris", which chronicles the life of James "Cornbread" Harris, a pioneering musician and Jimmy Jam's father. Speaking with host MICHAEL W. RAY, Jimmy Jam opens up about reuniting with his father after 35 years of separation and Swensson talks about the process of capturing the story of "Cornbread" Harris. Join us as we explore the powerful themes of reconciliation, family legacies, and the enduring influence of music across generations. --------- The opinions heard in this episode belong to the individuals who made them and not to NYABJ. Music by HoliznaRAPS. For more information on the New York Association of Black Journalists, please visit our website at www.nyabj.org.