EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 44 MIN
Jermaine from the South on rapping in Creole, playing oud, and making psychedelic hip-hop beats
from Cultural Manifesto
Hear Kyle Long’s conversation with Bloomington-based musician Jermaine Butler— also known as Jermaine from the South — an artist who defies easy categorization. Butler's submission to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest, titled "Dan Vi-Çila”, earned a coveted Top Shelf selection, drawing praise from Tiny Desk producer Bobby Carter and guest judge Tierra Whack. He is set to unveil a new project rooted in the culture of his home state — rapping in Louisiana Creole.
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Jermaine from the South on rapping in Creole, playing oud, and making psychedelic hip-hop beats
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