EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 1H 4M
Ledisi: Voice, Vision, and the Power of Art in Chaos | The LZ Granderson Show
from The LZ Granderson Show · host LZ Granderson
From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LZGrandersonShowFor more about LZ Granderson and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/ Connect on Social MediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgrandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/ From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits. For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/ Connect on Social MediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgrandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/
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On the premiere episode of The LZ Granderson Show, LZ sits down with Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and cultural force Ledisi — the very person who pushed him to launch this podcast in the first place. Their candid, vulnerable, and thought-provoking conversation covers everything from the meaning behind her powerful anthem “BLKWMN” to the creative process behind The Crown, her deeply spiritual and intentional album. Ledisi opens up about performing the Black National Anthem at the Super Bowl, the cultural weight of that moment, and the courage it took to speak truth through art in a politically charged time. The two explore the role of artists in moments of societal upheaval, the intersections of journalism and creativity, and the spiritual bridge music can offer in turbulent times. Whether you're a fan of her voice, her message, or just need a dose of inspiration, this episode is a powerful reminder of why art still matters — and how one phone call can change everything. (0:00) Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show (4:45) Ledisi Joins LZ (7:05) Discussing Juneteenth’s Impact and Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” Popout (8:14) Creating Ledisi’s Hit “BLKWMN” (15:30) LZ and Ledisi’s Relationship (23:55) Creating Music with Her Own Record Label (27:18) What’s it like to be a Black Creator Right Now? (30:15) Developing “The Crown” (44:12) Performing ”Lift Every Voice and Sing” at Super Bowl LIV (50:40) Witnessing Kendrick’s Halftime Performance (53:55) What are the responsibilities of artists right now? (58:40) What's Next for Ledisi? (1:04:10) Thanks for Watching! #ledisi #LZGranderson #blackmusicmonth #juneteenth #podcast #thecrown #BLKWMN #superbowl #culture #activism #TheLZGrandersonShow
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