Sounds From the Other Side: A Conversation with Dr. Elliott Powell

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Elliott Powell, a friend and author of the newly released book Sounds from the Other Side: Afro-South Asian Collaborations in Black Popular Music. Here, we ask Dr. Powell about the significance of interracial solidarities, genealogies over trends, and the power of the spiritual and erotic when we consider music as a form of world making and connection. We’re inspired by Dr. Powell’s analysis of reading and listening to John Coltrane through the cultural politics of James Baldwin’s life and hope you enjoy. Sending peace, love and good vibrations!