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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 52 MIN

The Kenny Burns Show |  Ep. 192: A Conversation with Kedar Massenburg

from THE KENNY BURNS SHOW · host Kenny Burns

This week on The Kenny Burns Show, Kenny Burns sits down with one of the most influential music executives in modern culture, Kedar Massenburg. A visionary who helped shape some of the foundational sounds in Hip-Hop and R&B, and serving as the architect of the Neo-Soul movement, introducing the world to timeless artists including Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Angie Stone, Joe, and many more.In this powerful conversation, Kedar reflects on his groundbreaking journey through the music industry, the creation of a genre that gave voice to authenticity and soul, and the lasting impact of the artists and records that became the soundtrack to love, life, and Black culture throughout the mid 90s and beyond.From pioneering a movement to preserving the essence of artistry, this episode is a masterclass in vision, legacy, and cultural influence.TKBS Nation, press play and tap into a conversation with the man whose ear helped define a generation.

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