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We Insist!: Jazz Speaks Out

by WBGO News

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We Insist!: Jazz Speaks Out is a multi-part series exploring the impact of jazz music on social change movements and African-American history and culture. The series features conversations with musicians, authors and educators who have studied the music and its impact, experienced it first hand and, in some cases, created it. Guests include: Dr. Robin D. G. Kelly, professor of history at USC; Grammy-winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard; saxophonist Marcus Strickland; NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston and others. The music featured in the series includes: Max Roach's "We Insist" Miles Davis' "Jack Johnson" Randy Weston Uhuru Afrika "Uhuru Afrika" John Coltrane's "Alabama" Sonny Rollins' "Freedom Suite" and other selections from Jazz greats.

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Episodes

  1. Marcus Strickland on the music business, politics, and hip hop.

    Marcus Strickland on the music business, politics, and hip hop.

  2. Terence Blanchard on Miles and Jack Johnson

    Terence Blanchard on Miles and Jack Johnson

  3. Randy Weston on Africa and Jazz

    Randy Weston Talks Africa and Jazz

  4. Dr. Robin Kelley on Jazz and Civil Rights

    Dr. Robin Kelley on Jazz and Civil Rights

About this show

We Insist!: Jazz Speaks Out is a multi-part series exploring the impact of jazz music on social change movements and African-American history and culture. The series features conversations with musicians, authors and educators who have studied the music and its impact, experienced it first hand and, in some cases, created it. Guests include: Dr. Robin D. G. Kelly, professor of history at USC; Grammy-winning trumpeter Terence Blanchard; saxophonist Marcus Strickland; NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston and others. The music featured in the series includes: Max Roach's "We Insist" Miles Davis' "Jack Johnson" Randy Weston Uhuru Afrika "Uhuru Afrika" John Coltrane's "Alabama" Sonny Rollins' "Freedom Suite" and other selections from Jazz greats.

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Produced by Newark Public Radio Inc.

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Music News Politics

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does We Insist!: Jazz Speaks Out have?

We Insist!: Jazz Speaks Out has 4 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 7, 2017.

What is We Insist!: Jazz Speaks Out about?

We Insist!: Jazz Speaks Out is a multi-part series exploring the impact of jazz music on social change movements and African-American history and culture. The series features conversations with musicians, authors and educators who have studied the music and its impact, experienced it first hand...

How often does We Insist!: Jazz Speaks Out release new episodes?

We Insist!: Jazz Speaks Out publishes irregularly, based on its 4 episodes since March 2014.

Who hosts We Insist!: Jazz Speaks Out?

We Insist!: Jazz Speaks Out is created and hosted by WBGO News.
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