‘All Music Is Black Music’ Podcast Explores the Influence of Black Culture on Pop
Host Selema Masekela dives deep into how the music landscape has been impacted and transformed by African American culture.
Discover pop music’s hidden roots with your host, Selema Masekela. Through interviews with artists, authors, and scholars, we explore how African American music and culture have defined the wider contemporary music landscape.
The theme of each episode of “All Music Is Black Music” is inspired by objects from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Collection. Through interviews with artists, authors, and scholars, listeners will discover the stories of Black musicians and cultural creators who have shaped today’s trends, styles, and genres.
The first episode explores the influence of girl groups in pop music, featuring a conversation with Kelly Rowland. New episodes drop bi-weekly on the SiriusXM app and showcase interviews with artists like Ne-Yo, St. Vincent, Regina Spektor, and more.
