Contributions from the Caribbean diaspora are essential to understanding Afrofuturism and Black futurism. This episode explores Caribbean sound, culture, and history, with a focus on Jamaica.

Guests:


Dennis Howard
Klive Walker
Isis Semaj-Hall


To learn more about this episode’s host, special guests, music, and more, go to https://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Watch-and-Listen/Afrofuturism-Podcast/Afrofuturism-Lee-Perry-and-Jamaican-Music

This podcast was inspired by Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide Afrofuturism Festival. To learn  about the festival, view highlights, and explore additional resources, go to https://www.carnegiehall.org/Events/Highlights/Afrofuturism.

This podcast is produced by OP! Miller and Abhita Austin.

"Maroon Sonic Uprising" written and performed by Dr. Isis Semaj-Hall, Nicholas Allen, and Gavsborg 
 
“Lee Burning” written and performed by Jan St. Werner and Andi Thoma, Mouse on Mars

The Afrofuturism festival and this podcast are made possible with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, Bank of America, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.