Sonny Miles gained recognition in 2019 when President Obama included one of the Winston-Salem native’s musical collaborations on his popular playlist. In this conversation, Sonny discusses his influences, including George Clinton and Miles Davis; what it’s like to be “in the pocket”; and collaborating on his 2024 record, “Gamma,” with bassist Daniel “Slim Hurk” Maxwell.Shaped by SoundThis PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey. Watch Thursdays, 9:30 PM on PBS NC and the free PBS app.

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