Listen "Robert Glasper on why Black Radio is back"
Episode Synopsis
Vox’s Jamil Smith talks with musician Robert Glasper, four-time Grammy-winner, about the release of his new album Black Radio III. They discuss Glasper's distinctive genre-defying sound, his unique gift for musical collaboration, and how he blends elements of R&B, gospel, and rock to create music that might irk some members of the "jazz police."
Host: Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith), Senior Correspondent, Vox
Guest: Robert Glasper (@robertglasper), musician
References:
Robert Glasper's Black Radio III (available everywhere Feb. 25)
Robert Glasper, "The Worst" (Jhené Aiko)
Tour dates and more at robertglasper.com
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This episode was made by:
Producer: Erikk Geannikis
Editor: Amy Drozdowska
Engineer: Efim Shapiro
Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall
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Host: Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith), Senior Correspondent, Vox
Guest: Robert Glasper (@robertglasper), musician
References:
Robert Glasper's Black Radio III (available everywhere Feb. 25)
Robert Glasper, "The Worst" (Jhené Aiko)
Tour dates and more at robertglasper.com
Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Conversations ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Conversations by subscribing in your favorite podcast app.
Support Vox Conversations by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
This episode was made by:
Producer: Erikk Geannikis
Editor: Amy Drozdowska
Engineer: Efim Shapiro
Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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