In this episode, Nantali Indongo and Del Cowie discuss journalism, hip hop, Black Canadian artistry, grassroots community hubs, and much more. They reflect on their encounters with each other's work and their experiences in the music industry. They also explore the themes of freedom and liberation in music and the challenges and opportunities of documenting black culture in Canada.

Chapters

02:53 Encountering Each Other's Work

08:13 The Impact of Nomadic Massive

13:01 Nantali's Journey to Performance

18:19 Del's Musical Background

21:29 Convergence of Skills and Passions

23:52 Artists Who Move Rights and Liberties Forward

27:49 Music as Education for Blackness and Liberation

33:30 Challenges and Opportunities in Documenting Black Culture

43:01 Expressing Black Experiences and Black Love in Music

44:28 The Need for a Distinct Canadian Rap Form

52:51 Preserving and Documenting Black History and Culture

01:13:00 Hope for the Growing Recognition of Black Canadian Artistry

Guests: Nantali Indongo and Del Cowie

Hosts: Daniel McNeil and Anna Jane McIntyre

Executive Producer: Daniel McNeil

Producer: Toleen Touq

Associate Producer: Anna Jane McIntyre

Audio Engineer: Chancelor Maracle

Music: Marc Mac presents Visioneers, Ike's Mood I

Artwork: Anna Jane McIntyre

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