RISE: Detroit’s Machine Music
RISE: Detroit’s Machine Music
Podcast Description
Explore the cultural, historical, and imaginative roots of techno, one of the most influential electronic music genres in the world. Journey deep into the sonic landscapes of Detroit, unpacking the forces that shaped the birth of techno and the visionary Black youth who created it. Hosted and written by Julian C. Chambliss.Presented by WKAR Public Media in partnership with MSU Museum at Michigan State University.Supported in part by MSU Federal Credit Union.
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The podcast focuses on key themes such as the history of techno, its ties to Afrofuturism, and the socio-cultural impact of the genre. Episodes cover topics like the role of the Underground Resistance, the influence of Detroit's Black community, and the reclamation of techno's legacy, with specific episode highlights including the evolution of Black speculative practices in music and the pioneering contributions of influential DJs.
Explore the cultural, historical, and imaginative roots of techno, one of the most influential electronic music genres in the world. Journey deep into the sonic landscapes of Detroit, unpacking the forces that shaped the birth of techno and the visionary Black youth who created it. Hosted and written by Julian C. Chambliss.Presented by WKAR Public Media in partnership with MSU Museum at Michigan State University.Supported in part by MSU Federal Credit Union.
In the final episode of RISE, host Julian Chambliss examines how Detroit-born techno became a global phenomenon while its Black origins were often overlooked. Featuring artists and scholars, the episode explores techno’s deep ties to Afrofuturism, the cultural disconnection caused by commercialization, and the ongoing efforts to reclaim its legacy. It’s a powerful reflection on Detroit’s lasting influence and the music’s role in shaping global conversations about identity and innovation.
Host: Julian Chambliss. Featured Voices: AbuQadim Haqq, Adriel Thornton, Tobias c.Van Veen, John Collins, Reynaldo Anderson, Ytasha Womack, Andrew Charles Edman, Blake Baxter.
Presented by WKAR Public Media in partnership with MSU Museum at Michigan State University.
Supported in part by MSU Federal Credit Union.
Includes:
Julian C. Chambliss and Tobias C Van Veen, “Interview of Afrofuturist Sound Scholar Tobias C. Van Veen,” Michigan State University Library, G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection: Voices of the Black Imaginary, June 2021.
Universal Techno -1996-, 2022.
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