Tony Browder, Carlton Lewis & Prof. Lagoke: Kemet, Black Music & the Sahel

About this episode

Tony Browder leads a discussion on Kemet and Black music, featuring insights from Carlton Lewis and updates on the Sahel by Gnaka Lagoke.

Renowned Kemtologist Tony Browder leads our classroom discussion with his inspiring insights. Brother Tony will offer an exclusive preview of his highly anticipated study tour of Kemet, share highlights from his captivating Egypt on the Potomac seminar, and reveal the metaphysical influences behind the legendary music of Earth, Wind & Fire. Before Brother Tony, be moved by Carlton Lewis, a trailblazer from the original Dixie Hummingbirds, as he shares his extraordinary journey into the music industry—an essential feature of our Black Music Month celebration. The morning begins with Lincoln University Professor Gnaka Lagoke, who will provide crucial updates on the evolving situations in the Sahel nations and Senegal—knowledge every engaged community member should hear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Tony Browder, Carlton Lewis, Gnaka Lagoke

Topics covered

• Kemet
• Black Music
• Sahel
• Egypt
• music industry
• community engagement

Keywords

• Kemet
• Black Music Month
• Tony Browder
• Carlton Lewis
• Gnaka Lagoke
• Sahel
• music industry
• Earth Wind & Fire

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lincoln University

Books & works: Earth, Wind & Fire

Places: Kemet, Sahel, Senegal

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