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Ode to a living legend, Charlie Hunter. The humble hybrid instrumentalist's contributions to classics like Spanish Joint, The Root, and Greatdayndamornin' on D'Angelo's Voodoo album are nothing short of genius. In this episode Charlie Hunter takes us on a musical journey spanning the 1920s, 1990s and up to his most recent collaborations with emerging musicians. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peace-and-lovecast/message

For D'Angelo's 50th birthday, this special interview with fellow Virginia native, Michael Millions is being released from the vault. Michael Millions is a revered lyricist and music engineer from the same stomping ground as D'Angelo, Richmond, Virginia. He's the only artist from RVA (that we know of) who personally got his Brown Sugar samples approved directly from the legend himself. This interview will give insight into why he is so special! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peace-and-lovecast/message

In season 3's edition of "D'Angelo Taught Me" we embrace Niko VieilleAme, a rising vocalist and music producer from Newark, New Jersey. His "Telepathy" single took TikTok by storm and lead to the 2023 release of his long awaited debut EP "Umber". Listen to the Niko VieilleAme Essential's Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aag0stQXfYrp5rUWkmSVJ?si=9ac5a1d4b7c14aae --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peace-and-lovecast/message

Enoch Armando King is a Georgia native who has acted in numerous films and at least eight theater companies. His movie credits include Uncle Drew, The Watson's go to Birmingham, Drumline, The Fighting Temptations, and Madea's Family Reunion. He has also appeared on TV with Tyler Perry's House of Payne, BET's Let's Stay Together, and various commercials. His most recent roles include The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey TV series starring Samuel L. Jackson, Till (the Emmett Till Movie) and of course we had to discuss his role as D'Angelo or "Man" in the final season of the Atlanta FX TV series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

Influenced by Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and the Delta blues of the 1920s, Rocco DeLuca is a self-taught musician from California. His sound has been described as raw, confessional and bluesy with a brooding and ethereal tone. He has released collaborative and solo albums, scored a number of films and there is one soundtrack in particular that is the reason for this discussion, the soundtrack for Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 video game, featuring artists like Willie Nelson, Rhiannon Giddens and D'Angelo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

In part two of this season finale episode 2x Grammy-winning songwriter and vocalist Kendra Foster talks about how she went from Tallahassee, Florida to working with D'Angelo as a member of the Vanguard. She also reveals her favorite song on the Black Messiah album (yes, it's one that she co-wrote) and what's next in her funkadelic musical journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

The incomparable Kendra Foster, 2x Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, and member of PFunk Allstars with George Clinton as well as D'Angelo and the Vanguard, helps close season 2 with a funkadelic vibe. In this episode Ms. Foster talks about everything from the eclectic mix of musical influences on her artistry, to her unique experience in the music industry, and her impressive song writing credits including 8 of the 12 songs on the Black Messiah album. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

The conversation expands to consider how the combination of vocal sound, timbre and rhythmic placement can take music to a level beyond lyrics. Ethnomusicologist, Loren Kajikawa also shares whether his thoughts have evolved since his academic article — D'Angelo's Voodoo Technology: African Cultural Memory and the Ritual of Popular Music Consumption was published a decade ago, and touches on the influence of the late producer, J Dilla in D'Angelo's Voodoo technology. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

Class is in session with musicologist, Loren Kajikawa who breaks down his academic article — D'Angelo's Voodoo Technology: African Cultural Memory and the Ritual of Popular Music Consumption (Black Music Research Journal, 2012). This episode explores the musical aesthetics of the Voodoo album that help to invoke a sense of ritual through rhythm, sensuality, and spirituality. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

Danny G & the Major 7ths unlock the season 2 playlist featuring artist from around the globe paying homage to D'Angelo. Tracklist: Say When Reprise (A Tribute to D'Angelo) by Danny G & the Major 7ths, utelu es by zestengusto, Send It On by Roman GianArthur, Nothing Even Matters by Sir, Water by Michael Millions, Harder by Chris Brown and WWDWLD by Nico Bryant. Listen on Spotify and YouTube — https://linktr.ee/peacelovecast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

Irish soul group, Danny G & the Major 7ths' band leader goes deep into what he considers the best musical education received from D'Angelo. He also shares the backstory to their song called Say When Reprise (A tribute to D'Angelo) inspired by a rare interlude originally performed by the music icon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

New Segment Alert: You're invited in on the first of conversations with my Father as I ask him questions about love, peace, music, human nature, spirituality and life lessons. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

In part two of this episode, poet Derrick Weston Brown reads an excerpt from his poem The Root, a haibun for D'Angelo and is joined by musician, Nico Bryant and podcaster, Kareem Morales of The Conversation Corner to reflect on how they have redefined masculinity for themselves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

This episode is a spirited conversation about masculinity featuring award winning poet, author and educator Derrick Weston Brown; host of the Conversation Corner podcast, Kareem Morales; and musician and recording artist Nico Bryant, as they relate to the life lessons in the lyrics of D'Angelo's songs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

In part two of this episode series featuring jewelry designer, photographer, and artist Burkindy, the conversation expands to creative integrity, mindfulness, redefining success, and finding passion. Season 2 is a series of two part conversations with D'Angelo inspired creatives. New episodes air on Fridays @ 7PM CST. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

Custom jeweler, Burkindy takes us on a journey from West Africa to New York City where he connected with D'Angelo. He explains the symbolism behind his work, including some of the iconic pieces the musician has worn on stage and in editorials. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

In this continuation of the Voodoo Roundtable led by author of the D'Angelo "Voodoo" book, Faith Pennick, the conversation expands to authentic sound, spirituality, self-preservation, and concludes with personal reflections. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message

Faith Pennick, author of D'Angelo's Voodoo book for the prestigious Bloomsbury 33 1/3 music series, leads this roundtable discussion and reads an excerpt from her book that was considered “one of the best music books of 2020” by Variety magazine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peace-and-lovecast/message