Podcast appearances and mentions of Pierce Freelon

In this episode, we're joined by Nnenna and Pierce Freelon. A mother-son music duo, Nnenna and Pierce made history in 2022 when they became the first-ever mother-son singers to be nominated for individual Grammy's in the same year. Together, we'll discuss their music career, what inspires them, speak on the importance of family, take a look at what they want their legacy as artists to be, and so much more.

Kick off your summer with new bops and classic tunes about translucent spectra! Here's just a taste of the songs you'll discover on our Spotify playlist, Songs About Rainbows

Fun and funny songs to inspire the next generation of scientists! On this episode, we're sharing the growing-things (biology) part of our Spotify playlist Science Class Soundtrack featuring these radically thoughtful artists: The Scientific Method by Andrew & Polly feat. Mista Cookie Jar The Dichotomous Key by Billy Kelly & Molly Ledford Trees by Ozomatli Presents Ozokids Micro Biome by Formidable Vegetable Little Mushroom by Pierce Freelon & Nnenna Freelon The Mycelium Underground News by the Okee Dokee Brothers Why is Fruit Fruit? by Andrew & Polly  We hope you love these tunes, sing them to people who need this information, and support these artists. We've been sharing music from our friends in celebration of our new album, "Ahhhhh!" - songs that empower kids to take on tough stuff by helping them think, feel and sometimes even SHOUT their way through challenges. To find out more or to be on the show, visit earsnacks.org

Today on Ear Snacks we're celebrating our new album “AHHHHH!” by playing our new songs along with awesome songs from some other amazing family music artists – all about joy and resilience. Resilience is that thing kids need to help them get through tough stuff, and allowing joyfulness is one of the ways we can fill our tanks when we're feeling on empty. So get ready to bounce - and practice how to bounce back! Many thanks to these awesome music-makers for sharing their songs: All We Can Be by Kendall Glitter Off the Paper by Uncle Jumbo @hellouncleumbo Rainbow Shoppe by Andrew & Polly feat. Lucy Kalantari @lucytoon Help You Do the Work by Pierce Freelon @piercefreelon & Nnenna Freelon @nnennafrelon feat. Jarrett Johnson @jarrettamjohnson Little Grey Cloud (It's OK to Cry) by Benny Time @bennytimemusic feat. Claudia Robin Guynn, Eastcoast Inspirational Singers @EastcoastInspirationalSingers I've Got a Problem (Ahhhhh!) by Andrew & Polly feat. Kristin Andreassen @thebrightsidersmusic We Feel It by Alphabet Rockers @alphabetrockers Hope is a Verb by Claudia Robin Gunn @claudiarobingunn We hope you'll follow and support their work – and find these songs and more rad music like this on our Joy & Resilience playlist on Spotify. We hope these bops brighten your day!

“Jamming on the Job” is a multigenerational, music-inspired podcast for kids ages 4 to 8 and their parents and caregivers. It stars Christina Sanabria and Andrés Salguero, the Latin Grammy Award-winning kids' music duo known as 123 Andrés. Join Christina and Andrés as they tour the country and perform songs about the world of work. At each place they go, they meet a grownup with a different kind of job who helps them along their way. As Christina and Andrés learn about the new and inspiring career of the day and the skills needed to succeed in that job, they compose an original song about it with help from their Magic Beatmaster Boombox, voiced by Grammy Award-nominated musician Pierce Freelon. In addition to exposing kids to a wide variety of career paths, each episode will highlight foundational skills relevant to each job, such as empathy, social problem-solving and responsibility as well as flexible thinking, impulse control and persistence.

“Jamming on the Job” is a multigenerational, music-inspired podcast for kids ages 4 to 8 and their parents and caregivers. It stars Christina Sanabria and Andrés Salguero, the Latin Grammy Award-winning kids' music duo known as 123 Andrés. Join Christina and Andrés as they tour the country and perform songs about the world of work. At each place they go, they meet a grownup with a different kind of job who helps them along their way. As Christina and Andrés learn about the new and inspiring career of the day and the skills needed to succeed in that job, they compose an original song about it with help from their Magic Beatmaster Boombox, voiced by Grammy Award-nominated musician Pierce Freelon. In addition to exposing kids to a wide variety of career paths, each episode will highlight foundational skills relevant to each job, such as empathy, social problem-solving and responsibility as well as flexible thinking, impulse control and persistence.

“Jamming on the Job” is a multigenerational, music-inspired podcast for kids ages 4 to 8 and their parents and caregivers. It stars Christina Sanabria and Andrés Salguero, the Latin Grammy Award-winning kids' music duo known as 123 Andrés. Join Christina and Andrés as they tour the country and perform songs about the world of work. At each place they go, they meet a grownup with a different kind of job who helps them along their way. As Christina and Andrés learn about the new and inspiring career of the day and the skills needed to succeed in that job, they compose an original song about it with help from their Magic Beatmaster Boombox, voiced by Grammy Award-nominated musician Pierce Freelon. In addition to exposing kids to a wide variety of career paths, each episode will highlight foundational skills relevant to each job, such as empathy, social problem-solving and responsibility as well as flexible thinking, impulse control and persistence.

Susan, your host, welcomes Pierce Freelon. Pierce is an accomplished musician, producer, and educator from Durham, North Carolina. He is the co-creator of Beat Making Lab, an Emmy Award-winning PBS web series, and is the writer, composer, and co-director of the PBS animated series The History of White People in America, an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival. His Grammy-nominated children's music has been featured on The Today Show, NPR, and MSNBC, as well as in Rolling Stone.   In today's episode, Susan and Pierce discuss grief from a different angle, from the gratitude and love implied in being together and caring for someone moving out of this life. Pierce wholeheartedly shares his loving memories with his father and how he experiences life without him by his side.   Key Takeaways: Pierce shares his grief journey that started when he lost his father in 2019. Pierce talks about how his father's diagnosis with ALS made them experience a series of losses in its progression. Pierce compares the care given to a newborn to the care of a terminal patient; the first is on its way into this life, and the other is moving out of it. Grief is the price we pay for love. Susan highlights the value of compassion, especially during grief. Pierce organized a group where people get to honor their loved ones who passed, telling their stories through their puppets. We can connect with the lost people however possible; Susan shares how she asks for signs, and Pierce talks about what “Lasagna” meant for their family. Signs come naturally and organically; they will be powerful and moving. Pierce talks about his book Daddy & Me: Side By Side. Grieve gently and tenderly, hold space for you, and stay compassionate.   Resources Tendrilsofgrief.com Email Susan: susan@tendrilsofgrief.com If you find this episode helpful, please donate   Meet Pierce Freelon Pierce's Website Pierce's Instagram Daddy & Me, Side By Side Where Our Spirit Resides, a puppet show.

Put these hot beats in your hot feets! Ear Snacks is back and Andrew & Polly are sharing some of the sunniest, most funniest tunes for your family to enjoy. Feast your ears on: Ear Snacks Summer Mixtape 2023 “Rainbow Shoppe” by Andrew & Polly feat. Lucy Kalantari “Be You You You” by Uncle Jumbo “Start the Discussion” by Esther Crow feat. Strawbitty Yops “Beautiful You” by Mista Cookie Jar feat. Fyütch, Genevieve Goings, Orbit Dean “ABC You A G” by Nnenna & Pierce Freelon feat. Stella Freelon “Sunflower (Kindness Grows)”by Claudia Robin Gunn & Itty Bitty Beats “So Many Ways” by Little Miss Ann feat. Uncle Jumbo Please follow, share and support the work of these amazing musicians! To find out more or be on the show, visit earsnacks.org! Thanks to Shopify for supporting Ear Snacks. Go to Shopify.com/earsnacks for a FREE trial.

Pierce Freelon is a GRAMMY® nominated musician, author, and educator. He is also a son, a father, a husband, and an astute observer of life and grief and everything in between. Pierce was a caregiver for his father, Phil Freelon, a renowed architect who died of ALS. He's also the author of the new children's book, Daddy and Me: Side by Side, a beautiful rendering of the times Pierce and his father spent in nature, and how Pierce is doing the same with his own son. A few hours before our interview, Pierce got word that a beloved professor from his time in graduate school, Dr. Micere Githae Mugo, had just died. In connection to both of these influential people, Pierce shares his unique and nuanced perspective on grief, legacy, and the power of artistry.  We talk about: How Pierce thinks about death and grief and ongoing connection The role gratitude plays in grief How new grief feels familiar, because love feels familiar The legacy of values, worldview, and artistry Pierce inherited from his dad, Phil, and his professor, Dr. Mugo The cultural traditions Pierce turns to in grief Caregiving for his father during his illness and end-of-life The autobiographical elements of Pierce's new children's book, Daddy And Me: Side by Side.  Listen to our episode with Pierce's mother, Nneena Freelon, Ep. 202 Grief Wanted My Attention.  

In the Moment revisits conversations with a collection of dudes who are dads. We explore what it means to be a father with Hugh Weber, Joshua Bennett and Pierce Freelon.

In the Moment chats with Pierce Freelon ahead of his show in Sioux Falls. Also, an update on ICWA and Juneteenth.

Host Nadia Salomon chats with illustrator Nadia Fisher about two picture books, DADDY DRESSED ME, by Michael Gardner & Ava Gardner, and DADDY & ME, SIDE BY SIDE, by Pierce Freelon.  They talk in-depth about the process of illustrating children's books and Nadia's journey as a self-taught illustrator.

Pierce Freelon sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looks to instill into his kids as they were grow up. In addition, he talks about how much fun he has creating music with his kids. We also talk about his new book, Daddy-Daughter Day. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Pierce Freelon Pierce Freelon is a GRAMMY nominated musician, author, and educator from Durham, North Carolina. Pierce has traveled the world teaching Hip Hop and music production as co-creator of Beat Making Lab, an Emmy Award-winning PBS web-series. He is also the founder of Blackspace, an Afrofuturism digital maker space for Durham youth. He has taught in the departments of Political Science, Music and African, African American and Diaspora Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina Central University. Freelon is a former Durham City Councilman, a husband and a father of two based in North Carolina. Follow Pierce on Twitter and Instagram at @piercefreelon. Check out his website at piercefreelon.com. Tru Earth Is This Week's Sponsor Tru Earth Eco-Strips are a smarter way to clean laundry, period. Our zero-waste laundry detergent sheets pack ultra-concentrated cleaning power into tiny pre-measured laundry strips that you just toss in the wash. Its low-sudsing formula works in all types of washing machines, including high-efficiency (HE). The smart formulation effectively seeks out and dislodges dirt molecules and stains, keeping them in suspension until they are rinsed away. It makes your laundry washing chore easier, healthier, more economical, and much kinder to our planet. Clean, green, and simple! Use the code ArtofFatherhood for 10% off your order. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Marcus is joined by Grammy-nominated musician, author, educator, politician and father Pierce Freelon. They discuss his creative process with his children and how he uses music as a tool to tell stories and teach children various things in a fun and interactive way. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook Page: @DopeBlackDadsIf you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus is joined by Grammy-nominated musician, author, educator, politician and father Pierce Freelon. They discuss his creative process with his children and how he uses music as a tool to tell stories and teach children various things in a fun and interactive way. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook Page: @DopeBlackDadsIf you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Radio Active Kids, we have an in-studio interview and performance (her third!) with local kindie heroine Kare Strong! Also, new songs by Itty Bitty Beats & Music with Michal, Martin and Rose, DARIA & fleaBITE, plus older songs by Carrie Ferguson, #KonshenstheMC, Pierce Freelon, #MrBooDaddy, The Whomping Willows & Suli Puschban, AND a whole set of really corny songs by Astrograss, Barenaked Ladies, Corn Man, Recess Monkey, Schmoyoho/Recess Therapy, Kymberly Stewart, uncle dox & The Green Orbs, & The Vegetable Plot!!! Playlist: here.

THG interviews Pierce Freelon. Pierce is a Durham, N.C. based musician, Emmy award winning producer, city council member, and educator. He is the founder of Blackspace, a digital makerspace offering black and brown youth the breathing space to manifest their dreams through free programming in poetry, coding, puppetry, 3D-printing, animation, beat making, rap, photography, and DJing. Pierce and his mother (Nnenna Freelon)  were recent 2022 Grammy nominees for Best Children's Album and Best Jazz Album respectively. Make sure to subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Also follow us on Instagram and Facebook @hilltopglove. Sponsored by: Red Rooster Sports Bar & Grill, Law Office of Sean Wilson, Mid Carolina Service Co., and TruBrilliance Ent.

Welcome to the electrifying third season of 12 Million! Join your dynamic hosts, Daron Jenkins and Akbar Majeed, as they kick off this season with an absolute treat—a conversation with the sensational Grammy-nominee, Pierce Freelon. Prepare to be enthralled by the stories, insights, and musical magic that this accomplished musician, producer, and educator from Durham, North Carolina, brings to the table. In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Pierce Freelon, a true luminary in the music industry. From his exhilarating appearances on the TODAY Show to his notable features on renowned platforms like NPR and MSNBC, Pierce's remarkable talent and charisma have made waves across the globe. He has not only entertained audiences but has also inspired countless through his music. Pierce's impact extends beyond the stage, as he's ventured into education with equal fervor. Co-creator of the Emmy Award-winning PBS web series, ⁠Beat Making Lab⁠, Pierce has taken his passion for music production and Hip Hop to the younger generation. His endeavors have led him to travel the world, imparting invaluable knowledge and nurturing budding artists. Follow Pierce Freelon on Instagram @piercefreelon to stay connected with his musical endeavors, artistic inspirations, and a behind-the-scenes look at his captivating journey. Join Daron Jenkins and Akbar Majeed as they unravel the multifaceted artistry of Pierce Freelon in this captivating episode. Whether you're a music aficionado, an aspiring artist, or simply a fan of engaging conversations, this episode promises to be a riveting exploration of creativity, passion, and the boundless power of music. Keywords: 12 Million Podcast, third season, Grammy-nominee, Pierce Freelon, musician, producer, educator, Durham, North Carolina, TODAY Show, NPR, MSNBC, Beat Making Lab, Emmy Award-winning, music production, Hip Hop, Instagram, artistic journey, creativity, passion, music. ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@12millionshow⁠

Pierce Freelon is a Durham, NC native, who is focused on leaving an impact in communities against violence and leader of the Black Men's Summit. In episode 133 of the Minority Trailblazer Podcast, Freelon talks about accountability and staying true to your word as a man and a professional, while building and setting goals to achieve as a business leader. Enjoy! Website: https://www.piercefreelon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piercefreelon/

Durham City Council member Pierce Freelon is an accomplished Hip Hop/soul/electronic musician and Emmy-award winning producer, director and professor from Durham, NC whose work has been featured on the https://www.today.com/video/pierce-freelon-performs-with-daughter-on-children-s-hip-hop-album-91266117697 (TODAY Show) and at https://www.npr.org/2020/08/01/896920635/pierce-freelon-on-his-childrens-album-and-the-legacy-of-his-creative-black-famil (NPR), https://www.parents.com/fun/entertainment/music/musician-celebrates-black-fatherhood-with-new-family-hip-hop-album/ (Parents Magazine) and more. He is the co-founder of the Emmy Award winning PBS web-series Beat Making Lab- an and has taught in the departments of Music and African American Studies at the University of NC at Chapel Hill.  Pierce is the writer, composer and co-director of an animated series called History of White People in America, an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival. As the founder of Blackspace, a digital maker space, he has mentored dozens of youth, teaching digital storytelling through music and film. Pierce is the frontman of critically acclaimed Jazz/Hip Hop quartet The Beast and has toured internationally and released a series of albums, EPs, and mixtapes. His debut children's book, Daddy Daughter Day is set for release in 2022. He is the son of famed Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon, and the late preeminent architect of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Phil Freelon. Pierce lives in Durham with his wife and their two young children. More at http://piercefreelon.com/ (piercefreelon.com) What You Will Hear: Pierce's early childhood environment, influences and lessons What happens when you merge the world of art with activism Ancestry, spirituality and community Nurturing mental health in the black community White supremacy  Navigating through movement work, politics and activism Tools of the oppressor Musical and creative inspirations Blackspace White institutions vs black institutions Racial caste system and the creation of the black and white divide Changing the narrative Quotes: “‘Lift as you climb” “No is a love word” “We don't just carry ancestral trauma, we also carry our ancestral resilience” -Omisade Burney-Scott “There is no check that you can cut that is worth me devaluing my soul.” “I wanted that university caliber of resource to be available and accessible to black children at all times…..that's what they deserve, that's what we deserve.” “Everything you touch you change, everything you change, changes you.” - Octavia Butler “God is change.” Mentioned: Social Media @PierceFreelon Omisade Burney-Scott  Black Girls Guide to Menopause https://www.piercefreelon.com/b2tf (Black to the Future) http://theblackspace.org/ (Blackspace) Octavia Butler

Later this month, a North Carolina politician will head to Los Angeles hoping to come home a Grammy winner!  Pierce Freelon was recently a Durham City councilman and a former candidate for mayor and state senate.  But, this month he'll campaign for a Grammy that could change his life forever.  We head to Durham to hang out in his studio, we'll wander the streets of downtown Durham and talk about his political career. Plus we'll find out why he's not the only one in his family hoping for a Grammy this year!

New Year, New Tunes! Feast your ears on 5 delicious tracks representing the work of 30+ incredible family music artists nominated for Best Children's Album in the 64th GRAMMY Awards! Ven Conmigo a Jugar from Actívate by 123 Andrés feat. Juan Miguel and YoelKeys Rainbow from A Colorful World by Falu Another Day from Crayon Kids by Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band Family Reunion from All One Tribe by Fyütch feat. Divinity Roxx Attitude of Gratitude from Black to the Future by Pierce Freelon feat. Kelly Kale Immense gratitude for the music these talented Grammy-nominated artists made and shared with us today: We hope you'll look these artists up – and share their work so other friends can discover some new music for their new year. We are looking for some NEW ideas for Ear Snacks + NEW friends who want to be on the show – to be on the show, have your grownup tell us what you're super into by visiting earnsacks.org Thanks so much to Shopify for making this episode of Ear Snacks possible. Go to Shopify.com/earsnacks for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features.

Yusuf Abdul-Qadir is joined by politician and grammy award nominated musician Pierce Freelon. The former roommates go back in time to recall when they both first gained an understand of Afrofuturism.

Recently, both Nnenna Freelon and her son, Pierce Freelon, were nominated for a Grammy for their respective projects. Nnenna's project, Time Traveler, is a love letter to her late husband, Philip Freelon, who passed away in 2019. Pierce's project, Black to the Future, is a children's album featuring the voices of over four generations of his family. They both speak with us about the music, their careers, and their relationship.

What do the bright lights of Time Square, the dancing lights of Nashville's Opryland Hotel, and the seven candles of Kwanzaa have in common? Ask social justice artist Fyütch!  This episode of Ear Snacks features Fyütch's love of various lights, his family's new tradition of celebrating Kwanzaa, and his song This Kwanzaa (feat. Pierce Freelon) from his album Family Tree (Songs about Black history, culture & love). We encourage families to do the work of learning about Kwanzaa and talking about its origins.    Thanks again to our friends Arlo, Molly, Poppy, Opal, Sam, and Thiri (and their parents) for sharing what they know about lights and how their families use lights to celebrate. Coming up next in the Ear Snacks Celebration of Lights - bioluminescence and more original holiday tunes for the whole family. Stay cozy out there! Please consider supporting our work this holiday season at patreon.com/earsnacks (and receive a cameo-style personalized video for your kiddo's birthday!) To learn more or to be on the show, visit earsnacks.org – thanks for listening! And connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or TikTok! Thanks to this episode's sponsors: Thanks, Candlewick Press! Get the Ada and the Galaxies, We Are One: How the World Adds Up,  Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast and Ear Worm wherever books are sold. Thanks iD Tech Pro. To save up to $200 across all iD Tech programs, including summer tech camps, online private tutoring and small-group classes and certifications, go to idtech.com/EARSNACKS.

The 34th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, features music and discussion related to Pro-Choice and Abortion Rights issues. Musical artists include Ani DiFranco, Bob Blue, Kim Wallach, Cyndi Lauper, David Byrne, Emma's Revolution, Digable Planets, Carole Rose Livingston, Dave Lippman, Elly Wininger, Pierce Freelon and Rissi Palmer, plus spoken introductions from many of these artists. Plus snippets from Devo, Tammy Faye Starlite and the Angels of Mercy, Mark Levy, Rubén Blades, Holly Near and Pat Humphries. Songs include: 1. Ani DiFranco: Lost Woman Song 2. Kim Wallach: Freedom To Choose (by Bob Blue/Kim Wallach) 3. Cyndi Lauper: Sally's Pigeons (by Cyndi Lauper/Mary Chapin Carpeter) 4. David Byrne: Lilies of the Valley 5. Emma's Revolution: I Am A Woman 6. Digable Planets: La Femme Fetal 7. Dave Lippman: Friend of the Fetus (by Carole Rose Livingston) 8. Elly Wininger: Alabama Blues 9. Pierce Freelon: My Body (feat. Rissi Palmer)

Pierce Freelon joins the show to talk about all the different ways that he is positively impacting his community and his song about creating consent culture called My Body.  The song features Rissi Palmer.Find the Song at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/02ONCRxmmwwtA12WXhye1J?si=1b924da91d504c1c iTunes/Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/album/my-body-feat-rissi-palmer/1521572400?i=1521572401 My Body has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TOwB9JN1IsOznSEjk4EKs?si=224bca5b2ca94c7e YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/pfreelon

Pierce Freelon joins the show to talk about all the different ways that he is positively impacting his community and his song Daddy Daughter Day, a celebration that all Dad's should be planning right now!  The song features J Gunn.Find the Song at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/0SPiUBGdCz37xKl3CzCwei?si=452d370b736c48c9 iTunes/Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/album/daddy-daughter-day-feat-j-gunn/1517541099?i=1517541101 Daddy Daughter Day has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TOwB9JN1IsOznSEjk4EKs?si=224bca5b2ca94c7e YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/pfreelon

This time on The Children's Hour, we learn from two people who have dedicated their lives to being leaders in their communities. First, the kids chat with Pierce Freelon, who is a multi-Emmy winning TV and movie producer, children's musician, educator, and city councilor in the city of Durham, North Carolina. Pierce talks about how he came to wear all these hats, and explains to us what it is a city councilor actually does. Pierce Freelon Then the kids meet Sonia Manzano, best known for her groundbreaking work as Maria on Sesame Street. Sonia Manzano in the Bronx. Sonia has a new project coming out on PBS Kids, Alma's Way. This show is mixed with excellent music, mostly selected by our guest DJ, Pierce Freelon.  Learn with us! Learn more about Pierce Freelon by clicking HERE. Watch the History of White People In America. Find out more about Sonia Manzano HERE and check out the trailer to Alma's Way HERE. Download Being-A-Leader Playlist Playlist Being A Leader titleartistalbumdurationlabel Make New Friends (feat. Carlitta Durand)Pierce FreelonD.A.D04:43 2020 Blackspace Family Reunion (feat. Divinity Roxx)FYUTCHAll One Tribe03:26 2021 Aya World Productions No One Exactly Like You (feat. Nnenna Freelon)Pierce FreelonBlack to the Future01:56 2021 Blackspace x Only Us You Are Exactly Like No OnePierce FreelonBlack to the Future01:04 2021 Blackspace x Only Us Daddy Daughter Day (feat. J Gunn)Pierce FreelonD.A.D03:14 2020 Blackspace Best Day EverRissi PalmerBest Day Ever03:03 2013 Rissi Palmer Black To the FuturePierce FreelonBlack to the Future03:35 2021 Blackspace x Only Us My Body (feat. Rissi Palmer)Pierce FreelonD.A.D03:22 2020 Blackspace EsperanzaSonia De Los SantosEsperanza02:46 2021 Golondrina Leading the WayAlex & the KaleidoscopeGet On Board!03:39 2015 Alex & The Kaleidoscope

Circle Circle Dot Dot, now you've got your Cootie Shot - a lot of us remember that from our younger days, right?  Learn about all the different ways that Pierce Freelon is positively impacting his community and how he takes Cootie Shot and turns it into a message that both kids and adults can take to heart about getting those needed shots at the Doctor.  The song features Divinity Roxx.Find the Song at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/0GuQmc7XLL2KX6TKVBImru?si=82584c8c010447fc  iTunes/Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/cootie-shot-feat-divinity-roxx/1563318521?i=1563318526 Cootie Shot has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TOwB9JN1IsOznSEjk4EKs?si=224bca5b2ca94c7e YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/pfreelon 

The sixth episode of the OneBeat Podcast brings us to Durham, North Carolina to meet artist, activist and Afrofuturist Pierce Freelon. Born and raised in Durham, Pierce grew up in an artistic home, surrounded by creative mentors (and parents) who were dedicated to building and strengthening community through their artistic practice. Pierce embraced that philosophy in his pursuit as a hip hop artist, educator and organizer, first traveling the globe with the Beat Making Lab, and then going on to found a digital maker space for youth in Durham called Blackspace. He eventually ran for Mayor of Durham and served on City Council, while continuing to pour his efforts into creating a positive social impact in his home community through music and creative expression. Pierce wears many hats, but as you'll hear in this inspiring conversation, at the core of his work is a dedication to creating long-term social impact on a local level in and around his home community of Durham, North Carolina.Produced and Edited by Elena Moon ParkAdditional Story Editing: Nyokabi Kariũki, Jeremy Thal, Kyla-Rose SmithMixed by Zubin HenslerExecutive Producers: Jeremy Thal, Elena Moon Park, and Kyla-Rose SmithFeaturing: Pierce FreelonNnenna FreelonBaba ChuckBrother Yusuf A full playlist of music featured on this episode can be found hereOneBeat is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, & produced by Bang on a Can's Found Sound Nation.   OneBeat is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, & produced by Bang on a Can's Found Sound Nation.

Pierce Freelon delivers a wonderfully done ode to one of the finest role models out there.  From Reading Rainbow to Roots to Star Trek: The Next Generation, LeVar Burton has created a legacy of positivity, encouragement and inspiration for children and adults all over the world.  Learn about Pierce's background and more and enjoy his thoughtful tribute to a true icon. Find the Song at: Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/2ZN0zQzWbD2drkquWrwaxU?si=de11ba8351cf45d1  iTunes/Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/album/levar-burton/1563318521?i=1563318532  LeVar Burton has been added to the KINDIE ROCK STARS Spotify playlist.  Add the KINDIE ROCK STARS Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TOwB9JN1IsOznSEjk4EKs?si=224bca5b2ca94c7e  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakYokCrnxd0Nxrc021F0yw 

Zeda Grace here. For those who may be listening for the first time, welcome. (Idk why I said that and my mind immediately went to David Cross in “She's the Man” as the quirky private school dean welcoming Amanda Bynes to Ilyria but my mind will never not be weird.) For those of you who have been around for a while, you should be very unsurprised. Before I get into today's episode on “Big Dick Energy, Size Queens, & PhDicks”, (I truly cannot believe my mom listens or reads my work): I am positively THRIVING in Atlanta. I love it. My friend from UNC, who I've now known almost a decade, has been introducing me to his entire friend group, many of whom I knew (or rather THEY knew of ME at UNC for having a “truly phenomenal ass. A bubble butt”–his words, not mine) and I gotta say, it's SO interesting to hear what others opinions are of you. Especially when they're actually funny and/or good insight that a lot of people never would otherwise provide and they now ACTUALLY know you. He said it was incredibly difficult for people, including his teammates, to “place” me, even back in undergrad. (Validating AF.) Through him, I reconnected with a pal from my FAVORITE African studies class (yes, it WAS a real class), directed by Pierce Freelon, a truly talented dude who is responsible for establishing and bringing a beat lab to different African countries in his free time. My friend, also an athlete, and a former NCAA Champion (in soccer) and I have been talking a lot of sports psychology, “athlete blues” and biochemical conditioning and performance after professional sports. He played in the MLS for a few years after graduation, and the theme of “when you stop playing, what are you beyond an athlete?” is pretty common. We also mentioned how transgender and genetic discussions in regards to athletics overlap with eugenics connotations and anti-Black and colonialist movements, historically. He's Nigerian and our whole athletic friend group, including a bunch of the guys he introduced me to from the Atlanta United MLS team (who either grew up with him or overlapped within the professional circuit), went out to Tongue & Grove the other night, and they are all either immigrants or have incredibly diverse ethnicity and nationality, or are from low or unstable socioeconomic situations, so it's really cool to hear their perspective and the differences in their lives. I also got into a 45+ minute long conversation with a guy who plays for the Houston Astros (MLB team), who also happened to overlap athletically with us at UNC. He, unfortunately, despite being like 6'4” and having beautiful flowing brunette locks, is libertarian. Which, I take to mean that “because he grew up in the suburbs of Georgia, and he now lives in Texas, he can't quite bring himself to recognize how much more economically responsible liberal policies are, and having been raised conservatively, believes liberalism is unrealistic and not beneficial.” Or, just like does NOT understand the economic inequality and current distribution of wealth in the USA whatsoever. This guy is DEFINITELY privileged because he proceeded to tell me, with a straight face, that he does not believe in any social support programs. None. Just does not think they should exist. He took Darwin's “survival of the fittest” under the purely misuse for eugenically and ableist connotations, when it's ACTUALLY supposed to mean the “fittest” species is the one most adaptable to change. Which would not be him. He also told me that he thinks the USA's stance on

Durham City Council member Pierce Freelon is an accomplished Hip Hop/soul/electronic musician and Emmy-award winning producer, director and professor from Durham, NC whose work has been featured on the https://www.today.com/video/pierce-freelon-performs-with-daughter-on-children-s-hip-hop-album-91266117697 (TODAY Show) and at https://www.npr.org/2020/08/01/896920635/pierce-freelon-on-his-childrens-album-and-the-legacy-of-his-creative-black-famil (NPR), https://www.parents.com/fun/entertainment/music/musician-celebrates-black-fatherhood-with-new-family-hip-hop-album/ (Parents Magazine) and more. He is the co-founder of the Emmy Award winning PBS web-series Beat Making Lab- an and has taught in the departments of Music and African American Studies at the University of NC at Chapel Hill.  Pierce is the writer, composer and co-director of an animated series called History of White People in America, an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival. As the founder of Blackspace, a digital maker space, he has mentored dozens of youth, teaching digital storytelling through music and film. Pierce is the frontman of critically acclaimed Jazz/Hip Hop quartet The Beast and has toured internationally and released a series of albums, EPs, and mixtapes. His debut children's book, Daddy Daughter Day is set for release in 2022. He is the son of famed Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon, and the late preeminent architect of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Phil Freelon. Pierce lives in Durham with his wife and their two young children. More at http://piercefreelon.com/ (piercefreelon.com) . What You Will Hear: Pierce's early childhood environment, influences and lessons What happens when you merge the world of art with activism Ancestry, spirituality and community Nurturing mental health in the black community White supremacy Navigating through movement work, politics and activism Tools of the oppressor Musical and creative inspirations Blackspace White institutions vs black institutions Racial caste system and the creation of the black and white divide Changing the narrative Quotes: “‘Lift as you climb” “No is a love word” “We don't just carry ancestral trauma, we also carry our ancestral resilience” -Omisade Burney-Scott “There is no check that you can cut that is worth me devaluing my soul.” “I wanted that university caliber of resource to be available and accessible to black children at all times…..that's what they deserve, that's what we deserve.” “Everything you touch you change, everything you change, changes you.” - Octavia Butler “God is change.” Mentioned: Social Media @PierceFreelon Omisade Burney-Scott Black Girls Guide to Menopause https://www.piercefreelon.com/b2tf (Black to the Future) http://theblackspace.org/ (Blackspace) Octavia Butler

Helping the justice-involved. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about a guaranteed income pilot program in the City of Durham, North Carolina. Amber Wade, Assistant to the Mayor, and City Council Members Mark-Anthony Middleton and Pierce Freelon shared why Durham is doing the pilot and how the pilot will be administered. They also discussed the target population and what they hope to see come from the pilot. Host: Toney Thompson

Durham City Council Member Pierce Freelon is an accomplished Hip Hop/soul/electronic musician and Emmy-award winning producer, director, and professor from Durham, NC whose work has been featured on the 'Today" show, and at NPR, Now This, Rolling Stone, and Parents Magazine and more. For over 16 years Pierce has traveled the world teaching Hip Hop and music production to youth in community centers. He is the co-founder of Beat Making Lab an Emmy Award-winning PBS web series, has taught in the departments of music and African American Studies at the University of NC at Chapel Hill, and is the writer, composer, and co-director of an animated series called History of White People in America, an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival. Pierce is also the founder of BlackSpace, a digital maker space where he has mentored dozens of youth, teaching digital storytelling through music and film. For over a decade, he has been the frontman of critically acclaimed Jazz/Hip Hop quartet The Beast and has toured internationally and released a series of albums, EPs, and mixtapes. He is the son of famed Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon, and the late preeminent architect of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Phil Freelon. Having come of age in an incredibly creative household, Pierce was raised by a village of artists and activists, Black to the Future album has every track included in the collection is accompanied by an audio artifact, excavated from Freelon's vault of family archives. Black to the Future, the second family-focused release from Pierce Freelon, is an album inspired by Afrofuturism, featuring the voices of four generations of his magnificently creative family. His newest single "Levar Burton" is on the LP

We've got brand new kidney...erm...kindie music on this week's Radio Active Kids show, by Pierce Freelon, Story Surprise, Fug und Janina & Frisbi Jones, Michael and the Rockness Monsters, Percy and the Prefects, Fishboy, Levity Beet Music, Simone Ludwig, Sally Balfour, Emily Who, Mr Roberelli ft. Lucy Hiku Music, Three O'Clock Rock, Mister B's Buzz, Outta The Books, Bingly and The Rogues, & Happy Mermaid Learning, plus some awesome older tunes by Kevin Kammeraad and the Cooperfly Puppet Troupe & Joanie Calem! Playlist: https://spinitron.com/WSFM/pl/13401230/Radio-Active-Kids

Pierce Freelon is an inspiration.  He's a musician, politician, and educator.  He has a brand new record called 'Black to the Future' which just came out a couple of weeks ago.  I really enjoyed learning from him and hearing all about his inspiration(s) for making music.  Make sure to listen all the way to the end to hear the song 'Braid My Hair'.   Continue reading Episode #279 – Pierce Freelon on the site.

This is the podcast for Watoto Entertainment & Education, a..k.a. WEE Nation, hosted by radio personality and Children's Drumcussionist, Uncle Devin. It is the companion to WEE Nation Radio, a 24/7 online children and family music radio program that provides music beyond the mainstream, including Hip-Hop, Funk, Jazz, Go-Go, Reggae, and more.  For more information, go to www.WEENationRadio.com or contact music@weenationradio.com. 

Bilingual- Billboard Charting- Award Winning Recording Artist Twinkle Time produces / hosts her very own  weekly  RADIO show for KIDS and Families bringing the  HOTTEST  family music from around the world  and so much more!  Twinkle Time Top 20 Countdown   1) Pick It Up - Fyütch  2) LOVE en Español - Twinkle Time 3) Attitude of Gratitude - Pierce Freelon ft. Kelly Kale 4) Buddy Not A  Bully - Sonshine and Broccoli 5) Whoopsie Daisy -Beth Jean 6) Do It Again - Carrie Ferguson 7) See More Flowers - Poco Drom 8) Baila Conmigo - Nathalia 9) New Alphabet - Miss Nina 10) Cootie Shot - Pierce Freelon ft. Divinity Roxx 11) Explore the World - Marsha and the Positrons  12) When It's Cold - Laurie Berkner 13) Do My Part - Dana 14) So Many Ways -Little Miss Ann 15) Smilers - Kelli Welli 16) Race Car- Uncle Dox 17) Dig -Dig-Dig - Itty Bitty Beats 18) Similarities- Michael and the Rockness Monsters 19) Earth Day Rock - Tom Weber 20) It Always Could Be Worse - Animal Farm  

To learn more about Pierce, visit https://futureofstorytelling.org/story/pierce-freelon-ep-31--© 2021 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.124 West 13th StreetNew York, NY 10011Founder and CEO, Charles MelcherExecutive Producer, Carolyn MerrimanAssociate Producer, Luke Gernertin collaboration with Charts & LeisureFounder, Jason OberholtzerExecutive Producer, Mike RugnettaEditor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael SimonelliWith special thanks to Pierce Freelon, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, Vanina Morrison, and Megan Worman.

This year's Grammy-nominated Best Children's Albums are all from artists who are white, but young ears can and should hear a rainbow of identities represented in the music that is made specifically for them. Black and brown children deserve access to music that welcomes, reflects, and celebrates them. In this special episode of Ear Snacks, we're thrilled to share songs by 10 excellent artists making exciting family music today. Three of these artists -- SaulPaul, Pierce Freelon, and Shawana Kemp -- introduce themselves and share the work of Family Music Forward, a grassroots organization dedicated to equity and racial justice in children's music founded by Devin Walker, Lolita Walker, Aaron Nigel Smith, SaulPaul, Pierce Freelon, Tommy Shepherd, Ann Torralba, Christina Sanabria, Andrés Salguero, Kaitlin McGaw, Karen Kalafatas, Amelia Robinson, and Alastair Moock. So turn it up for these great family tunes by some amazing artists : Brilliant New Idea by Elena Moon Park Be Outside by Jazzy Ash Dad You're Not a Teacher by The Pop Ups Rainbow by SaulPaul feat. Lucy Kalantari My Body by Pierce Freelon feat. Rissi Palmer Glad You're Here by Justin Roberts RBG by Joanie Leeds These Shoes by Shine and the Moonbeams If you enjoyed these songs, we hope you’ll find more music from these artists, follow their work, and share what you love. And if one of these tunes becomes part of your family vocabulary, let them know!

Episode 28 is part 2 of our exploration of issues of racial justice in family/children's music including the controversies in the 2020 Recording Academy process, featuring music by Pierce Freelon and Rissi Palmer, and music & interviews with Elena Moon Park, Christina Sanabria/123 Andrés, SaulPaul, and Tommy Shepherd/Alphabet Rockers. Family Music Forward: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyMusicForward/ WEE Nation Radio: https://www.weenationradio.com Playlist: 1. Pierce Freelon: My Body (feat. Rissi Palmer) 2. 123 Andrés: El girasol 3. SaulPaul: I Am Enough 4. Elena Moon Park: Flower Dance 5. Alphabet Rockers: Until You're Free (feat. SaulPaul and 123 Andrés)

Episode 27 explores issues of racial justice in family/children's music including the controversies in the 2020 Recording Academy process, and Family Music Forward, through discussion and music, featuring music by Pierce Freelon and music & interviews with Flor Bromley, Aaron Nigel Smith, and "Uncle" Devin Walker. Family Music Forward: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyMusicForward/ WEE Nation Radio: https://www.weenationradio.com Playlist: 1. Pierce Freelon: Daddy Daughter Day (feat. J Gunn) 2. Aaron Nigel Smith: If I Had a Hammer (by Pete Seeger/Lee Hays) 3. Uncle Devin: When I Play the Drums 4. Flor Bromley: We Came to America

This time on The Children's Hour we are celebrating the best of 2020, which came to us in the form of Children's Music! The Kindie music industry exploded with creativity, releasing hundreds of amazing songs. We hear from longtime children's favorites like Laurie Berkner and Raffi, as well as soon to be legendary artists like Pierce Freelon and SaulPaul. Photo by Gayatri Malhotra on UnSplash Kick back with some hot cocoa and enjoy the tunes on this musical adventure through 2020 with The Children's Hour.

We've got SO MUCH new Christmas music on Radio Active Kids that I wasn't able to fit it into three shows! So, we'll play even more new Xmas tunes this week from Tim Kubart, Mr. Aaron, Johnny and the Raindrops, The Mik Maks, Rainbow Rosalind, The Wise Channel, & Andrew Jed--plus non-Xmas new tunes from Fyütch ft. Pierce Freelon, La Granja del Tío Bob, Frances England, Turtle Dance Music, LLC, Meu quintal, Erica Rabner Music (ft. Alphabet Rockers!), Andrea Green Music, Ants Ants Ants, Narwhals and Waterfalls, Neville's Diary, Nutshell Playhouse & probably more! Playlist: https://spinitron.com/WSFM/pl/12288433/Radio-Active-Kids

We're taking a break from the news this week to celebrate the holidays, so instead we have a Christmas Special for you!

Truly enjoyed the opportunity to speak with Pierce Freelon- a musician, politician, and activist from Durham. Pierce and I dove into the tough topics regarding gender, race, and the "goo" of transforming yourself from a person of bliss and ignorance to an individual capable of change. Enjoy & Happy Thanksgiving!!

1st set They Might Be Giants - It’s Spare the Rock ID They Might Be Giants - I Just Want to Dance Amyliza de Jesus & Marla Vannucci - Kindness is King Ziggy Marley w/ Ben Harper - Play With Sky (new) ID Dean Jones & Jacky Davis - Where Does Your Mind Wander? (new) Ratboy Jr. - Worms ID Stan Ridgway & Pietra Wexstun - Ice Cream Octopus [WJFF/KCMJ - Cat Doorman - Effervescent Elephant [KUTX - [WFNU - 2nd set Justin Roberts - Be Not Afraid ID TMBG - Don’t Spare the Rock! ID The Not-Its! - Green Light Go! fIREHOSE - For the Singer of REM REM - Stand The Deedle Deedle Dees - Si Se Puede! Diet Cig - Together We Can Conquer Whatever ID 3rd set Pierce Freelon feat. Rissi Palmer - My Body (new) Seaper Powers - Do You Like Me (new) Jazzy Ash - Good Foot (new) ID Marsha & the Positrons - Virtual School (new) Steve Songs - Orangutan Van ID They Might Be Giants - Or So I Have Read They Might Be Giants - Spare the Rock

Pierce Freelon is a musician, director and Durham City Council Member. Pierce is the founder of Blackspace, an Afrofuturism digital maker space for teens in Durham. He is the writer, composer and co-director of the PBS animated series, The History of White People in America. He is a co-founder of Beat Making Lab, a PBS web-series, which won Best Video Essay for its episode Heartbeats of Fiji at the 2015 Daytime Emmy Awards. His latest project is a children's music album, titled D.a.D, which has been featured on NPR and Today Show. In episode 8 of the Next Matters Most podcast, Nick Jordan sits down with Pierce Freelon about what is happening in the world today and what he wants to do about it. Pierce has always been a voice for change and does not have a stop sign in sight! Pierce talks about what everyone can do to help misunderstand and misrepresent groups in our businesses and community today.

Durham’s City Council gained a new member recently. He’s Durham born and bred, and he knows this city well. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with City Councilman Pierce Freelon about what he hopes to bring to the council and to Durham in this new capacity. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.

Durham’s City Council gained a new member recently. He’s Durham born and bred, and he knows this city well. In this new CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with City Councilman Pierce Freelon about what he hopes to bring to the council and to Durham in this new capacity. About CityLifeCityLife, a talk show that features information on current City issues and upcoming events, airs daily on Durham Television Network (Spectrum ch. 8 and AT&T U-verse ch. 99) and on YouTube. For more information about the City of Durham, call (919) 560-4123, like on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor. City Life is now an audio podcast! Find it on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast.

Pierce Freelon is a composer, musician, producer and filmmaker who recently released his debut children’s album “D.a.D.” The album features Pierce’s 10-year-old daughter, Stella, and includes songs such as “Daddy/Daughter Day,” a hip-hop ode to family playfulness and closeness, and “My Body,” an equally celebratory lesson about body autonomy and consent. He is the founder of Blackspace, an Afrofuturist digital makerspace in Durham, NC and the co-founder of “Beat Making Labs,” an Emmy Award-winning web series produced by PBS. He is also the co-director, writer and composer of “The History of White People in America,” a series of 16 animated short films, the first of which premiered in 2018 at the Tribeca Film Festival. The first three shorts can be seen on PBS’ World Channel. Pierce has also in recent years thrown his hat into the political ring, having run to be mayor of Durham and for a seat in the North Carolina State Senate. In August of 2020, Governor Roy Cooper appointed him to fill a vacant seat on the Durham City Council. In this interview with Rob Kramer, Pierce reflects on the leadership legacy left him by his artist parents — his father was the renowned architect Philip Freelon and his mother is Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon — and by the giants in his cultural ancestry. He explains how he has absorbed their lessons to beat his own path of artistic leadership. https://www.historyofwhitepeople.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmrbyfL2dSY http://theblackspace.org/

Pierce Freelon is a composer, musician, producer and filmmaker who recently released his debut children’s album “D.a.D.” The album features Pierce’s 10-year-old daughter, Stella, and includes songs such as “Daddy/Daughter Day,” a hip-hop ode to family playfulness and closeness, and “My Body,” an equally celebratory lesson about body autonomy and consent. He is the founder of Blackspace, an Afrofuturist digital makerspace in Durham, NC and the co-founder of “Beat Making Labs,” an Emmy Award-winning web series produced by PBS. He is also the co-director, writer and composer of “The History of White People in America,” a series of 16 animated short films, the first of which premiered in 2018 at the Tribeca Film Festival. The first three shorts can be seen on PBS’ World Channel. Pierce has also in recent years thrown his hat into the political ring, having run to be mayor of Durham and for a seat in the North Carolina State Senate. In August of 2020, Governor Roy Cooper appointed him to fill a vacant seat on the Durham City Council. In this interview with Rob Kramer, Pierce reflects on the leadership legacy left him by his artist parents — his father was the renowned architect Philip Freelon and his mother is Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon — and by the giants in his cultural ancestry. He explains how he has absorbed their lessons to beat his own path of artistic leadership. https://www.historyofwhitepeople.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmrbyfL2dSY http://theblackspace.org/

Did you listen to episode 8?! Then you already got to meet this awesome daddy-daughter-duo Stella and Pierce Freelon. Pierce made a children's music album, using voice memo's of Stella and her brother. Stella is also featured in a lot of the songs. Listen to the episode to hear more about Stella and her dad, how they write songs together, how Stella’s dad came up with the idea to use voice memos and how they might be on their way to a Grammy! #daddydaughterday #daddydaughterduo #grammyconsideration #grammys #tuckmein #youngsongwriters #blackfatherhood #blackfatherhoodis @piercefreelon @weenationradio

This week's Radio Active Kids show features an interview with Pierce Freelon! Also, brand new tunes by Keith Munslow - Musician/Storyteller, The BeatBuds, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Aro, The Morning Announcements, Norma Torres, Dirk Scheele, Charity and the JAMband, The Cuddly Koalas, Kymberly Stewart Music, Muggle Mike, Joanie Calem, Amy Snow, & Twinpop! Playlist: https://spinitron.com/WSFM/pl/11789200/Radio-Active-Kids Be sure to listen to the show again on WUAG in Greensboro, Radio Pirinola in Chile, on Radio Küken in Germany, and on Radio Küken Schweiz in Switzerland!

We've got music that's new 4 u on this week's Radio Active Kids, featuring 123 Andrés, Pierce Freelon, Big Block Singsong, Tiptoe Giants, FATHER GOOSE, Teddy Eddy by Ingrid Hofer, Fröbelin Palikat (virallinen), Grant Maloy Smith Official, #ZukeandLack from Songs for Teaching, Mocoin, Apple Brains, Creevey Crisis, Brett Campbell Children's Musician, Noam Brown, Hooray Miss Marae, #HallowsandHorcruxes & more!!! Playlist: https://spinitron.com/WSFM/pl/11612662/Radio-Active-Kids Be sure to listen to the show again on Radio Pirinola in Chile, on Radio Küken in Germany, and on Radio Küken Schweiz in Switzerland!

They say music heals and we don't know about you but between juggling our kids learn-from-home schedule, work and pretty much everything else, we need some real healing. Today's episode will definitely do the trick. First, we're talking to Pierce Freelon an activist, professor, director, musician, Emmy-Award winning producer, husband, and father, and we're chatting with him about his new children's album D.a.D., out now. Then we're hanging out with Sharon and Randi-- yes, THAT Sharon-- about shaping generations of children, working with family, and they're singing "Skinnamarink" live! And as always, we're giving you this week's Tits & Shits and #SwagBag picks!For more about Pierce:PierceFreelon.com // @PierceFreelonFor more about Sharon and Randi:http://www.sharonloisbram.com // @SharonLoisBramThis weeks #SwagBag picks:H&M Long Shacket: https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0891591001.htmlDorot Crushed Garlic: https://www.mercato.com/item/dorot-garlic-crushed-16-each/8521?featuredStoreId=65 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/momtourage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Covid-19 pandemic is still spreading in much of the United States, but how does that impact kids? The Kids Crew visit with New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Kathyleen Kunkel about the virus, learn how children can help us all get control of its creeping spread. Find out what makes a “super spreader” and how schools will be impacted by the deadly disease. Even though there's much uncertainty about the future, we get some answers from Secretary Kunkel. Plus we hear from the kids in the Extinction Diaries about what's going on with plants around the world. We also have a review of a series of kids books that are to help children normalize wearing face masks, Face Mask Fun With Hamilton by Renuka Christoph. All of this is mixed with great music, including new releases from Pierce Freelon, Suzanne Jamieson, Alastair Moock, EVT Kids, Lindsay Munroe, and more. Isaac's review of Face Mask Fun With Hamilton book series is here: https://www.childrenshour.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IsaacBookReviewFacemaskFunWHamiltonTCH080320.mp3 Here are some tips for talking about difficult subjects with kids from Ryan Howard, Smart Parent Advice. The Children's Hour is supported by the Cultural Services Department and the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund at the City of Albuquerque, city councilor Pat Davis, as well as Bernalillo County, New Mexico's Commission. This project is supported in part by an award from New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. We also have support from Electric Playhouse and numerous foundations also support our work including the Infinite Gesture Fund, The Limestone Fund, and The Laughing Buddha Fund. Thank you to our listeners who contribute to us through the Paypal Giving Fund, Paypal, and by subscribing to our podcasts on Patreon. durationtitleartistalbumlabel 02:58One Foot / Lead with Love (feat. Crys Matthews)Alastair MoockBe a Pain - An Album for Young (And Old) Leaders2020 Alastair Moock 04:21Happy FeelsSuzanne JamiesonBounce2020 Pop Up City Records 02:34Agua y JabonEVT KidsAgua y Jabon - Single2020 668948 Records DK 02:38BubblePierce FreelonD.A.D2020 Blackspace 02:19Wash Your HandsMike SolowayHungry for Manners - Songs of Kindness, Politeness and Love2005 Pug Records 02:58Mask Around MeDrs. Bop 'N PopMask Around Me - Single2020 1310122 Records DK 03:34HandsAaron Nigel Smith & One World ChorusWelcome to the Village!2012 Aya World Productions 01:35Problem SolversLindsay MunroeI Am Kind2020 Troubadour Music Inc., Under exclusive license to Craft Recordings, a division of Concord. 01:30Homeward JourneySatish VyasShaswat2001 Times Music 03:10I've Got the World (For You)Justin RobertsWild Life2020 Justin Roberts

This week, Tre’vell and Jarrett are joined by guest and Stonewall Community Foundation Executive Director Jarrett Lucas for a complex and complicado conversation about what it means to be an ally. Being referred to as an "ally" is something many see as a badge of honor but along with the badge comes the task at hand. Allyship isn't just about words or labels. It's about actions. Ideally, the non-performative kind.But first...Pass the PopcornThis week, we're taking a look at the 2020 Emmy Nominations. Who was nominated? Who was snubbed? Who's watching Blackish for Anthony Anderson? We have the answers to all your Emmy questions.DIS/Honorable MentionsThis week, Tre'vell has an honorable mention for THE Shea Coulee who secured the crown and the bag in the latest season of Ru Paul's Drag Race All Star. Congrats to our new Queen!Also, an honorable mention for Ramy Youssef and the Hulu show Ramy for being the first Muslim-American sitcom to receive an Emmy nomination. Indian Matchmaking on Netflix receives an honorable mention for being the perfect show to catch our attention while many of us are at home. Jarrett has an honorable mention the second week in a row for MSNBC's Joy Reid whose new primetime show The Reidout is dominating in the ratings as well as an honorable mention for actor Tiffany Boone. Boone's guest appearance in Little Fire’s Everywhere deserved all dem tings and we can't wait to see their next project. An honorable mention to Love, Victor for being binge-worthy fun!Lastly, an honorable mention to Pierce Freelon and their very endearing Daddy Daughter Day video.Episode Notes“But make no mistake, this pain is also a teacher. This pain has taught me to use the words we, they, and all with precision when talking about injustice. This pain has taught me that protest is always about bearing witness and only sometimes about winning.”Jarrett Lucas on the Stonewall Community Foundation website article titled “Black Pain. Black Power.”#BlackLivesMatter#JusticeforBreonnaTaylor#BlackTransLivesMatter Go ahead and @ us Email: FANTI@maximumfun.org @FANTIpodcast@Jarrett Hill@rayzon (Tre’Vell) @FANTIpodcast@TreVellAnderson@JarrettHill@Swish (Producer Laura Swisher) FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.orgLaura Swisher is the senior producer.

Uncle Devin's Interview with Professor and Emmy-Award winner, Pierce Freelon.

I'm SO excited about interviewing Elena Moon Park & Friends this week on Radio Active Kids! Elena's new album #UnhurriedJourney is incredible! We've also got new music from Bill Harley, Mister G and José Valentino, Twinkle Time, Music with Michal ft. Itty Bitty Beats, Keith Munslow - Musician/Storyteller, Pierce Freelon, Mr. Nick Davio, Erica Rabner Music, artichoke, Kahuna Kidsongs, Little Mona Books, Mister B's Buzz, Glitter Brains, #ShaunaCarrick, & Kristle Skennar - Kids songs and Nursery Rhymes!!! Playlist: https://spinitron.com/WSFM/pl/11274058/Radio-Active-Kids

1st set They Might Be Giants - It’s Spare the Rock ID Nina Simone — I wish I knew how it would feel to be free  King — The Greatest  Corinne Bailey Rae — Put Your Records On Pierce Freelon feat. Rissi Palmer — My Body Ami Kim — Lucky Me, Lucky You, Lucky Us [WJFF/KCMJ - Ozomatli - Opposable Thumbs [KUTX - 2nd set Richard Bona — Muntula Moto (The Benediction of a Long Life) June Lodge -  Someone Loves You Honey — Someone loves you honey  Pierce Freelon feat. KronoZ Time — Gather Your Clothes  Chronixx — Eternal Fire Bob Marley — Redemption Song 3rd set Rissi Palmer — Dear to Me India.Arie ft. Akon — I Am Not My Hair (Remix)  Jill Scott — Golden Pierce Freelon feat. J Gunn — Daddy Daughter Day  Whitney Houston — I wanna dance with somebody

North Carolina continues to make big political moves, especially as the State Supreme Court overturned legislative and Congressional gerrymanders. That means that the state's politics are less predictable and more diverse than people may realize at first.  Pierce Freelon is determined to take advantage of this moment in history for his city of Durham and for his state as he runs for State Senator. In this podcast, Pierce talks about his earliest experiences in politics as he helped his father volunteer for Harvey Gantt vs Jesse Helms and he talks about his father life and subsequent battle with ALS motivated him to run for office. Pierce has a very positive vision for the future and is also very aware of the political situation in North Carolina. Listen to him on the You Should Run Podcast and then learn more about him at https://www.freelonfordurham.com/ 

BlaceSpace founder Pierce Freelon tells us about program for creative black youth including beat making, rapping, entrepreneurship, cyphers and more!

Creativity is at the heart of the Freelon family. In an intimate conversation, Phil Freelon, best known for leading the design team of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and his son Pierce Freelon, Durham-based hip-hop artist and professor, open up about how the arts define their family. Catch the full interview at www.ncarts50.org. Arts Across NC is a podcast by and about the North Carolina Arts Council. The show is hosted and produced by Sandra Davidson. It features original music by Phil Cook.

Ubuntu Radio, Ep #49 --Pierce Freelon: Mayoral Candidate, Durham, M.C. (Part of The Black Millennial Series) Pierce Freelon was a recent candidate in 2017 Durham mayoral race. At age 33, he was the youngest and only one with dreads. Pierce is, among other things, a father, husband, UNC professor, scholar, entrepreneur, community activist and emcee. Raised in Durham, he talked about why he took a year off from teaching to enter politics, the lessons learned on the campaign trail, watching Durham change around him and the part he wants to play in the Bull City's future. We spend the last 20 minutes talking about his teaching, Black pop culture, who really owns it, his 1-0n-1 discussion with Maya Angelou and try to figure out: Was James Brown the first mumble rapper? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

NC legislators hear a report on the state Drivers Ed program. Annabeth Barnes is making a name for herself in racing. Plus Pierce Freelon & Steve Levitin talk about their project - the Beat Making Lab.

Making beats is huge in today's music industry. Music producer and educator Apple Juice Kid co-founded the Beat Making Lab at UNC Chapel Hill to teach students how to create beats. Now in collaboration with musician and black culture scholar Pierce Freelon and PBS Online, Beat Making Lab is available as a web series. The musicians talk about their travels and recent local project.

Mark Anthony Neal is joined at the Franklin Center's with Syrian hip-hop artist Omar Offendum and local free jazz artist, Pierce Freelon to discuss politics and pop culture.

Saturday, January 8th ~ 10 pm ET ALFO, of The ALFO Show, co-hosting OUR COMMON GROUND proudly presents Nnenna Freelon Internationally AcclaimedJazz Vocalist Six time Grammy Winner and Music Activist Her career, activism, womanism and new album, "Home Free" with her son, Pierce Six-time GRAMMY® Award-nominee Nnenna Freelon is hailed as the "international voice of Jazz." telecast! Pierce Freeon, hip-hop artisit, activist and scholar of Beast and Founder, http://www.blackacademic.org/ Pierce Freelon is an emcee, professor, activist and the founder of Blackademcis.org. “ Home Free” is their first fusion project of her jazz and his hip-hop. Second Page THE RELEASE OF THE SCOTT SISTERS: Rejoice and Reload OUR COMMON GROUND ALTERNATIVE ~ ACTIVIST TALK RADIO "Transforming Truth to POWER one show at a time" Contact us :OCGInfo@ourcommonground.com

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