
Across five episodes, a series of experts and artists explore the multifaceted and multidisciplinary nature of Afrofuturism, its history and present-day practice, and topics that include Afrofuturism in sound, literature, art, and comics; Afrofuturism’s roots in the Black Arts Movement; the influence of the Caribbean diaspora on Afrofuturism’s development; and the relevance of Afrofuturism to society today.
This limited-series was created as part of Carnegie Hall’s Afrofuturism Festival (February–March 2022). The podcast features the festival’s five Curatorial Council members as hosts, and involves a new group of high-profile guests in every episode.
This podcast was inspired by Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide Afrofuturism Festival. To learn about the festival, view highlights, and explore additional resources, go to: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Events/Highlights/Afrofuturism.
The Afrofuturism festival and this podcast are made possible with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, Bank of America, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
This podcast is produced by OP! Miller and Abhita Austin.
Across five episodes, a series of experts and artists explore the multifaceted and multidisciplinary nature of Afrofuturism, its history and present-day practice, and topics that include Afrofuturism in sound, literature, art, and comics; Afrofuturism’s roots in the Black Arts Movement; the influence of the Caribbean diaspora on Afrofuturism’s development; and the relevance of Afrofuturism to society today.
This limited-series was created as part of Carnegie Hall’s Afrofuturism Festival (February–March 2022). The podcast features the festival’s five Curatorial Council members as hosts, and involves a new group of high-profile guests in every episode.
This podcast was inspired by Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide Afrofuturism Festival. To learn about the festival, view highlights, and explore additional resources, go to: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Events/Highlights/Afrofuturism.
The Afrofuturism festival and this podcast are made possible with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, Bank of America, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
This podcast is produced by OP! Miller and Abhita Austin.






Contributions from the Caribbean diaspora are essential to understanding Afrofuturism and Black futurism. This episode explores Caribbean sound, culture, and history, with a focus on Jamaica.
Guests:
Dennis Howard
Klive Walker
Isis Semaj-Hall
To learn more about this episode’s host, special guests, music, and more, go to https://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Watch-and-Listen/Afrofuturism-Podcast/Afrofuturism-Lee-Perry-and-Jamaican-Music
This podcast was inspired by Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide Afrofuturism Festival. To learn about the festival, view highlights, and explore additional resources, go to https://www.carnegiehall.org/Events/Highlights/Afrofuturism.
This podcast is produced by OP! Miller and Abhita Austin.
"Maroon Sonic Uprising" written and performed by Dr. Isis Semaj-Hall, Nicholas Allen, and Gavsborg
“Lee Burning” written and performed by Jan St. Werner and Andi Thoma, Mouse on Mars
The Afrofuturism festival and this podcast are made possible with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, Bank of America, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.