Art is truly powerful. It can teach our history all while embodying our future. In this discussion Jay sits down with artist Michi Meko to discuss his work and philosophy. The two cover a lot of ground from Michi’s upbringing in Florence, Alabama, up through his artistic journey and thoughts on race in America. Michi’s newest exhibit, Pursuit: Almost Drowned, can be seen at the Alan Avery Art Company in Atlanta through August 8th. Visit http://www.alanaveryartcompany.com/ for more information. Visit http://www.michimeko.com/ for more information on Michi Meko.
Playlist:
Jay Electronica - Better In Tune With The Infinite (Unreleased)
Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death (iTunes)
Zikomo + James Anderson - That Feeling (Soundcloud)
Johannes Heinen/Donald Holtermanns - Liebeste (Soundcloud)
Big Joe Turner - World Of Trouble (iTunes)
Funkadelic - Maggot Brain (iTunes)
Michi Meko by Jay Ray
Images Referenced In The Show NPR:
In June 1964, James Brock dumped acid into the water at the Monson Motor Lodge in St. Augustine, Fla. He was trying to disrupt swimmers who were protesting the hotel's whites-only policy.
Bettmann/Corbis
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