Summer 2024 Television Preview, Musician Toshi Reagon Adapts Octavia Butler's Work, The Art of Crying, A Documentary About Stax Records
Vulture TV critic Kathryn Van Arendonk joins to preview the slate of summer premieres, including the return of hit series like “The Bear,” “Babylon Berlin” and “Evil.”
A new musical performance from the Greene Space artist-in-residence, singer-songwriter Toshi Reagon adapts Octavia Butler’s 1993 novel, titled Parable of the Sower which is considered the "grand dame" of science fiction and takes place in the year 2024. We’ll preview tomorrow’s show, and find out what Toshi thinks people mean when they say “Octavia Butler Knew.”
An illustrated study of crying provides insights into why humans shed emotional tears and the role they've played throughout our existence. Visual artist and author Pepita Sandwich joins us to discuss her new book, titled The Art of Crying: The Healing Power of Tears.
A new, two-night documentary premiere tells the story of the Memphis-based record label Stax, which produced the sound of Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T & the MGs and more. Not only was Stax trailblazing in terms of sound, but in its progressive approach to racial equality and inclusion. Director Jamila Wignot joins to discuss "Stax: Soulsville U.S.A."
*This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
