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Soundtracking Society: Brian Jackson Talks Winter in America at 50

Brian Jackson
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Brian Jackson

Legendary keyboardist, songwriter and one half of one of the most important duos of our time, Brian Jackson joins us to reflect on his extraordinary career with music partner Gil Scott-Heron and their landmark album, Winter in America, which illustrates both the joys and plights of black life at a time when America was in the throes of political and social turmoil. The influential musician helps unpack the group’s biggest selling album and its significance 50 years later.

Winter In America
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Winter In America

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Angélika Beener is an award-winning journalist, DJ, host and producer. Angélika has contributed her work to Downbeat, TIDAL, The Huffington Post, NPR Music, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and National Public Radio. In addition, she has contributed liner notes to several acclaimed recording projects, including two GRAMMY®-winning albums. A journalist who writes about music and culture at the intersections of race, gender, and generation, her work in public radio has been recognized by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting and The New York Association of Black Journalists.