REVISITING OUR MENTORING SPACE WITH THE DIASPORIC TEACHING MENTORS What a time it was! We’re throwing it back to when our incredible mentees got to sit down with some of the industry’s finest from Hollywood to absorb knowledge, refine their craft, and connect with their roots. Massive appreciation to the Diasporic Teaching Artists for sharing their time, experiences, and deep insights into the scene: @l3xjunior (Datu/A La Una): Ancestral Instruments in Hip-Hop and R&B Music Production @nathanmda

The banjo is rooted in African diasporic traditions—down to its very shape.⁠ Uncover the spiritual and historic roots of this iconic instrument in The Banjo: Music, History, and Heritage with me - and special guests like scholars Greg Adams, Kristina Gaddy and Pete Ross! Available now from Wondrium. https://bit.ly/RGwondrium | Rhiannon Giddens