Talk with Carl Craig and Mike Banks

Name: Talk with Carl Craig and Mike Banks
Start: 2025-02-18T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-18T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Communication Arts and Sci, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States

Schedule

Tue Feb 18 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Communication Arts and Sci, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States | East Lansing, MI

Join visionary artists Carl Craig and Mike Banks for an exploration of Detroit’s pivotal role in shaping the Afrofuturist movement through techno music. This dynamic panel will delve into how the genre’s innovative sound and cultural roots reflect a futuristic vision of African diaspora identity. Facilitated by Dr. Julian Chambliss, this discussion will explore the intersection of music, technology, and Afrofuturism, highlighting the creative legacies of Detroit’s techno pioneers and their influence on global music and culture.