In this episode, host Gwen Madiba (MA ’12; BSocSc ’08), is joined by Afrobop Toronto based recording artist, Idris Lawal (BCom ’15), who released his debut EP Young, Black & Blue to great acclaim in 2020. They explore the power of music for social change, as well as healing. This episode also includes a special spotlight question by Haitian Canadian musician, Liautaud H Philogene (BSocSci ’17) who works under the artist name King H.
uOttaKnow Podcast on Afrobop and the power of music for healing
Guest:
Idris Lawal
(BCom ’15)
Recording Artist
Account Executive, Cossette
Spotlight Question:
Liautaud H Philogene (King H)
(BSocSci ’17)
Recording Artist
Vanier Community Service Centre, Coordinator
Host Gwen Madiba (MA ’12; BSocSc ’08), is joined by Afrobop Toronto based recording artist, Idris Lawal (BCom ’15) for a conversation on the power of music for social change and healing. Idris released his debut EP Young, Black & Blue in June 2020 exploring his experience as a black man and how it has shaped his worldview. This episode also includes a special spotlight question by Haitian Canadian musician, Liautaud H Philogene (BSocSci ’17) who works under the artist name King H. (In English only with French transcript available)
Purchase Idris Lawal's music here.