To kick off season 3 of the Dust + Dignity Podcast we thought we would do something a little different and focus on a single album. We Shall Overcome: Songs of the Freedom Riders and the Sit-Ins on Folkways Records . This 1961 recording of spirituals, gospel and new music to "express the spirit of freedom" was the result of an effort by producer and performer Guy Carawan to bring together singers representative of hundreds of thousands African American students from the south participating in...

Ep. 14 : Black Music's Roots in Social Justice Advocacy - Setting the Stage

The Dust + Dignity Podcast explores the connections between leadership, social justice and music. The host, Dr. Bruce Campbell Jr. will interview inspiring leaders from all walks of life to tap into the important work that they do that is social justice oriented. You will learn some of their tips in their field and what leadership looks like for them. The backdrop of these conversations is to learn how music has shaped these leaders character and how it influenced their work. We hope you leave each episode inspired and motivate to impact others.