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Being Black- The '80s
Black music by the decades.  Each season will deconstruct the most popular Black music of the decade, including what was happening in Black America at each moment in time.  Each episode of this audio docuseries focuses on a single song that defined a decade and changed the world. This music series explores cultural, political, and creative change one decade at a time. The first season will explore the Black music of the 80s and the sociopolitical roots of that music. Each episode looks at a single song from the era and what was happening socially at the moment that led to that song. We tell...
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4.8 stars from 72 ratings
When you learn a profound backstory to a “pop song” you may otherwise have taken for granted you recognize the value of the podcast medium. Revealing the genius and wisdom of Stevie Wonder and other artists is why Toure’s podcast shines! When books are being banned there needs to be a multi...Read full review »
dadtodat via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/31/24
Essential history podcast
Tell a friend, tell your kids, and share this pod with anyone and everyone who wants a snapshot of American history from the lens of black music. Great job! Well done!
judie saunders law via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/29/23
Outstanding!
As a teen in the 80’s, I listened to all of the music featured in this pod and experienced directly and indirectly the cultural cataclysms of the era. This podcast is enlightening, respectful, and beautifully produced. I’d give it ten stars if I could!
PCF530 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/29/23
Recent Episodes
Published 10/04/23
theGrio Black Podcast Network is proud to announce that Being Black: The '80s has received a Lovie Awards nomination. Click here to vote in the Arts, Entertainment & Sports category to help Touré bring home the win! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/04/23
Being Black: The '80s has been nominated for a Signal Award! Help us win the People's Choice award for best Limited Series: Music, by voting here: https://tinyurl.com/bb80sSignal  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/21/23
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