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Episode 2: "Pedagogy of Joy" by L O Kari

Premiered April 9, 2020

This week DJ L O Kari will be spinning an all-vinyl set inspired by scenes of kickbacks and turn ups in the home movie archives, themed “The Pedagogy of Joy,” reflecting a time when we’re all “between the grooves.” Featured home movies include clips from the Pitts, Frazier, Merrifield, Alsup-Smith, Maxwell, Patton, Buford and Ellis Family Collections.

About the Artist

L O Kari

Elgin Bokari T. Smith aka L O Kari is a Chicago-based DJ, activist, visual and performing artist from St. Louis, Missouri. He has performed domestically and abroad, and gives back to his community as a teaching artist, Program Director of Free Write Arts & Literacy, and president of the activist and artist collective, Elephant Rebellion. He is also is the co creator of Pocket Con, the comic book convention that celebrates characters of color.

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