Cultures in the Crossfade, Ep. 1: New Orleans, LA

"Cultures in the Crossfade" explores the concept of the crossfader in DJ mixing as a metaphor for blending differences without erasing them, a crucial idea in today's divided and polarized society. By toggling between two music input channels without fully fading out either, the crossfader exemplifies how we can combine and sustain diverse perspectives, fostering connection without diminishing individuality.
In this episode, we visit New Orleans, a city deeply rooted in Black culture and the legacies of enslavement, now witnessing the growth of Honduran, Mexican, Palestinian, and Vietnamese communities. This cultural shift prompts new reflections on what it means to be a Southern Black city in an increasingly multicultural and global context. Join Moroccan guitarist and oud player Mahmoud Chouki and African-American singer and musician Tonya Boyd-Cannon as they discuss these evolving dynamics.
Developed by USC Professor Josh Kun and filmmaker Matthew Beighley with support from the Omidyar Network, Cultures in the Crossfade is a multi-episode video series that brings the crossfader to life as a model for navigating cultural change and political division in urban communities. This series highlights how local social life is being reshaped, showcasing the power of blending cultures while preserving their unique voices.

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This is awesome - keep it coming ❤

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New Orleans knows who’s there to take from her and who's there to give to her! … This segment was dope!!