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Immanuel Wilkins discusses weaving Black history into his music

Immanuel Wilkins explains the process behind weaving Black history into his music, drawing on the significance of his 'Genius grant' and MacArthur Fellowship.

First tracked October 12, 2026 at 5:24 AM CDT · Latest material update October 13, 2026 at 12:55 AM CDT

October 13, 2026 at 12:55 AM CDT

Immanuel Wilkins Weaves Black History into Music with Genius Grant

Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins details how he integrates the narrative of Black history into his music, leveraging his artistic recognition from the Genius grant and MacArthur Fellowship to create a profound cultural dialogue through sound.