As someone who works in community arts and education, I’ve spent years exploring the history and heritage of the African diaspora. I’ve led classes on ancestral rhythms, oral traditions, and protest songs—but I’ve always wrestled with one question: How do we make heritage relevant to younger generations without diluting its meaning? That question is what […]

As a musician, I’ve spent a lot of time in environments where everything feels like a race—who can book the best gig, get the most streams, or drop the next viral track. The pressure to stand out can sometimes suck the joy out of making music. That’s why Folk Song Reboot felt like such a

I make beats. That’s my thing—sampling vinyl, building loops, layering in lo-fi textures and synths. Folk music? Not really in my world. Or so I thought. When I first heard about Folk Song Reboot, I was skeptical. I pictured fiddles, acoustic singalongs, and campfire vibes—not exactly my usual space. But a friend of mine who’s

When I first signed up for a weekend workshop with Folk Song Reboot, I honestly wasn’t expecting much beyond learning some cool folk harmonies or old chord progressions I could work into my songs. I love acoustic music, and the idea of modernizing folk songs sounded interesting—but I had no idea just how deep this