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9 GIU 2025 · I sat down with the queen of bounce, Big Freedia, for a conversation that revealed more than just her signature energy.
We dove into her latest project, one that no one saw coming. In the midst of today’s social and societal division, Freedia reached back to moments filled with love, joy, and acceptance, ultimately leading her back to the church. With her two new singles, “Take My Hand” and “Sunday Best,” it’s clear that faith remains a powerful pillar in both her life and her music.
We discussed how music from this deeply personal project landed her on the cover of Rolling Stone and how her collaboration with Tamar Braxton came to life. With music rooted in love, joy, and healing, creating this album felt like a natural step forward.
30 MAG 2025 · I had the luxury of sitting down with the incomparable Yola. Our conversation spanned her powerful personal journey, from her upbringing and navigating her mother’s mental health challenges, to pushing back against an industry that once pressured her to filter her music through a white gaze.
A singer, songwriter, actress, and proud actor, Yola refuses to be confined to any one identity or genre. Her sound defies categorization, blending everything from soul and country to rock and pop. We explored her work on stage and in film, and unpacked the unique, unapologetic role she plays in reshaping the music industry from the inside out.
28 MAG 2025 · In this engaging conversation, Valerie delves into the inspiration behind her album "Owls Owls Owls and Oracles," sparked by meaningful owl sightings and their symbolism of wisdom and guidance. She also reflects on her groundbreaking achievement as the only artist to have a video simultaneously featured on CMT, BET, and MTV, highlighting her genre-defying artistry. Tune in to hear about her exhibit at the National Museum of African American Music, her connection to Milwaukee through Turnaround Arts, and her journey of learning to play guitar. Valerie also shares her love for travel, the experience of recording her latest album in analog, and the support she received from Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Finally, she offers a glimpse into her calming creative habits and her practices for maintaining mental well-being while touring, alongside her fun plans for the rest of 2025 as "Aunt V" to her nieces and nephews....and more
25 APR 2025 · Soul Sessions: The Heart, Mind & Soul of Tank and the Bangas Join us for an intimate conversation with Grammy winners Tank and the Bangas, as they take us on a journey through the streets of New Orleans that shaped their groundbreaking album "The Heart, The Mind, The Soul."
In this episode, frontwoman Tank opens up about her time in the Midwest, sharing personal stories and emotional truths that transformed into their genre-defying sound.
From the vibrant energy of Super Sunday celebrations to electrifying performances like their recent stop at Milwaukee's Turner Hall, discover how this extraordinary band blends soul, funk, hip-hop, and spoken word into a spiritual offering that carries the essence of New Orleans to every stage they grace.
21 APR 2025 · Bathe: Inside Voices Journey into the soulful world of genre-blending duo Bathe as they transform personal struggles into art with their latest album "Inside Voices." Join Devin Hobdy and Corey Smith-West as they candidly explore vulnerability, identity, and mental health through their unique fusion of indie, R&B, and alternative sounds.
Discover how late-night conversations about masculinity and societal pressures evolved into deeply moving tracks like "Here" and "Capsized" – musical diaries that capture the experience of navigating internal storms while finding ways to stay afloat.
This episode unveils how friendship, personal pain, and even anime influence shaped an album that serves as both artistic expression and emotional refuge.
10 APR 2025 · Join Tarik Moody as he explores how AI’s bold ideas measure up against real-world constraints in Milwaukee County’s budget crisis. Hear insights from Rob Henken of the Wisconsin Policy Forum, and discover why technology alone can’t solve deeply human civic challenges.
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14 MAR 2025 · Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of South African artist Moonchild Sanelly, creator of "future ghetto funk." In this exclusive interview, Moonchild opens up about her musical journey from jazz kid to global collaborator with Beyoncé and Diplo. Discover how her family's diverse musical background shaped her unique sound, her philosophy on authenticity, and why she describes her aesthetic as "Snow White turns 21 and the seven dwarfs become her strippers." From her fearless approach to taboo topics to finding humor in darkness, Moonchild shares the stories behind her colorful videos and reveals why she's currently "dating for content."
4 FEB 2025 · Join HYFIN's HYFINated Conversations for an intimate dialogue with jazz virtuoso Wynton Marsalis. Recorded before his captivating Milwaukee performance, this episode unveils the layers behind the nine-time Grammy winner's artistic evolution. From the vibrant streets of 1960s New Orleans to leading the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Marsalis shares profound insights about family influence, musical mentorship, and cultural preservation.
Listen as he explores the delicate balance between tradition and innovation, revealing how his mother's wisdom and early jazz club experiences shaped his approach to music education and artistic expression. Through personal stories and reflections, Marsalis illuminates jazz's transformative power and its role in bridging generations. T
his conversation celebrates not just musical excellence, but the deep cultural roots and ongoing evolution of America's most distinctive art form.
1 FEB 2025 · In this episode of HYFINated Conversations, host Tarik Moody sits down with Jeffrey Coleman and Tim Cole, founders of Milwaukee Wine Academy (MWA). Launched in September 2023, this groundbreaking venture is reshaping Milwaukee's wine culture through education and inclusion.
The conversation traces MWA's origins from a pandemic wine certification study group to its evolution as a force for diversifying Milwaukee's wine scene. Coleman and Cole share candid insights about navigating predominantly white spaces, breaking down wine stereotypes, and creating welcoming environments for wine education.
In a lively 'quick pairing round,' the founders offer unexpected wine recommendations for everything from lemon pepper wings to chitlins, demonstrating their mission to make wine accessible while maintaining educational rigor.
They also discuss their upcoming Black Wine Producers celebration on February 16th at Radio Milwaukee, featuring wines from Dusty Baker's vineyard, Andre Houston Mack's MY0 Noir, McBride Sisters, and Mary J. Blige's Sun Goddess label.
Through personal anecdotes, industry insights, and practical wine wisdom, this conversation reveals how Milwaukee Wine Academy is transforming the city's relationship with wine, one glass at a time.
Tune in to hear how these entrepreneurs are creating culture and community in Milwaukee's evolving culinary landscape.
29 NOV 2024 · How do you build a new digital home for Black culture? In this episode, we talk with Rudy Fraser, the creator of Blacksky, a rapidly growing community on the Bluesky social network. As Black users leave Twitter/X in unprecedented numbers, Fraser shares how his background in mutual aid and community organizing shaped his vision for a different kind of social platform.
Fraser breaks down how Blacksky works, from its innovative use of the AT Protocol to its community-led approach to content moderation. He explains why he chose to make Blacksky open-source rather than seeking venture capital, and how the platform grew to over 750,000 users without any promotion or funding.
We dig into the technical details of how Blacksky protects its community from harassment while preserving authentic cultural expression, and discuss the challenges of scaling from 10 moderation reports per week to over 500 daily. Fraser also shares his vision for the future of Black social media spaces and how decentralized technology could help preserve Black digital culture.
Key topics:
- How mutual aid principles influenced Blacksky's development
- The technical architecture behind Blacksky's custom feeds
- Community-based approaches to content moderation
- Balancing rapid growth with community safety
- The future of Black social media communities
- Why open source matters for cultural preservation
Follow the conversation with Rudy on Bluesky @rudy.fraser, and stay connected with us at @tarikmoody.com and @hyfin.org. Check out Tarik's starter pack on Bluesky for a curated list of Black thought leaders and creators to follow."
Exclusive interviews with artists, musicians, entrepreneurs and more only on HYFIN, an urban alternative channel from Radio Milwaukee
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