In this enlightening episode of the Jack Dappa Blues podcast, Lamont Pearly sits down with Phoenix Moon, a Colonial America historian, forensic genealogist, and Civil Rights activist, to discuss the profound importance of understanding the Black experience in America. Phoenix shares insights on the significance of uncovering one’s heritage and the role that genealogy plays in connecting to their ancestral roots.

In this episode, Lamont Pearly and Chris Thomas King come together for an insightful conversation about the rich heritage of Black Creole people, the roots of Blues music in New Orleans. Tune in for a thought-provoking dialogue that connects music, history, and identity, shedding light on the often-overlooked contributions of the Black Creole community to the Blues tradition and American culture.

In this episode of Black Spirituals, Field Hollers & Slave Seculars, Lamont speaks with Gospel legend Elizabeth King. Mrs. King, who walks us through her life journey of Church, Gospel and the music business which has culminated in her making a full album debut at the age of 78 years old on Bruce Watson's Bible & Tire, with spotlights committed from MOJO, Southern Living, and Mother Jones.

In this powerful episode, we explore the complexities of self-evaluation, self-diagnosis, and self-medication within the context of the Black experience. By unpacking the weight of trauma and its impact on the community, this discussion provides valuable insights into the ways we cope, heal, and move forward.