Episode 135

Sesame Street’s Harmony, Lessons and Black Music History

Published on: 24th March, 2024

DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray dive into the rich tapestry of Black music history through the lens of the iconic children's show, Sesame Street. This episode centers Sesame Street's global influence on children's growth, development, and empowerment. Amid discussing the current concerns about online safety they explore how Sesame Street, with its roots deeply embedded in the Black community, has been a vehicle for teaching important life lessons through music and representation. The discussion includes fascinating facts about the show's beginnings, its inspirations from Harlem, and its unspoken curriculum aimed at showing positive depictions of Black folks. The episode also addresses the critical role of music in cognitive development and learning, advocating for the importance of music in educational settings. Finally, the hosts engage with their audience, sharing personal anecdotes and reflections on Sesame Street's impact on their lives and the broader lessons adults can relearn from the show.

Topics: #SesameStreet #BlackHistory #QueuePoints #MusicDiscussion #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

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Queue Points is the Black Podcasting Award and Ambie Award nominated music podcast that is dropping the needle on Black Music history and celebrating Black music through meaningful dialogue. The show is hosted by DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray. Visit https://queuepoints.com to learn more.

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DJ Sir Daniel

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DJ Sir Daniel is a DJ/Selector and part of Atlanta's, all-vinyl crew, Wax Fundamentals. Co-host of the Queue Points podcast, he is an advocate for DJ culture and is passionate about creating atmospheres of inclusivity and jubilation from a Black perspective.

Jay Ray

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Johnnie Ray Kornegay III (Jay Ray) is a podcast consultant and co-host and producer of Queue Points, the Ambie Award-nominated podcast that drops the needle on Black music history. In addition to his duties at Queue Points, he is the Deputy Director of Strategy and Impact for CNP (Counter Narrative Project). A photographer, creative consultant and social commentator, Jay Ray's work is centered around a commitment to telling full and honest stories about communities often ignored.