Amani Roberts on the Legacy of R&B Groups and the Evolution of the Music Industry

Описание: Amani Roberts on the Legacy of R&B Groups and the Evolution of the Music Industry

In this episode of The Wheel With It Podcast, host Devon welcomes Amani Roberts—DJ, professor, and author of 'Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups.' Amani discusses the golden era of R&B groups like TLC and Destiny's Child, the impacts of social movements on the genre, and why modern music consumption has shifted away from group-centric performances. Amani also shares insights into his research process, favorite R&B groups, and thoughts on the future of R&B in today's media landscape. Tune in for a deep dive into music history and industry trends.

00:00 Introduction to Diamond Status and EGOT
00:55 Welcome to The Wheel With It Podcast
01:01 Introducing Doug Katz and the Nulu Kitchen Knife
01:33 Meet Amani Roberts: DJ, Author, and Speaker
02:44 Amani's Career Journey and Book Overview
04:32 Influence of R&B Groups: TLC and Destiny's Child
06:43 Beyoncé's Rise to Stardom
08:07 R&B and Social Movements
09:55 Researching R&B Groups for the Book
12:01 Forgotten and Favorite R&B Groups
14:35 Kendrick Lamar and Modern R&B
16:37 Future of R&B and Music Industry Changes
18:11 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Amani
19:24 Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs
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