Movies in Harmony: Black-Jewish Music on Screen

As AJFF continues to examine Black-Jewish relations through film stories, our latest podcast celebrates the creative intersection of these communities in the realm of American music. Collaborative yet sometimes complicated, the relationship between Black artists and Jewish producers in the middle of the 20th century helped to shepherd the rise of jazz, blues, and rock & roll. Joining us for a historical perspective are musicians Joe Alterman of the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival and Rev. Dwight Andrews, a professor of African American music at Emory University. Hosts Sara and Brad, and their guests, reveal the true story behind such labels as Blue Note Records and Chess Records, and discuss how these stories have been portrayed on the silver screen.