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Ep 552- Songs Of Black Folk Directors Justin Emeka and Haley Watson Are Here!
“Songs of Black Folk,” a stirring 26‑minute short film directed by Justin Emeka and Haley Watson, debuted at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival as part of the “Shorts: Embrace the Music” lineup. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Juneteenth, it chronicles the Pacific Northwest’s first official celebration in Seattle via an intergenerational musical event.
Centered around the visionary conductor and composer Ramón Bryant Braxton and his uncle, Rev. Dr. Leslie Braxton, the film brings together Black musical talent on one stage, weaving together personal stories, archival footage, and soul-stirring…
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