Science Gallery is pleased to present—in partnership with WDET-FM, Detroit’s NPR Station—a two-hour program exploring Afrofuturism in Detroit called Sonic Assembly: On Afrofuturism and Performance. Hosted by Amanda LeClaire of WDET’s CultureShift and Antajuan Scott, Science Gallery’s Head of Programming, this special broadcast will air on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on WDET 101.9 FM as part of the 29th Annual Concert of Colors.

Afrofuturism is an ideology with strong roots in the city of Detroit. From musical acts like ParliamentSonic Assembly: On Afrofuturism and Performance Funkadelic to the writings of author Clarence Young, the points of access span the creative sphere. For this special event, acclaimed Michigan State University scholar Dr. Julian Chambliss, the Val Berryman Curator of History at the MSU Museum, will provide an introductory overview on Afrofuturism for the show’s audience. Afterwards, the program will continue with interviews and performances by three acclaimed, Detroit-based, performers. This includes Kesiena Wanogho (aka Kesswa), Jordyn Davis, and Natasha T. Miller.