DEF-EDucation is a podcast that focuses on public education, social justice, and the arts. Our guests represent a cross-section of America's urban culture, shedding light on the context of authentic learning. Guests range from artists to educators. Let's Develop, Engage, and Flourish together.
DEF-EDucation
Claim This Podcastby André Benito Mountain
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33 episodes
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DEF-EDucation is a podcast that focuses on public education, social justice, and the arts. Our guests represent a cross-section of America's urban culture, shedding light on the context of authentic learning. Guests range from artists to educators. Let's Develop, Engage, and Flourish together.
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Publishing Since
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Recent Episodes
May 30, 2026
SPECIAL EPisode: Dr. André Benito Mountain on Hale House London Radio's "Out to Lunch" w/Paul Nataraj
<p>Recorded live in Leeds, United Kingdom, during Dr. André Benito Mountain's April 2026 masterclass tour at the Institute for Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP), this episode of Out to Lunch with Dr. Paul Nataraj explores Hip Hop as a global cultural movement, educational force, and vehicle for storytelling.</p><p>The conversation traces the influence of Gil Scott-Heron and poetry, examines the artistry and social commentary embedded in Hip Hop, and reflects on classic works such as Nas' I Gave You Power. Dr. Mountain also discusses the importance of preserving the culture's authenticity, the vision behind The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx, and the growing international connections linking Hip Hop communities across London, Liverpool, Leeds, Lisbon, and beyond.</p><p>Listeners will also hear about the award-winning Hip Hop Literacy Laboratory and how Hip Hop continues to inspire new approaches to teaching, learning, and youth development around the world.</p><p>Recorded on the campus of the Institute for Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) in Leeds, this conversation offers a unique perspective on Hip Hop's past, present, and future—from the Bronx to the world.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>10:02</strong> – Gil Scott-Heron and discovering poetry through Hip Hop</li><li><strong>10:30</strong> – Artistry and message in Hip Hop</li><li><strong>18:04</strong> – Nas' perspective on I Gave You Power and how Hip Hop reveals lived realities often left unexamined</li><li><strong>18:47</strong> – The ongoing tension within the culture to remain untethered, unbought, and unboxed</li><li><strong>26:15</strong> – The vision of The Hip Hop Museum and its role as a global cultural institution</li><li><strong>36:46</strong> – Connecting globally through Hip Hop, with reflections on London, Liverpool, Leeds, and Lisbon</li><li><strong>47:55</strong> – The Hip Hop Literacy Laboratory and the role of Hip Hop in education</li></ul>
April 13, 2026
DEF-ED EP 27: From Brixton to the Bronx
<p>In this powerful 130-minute conversation, Dr. Andre Benito Mountain sits down with Patrick Bedeau and Debo Amon of Studio Knox to explore the depth and complexity of the Black experience in the United Kingdom.</p><p>From the streets of Brixton to the global reach of Hip Hop culture, this episode unpacks the connections between diaspora, identity, and artistic expression. Together, they examine how history—particularly the legacy of the British Empire—continues to shape cultural consciousness, education, and lived experience for Black communities across the UK.</p><p>This dialogue moves beyond surface-level conversations about music and culture. Instead, it positions Hip Hop as a global language—one that documents struggle, preserves memory, and creates space for new narratives to emerge. Through reflections on migration, generational identity, and the evolution of UK sound—from grime to drill—the conversation highlights how Black British voices are both rooted in history and actively redefining the future.</p><p>Recorded inside Studio Knox, this episode is a meditation on culture, power, and possibility.</p>
June 20, 2025
DEF-EDucation Podcast EP 25 (Part 2) Kalonji Jama Changa
Kalonji Jama Changa discusses the political ramifications of the January 6 riots, the failures of American leadership, and the revolutionary potential of art, particularly Hip Hop, in this interview.
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