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Groovin' Griot

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by Azsaneé Truss and OreOluwa Badaki

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Groovin’ Griot is a podcast about how we use dance to tell stories. The term “griot” comes from the West African tradition of oral and embodied storytelling. Griots are traveling poets, musicians, genealogists, and historians who preserve and tell stories via a variety of modalities. On Groovin’ Griot, we are centering the African Diaspora, honoring the legacies of the griot by talking to the storytellers in our communities who help us understand the role of dance in remembering and reimagining the lessons embedded in these stories. We’ll talk roots, rhythm, rituals, recommendations, and much more. Episodes released bi-weekly. Email us at groovingriot@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @groovingriot!

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April 4, 2026

Groovin' Griot Season 2 Finale

<p>We've come to the end of Season 2 and it's been a great ride. In this finale episode, we recap some of the major themes from this season and thread all the interviews together.  </p><p>Thanks to all of our amazing guests this season, and to all you for listening. </p><p>Catch you in Season 3!</p><p>Produced &amp; Edited by OreOluwa Badaki and Azsaneé Truss with support from the Digital Futures Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University. </p><p>Theme music: Unrest by ELPHNT on Directory.Audio </p><p>Licensed under a creative commons attribution 3.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ </p><p><br></p><p>Email us at groovingriot@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/groovingriot/"><strong>@groovingriot</strong></a></p>

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March 6, 2026

Bridging dance and ecology

<p>Who knew movin' and groovin' could be such a great way to learn about the environment? Well...Dr. Jamē McCray did! On this episode we chat with her about how she combines her work as an ecologist and as a choreographer to design innovative education and policy initiatives. She takes us behind the scenes of some of the movement-based work she has done with the Schuylkill River, and shares insights from a project on the future of agriculture in light of climate change.</p><p>Dr. McCray is also a seasoned salsera, so for this movement break we take you along with us to a local salsa night. Make sure to bring your dancing shoes!</p><p>Find episode resources <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRb9-L5ilsrBcpOZc0aEjjJ-xZQkts7A1s7Ad27PWZceaEiSRj5Q0viC0tYv2CWJNxsq0ow7AsOZEs3/pub">here</a><br>Find episode transcript<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSOSKL8y3ISN4lPWBRnveJoKGXS2hcc6BV8VvRo6-lsohqHLNoImpGxNcgiXMJCdQ/pub"> here</a></p><p>Produced &amp; edited by OreOluwa Badaki and Azsaneé Truss with support from the Digital Futures Institute (DFI) at Teachers College, Columbia University. Check out more DFI podcasts <a href="https://www.tc.columbia.edu/digitalfuturesinstitute/media/">here</a>. Don't miss the latest episodes from Season 2 of the <a href="https://www.tc.columbia.edu/digitalfuturesinstitute/media/curriculum-encounters/">Curriculum Encounters </a>podcast with Drs. Jacqueline Simmons and Sarah Gerth van den Berg! </p><p>Theme music: Unrest by ELPHNT on Directory.Audio </p><p>Licensed under a creative commons attribution 3.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ </p><p>Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/groovingriot/"><strong>@groovingriot</strong></a></p>

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February 16, 2026

Echoes that orient us

<p><a href="https://english.duke.edu/books/africa-stereo-modernism-music-and-pan-african-solidarity">Africa in Stereo: Modernism, Music, and Pan-African Solidarity</a> is a book that's been really influential for how we think about Diaspora on this podcast. Among other important contributions, the book uses the metaphor of echolocation (the process of orienting oneself by emitting sounds and listening to the echoes that come back) to describe diasporic experiences. </p><p>On this episode, we get to talk with the book's author, Professor Tsitsi Ella Jaji, and hear the behind the scenes scoop on the music and movement experiences that led her to this work, as well as on the multimodal projects she has been pursing since the book's publication. We reflect on our time with Professor Jaji while perusing <a href="https://www.hakimsbookstore.com/">Hakim's Bookstore</a>; credited as the first Black-owned bookstore in Philadelphia and on the East Coast. A special thanks to owner of Hakim's, Ms. Yvonne Blake, for showing us around.</p><p>For our movement break, we take you to a rehearsal session for a piece OreOluwa is part of called "Echoes of the Diaspora." The piece traces rhythms from the African diaspora and will be performed by a dynamic ensemble brought together by Baba Kala Jojo. Don't forget to clap, sing, or dance along if you feel so moved!</p><p>Find more episode resources <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRb9-L5ilsrBcpOZc0aEjjJ-xZQkts7A1s7Ad27PWZceaEiSRj5Q0viC0tYv2CWJNxsq0ow7AsOZEs3/pub">here</a><br>Find episode transcript<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQIXu30KaZywIi-7xE4i_aAkCBdvyXQifT9PzijG0lpWsp7jZMYvGQABo13DOGISXZZ5p8hwoucMMsB/pub"> here</a></p><p>Produced &amp; edited by OreOluwa Badaki and Azsaneé Truss with support from the Digital Futures Institute (DFI) at Teachers College, Columbia University. Check out more DFI podcasts <a href="https://www.tc.columbia.edu/digitalfuturesinstitute/media/">here</a>. Don't miss the upcoming launch of the <a href="https://www.tc.columbia.edu/articles/2024/february/tcs-black-and-asian-solidarity-collective-showcases-the-power-of-community/">Black and Asian Solidarity Collective</a>'s podcast with co-hosts Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz and Dr. Judy Yu!  <br> </p><p>Theme music: Unrest by ELPHNT on Directory.Audio </p><p>Licensed under a creative commons attribution 3.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ </p><p>Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/groovingriot/"><strong>@groovingriot</strong></a></p>

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What is Groovin' Griot?

Groovin’ Griot is a podcast about how we use dance to tell stories. The term “griot” comes from the West African tradition of oral and embodied storytelling. Griots are traveling poets, musicians, genealogists, and historians who preserve and tell stories via a variety of modalities.

On Groovin’ Griot, we are centering the African Diaspora, honoring the legacies of the griot by talking to the storytellers in our communities who help us understand the role of dance in remembering and reimagining the lessons embedded in these stories. We’ll talk roots, rhythm, rituals, recommendations, and much more.

Episodes released bi-weekly. Email us at groovingriot@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @groovingriot!

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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