Dance and Beats (February 18, 2016)

First, Troy Powell, Artistic Director of the Ailey II dance company, talks about his life as a dancer and an upcoming event in New Orleans. Then, Jasiri X, a Pittsburgh-based hip-hop artist, talks about empowering members of marginalized communities to express themselves using music and technology; and we preview one of his tracks. Finally, we’re joined by New Orleans native Anais St. John, a jazz vocalist, to talk about her tribute to Donna Summer and career.