Jazz: Universal Language or Community Divider?
Jazz: Universal Language or Community Divider? Noelle / Staff Illustrator
Welcome back to
The Ear, Spectator’s podcast dedicated to documenting, excavating, and investigating Columbia’s past and present.
In this week’s episode, reporters Noah Sheidlower and Sam Hyman capture the voices and issues surrounding jazz at Columbia. How has the community’s perception and involvement in jazz progressed over the years? What are the concerns about the lack of racial and gender diversity in our jazz program? Considering how Harlem is rife with musical history and significance, how has Columbia threatened or connected with the neighborhood’s iconic jazz scene? Listen to find out!