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URL:https://museum.msu.edu/events/techno-futures-detroits-afrofuturist-gro
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Techno Futures: Detroit's Afrofuturist Groove
DESCRIPTION:Join visionary artists Carl Craig and Mike Banks for an explora
 tion of Detroit's pivotal role in shaping the Afrofuturist movement throug
 h Techno music. This dynamic panel will delve into how the genre's innovat
 ive sound and cultural roots reflect a futuristic vision of African diaspo
 ra identity. Facilitated by Dr. Julian Chambliss\, this discussion will ex
 plore the intersection of music\, technology\, and Afrofuturism\, highligh
 ting the creative legacies of Detroit's Techno pioneers and their influenc
 e on global music and culture.\n\nLivestream\n\nCarl Craig is a prominent 
 figure in the world of Electronic music\, particularly known for his work 
 in the Techno genre. Hailing from Detroit\, Michigan\, he is considered on
 e of the key artists in the second wave of Detroit Techno during the late 
 1980s and 1990s. Craig has been influential in the genre\, both through hi
 s own innovative productions and by fostering the careers of other artists
  through his record label\, Planet E Communications.\nBeyond his direct co
 ntributions to music production and DJing\, Craig has been involved in var
 ious collaborations and projects across different genres and mediums. His 
 work often bridges the gap between Electronic music and other forms of art
 \, such as performance and installation art. Craig’s influence and contr
 ibutions to the electronic music scene\, particularly Detroit Techno\, hav
 e made him a respected and seminal figure in the industry.\nMichael “Mad
  Mike” Banks is a Detroit based innovator\, producer\, and advocate for 
 the city and its music and cultural legacy.  As the co-founder of Undergr
 ound Resistance\, he has been at the forefront of the global Techno scene\
 , while as co-founder of Submerge Distribution\, he has paved the way for 
 independent labels to retain ownership of their music while reaching a glo
 bal audience.  In addition to this\, he has done extensive work in the de
 velopment of the East Grand Boulevard corridor and served as a mentor to n
 ot only Detroit musicians and artists\, but up and coming artists from aro
 und the world as well.  Experienced in production and distribution\, deve
 lopment and execution\, he has a documented track record of using that to 
 not just the benefit of self\, but many others as well.
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