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Sonny Miles discusses his wide range of funk, jazz and hip-hop influences | Shaped by Sound: Podcast

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Sonny Miles gained recognition in 2019 when President Obama included one of the Winston-Salem native’s musical collaborations on his popular playlist. In this conversation, Sonny discusses his influences, including George Clinton and Miles Davis; what it’s like to be “in the pocket”; and collaborating on his 2024 record, “Gamma,” with bassist Daniel “Slim Hurk” Maxwell.

From the podcast:
00:00 - Meet Sonny Miles
09:46 - Finding Influences in Music
14:53 - Astro Afro & Afrofuturism
17:41 - Producing and Touring "Gamma"
23:26 - Listen to your Environment
26:15 - Working Alongside Bassist Slim Hurk
30:55 - Shaped by Sound Setlist

Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey.

Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina.

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