Adrian Younge Discusses the Conclusion of His ‘Something About April’ Trilogy: World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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Adrian Younge’s journey through music is truly inspiring. From his memorable score for the cult classic Black Dynamite to the soul-infused album Something About April, which beautifully blends hip-hop and soul, his work resonates deeply. As a composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist, he has contributed to several projects including Marvel’s Luke Cage and the captivating noir film Sugar. Younge approaches music creation with a heartfelt dedication, proudly utilizing analog equipment in his studio.

In upcoming discussions, he will share insights about the last installment of the Something About April trilogy, drawing inspiration from the rich sounds of Brazil. He will reflect on his transition from samplers to symphonic compositions, all while honoring jazz legends like Ebo Taylor through his Jazz is Dead series.

This episode of World Cafe was produced and edited by Kimberly Junod. The web story was created by Miguel Perez. Our engineer is Chris Williams. Our programming and booking coordinator is Chelsea Johnson and our line producer is Will Loftus.