Charles Officer and Saul Williams on Their Crime-Noir Akilla’s Escape
Filmmaker Charles Officer and poet, actor, and musician Saul Williams talk with PopMatters about challenging oppressive power structures and their crime-noir, Akilla’s Escape.
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The Best Jazz of 2018
The definition of "jazz" has never been broader, and the music has never been brighter. Two PopMatters critics pick their favorites in four modern jazz categories.
David Murray Teams with Saul Williams on Blues for Memo and Makes His Best Record in Many Years
Elite saxophonist David Murray teams with poet Saul Williams to create his most thrilling recording in decades—a proto or progressive hip-hop grounded in soulful jazz.
Saul Williams Commands Attention at Summerstage (Photos + Video)
Saul Williams played a free, powerful Summerstage show ahead of his appearance at Afropunk this weekend.
Laying the Groundwork: An Interview With Saul Williams
Poet/musician/auteur Saul Williams discusses the influence of Haitian post-apocalyptic art on his music, artist and listener responsibility, and more.
Saul Williams – “The Noise Came From Here” (Singles Going Steady)
Ferguson needs protest anthems, and this is a terrific one.
Afropunk Fest: 24 August 2013 – Brooklyn, NY (Day 1 Photos)
Pictures from Afropunk Fest Day 1, including ones of Saul Williams and the kids of Unlocking the Truth, are here.