Hard Knock Radio

DVT—Tongo Eisen-Martin, Damani Rhodes, and Vadia—discuss their powerful new album, Traveling Shoes.

On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with members of DVT—Tongo Eisen-Martin, Damani Rhodes, and Vadia—to discuss their powerful new album, Traveling Shoes. The conversation explores how the project blends poetry, music, and political consciousness to reflect the realities of Black life, resistance, and movement. Known for their deeply rooted … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Women Musicians Reclaim Black Classical Tradition on Hard Knock Radio

During a special Women’s History Month edition of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D brought together three powerful voices in music and education: Dr Anne Lundy, Dr Jacqueline Pickett, and Bay Area educator and musician Linda Green. The conversation explored Black musical traditions, the overlooked role of Black women in classical music, and the way music … Continued