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Finding Our Way: An Oral History Archive of Afro-Diasporic Guitar Traditions

by Damian L. Goggans

“Finding Our Way” is an oral history archive of Afro-Diasporic Guitar Traditions. It aims to document the lives, artistic philosophies, musical practices, and cultural perspectives of composers, arrangers, performers, educators, and scholars of African descent connected to the guitar. Through in-depth interviews, the project seeks to preserve personal histories, explore African diasporic influences in guitar music, and contribute to the development of AfroClassical Guitar scholarship.

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Justice Phillips (1997): Imagining Musical Space

In this episode of Finding Our Way, Damian Goggans speaks with composer and guitarist Justice Phillips, an Austin-based musician whose relationship with the guitar began

Sep 7
47 min

K. McCullough: a Musical Autobiography

Kareem McCullough reflects on his compositional process, beginning with improvisation, experimentation, and musical discovery.He discusses how pieces such as “Finding My

Aug 24
33 min

2025 GFA Lecture

Lecture Abstract: Black music and music from other diverse cultures deserve preservation and recognition equal to their Eurocentric counterparts. To truly understand th

Aug 3
42 min

Kareem McCullough (b. 1989) - Pedagogy, Philosophy, and Practice

Introduction and Background - Kareem McCullough introduced himself as a musician living in the DC metro area, specializing in classical guitar. - He has been playing gu

Aug 3
50 min

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