Pieces of a Man

By: Brian Jackson
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  • Summary

  • Music and "justice" as seen through the eyes of a prisoner on death row and musician at large.


    One-half of the duo Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, Brian and Keith LaMar talk about life growing through three generations of American conflict and how music has helped them to free themselves from the bondage of hate and resentment.
    © 2024 Pieces of a Man Podcast
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Episodes
  • Episode 8: "Math/Book" with Keith LaMar (Part 2)

    Episode 8: "Math/Book" with Keith LaMar (Part 2)
    Jan 3 2021

    In the second half of the season finale, Brian and Keith touch on education, the uptick in support for the Justice for Keith Lamar campaign, redemption and friendship.

    Some resources to support Keith Lamar:
    Keith LaMar's website
    Follow Keith on Twitter
    Keith on Facebook
    Follow Keith on Instagram

    Keith's Native Sons Literacy Project

    on vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/1V2lr9dxBXW/
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    34 mins
  • Episode 7: "Standard Bearer" with Keith LaMar (Part 1)

    Episode 7: "Standard Bearer" with Keith LaMar (Part 1)
    Dec 30 2020

    Keith's time out-of-cell is severely limited, due to the high numbers of prison staff out sick due to COVID, For this first of a two-part season finale, Keith lays it all out. Speaking from inside his cell, he talks about changes at the prison and reflects on an event that hit very close to home for him.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 6: “Parachute? Insist!” with Keith LaMar

    Episode 6: “Parachute? Insist!” with Keith LaMar
    Oct 22 2020

    Keith and Brian talk about a fallen Supreme Court heroine, Black heroines from the civil rights movement to Black Lives Matter and a fiery vocalist who, along with the great jazz icon Max Roach, moved the needle of black protest music early on in the sixties. With less than two weeks before the 2020 presidential election, Brian gets something off his chest.
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    41 mins

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