HYFINated Conversations

As we celebrate Black Music Month, I’m honoring the joy, impact, and legacy of Black Female Artist per usual. I’m celebrating the music of women who continue to shape culture around the world. To kick things off, I had...

HYFIN's program director Element Everest-Blanks, sat down with Ledisi to discuss her latest release, For Dinah (2025), her second tribute project following Ledisi Sings Nina , which honored Nina Simone. This time...

In an exclusive and deeply personal conversation, R&B powerhouse Ari Lennox joined HYFIN Music Director, Anthony Foster to discuss her latest album, Vacancy , and her upcoming headlining tour stop in Milwaukee at the...

We recently sat down with IDK , a remarkable artist and producer whose journey is as compelling as his sound. Born in London and raised in the DMV, IDK has quickly become one of the most respected voices in the industry...

I had the chance to sit down with Alan Mingo Jr., who brings a whole new energy to the Wizard in ”The Wiz”. Let me tell you, this is not the Wizard you think you know. We talked about how this reimagined version...

I recently sat down with the incomparable Sherri Shepherd, actress, comedian, bestselling author, and all-around cultural icon, for a conversation that was equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and real. Sherri has done it...

I recently sat down with Robin Hilton, one of the driving forces behind NPR’s Tiny Desk, for an insightful conversation about music, meaning, and the responsibility that comes with producing one of the most influential...

I recently sat down with the incomparable Leslie Odom Jr. ahead of his recent Wisconsin performances at the Orpheum Theater in Madison and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. Our conversation took place...

I recently sat down with Jena Dawson to talk about his latest album, Glimmer of God. Our conversation dug into the duality that’s been present in his music from the very beginning. From his debut album “Bad Sport” to...

Fresh off her collaboration with Tyler, The Creator on “Don’t You Worry Baby,” Madison McFerrin is riding a wave of career-defining moments. The track helped propel his latest album to a No. 59 debut on the Billboard...

Join host Tarik Moody for an inspiring episode of HYFINated Conversations featuring the remarkable Afua Richardson, a Juilliard-trained flutist who transformed from performing at Carnegie Hall by age 11 to becoming one...

Five years ago, in the middle of the pandemic, Hamilton streamed into our living rooms and shook the world, and me. I didn’t expect to fall for it like I did, but Renée Elise Goldsberry’s performance as Angelica...

Now in its second year, Summer of Soul is produced by Culture X Design kicks off with none other than Bilal as the opening night headliner. I sat down with the Grammy award winning soul artist ahead of his performance...

Before stepping onto the NIVA stage on June 24, 2025, at 1:15pm, I had the honor of sitting down with legendary producer and songwriter Jimmy Jam. Jimmy Jam is known for his iconic work with his partner Terry Lewis...

I sat down with the queen of bounce, Big Freedia, for a conversation that revealed more than just her signature energy. We dove into her latest project, one that no one saw coming. In the midst of today’s social and...