For more than 50 years, Funkadelic has soundtracked the outer edges of Black music, using funk, soul, and rock to illuminate the unspoken and unseen. In this listening session, Moore guides the audience through the band’s self-titled debut, Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow, and the classic Maggot Brain, tracing the essence of Funkadelic and the liberation current running through their work.
About Marcus J. Moore
Marcus J. Moore is an author and music journalist whose writing examines the emotional and political undercurrents of Black music. Moore’s work has appeared in The New York Times, NPR, The Nation, and The Atlantic, blending criticism with cultural history and close listening.
Moore also creates spaces for intentional listening and dialogue through public conversations, liner notes, and artist interviews. This practice is rooted in slowing down and treating music as a shared experience, hearing the sound and the world that produced it.
The Listening Experience
This program is part of Mono Space’s intentional listening series, a seated, focused format centered around the OJAS hi-fi sound system. Sessions last 60 to 90 minutes, with 30 minutes of open listening before and after. Up to 50 guests gather in a shared setting to experience curated recordings, guided by a host who offers context and reflections as the music unfolds. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Phones and cameras are set aside to support attention and presence. Details about visiting the space, accessibility, and ticketing can be found in the FAQs.
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