Jamila Woods on the vitality of poetry & activism

The New Exchange with Ken Grand-Pierre

I mention it within the intro for this, but holy f*cking sh*t, Jamila Woods is on my podcast. If you’re unfamiliar with her, Jamila is a supremely talented singer, writer, poet, and activist. Musically she creates these worlds where you can safely pour your emotions into. Socially, she strives for a similar feeling with how she uses her voice, her platform, and the spaces that she commands. She’s an artist that feels one of a kind on so many levels, and we’re witnessing the growth of her artistry in real time. Her latest album, Water Made Us, is that deeply personal exploration that all artists have to make but the way Jamila’s gone about it is truly next level. Throughout our conversation, we discuss the universal themes of the album, the way relationships shape all of our lives, and one of my favourite topics: celebrating the messiness of life.