Armando X Raw Club Archives Interviews Electric Roots Director Jennifer Washington

Armando X and Jennifer Washington discuss Electric Roots: The Detroit Sound Project, and other insights into Techno Music and Filmmaking.

Beatroit - Christopher "Tofa" Noel in conversation with Jennifer Washington

Christopher "Tofa" Noel in conversation with Jennifer Washington about his AI Experimental project: Beatroit.

Mothership Connected: Seth Neblett and Jennifer Washington in conversation.

Mothership Connected: The Women of Parliament Funkadelic author Seth Neblett in conversation with ERFF Director Jennifer Washington.

Shella Record Director Chris Flanagan Interviewed by Electric Roots Festival Director Jennifer Washington

Director of Shella Record Chris Flanagan interviewed by Jennifer Washignton

Interview

Beatroit (2026)

Beatroit: When Detroit’s assembly lines fall silent, the disembodied voice of The Electrifying Mojo turns the night sky into a secret classroom, broadcasting the strange, futuristic sounds that will spark a new musical revolution in the Motor City.

AI Experimental

Claude Young: Living In The Now

Get to know techno producer Claude Young Jr. in this deep dive into his music career and hear about where his career is taking him next.

Short Films

Electric Roots: The Detroit Sound Project

A journey in Techno from Detroit to South Africa

International Spotlight

God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines

Shella Record – A Reggae Mystery

After discovering an incredible thrift store record, an artist and vinyl fanatic sets off on a ten year quest to find a lost Reggae singer.

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