I introduce Laini (born Sylvia Abernathy), Chicago civil rights activist and the first femme graphic designer to be credited with jazz album design.
Laini designed for Delmark records in the 1960’s but I also discuss her fame as the art director for the Wall of Respect mural on Chicago’s south side.
I discuss her four best-known album designs, including her use of artwork, interesting fonts, and vibrating colors.
WALL OF RESPECT MURAL
DESIGNS FOR DELMARK RECORDS
VIBRATING COLORS
King Khan @khannibalism and I talk Black Power Tarot (and Michael Eaton), KK & BBQ album art (Johnny Samson!), how he met and started performing with the Sun Ra Arkistra, The Invaders documentary soundtrack and jesus christ so much more!
KK Art and Misc Photos Through the Years….
Art by Michael Eaton for the William S. Bourroughs Release on Khannibalism and Black Power Tarot Cards and Exhibit (Check out the PBS Video Below)
Incredible Covers for King Khan and BBQ by Artist Johnny Samson: Invisible Girl and Bad News Boys
Photography by MIRON ZOWNIR and Shrines Album Cover Designed by King Khan as discussed in the show.
PBS Feature on the Black Power Tarot by Arish Khan and Michael Eaton
Music from the soundtrack to the 2016 Documentary, The Invaders
Rest in Peace, Hal Willner, Legendary Producer and Good Friend to King Khan.
Hal wrote this letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to appeal for Arish’s work visa.
