Gilles Peterson Interview with Gowhere Hip Hop

Jeff Baraka caught up with international DJ Gilles Peterson before he did a live set here in Chicago. They cover an array of topics including what it means to be a global DJ and how music plays a role in the human connection. Gilles shares some experiences about traveling from one major city to the next, and speaks on his role at the Worldwide Festival that just happened this September in Singapore. Lastly they touch on the UK riots, and the importance of Chicago as a major influence on the global music scene.

Gilles Peterson and Jeff Baraka