Gospel, soul, jazz, R&B and hip-hop—there isn’t much that lives outside the musical universe of Winston-Salem native Sonny Miles. In 2019, one of his musical collaborations caught the ear of President Barack Obama, who included the song on his popular playlist. In this episode, Sonny discusses Afrofuturism, being inspired by the sounds of his Nana’s house and what it’s like to be “in the pocket.” Shaped by Sound This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey. Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina. Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina channel: @MyPBSNC FOLLOW US Official Website: www.pbsnc.org/watch/shaped-by-sound/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/MyPBSNC Facebook: www.facebook.com/MyPBSNC Email Newsletter: www.pbsnc.org/signup Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: pbsnc.org/app/ This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donate