Terrence Blanchard shares his journey through music, reflecting on his spiritual connection to it, his upbringing in New Orleans, and the inspirations from his father. He discusses how Hurricane Katrina shaped his music, his band the eCollective, and his collaboration with Spike Lee to reveal Black American culture and societal issues. Blanchard also touches on John Coltrane’s “Alabama,” his legacy, and upcoming projects, underscoring music’s healing power and its role in addressing social struggles.