Keith Kilgo, founding member of The Blackbyrds, joins The Roundtable as the legendary group hits the road again for 2026. Born out of Howard University and famously mentored by Donald Byrd, The Blackbyrds helped define a new era of jazz-funk in the 1970s, blending groove, soul, and musicianship into a sound that still resonates today. With hits like Walking in Rhythm and Happy Music, their influence continues to echo across hip-hop, R&B, and modern funk.

In this conversation, Keith reflects on the band’s groundbreaking beginnings, their cultural impact, and what it means to bring this music back to audiences decades later. We talk legacy, longevity, and the power of live music to connect generations — then and now. A master drummer, a founding voice, and a living piece of music history, Keith Kilgo reminds us why this sound never left.

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