Best Of: 50 Years Of SNL Musical Guests / Black History Through Blues

This Fresh Air Weekend interview podcast focuses on the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, specifically its music. The show begins with a TV critic reviewing two new documentaries about SNL—one focusing on the music, co-directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, and another a four-part series exploring various aspects of the show's history. The main interview features Questlove discussing his documentary, his personal history with SNL, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, including memorable (and infamous) musical guest appearances. The podcast also includes an interview with Imani Perry, author of *Black in Blues*, discussing the significance of the color blue in Black life and culture, using music as a key example. Listeners gain insight into the cultural impact of SNL and the multifaceted symbolism of the color blue in Black history.