Eli and Erik from the Afrofuturistics Interview

Afrofuturistics is a Chicago collective that "fuses cosmic jazz and instrumental hip-hop." They released their latest album 'The Enigmatic' in Aug. 2026. Peter Kreten sat down with Erik Oldman and Eli Wilson to learn how Sun Ra and Miles Davis inspired their sound, how the band came together the state of the jazz scene in the city of Chicago, and the upcoming album release show on Aug. 29 at Le Piano in Rogers Park. Photo Credit: Katia Jackson. Used with Permission