Links to Series 1: The Roots of Cool

The first series of the Vibes Project is on The Roots of Cool.

My hypothesis is that our modern conception of coolness is incomplete and not well understood. I believe it is a human quality that’s much older than it appears and comes from global influences. What if “coolness” predates America?

Part 1:

The Roots of Cool: Composure

Part 2:

The Roots of Cool: Hip Awareness

Part 3: Oppression, Revolt and Revolution (Coming Soon)

Part 4: Juke Joints, Dance Halls, and Speakeasies (Coming Soon)

Part 5: Jazz, Radio, and the New Counter-cultures (Coming Soon)