Editor’s Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star’s efforts to improve coverage of local communities. Do you know someone we should interview? Share ideas with our reporter J.M. Banks.
Since 2012, Edward Bohannon, known behind the turntables as DJ E, has used his platform to uplift local artists and highlight underrepresented voices.
Bohannon, radio host and a figure in Kansas City’s hip-hop scene, was surprised when organizers of KC Reggae Fest approached him to help curate talent forthis weekend’s reggae music and jerk festival, a three-day event that draws thousands who come for the world music and Caribbean cuisine. It began on Friday at Berkley Riverfront Park in Kansas City…