3 Things to Know About Yusef Lateef’s ‘Autophysiopsychic’ Music
- Lateef coined the term ‘autophysiopsychic’ to describe music that comes from the physical, mental, and spiritual self.
- The word combines ‘auto’ (self), ‘physio’ (body), and ‘psychic’ (mind and spirit), emphasizing a holistic approach to music-making.
- This concept rejects genre boundaries, insisting that authentic music should express the whole person rather than follow external rules or trends.