Wanderings Podcast

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This is the first solo episode on a new season of the Wanderings Podcast, where I share my experience as a full time traveler for the past four years and the process of creating content on the road. In this episode I talk about the process of choosing projects to work on from the lens of a creative call to adventure.All show notes and links can be found at https://www.pedrobonatto.com/podcast

This episode features a conversation with my good friend and fellow photographer Gloria Caballero. Gloria is an independent artist focusing on portrait photography. She is originally from Mexico but she is based in Toronto, Canada. Gloria and I collaborated many times on each other's photo shoots, which was very beneficial to keep the momentum going, especially on the beginning, or re-start of an artistic career.In this episode we talked about balancing being a mother with pursuing a career in the arts, about getting inspiration from travel, about the role of graduate school for an artist, and setting up conditions where you just have to do the work. Learn more about Gloria's photography work at: https://www.gloriacaballero.caAs usual, you can find show notes at https://www.pedrobonatto.com/podcast

To start a brand new season of the Wanderings Podcast we welcome Jesper Conrad. Jesper is a true digital nomad, a full-time traveler, marketing expert, children's book writer, AI artist, a husband, a father of 4, and much more. Jesper has a quite unique lifestyle. He travels the world with his wife and 3 of his 4 kids, and as a marketing expert, he is passionate about helping NGOs and small business develop strategies to achieve their goals.In this episode we talked about his journey going from a 9 to 5 life to being a perpetual traveler, creating online based businesses and traveling with family. We talked about flag theory, unschooling (aka self directed learning), writing children's books, creating art in partnership with AI tools, and his thoughts on fatherhood and developing content to support new dads. Learn more about Jesper's projects in the links bellow: Main Websitehttps://www.jesperconrad.com/Marketing Mentorshiphttps://www.jesperconrad.com/marketing-mentorSelf Directed Podcasthttps://www.jesperconrad.com/podcastBetter Dad Institutehttps://www.jesperconrad.com/better-dad-instituteConrad+AIhttps://www.jesperconrad.com/conrad-aiChildren's Bookshttps://www.jesperconrad.com/children-books

Pedro Bonatto talks to returning guest Jurij Fedynskyj about the current situation in Ukraine, his experience sending his 4 children and 7-month pregnant wife out of Ukraine and into safety in the US, and his current work in music, spirituality and service for the Ukrainian people in a time of crisis with global implications.As mentioned on the show, if you'd like to donate to Jurij's kobzaring tour around Ukraine, you can send your contribution via PayPal to his email: jurij_fedynskyj@hotmail.comSHOW NOTESJurij website : jurijfedynskyj.wixsite.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kobzarskiytabir/Kobzarskiy Tabir Website: http://kobzarskiytabir.bravesites.com

A conversation with Tamar Ilana about her journey in world music, focusing on Flamenco and Sephardic Music.

The Wanderings Podcast is back! After a long hiatus, I am releasing a new episode featuring an interview with Iana Komarnytska. Iana is probably the most influential person on me becoming an artist and, maybe most importantly, choosing to keep being one. She also happens to be my wife, which gives a funny dynamic for this conversation.We talked about her journey in the world of belly dance, folkloric dances of the Near east and the spread of these art forms through the West.

This is a special episode of the Wanderings Podcast featuring a conversation with Fabio Marchioro. Fabio is a multi-faceted thinker and a good friend. He is novelist, screenwriter, journalist, lawyer, professor, and coach. In this conversation we talked about his projects, his journey through different careers, creativity, and re-inventing yourself.

Today’s guest is Demetrios Petsalakis, a Greek musician and composer based in Toronto, Canada. In this conversation, Pedro and Demetrios talk about world music and Demi’s musical trajectory. The conversation is infused with a demonstration of the sounds from some of the instruments that he plays, including the oud, Bouzouki, and Cretan lyra.

A conversation with world-class fine art nude photographer Dan Hecho. Find his work on Instagram @dan_hecho

In this episode of the Wanderings Podcast Pedro Bonatto talks to Stacey Yerofeyeva (aka Nastasia Y) about her journey through world music and the influence of the music of Ukraine, where she was born. This is also the second episode of Pedro’s video show called The DNA of Music.At the end of the interview you will hear a performance of ‘Kolyskova’, a deeply personal song to Nastasia Y.

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In this episode of The Wanderings Podcast, Pedro Bonatto talks to Viktoria Muzzatti about her art work.Viktoria Muzzatti is a Canadian visual artist focusing on painting and drawing taking inspiration from nature, literature, fantasy and mythological stories.In this episode we talk about the process of making art, balancing family and creativity and taking inspiration from mythological themes, from fairies in the woods to magical foxes. I highly recommend you check out her instagram @ladytor and see her artwork to put some visual context to what we talk about in this interview.I met Viktoria about 5 years ago when I was going through a big transformation in my life, and she certainly helped me navigate those turbulent and exciting times, and her aesthetics and interests have influenced some of my current fine art photography projects.Viktoria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladytor/Viktoria’s Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/artbyladyviktoria

In this episode of the Wanderings Podcast we will explore an ancient astronomical device called The Astrolabe. The astrolabe was used for centuries for navigation and as a way to tell the time, before watches, satellites and phones were invented. Astrolabes are objects of great beauty and craftsmanship, and they were the perfect combination of astronomical knowledge, artistic expression and practical application for everyday life. If you are familiar with my work, astrolabes were the inspiration for my first ever fine art photograph and you can hear more about that on episode 10 of the podcast and on my vlog on youtube.To talk about this object that connected the earth and the sky, my guest is Pierre Paquette, an amateur astronomer with over 30 years of experience. He is an Astronomy Ambassador with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Editor of Astronomie-Québec magazine, and he works on a cool project with National Geographic ObservÉtoiles, the first-ever open-sky augmented-reality planetarium in the world, located close to Montreal. Paquette discovered his passion for ancient astronomical instruments in 2014, and since then has been making his own astrolabes.SHOW NOTESPierre Paquette’s website: pierrepaquette.netNational Geographic ObservÉtoiles: https://www.observetoiles.com/enAurora 360: https://aurora-360.ca

In this episode of the Wanderings Podcast Pedro Bonatto talks to musician and instrument maker Matti Palonen about the music of Finland, an instrument called the kantele, and Matti’s exploration of roots in the music of that country and his adventures combining elements of different traditions. At the end of the interview you will hear an original composition from Matti, inspired by Scandinavian music and his world music influences.Learn more about Matti Palonen bellow.Matti’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLz5X_GD6IUxlxSczJ6z9GwWebsite: https://www.palonenmusic.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/palonenmusic/

In this episode of The Wanderings Podcast, host Pedro Bonatto takes you on a deeply personal journey on the beginnings of his artistic work, his origin story, and he shares his new projects in music, video and photography being launched next week.Pedro’s website:www.pedrobonatto.com

In this episode of the Wanderings Podcast we’ll wander through forgotten traditions of Ukraine, and how one man is working to bring them back to life.My guest is Jurij Fedynskyj, a musician, researcher and instrument maker, who for decades has been reviving the lost music and spiritual tradition of the Kobzar. The kobzar were traveling musicians, storytellers and spiritual leaders, who for centuries went all around Ukraine spreading their art and wisdom.With the rise of Stalin and the Soviet Union control over Ukraine, the kobzar were killed, their instruments destroyed, and their traditions almost forgotten. Almost. Jurij and his colleagues work to recreate lost traditional instruments, including the kobza, the bandura and the torban. We had a fascinating talk about his life in a small village in Ukraine and how Jurij is, in a very real way, bringing the kobzar tradition to the modern era.A special thanks to Kosa Kolektiv in Toronto, Matti Palonen and Olenka Kleban for arranging this interview.Information on Jurij’s 2019 North American Tour:https://jurijfedynskyj.wixsite.com/krachkyvka/krachkyvka-village-band?fbclid=IwAR0gVCijhyho-724SdhSZGb4vqKocRYdPanQ9X0Ka5OdzGSAdYWcRkKReWUJurij website : jurijfedynskyj.wixsite.comKobzarskiy Tabir Website: http://kobzarskiytabir.bravesites.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kobzarskiytabir/

In this episode of The Wanderings Podcast, Pedro Bonatto talks to artist Alice Zilberberg about fine art photography digital art.Alice Zilberberg is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning artist, recognised by curators, collectors, and art patrons across the globe. Born in Tallinn, Estonia, and raised in Israel, she currently resides in Toronto, Canada. A graduate of Ryerson University’s Photography program, she began her artistic practice by painting: a verve which remains very much present in her digital works. The winner of numerous prestigious competitions, her accolades include 1st place in The World Monochrome awards, ranking as one of Magenta Foundation’s best photographers in Canada, and several of the International Photography awards.Find Alice’s work at www.alicezilberberg.com

In this episode of The Wanderings Podcast, Pedro Bonatto talks to Jesse Ratner-Decle and Anand Ondhia about floatation therapy and the benefits of sensory deprivation tanks.Floatation involves lying in a salt-water solution, in a very spacious tank. There is no light or sound, the temperature of the water and the air is the same as that of your body and you feel like you are floating in space. You get a chance to disconnect from the world and focus on your thoughts, and you get a sense of profound peace and relaxation, deep concentration and increased creativity.Jesse is the co-founder of Float Toronto, a floatation centre in Toronto, Canada. Jesse is a Holistic Nutritionist, a freestyle frisbee player, and a former varsity basketball point guard out of Mcgill University in Montreal.Anand is a yoga instructor and floatation specialist, with a range of practices including Mindfulness Meditation, Floatation Therapy and Competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.Jesse and Anand talked about the benefits of floatation therapy and the fascinating history behind sensory deprivation tanks. One of the great things about Jesse and Anand was learning how they turned their passion into a successful business, and we also talked about their journey into making floatation more accessible to people of all kinds.Float Toronto website : www.float-toronto.comOn the podcast we mentioned a song played at the end of floatation sessions. That song is called "Devi Prayer”, by Craig Pruess and Ananda. You can find more of their work here: www.anandasart.com/music-and-mantras

In this episode of The Wanderings Podcast, Pedro Bonatto talks to Brad Pickard, a post-production and CGI artist. Brad opened his own studio in 2014 after working in-house for photographer Phillip Rostron for 12 years where he developed a collaborative expertise and a belief that blending CGI and photography often results in the most successful imagery.He is often sought after by art buyers at the concept phase for highly complex projects and brings a meticulous attention to detail to all aspects of the image. Brad's work spans automotive, environments, creatures, character development, typography, liquids, and animals. Brad was recently honored with the cover of the very first Lurzer's Archive 200 Best Digital Artists worldwide.SHOW NOTESBrad Pickard's website: http://www.bradpickard.netBrad Pickard's Instagram: @bradpickardcgi

In this episode of The Wanderings Podcast, Pedro Bonatto talks to Dr. Roberta Buiani, an interdisciplinary artist, media theorist and “ArtSci” curator based in Toronto. Buiani is the co-founder of the ArtSci Salon at the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences , where she explores the many intersections between art and science. We talked about science popularization, about art inspired by science and about innovative efforts from artists and scientists to work together, in collaborations that inform each other’s work. We discussed some of our favourite artists, including the emerging field of bio-art, and how art can serve as a tool to investigate the role of science in society.SHOW NOTESDr. Roberta Buiani's website: http://www.atomarborea.netArt Sci Salon's website: http://artscisalon.com

In this episode of The Wanderings Podcast, Pedro Bonatto talks to Dr. Judith Cohen, a performer and ethnomusicologist specializing in Judeo-Spanish Sephardic songs, as well as in medieval and traditional music, including Balkan, Portuguese, Yiddish, and French Canadian, pan-European balladry, and songs from Crypto-Jewish regions of the Portuguese-Spanish border.We go on a musical journey across many centuries and many lands, from the French Canadian province of Quebec all the way to India, with stops in Spain, Morocco, Turkey and the Balkans. We talked about ethnomusicology, an area of study dealing with the relationship between people and music, and specifically about her work with Jewish Sephardic music that spread around the world.I hope you will enjoy this fascinating talk about how music travels and refuses to respect borders, showing the common humanity shared by people from all lands.SHOW NOTESDr. Judith Cohen's website: http://www.yorku.ca/judithc/Dr. Judith Cohen's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judith.cohen.9

In this episode of The Wanderings Podcast, Pedro Bonatto talks to Mike Deodato, one of the most prolific and in-demand artists comic book artists working today. Born in Brazil, Mike is world-class penciler who became a fan favorite, working in styles ranging from wildly energetic cartooning to moody photorealism. In this conversation Mike talks about his beginnings in comics with his dad, how he developed his unique style by taking inspiration from artists from all over the world. He told how it took 10 years working on comics in Brazil before he became “an overnight success” in the American market. Mike also described his techniques, how he taught himself how to draw, how he went from paper to digital drawing, his process of breaking down a story and his advice on getting into comics. He also talked about how he organizes his studio, his love for karate, maintaining a healthy lifestyle as an artist and how even a world-class artist has to fight for the time to create independent projects to keep his creativity on the edge.Mike Deodato's website featuring his artwork: http://mikedeodatojr.tumblr.com/Mike's Instagram: www.instagram.com/mikedeodatoMike's Facebook: www.facebook.com/mikedeodato

In this episode of The Wanderings Podcast, Pedro Bonatto talks to Alex Kenton, a style and travel blogger, and entrepreneur.Over the years, Alexander has built a strong, loyal following around the globe. He has worked with premium luxury brands, such as Fendi, Hugo Boss, Tag Heuer, Lexus, BMW, American Express and Coach, with luxury travel partnerships that have brought him to destinations, including Dubai, Rio de Janeiro and Milan.Based in Toronto, Alexander often frequents New York, Miami, Montreal and Vancouver. He has been featured in a number of international media outlets and he is one of Canada’s Top Style Influencers, as selected by Cision.Alex's Style and Travel blog: www.alexanderliang.comAlex's Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexanderkenton/Blank & Blue Co. : www.blankandblue.com(Alex graciously offered listeners of the podcast a 20% discount to any product from Blank & Blue Co. Use code word wanderings20 at checkout.)

Dr. Sawa's website: www.georgedimitrisawa.comDr. Sawa's music: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/gdsawa3Dr. Sawa's latest book: Erotica, Love and Humor in Arabia: Spicy Stories from the Book of Songs by Al-Isfahani More information on the qanun: www.georgedimitrisawa.com/the-qanun/