Podcast appearances and mentions of Nina Simone

This week, we sit down with Michael Alago—legendary A&R executive, photographer, and subject of the critically acclaimed documentary Who the Fuck Is That Guy?! The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago. Michael joins us to share the wild, inspiring story of his life in music—from signing Metallica and White Zombie to working with Nina Simone and becoming a celebrated photographer. He reflects on being openly gay in the heavy metal scene, his struggles with addiction, and finding peace through sobriety and creativity. With stories that span decades, this is a powerful conversation about music, resilience, and living authentically.⁠https://www.instagram.com/michaelanthonyalago⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/michaelmachine⁠⁠https://www.michaelalago.co⁠******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at ⁠https://isbreakfast.com⁠******************************************

Devon is a father, musician, and educator committed to the fight for collective liberation. Our conversation is no holds barred when it comes to critiquing the systems that prop politicians and celebrities over the people. Devon's moral clarity is at once inspiring and grounding - we are so grateful to be on this timeline together with him.   Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation.    Devon Instagram Laura Instagram Laura Website Laura YouTube Leah Instagram Leah Substack Leah YouTube

Devon is a father, musician, and educator committed to the fight for collective liberation. Our conversation is no holds barred when it comes to critiquing the systems that prop politicians and celebrities over the people. Devon's moral clarity is at once inspiring and grounding - we are so grateful to be on this timeline together with him.Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation. Devon InstagramLaura InstagramLaura WebsiteLaura YouTubeLeah InstagramLeah SubstackLeah YouTube차 logo designed by https://www.instagram.com/grime_ninja/

On this episode we are joined by Michael Alago, a music industry legend with a wild ride to match. From signing Metallica at 24 to working with icons like Nina Simone and White Zombie, his story is one of raw talent, fearless authenticity, and surviving the chaos of rock ‘n' roll. This episode dives into Alago's rise from Brooklyn punk kid to major label exec — and the unforgettable life captured in the documentary Who The F**k Is That Guy?.MusicThe Charms "So Pretty"The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"SSDecontrol "Glue"Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Kim Saira (she/they) is a multidisciplinary artist, storyteller, sound bath practitioner, and community organizer exploring realms of community care through creativity and self-reflection.Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation. Kim InstagramLaura InstagramLaura WebsiteLaura YouTubeLeah InstagramLeah SubstackLeah YouTube

In 'Meanwhile', Jacqueline Woodson and Catherine Gund weave together the words of literary legends to explore the intersection of art, grief, and social justice.Description: James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Muhammad Ali and Nina Simone are some of the artists featured in the moving new film “Meanwhile”, from National Book Award-winner Jacqueline Woodson and Emmy-nominated producer & director Catherine Gund. Their meditations on grief, art, breath and more are beautifully woven together as the film poses the question, how do you keep breathing amidst the chaos? Catalyzed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the police killing of George Floyd, Gund and Woodson tap into our shared existence. The artists featured in the docu-poem, with a haunting soundtrack by Meshell Ndegeocello, work through questions of race, political violence, resistance and identity — so much of what shapes our lives and relationships. “This is not a love letter to this country but to us inside this country,” says Woodson in the film. “We see us. We love us. We make eye contact and nod to us”. In this conversation with Laura Flanders, the trio of longtime friends discuss the film from Aubin Pictures, the losses they experienced in the 80s, and how the arts and poetry can compel us to enact change. Can we reclaim the “meanwhile”? All that, plus a commentary from Laura on hers.Guests:•  Catherine Gund: Producer & Director, Meanwhile; Filmmaker & Founder, Aubin Pictures•  Jacqueline Woodson: Writer & Performer, Meanwhile; Author, Brown Girl Dreaming; Founder, Baldwin for the Arts;  The Elders Project, ColumbiaWatch the special report released on YouTube May 16th 5pm ET; PBS World Channel May 18th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast May 21st.Full Conversation Release May 16th, 2025: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. ARE YOU AUDACIOUS? SUPPORT OUR RESISTANCE REPORTING FUND! Help us continue fighting against the rise of authoritarianism in these times. Please support our Resistance Reporting Fund. Our goal is to raise $100K. We're at $35K! Become a sustaining member starting at $5 a month! Or make a one time donation at LauraFlanders.org/Donate RESOURCES:Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country  Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Ask Angola Prison: What Difference Can a Play Make?  Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Conversation•  Survival Guide for Humans Learned from Marine Mammals with Alexis Pauline Gumbs: Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Conversation  •  V (formerly Eve Ensler): Reckoning with Our Past, Transforming the Future: Watch / Listen Related Articles and Resources:•  Jacqueline Woodson:  Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence (2022-2024)•  Catherine Gund's Meanwhile:  A gorgeous, quietly energetic, and moving meditation on Black resilience and world-making in the face of interminable violence. by Brittany Turner, March 2025, The Brooklyn Rail•  Ivy Young, D.C. journalist, poet, and activist dies at 75: A life of service dedicated to community building. By Staff reports, June 6, 2023, Washington Blade•  Gai Gherardi, legendary co-founder of L.A. Eyeworks, Garrett Leight *Recommended book:“Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson. Get the Book*(*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.) Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Gina Kim, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Kim Saira (she/they) is a multidisciplinary artist, storyteller, sound bath practitioner, and community organizer exploring realms of community care through creativity and self-reflection.   Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation.    Kim Instagram Laura Instagram Laura Website Laura YouTube Leah Instagram Leah Substack Leah YouTube

Mo´ Horizons: Some More Horizons (DJs Session, 2005) 1.- "Chiclete com banana" - Gilberto Gil 2.- "Mariguana Cha Cha Cha" - Akos Stefi 3.- "Stop" - Howard Tate 4.- "Umquokozo" - Miriam Makeba 5.- "It´s Not Unusual" - The Impressions 6.- "Boom Boom" - Donald Byrd 7.- "Puutarhassa" - Pekka Streng 8.- "Die sprache des regens" (feat. Caterina Valente) - Mo´ Horizons 9.- "Chauffeur" - Nina Simone10.- "Follow That Arab" - Corduroy11.- "Prece ao vento" - Wilson Simonal12.- "Pe na estrada" - Students from the 3rd Grade13.- "Magic Single Barrell" (Mo´ Horizons Restyle) - La Taverne Du LacTodas las músicas seleccionadas y producidas por Mo´ HorizonsTodas las músicas extraídas de la recopilación (1xCD) "Some More Horizons" (Stereo Deluxe, 2005)Escuchar audio

In 'Meanwhile', Jacqueline Woodson and Catherine Gund weave together the words of literary legends to explore the intersection of art, grief, and social justice.Description:  James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Muhammad Ali and Nina Simone are some of the artists featured in the moving new film “Meanwhile”, from National Book Award-winner Jacqueline Woodson and Emmy-nominated producer & director Catherine Gund. Their meditations on grief, art, breath and more are beautifully woven together as the film poses the question, how do you keep breathing amidst the chaos? Catalyzed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the police killing of George Floyd, Gund and Woodson tap into our shared existence. The artists featured in the docu-poem, with a haunting soundtrack by Meshell Ndegeocello, work through questions of race, political violence, resistance and identity — so much of what shapes our lives and relationships. “This is not a love letter to this country but to us inside this country,” says Woodson in the film. “We see us. We love us. We make eye contact and nod to us”. In this conversation with Laura Flanders, the trio of longtime friends discuss the film from Aubin Pictures, the losses they experienced in the 80s, and how the arts and poetry can compel us to enact change. Can we reclaim the “meanwhile”? All that, plus a commentary from Laura on hers.“. . . Having lost people so early and in such quick succession and under such an awful oppressive situation [of AIDS in the 80s], . . . each one of those hit so hard. We wrote and we made movies, and we had these elaborate memorials, and we did things to process and grieve. I am really holding on to that approach to death and dying as we get older, because I don't wanna ever not care.” - Catherine GundGuests:•  Catherine Gund: Producer & Director, Meanwhile; Filmmaker & Founder, Aubin Pictures•  Jacqueline Woodson: Writer & Performer, Meanwhile; Author, Brown Girl Dreaming; Founder, Baldwin for the Arts;  The Elders Project, Columbia Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.Watch the special report released on YouTube May 16th 5pm ET; PBS World Channel May 18th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast May 21st. ARE YOU AUDACIOUS? SUPPORT OUR RESISTANCE REPORTING FUND! Help us continue fighting against the rise of authoritarianism in these times. Please support our Resistance Reporting Fund. Our goal is to raise $100K. We're at $35K! Become a sustaining member starting at $5 a month! Or make a one time donation at LauraFlanders.org/Donate RESOURCES:Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Ask Angola Prison: What Difference Can a Play Make?  Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Conversation•  Survival Guide for Humans Learned from Marine Mammals with Alexis Pauline Gumbs: Watch / Listen:  Episode and Full Conversation  •  V (formerly Eve Ensler): Reckoning with Our Past, Transforming the Future: Watch / Listen Related Articles and Resources:•  Jacqueline Woodson:  Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence (2022-2024)•  Catherine Gund's Meanwhile:  A gorgeous, quietly energetic, and moving meditation on Black resilience and world-making in the face of interminable violence. by Brittany Turner, March 2025, The Brooklyn Rail•  Ivy Young, D.C. journalist, poet, and activist dies at 75: A life of service dedicated to community building. By Staff reports, June 6, 2023, Washington Blade•  Gai Gherardi, legendary co-founder of L.A. Eyeworks, Garrett Leight   Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Gina Kim, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Lisa Simone is the daughter of legendary American singer Nina Simone. Her show 'Lisa Simone: A Daughter’s Tribute to Nine Simone' plays at Her Majesty’s Theatre on 26 July 2025. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mathieu Jaton is the CEO and artistic director of the Montreux Jazz Festival, carrying forward the legacy of one of the world's most revered music festivals.Since stepping into this role in 2013, Mathieu has been on a mission to build upon the vision of the festival's legendary founder, Claude Nobs who founded the event series in 1967.The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. In its 50 years history, Montreux has hosted iconic performances by artists including Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, Elton John and Stevie Wonder.Under Mathieu's leadership, Montreux has continued to evolve. He launched Montreux Jazz Digital, an ambitious project to make iconic festival performances accessible worldwide. He has also established the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation, a platform that supports emerging talent, offering young artists the same legendary stage that shaped so many careers. And expanding beyond Montreux, Mathieu has also brought the festival's spirit to global audiences, launching events in cities like Tokyo and São Paulo.His work has turned Montreux into a global cultural phenomenon, bridging audiences and artists around the world with the magic that defines this unique festival.---CHAPTERS(00:00) Introduction: Mathieu Jaton(01:41) DNA of Montreux Jazz Festival(03:58) Origins of Music Passion(15:53) Making People Happy(18:35) Claude Nobs(31:00) A Lesson in Hospitality(40:08) Starting at Montreux Film Festival(57:23) The End of an Era(01:17:25) The Future of the Festival---RESOURCES & LINKSMontreux Jazz Festival Website - www.mjaf.chClaude Nobs - wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_NobsMathieu Jaton - www.mjaf.ch/en/artist/mathieu-jaton

Pam Brown is a multi-faceted writer, activist, and wellness entrepreneur whose activism includes protesting the Iraq War with African American Women United for Peace & Justice, Occupy Wall Street, and the Occupy Student Debt Campaign. Pam was also the co-host of the WBAI/Pacifica Radio Morning Show and an adjunct professor of sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and The New School. Ever the academic, she has degrees in Philosophy, Media Studies, and Sociology.   Pam traveled to Occupied Palestine with fellow filmmakers and activists to document Palestinian organizing for liberation. In this episode, we talk about protesting, revolution, racial capitalism, and so much more.   Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation.  Links Pam Substack Pam Website Pam Instagram Laura Instagram Laura Website Laura YouTube Leah Instagram Leah Substack Leah YouTube  

Pam Brown is a multi-faceted writer, activist, and wellness entrepreneur whose activism includes protesting the Iraq War with African American Women United for Peace & Justice, Occupy Wall Street, and the Occupy Student Debt Campaign. Pam was also the co-host of the WBAI/Pacifica Radio Morning Show and an adjunct professor of sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and The New School. Ever the academic, she has degrees in Philosophy, Media Studies, and Sociology.Pam traveled to Occupied Palestine with fellow filmmakers and activists to document Palestinian organizing for liberation. In this episode, we talk about protesting, revolution, racial capitalism, and so much more.Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation. LinksPam SubstackPam WebsiteLaura InstagramLaura WebsiteLaura YouTubeLeah InstagramLeah SubstackLeah YouTube

Mary Cross: A Timeless Voice of InspirationNew Jersey native Mary Cross is a dynamic singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and promoter whose deep, rich contralto voice and heartfelt performances have captivated audiences nationwide. With a career spanning over 15 years in the creative arts and a lifelong passion for music, Mary has become a celebrated figure in jazz, classic soul, and R&B.As the founder of Mary Cross 2NspireU and the newly formed 2 MCQ groups known as:  Mary Cross Jazz Quartet & Mary Cross Jazz Quintet (MCQ).She has created platforms that celebrate and uplift independent artists. Her sold-out tribute performances to the legendary Phyllis Hyman have earned widespread acclaim, showcasing her ability to honor timeless classics while adding her own signature style. Recognized for her authenticity and dedication, Mary ensures that every performance is not just a concert but an unforgettable experience.A Legacy of Musical Excellence Mary's journey in music began in the church choir at the age of 12. Over the years, she has graced iconic venues such as the Crab Tavern, Carlette's, D's Café, Shaking Crab, and Treasures Cove Restaurant, establishing herself as a staple in the live music scene. Her performances continue to sell out at prestigious venues, including the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Series, and the renowned Celebrity Theatre at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.Her vocal delivery—often compared to Phyllis Hyman—blends warmth, boldness, and smooth melodic intonations, drawing inspiration from musical greats such as Oleta Adams, Sarah Vaughan, Lizz Wright, Gregory Porter, Nancy Wilson, and Nina Simone. Mary's ability to connect with audiences through soul-stirring performances has made her a sought-after artist, with bookings extending through NOVEMBER, 2025.Ever-evolving as an artist, Mary believes one is never too old to learn new things about the music, voice, and business. Honing one's craft is a life long craft/event.   Mary attended the NY Hot Jazz Camp last summer and in January, attended the annual  APAP Conference held in New York City!Advocacy and Community Impact Beyond music, Mary is a dedicated advocate for mental wellness (NAMI), youth in the creative arts, foster children, seniors and veterans. She actively supports St. Jude's and various cultural organizations, using her platform to inspire and uplift others. Mary's love for humanity allows her to delves into social issues, culture, and contemporary topics. She plans to start a podcast in 2026 as time permits where she will curates soul, jazz and blues connecting with listeners while promoting independent artists.Mary Cross continues to inspire and elevate the music community through her dedication to live performances, advocacy, and artistry. Her journey is a testament to the power of passion, authenticity, and perseverance in keeping the essence of classic soul, jazz, and R&B alive. Follow Mary and her team for updates on her debut album release and upcoming tour dates at www.marycrossmusic.com or linktr.ee/marycrossmusic.A portion of proceeds from the Phyllis Hyman Tribute performances/concerts is donated to Philly NAMI (National Alliance Mental Illness) on behalf of Phyllis Linda Hyman.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ladydiva-live-radio--2579466/support.

Alicia Aberdeen-Jones is a multifaceted artist and entrepreneur, renowned as the founder and co-owner of Alicia Aberdeen Art, LLC, a creative venture she established with her husband, Jonathan, combining their professional expertise in finance, accounting, and contract management. While her corporate background ensures her shrewdness in business, Alicia is the creative engine of the company—an accomplished artist and an inspiring educator. Born in Trinidad, Alicia moved to New York City in 2002, leaving behind a corporate career to pursue her artistic passions in 2009. Starting with an internship at The Brownstone in Harlem, she began to immerse herself in the art world, honing her business acumen while nurturing her creative talents. Alicia later worked at a Cisco Partner, where she served in management for five years, all while continuing her artistic journey. Her first public exhibit took place in 2005 at the Trinidad and Tobago Consulate in New York City, where she was the sole female artist featured among six Caribbean creatives. The positive reception of her work led to numerous commissions, including her first major piece, "De Dance," a three-panel artwork inspired by Ernie Barnes' "Sugar Shack," tailored specifically to a client's vision. Mrs. Aberdeen-Jones' artistic style is immensely versatile, embracing various media—from 2D animation and special effects to painting and mixed media. She stands out not only as an artist but also as an experimental storyteller, fearlessly pushing the boundaries of expression, which even extends to voice acting. Over the years, Alicia has enjoyed several exhibitions, including her powerful portrait, "Nina Speaks," which honors the legendary Nina Simone. This 24-carat gold-fused piece was featured in "The Nina Simone Experience" in Atlanta and caught the attention of Simone's daughter, Lisa ‘Simone' Kelly, earning her the YGB [Young Black and Gifted] Award. A devoted mother, Mrs. Aberdeen-Jones welcomed her daughter, Zoe, in 2011, shortly after earning her Bachelor's Degree in Media Arts and Animation. She began teaching art at a Catholic school and continued to build her portfolio, frequently showcasing her work across galleries and events in New York. Notable moments in her career include being a featured artist at the Van de Plas Gallery in 2018 and hosting various paint nights throughout the year. Her first solo show, "Paintings In The Garden," debuted in September 2019 and celebrated its successful sixth installment in December 2024, garnering a Proclamation from NY Senator Kevin S. Parker, Chairman of Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, in recognition of her contributions. Her passion lies in helping seniors and homeless people, and to that her advocacy is for the following organizations: Coalition For The Homeless-NYC + Serenity Empowerment Rehab Center for Women in Trinidad. For more information on Alicia Aberdeen, listen to our AFTERSHOW chat -Inside The Call at: https://www.onthecallpodcast/insidethe call For more on Alicia's art, visit: https://aliciaaberdeenart.com/ and connect with her on social media at: Facebook: Alicia Aberdeen

Nadia Irshaid Gilbert is Palestinian from the American South. She is a creative director, chef, immersive and visual artist, and storyteller. She is also a trained Reiki Master and embodiment facilitator. Nadia combines multiple modalities of study in her life's work, producing visual media and facilitating multi-sensory experiences that invite us all to dive deep and transform. She believes in changing the world through our grounded, open hearted presence.    Nadia's food, presence, and spirit are simply delicious.   Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation.  Links Nadia Instagram Nadia Links Nadia YouTube Laura Instagram Laura Website Laura YouTube Leah Instagram Leah Substack Leah YouTube

Nadia Irshaid Gilbert is Palestinian from the American south. She is a creative director, chef, immersive and visual artist, and storyteller. She is also a trained Reiki Master and embodiment facilitator. Nadia combines multiple modalities of study in her life's work, producing visual media and facilitating multi-sensory experiences that invite us all to dive deep and transform. She believes in changing the world through our grounded, open hearted presence. Nadia's food, presence, and spirit are simply delicious.Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation. LinksNadia InstagramNadia LinksNadia YouTubeLaura InstagramLaura WebsiteLaura YouTubeLeah InstagramLeah SubstackLeah YouTube

Episode 189: One Of The Main Musical Topics Of The 60s: Protest! May 6, 2025 One nonviolent way to show one's displeasure/disgust/disagreement is to protest. In a letter to the editor, written in a blog, by contacting your lawmakers, taking it to the streets and there are many other ways. Pete Seeger was known for his songs protesting mistreatment of workers and war itself, and over time there has been a great abundance of songs and actions of protest. Marvin Gaye, CCR, Nina Simone, Dylan, Lennon and many others wrote and performed their protest songs from What's Goin' on?, Blowin' in the Wind to Fortunate Son, Give Peace a chance and Strange Fruit. In the future you'll hear an episode of Tales Vinyl Tells dedicated to protest songs. Please send your ideas to me at TalesVinylTells@gmail.com and yours may well be included. And when you email me, please be sure to let me know who and where you are. I mention protest songs because we kick off with a real kicker from Quicksilver Messenger Service and include Petty, Joni, Cheech, Chong, Nick and more. Thanks for listening. I want to say thank you to all the financial supporters of Tales Vinyl Tells. Whether a small amount monthly or a very generous donation, each of you listeners is very appreciated and if you can and do give monthly, my deepest gratitude goes to you. If you're not a patron yet and want to know more about becoming a patron of this music program you can go Patron.podbean.com/talesvinyltellssupport. Thank you and rock on! And thanks for listening today.  My email is talesvinyltells@gmail.com.  If you want to hear a Tales Vinyl Tells when it streams live on RadioFreeNashville.org, we do that at 5 PM central time Wednesdays. The program can also be played and downloaded anytime at podbean.com, Apple podcasts, iHeart podcasts, Player FM podcasts and many other podcast places. And of course you can count on hearing the Tales on studiomillswellness.com/tales-vinyl-tells anytime.

Joel Leon also known as Joel L. Daniels, is a Bronx born and raised performer, father, author, and storyteller who writes and tells stories for Black people. Joel specializes in moderating and leading conversations surrounding race, masculinity, mental health, creativity, and the performing arts, with love at the center of his work and purpose. He is the author of Book About Things I Will Tell My Daughter, God Wears Durags, Too, and Everything and Nothing at Once: A Black Man's Reimagined Soundtrack for the Future. His TED talk on healthy coparenting has been viewed over 1.5M times. He's worked with The Gates Foundation, HBO, Nike, Twitter, and the TODAY Show, and has been featured in EBONY, The Independent, Newsweek, Medium, BBC News, Sirius XM, Forbes, the Huffington Post, Blavity, and others. Joel currently works as the Creative Director at the NY Times T Brand Studio.Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation. LinksJoel's LinksJoel InstagramLaura InstagramLaura WebsiteLaura YouTubeLeah InstagramLeah SubstackLeah YouTube

Joel Leon also known as Joel L. Daniels, is a Bronx born and raised performer, father, author, and storyteller who writes and tells stories for Black people. Joel specializes in moderating and leading conversations surrounding race, masculinity, mental health, creativity, and the performing arts, with love at the center of his work and purpose. He is the author of Book About Things I Will Tell My Daughter, God Wears Durags, Too, and Everything and Nothing at Once: A Black Man's Reimagined Soundtrack for the Future. His TED talk on healthy coparenting has been viewed over 1.5M times. He's worked with The Gates Foundation, HBO, Nike, Twitter, and the TODAY Show, and has been featured in EBONY, The Independent, Newsweek, Medium, BBC News, Sirius XM, Forbes, the Huffington Post, Blavity, and others. Joel currently works as the Creative Director at the NY Times T Brand Studio. Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation.  Links Joel's Links Joel Instagram Laura Instagram Laura Website Laura YouTube Leah Instagram Leah Substack Leah YouTube

Freddy Jay lands another KO with fresh drops from Doechii and Jev, soul touchstones from Stevie and Nina Simone and a flurry of superb blends. Plus street level Montreal flavor from Chung & Cotola, mighty space jazz with Mikio Masuda and New Orleans magic from Allen Toussaint and King Floyd. View the full playlist for this show at https://www.wefunkradio.com/show/1247 Enjoying WEFUNK? Listen to all of our mixes at https://www.wefunkradio.com/shows/

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Jungwon Kim is an award-winning writer and cultural worker. She is also a communications leader, organizational strategy consultant, and journalist who has dedicated her professional life to human rights and environmental advocacy. As Head of Creative & Editorial at the Rainforest Alliance, she directed a multimedia team of writers, videographers, and graphic designers. Earlier in her career, she served as the editor of Amnesty International USA's human rights quarterly that featured the work of award-winning journalists and documentary photographers (circulation 300,000). She began her storytelling career as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, and on-air correspondent for nationally syndicated public radio programs.  Through her consulting practice, Next Wave, she develops tailored impact strategies (social, environmental, narrative), facilitates organizational and team retreats, and provides mindfulness-based leadership coaching to individuals. Jungwon currently serves as the board chair of Peace Is Loud, a nonprofit organization that builds narrative impact in the documentary film sector, and a board member of the Fund for Public Health NYC, which works to build racial and socioeconomic equity in public health outcomes. She did her undergraduate and graduate studies (B.A. Philosophy, dual M.J./M.A. program in Journalism and East Asian Studies) at the University of California, Berkeley, where she was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship in support of her graduate research on self-censorship in the Hong Kong news media, a Foreign Language Area Fellowship, and a Korea Foundation Fellowship. Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation.  Links Jungwon Website Laura Instagram Laura Website Laura YouTube Leah Instagram Leah Substack Leah YouTube

Jungwon Kim is an award-winning writer and cultural worker. She is also a communications leader, organizational strategy consultant, and journalist who has dedicated her professional life to human rights and environmental advocacy. As Head of Creative & Editorial at the Rainforest Alliance, she directed a multimedia team of writers, videographers, and graphic designers. Earlier in her career, she served as the editor of Amnesty International USA's human rights quarterly that featured the work of award-winning journalists and documentary photographers (circulation 300,000). She began her storytelling career as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, and on-air correspondent for nationally syndicated public radio programs. Through her consulting practice, Next Wave, she develops tailored impact strategies (social, environmental, narrative), facilitates organizational and team retreats, and provides mindfulness-based leadership coaching to individuals. Jungwon currently serves as the board chair of Peace Is Loud, a nonprofit organization that builds narrative impact in the documentary film sector, and a board member of the Fund for Public Health NYC, which works to build racial and socioeconomic equity in public health outcomes. She did her undergraduate and graduate studies (B.A. Philosophy, dual M.J./M.A. program in Journalism and East Asian Studies) at the University of California, Berkeley, where she was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship in support of her graduate research on self-censorship in the Hong Kong news media, a Foreign Language Area Fellowship, and a Korea Foundation Fellowship.Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation. LinksJungwon Website Laura InstagramLaura WebsiteLaura YouTubeLeah InstagramLeah SubstackLeah YouTube

Vanessa and Morgan continue Mental Health Week with an inspiring and spirit-filled foremother meditation, drawing from the legacy of the musical icon Nina Simone. Together, they dive into a self-care audit, tackle the stigma surrounding mental illness, and shed light on common mental health diagnoses while offering guidance on how to seek help. Our homegirl, Sandria Washington, returns, leading an insightful teach-in on mental health tips alongside CEO and Psychotherapist Chaka S. Holley. This episode is packed with wisdom, practical tools, and powerful conversations to support your mental well-being.Important Disclaimer: While this episode provides helpful information, we are not medical experts. Please consult your doctor for personalized advice.

Nina Simone, immense figure du jazz, rêvait pourtant d'une toute autre carrière : devenir la première pianiste classique noire d'Amérique. Dotée d'un talent précoce, formée dès l'enfance à la rigueur du piano classique, elle puise son inspiration dans l'œuvre de Jean-Sébastien Bach, qui influencera toute sa vie musicale. Mais son rêve s'effondre après son refus à l'entrée du prestigieux Curtis Institute, un échec qu'elle attribue au racisme. Pour survivre, elle joue dans des bars, chante en s'accompagnant au piano et adopte un pseudonyme : Nina Simone. Ce « travail alimentaire » devient vite une vocation. Sa mère, très pieuse, rejette cette musique profane. Pourtant, même dans le jazz, Nina Simone reste une musicienne classique dans l'âme. Elle y introduit le contrepoint, la rigueur et la profondeur émotionnelle. Une artiste singulière, blessée, mais virtuose. Merci pour votre écoute N'hésistez pas à vous abonner également aux podcasts des séquences phares de Matin Première: L'Invité Politique : https://audmns.com/LNCogwPL'édito politique « Les Coulisses du Pouvoir » : https://audmns.com/vXWPcqxL'humour de Matin Première : https://audmns.com/tbdbwoQRetrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Retrouvez également notre offre info ci-dessous : Le Monde en Direct : https://audmns.com/TkxEWMELes Clés : https://audmns.com/DvbCVrHLe Tournant : https://audmns.com/moqIRoC5 Minutes pour Comprendre : https://audmns.com/dHiHssrEt si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

On the April 21 edition of Music History Today, Paul McCartney sets a record, S Club 7 calls it quits, & the world loses a Prince & a Divinyl, along with Nina. Also, happy birthday to Iggy Pop & Robert Smith of the Cure.  For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY  PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.com

#SessionLive avec avec le groupe franco-burkinabé Kananayé et le percussionniste français Roscius pour la sortie No Fala B. Nos premiers invités sont le groupe Kananayé pour la sortie de l'album KananayéDans les rues du Burkina Faso, résonne à tout bout de champ « ka nana ye », qui signifie « c'est pas facile », tout en sous-entendant que ça va aller. Avec l'album Kananayé, dont le titre reprend cette philosophie populaire, ça ne peut qu'aller. Son multiculturalisme fondateur, ses paroles conscientes, ses traditions enchevêtrées et son ancrage contemporain sont même des propriétés indispensables par les temps qui courent, alors que l'optimisme est devenu une vertu de survie. C'est pas facile, mais ça va aller. À condition de s'en donner les moyens bien sûr, en enjambant les frontières quand d'autres veulent les fermer. Clotilde Rullaud, Abdoulaye Traore, Achille Nacoulma, Seydou Diabate et Boubacar Djiga, les auteurs de Kananayé, s'y emploient.Kananayé a été enregistré par Peter Soldan aux Dada Studios à Bruxelles, par Kaskade au Studio Hanou à Bobo-Dioulasso, puis mixé et masterisé à New York. Il est formé de sept compositions originales, en plus d'une reprise du traditionnel américain Sea Lion Woman que sublima Nina Simone. De la ballade à la transe, raffinées et lumineuses, ces chansons se projettent dans les musiques actuelles tout en étant profondément enracinées. Le projet tisse les fils de plusieurs traditions et tresse les pratiques rurales séculaires avec les tendances des grandes métropoles modernes. Tantôt vibrant, poignant ou festif, toujours solaire, l'album respire la joie que ses participants éprouvent de jouer ensemble. Mais le groupe est aussi foncièrement militant, puisque ses cinq membres proclament leur multiculturalisme et célèbrent la beauté des métissages. Ils revendiquent aussi la liberté des artistes du monde entier de se déplacer, de se rencontrer et de créer, à une époque où la délivrance des visas est entravée par des politiques nationalistes. Décidément, « ka nana ye » ! C'est pas facile, mais ça va aller.► Titres interprétés dans le grand studio Sea Lion Woman / Were Were Mousso Live RFI Garibou, extrait de l'album Faso de Nous Live RFILine Up :  Seydou 'Kanazoe' Diabate (balafon, percussions, voix), Clotilde Rullaud (voix, flûte), Abdoulaye 'Debademba' Traore (guitares), Boubacar Djiga (kunde, percussions) et Achille Nacoulma (batterie, percussions, voix)Son : Mathias Taylor, Benoît Letirant, Camille Roch►  Album Kananayé (TZIG'ART - Believe – Socadisc 2024)Bandcamp - YouTubePuis, nous recevons le percussionniste et compositeur Roscius, de son vrai nom William Serfass pour la sortie de No Fala BLe multi-instrumentiste William Serfass sort No Fala B sous le nom de Roscius (son nom quand il compose de la musique instrumentale). No Fala B c'est le titre d'une histoire d'amour. Un deuil s'ensuit souvent d'un coup de cœur, celui-ci, composé à coup de baguettes. Entre palindrome et anagramme, on peut comprendre « ne parlant pas le B » en mi-portugais-brésilien, mi-anglais. No Fala B comme miroir de BALAFON, cette percussion chromatique faite main au Burkina Faso à l'aide de « bois de sang » ou de « bois de cœur ». Instrument au centre de cette pièce musicale d'une heure, divisée en 13 morceaux instrumentaux, percussifs et cinématographiques. B, c'est donc la représentation de ce qui nous est étranger. On ne le comprend pas, on ne sait pas en jouer de manière traditionnelle, mais on en tombe quand même amoureux. On l'écoute, on se l'approprie. « No Fala », comme un coup de gueule, un coup de poing, c'est politiquement engagé, et avec B, on traverse les mondes, les genres, les styles, dans une acoustique vivante, on recherche, on expérimente, parfois, on trouve quelque chose, quelqu'un, c'est dur et fragile, comme la communication sans les mots. À moins que B soit en fait le prénom d'une personne… Dont on ne parle pas la langue…Après une décennie passée entre Londres et des tournées internationales, à collecter des percussions rares et faites à la main ; et ces derniers temps concentré sur la composition de musique de film, séries et documentaires, l'artiste percussionniste non conforme Roscius est de retour, avec un disque instrumental entièrement créé autour d'un balafon chromatique. Un voyage musical mélancolique d'abord, une mélodie tribale, qui invite à la méditation, au mouvement, à la danse, puis envolée rythmique et cinématographique, transcendante, instrumentale, percussive et inspirante.Titres joués : Burial, Grit, Stone Rose et Incelusive►  Album No Fala B (Nomadic Recordings 2025) Roscius - YouTube - BandcampRéalisation Hadrien Touraud

#SessionLive avec avec le groupe franco-burkinabé Kananayé et le percussionniste français Roscius pour la sortie No Fala B. Nos premiers invités sont le groupe Kananayé pour la sortie de l'album KananayéDans les rues du Burkina Faso, résonne à tout bout de champ « ka nana ye », qui signifie « c'est pas facile », tout en sous-entendant que ça va aller. Avec l'album Kananayé, dont le titre reprend cette philosophie populaire, ça ne peut qu'aller. Son multiculturalisme fondateur, ses paroles conscientes, ses traditions enchevêtrées et son ancrage contemporain sont même des propriétés indispensables par les temps qui courent, alors que l'optimisme est devenu une vertu de survie. C'est pas facile, mais ça va aller. À condition de s'en donner les moyens bien sûr, en enjambant les frontières quand d'autres veulent les fermer. Clotilde Rullaud, Abdoulaye Traore, Achille Nacoulma, Seydou Diabate et Boubacar Djiga, les auteurs de Kananayé, s'y emploient.Kananayé a été enregistré par Peter Soldan aux Dada Studios à Bruxelles, par Kaskade au Studio Hanou à Bobo-Dioulasso, puis mixé et masterisé à New York. Il est formé de sept compositions originales, en plus d'une reprise du traditionnel américain Sea Lion Woman que sublima Nina Simone. De la ballade à la transe, raffinées et lumineuses, ces chansons se projettent dans les musiques actuelles tout en étant profondément enracinées. Le projet tisse les fils de plusieurs traditions et tresse les pratiques rurales séculaires avec les tendances des grandes métropoles modernes. Tantôt vibrant, poignant ou festif, toujours solaire, l'album respire la joie que ses participants éprouvent de jouer ensemble. Mais le groupe est aussi foncièrement militant, puisque ses cinq membres proclament leur multiculturalisme et célèbrent la beauté des métissages. Ils revendiquent aussi la liberté des artistes du monde entier de se déplacer, de se rencontrer et de créer, à une époque où la délivrance des visas est entravée par des politiques nationalistes. Décidément, « ka nana ye » ! C'est pas facile, mais ça va aller.► Titres interprétés dans le grand studio Sea Lion Woman / Were Were Mousso Live RFI Garibou, extrait de l'album Faso de Nous Live RFILine Up :  Seydou 'Kanazoe' Diabate (balafon, percussions, voix), Clotilde Rullaud (voix, flûte), Abdoulaye 'Debademba' Traore (guitares), Boubacar Djiga (kunde, percussions) et Achille Nacoulma (batterie, percussions, voix)Son : Mathias Taylor, Benoît Letirant, Camille Roch►  Album Kananayé (TZIG'ART - Believe – Socadisc 2024)Bandcamp - YouTubePuis, nous recevons le percussionniste et compositeur Roscius, de son vrai nom William Serfass pour la sortie de No Fala BLe multi-instrumentiste William Serfass sort No Fala B sous le nom de Roscius (son nom quand il compose de la musique instrumentale). No Fala B c'est le titre d'une histoire d'amour. Un deuil s'ensuit souvent d'un coup de cœur, celui-ci, composé à coup de baguettes. Entre palindrome et anagramme, on peut comprendre « ne parlant pas le B » en mi-portugais-brésilien, mi-anglais. No Fala B comme miroir de BALAFON, cette percussion chromatique faite main au Burkina Faso à l'aide de « bois de sang » ou de « bois de cœur ». Instrument au centre de cette pièce musicale d'une heure, divisée en 13 morceaux instrumentaux, percussifs et cinématographiques. B, c'est donc la représentation de ce qui nous est étranger. On ne le comprend pas, on ne sait pas en jouer de manière traditionnelle, mais on en tombe quand même amoureux. On l'écoute, on se l'approprie. « No Fala », comme un coup de gueule, un coup de poing, c'est politiquement engagé, et avec B, on traverse les mondes, les genres, les styles, dans une acoustique vivante, on recherche, on expérimente, parfois, on trouve quelque chose, quelqu'un, c'est dur et fragile, comme la communication sans les mots. À moins que B soit en fait le prénom d'une personne… Dont on ne parle pas la langue…Après une décennie passée entre Londres et des tournées internationales, à collecter des percussions rares et faites à la main ; et ces derniers temps concentré sur la composition de musique de film, séries et documentaires, l'artiste percussionniste non conforme Roscius est de retour, avec un disque instrumental entièrement créé autour d'un balafon chromatique. Un voyage musical mélancolique d'abord, une mélodie tribale, qui invite à la méditation, au mouvement, à la danse, puis envolée rythmique et cinématographique, transcendante, instrumentale, percussive et inspirante.Titres joués : Burial, Grit, Stone Rose et Incelusive►  Album No Fala B (Nomadic Recordings 2025) Roscius - YouTube - BandcampRéalisation Hadrien Touraud

Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation.  Laura Instagram Laura Website Laura YouTube Leah Instagram Leah Substack Leah YouTube  

Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation.Links ⁠Laura Instagram⁠⁠Laura Website ⁠⁠Laura YouTube ⁠⁠Leah Instagram⁠⁠Leah Substack⁠⁠Leah YouTube⁠Logo designed by @grime_ninja

Our first guest on Cha is our friend, Naley by Nature. Naley is the founder of NaleybyNature , an independent project to document stories from different corners of the world. She is a filmmaker, producer, and writer and is currently working on bringing greater awareness of the Palestinian genocide to Western audiences. Born and raised in New York, Naley studied media and journalism at Iona College. With the rise in social media, Naley was drawn to all the perspectives traditional media fails to report on. During the pandemic, Naley and her co-founder, Sadia, quit their jobs and started traveling the world to create their documentary.Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation.Links Naley InstagramNaley SubstackNaley YouTube Laura InstagramLaura Website Laura YouTube Leah InstagramLeah SubstackLeah YouTubelogo designed by @grime_ninja

Our first guest on Cha is our friend, Naley by Nature. Naley is the founder of NaleybyNature, an independent project to document stories from different corners of the world. She is a filmmaker, producer, and writer and is currently working on bringing greater awareness of the Palestinian genocide to Western audiences. Born and raised in New York, Naley studied media and journalism at Iona College. With the rise in social media, Naley was drawn to all the perspectives traditional media fails to report on. During the pandemic, Naley and her co-founder, Sadia, quit their jobs and started traveling the world to create their documentary. Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation.  Links Naley Instagram Naley Substack Naley YouTube Laura Instagram Laura Website Laura YouTube Leah Instagram Leah Substack Leah YouTube

Earlier this year, the world lost a giant. We here at ATTT HQ are big fans of artists. Artists, complicated and strange so they may seem, are the lifeblood of creativity and man-and-woman-made joy on this bleak planet of ours. In the realm of film & television, David Lynch is in the pantheon of artistic creators, especially when you consider how expertly he incorporated music in his output. Here in Top Ten Songs From The Works Of David Lynch, we're joined by longtime friend of the pod, the immaculate Matt Dinan. We had a blast going through The Master's catalog and highlighting some of our favorite Lynchian musical moments. Picks 10-6 are revealed here in Part 1. If you've never seen the trailer for Matt's indie short film After The Flesh, give it a look see:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APlUmuDuqs4And don't forget to visit the LA Frankenstein YouTube channel for general Dinan-ness:https://www.youtube.com/@LA_FrankensteinWe've lowered our prices, but not our standards over at the ATTT Patreon! Those who are kindly contributing $2 a month are receiving an exclusive monthly Emergency Pod episode featuring our favorite guests and utilizing our patent-pending improv format in which we miraculously pull a playlist out of thin air. The great David Daskal made his return April 1st. No Foolin'!Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/c/alltimetoptenWe're having a blast chatting it up about music over on the ATTT Facebook Group. Join us and start a conversation!https://www.facebook.com/groups/940749894391295

 Every year about this time there's a quick burst of blossom, a promise of renewal and that first pitch of the national pastime. I don't know about you but it's my favorite time of year, a time when winter's cold is shut down and we've got that Spring Fever. This week's show will take time out for a couple sets celebrating and remembering baseball's past through music with the likes of The Treniers, Danny Kaye, and Dr. John with some early rapping from Mel Allen of all people. And that's just the half of it because the fever goes beyond the diamond: we'll share songs of April love with Shirley Jones, Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White with Perez Prado, Nina Simone, Martha Tilton, and a run of classic country with Johnny Horton, Sons of the Pioneers and the Sons of the San Joaquin. From stickball to kite-flying to the first frisbees of the year in the local park. Let's get away from it all. 

Omnivore Recordings co-founder and four-time Gramny-winning producer Cheryl Pawelski has figured out how to do what she loves for a living. She went from obsessing about music in Milwaukee to having great adventures in the "floater pool" at Capitol Records in Los Angeles. With stints at Rhino and Concord as well, she oversaw ambitious reissues by, among others, the Band, Big Star, the Smithereens, the Beach Boys, Pat Benatar, Nina Simone and the Miles Davis Quintet. Her long association with Wilco has included deluxe boxes for Summerteeth, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (which won a Grammy) and, earlier this year, A Ghost Is Born. She won another Grammy for the 2023 7-CD set Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos. She recounts it all with the passion of a fan, even as she deals with the challenges of running a record label and the recent loss of her Altadena home in the Southern California wildfires. (Photo by Greg Allen.)

(S4 Ep 17) Nina Simone- Sings the Blues (RCA)Released 1967, Recorded December 19-January 5, 1967Nina Simone Sings the Blues is a powerful, emotionally raw album that marked a significant shift in Nina Simone's career. Her first release with RCA Victor showcases her deep connection to the blues tradition, drawing influence from legends like Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday. With tracks like "Do I Move You?" and "Backlash Blues," inspired by Langston Hughes, Simone's music captures the racial tensions and personal struggles of the 1960s. Although it didn't chart highly, the album's authenticity and emotional depth solidified her place as one of America's greatest musical voices. The album blends jazz, blues, gospel, and soul, with Simone's poignant piano work and powerful vocals leading the way. Tracks like "I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl" and "Real Real” showcase her mastery of the genre and her unapologetic, bold musical style, influencing future artists like Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill.Signature Tracks: "My Man's Gone Now,"  "Backlash Blue,"  "I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl." Full Albums YouTube  Spotify Playlists      YouTube Spotify

Branjae is the personification of Black American Music. She is an artist, activist, dancer, singer, and actress. She asks “why not” through her music, challenging listeners to embrace their authentic selves.  Her lyrical depth, energetic theatrical performances, and out of the box genre fluidity are as unique as the personas she embodies. Having previously performed at the legendary Apollo Theater,  BOK Center,  Cain's Ballroom and more, Branjae's fearless and energetic showcase, encourages elevated consciousness by connecting with her audiences for the soul purpose of creating unity and harmony. Born in the city of Motown and rooted in the city of The Gap Band, artist Branjae has established herself as a full-bodied, entertainer; singing, dancing, and acting her way into the hearts of audiences across the globe.Her voice has been likened to artists like Lauryn Hill, India Arie and Nina Simone; while her stage presence is influenced by Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, and Freddie Mercury. PREVIOUS SUPPORT INCLUDES LIZZO, THUNDERCAT, TANK AND THE BANGAS, BRIAN MCKNIGHT, THE YING YANG TWINS, FISHBONE, OHIO PLAYERS, RC AND THE GRITS, AND THE LATE WAYMAN TISDALEAccolades Include:WINNER - BEST FEMALE ARTISTBLACK WALL STREET MUSIC AWARDS3X WINNER - BEST FEMALE ARTIST, ARTIST OF THE YEAR,  RECORD OF THE YEARTULSA VYBEZ AWARDSWINNER - JIMMY LAFAVE SONG WRITING CONTESTNOMINEE - BEST MUSIC VIDEOINDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS5X NOMINEE - TULSA MUSIC AWARDSHer short film projects “Street Light” & “Free Facts” have gained International recognition including exclusive features for Billboard Magazine & AfroPunk; and screenings in TORONTO, MANCHESTER, PARIS, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, BERLIN, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES AND AUSTINTo connect with Branjae, visithttps://www.branjaemusic.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BranjaeMusic/https://www.instagram.com/branjaemusic/https://www.youtube.com/user/branjae

It's a good thing ANOHNI and I decided to leave the cameras turned off for the interview included in episode 118 of the LSQ podcast, because there were moments when she was talking --about her creative process, about using her voice and her music as a survival strategy, about what it felt like to grow up as a trans femme amidst the violence of patriarchy -- that I was nearly in tears, so moved by the way she described her experience. And since crying while interviewing is as cringe as "crying in baseball," it was a relief not to be seen in those moments. It was fascinating to hear ANOHNI's story of discovering her musical spirit as a child, motivated by a desire to reveal feminine emotion and power in a way that she felt her mother was not allowed to, and to learn how she developed her creative process from there. ANOHNI talks about drawing inspiration from artists such as Kate Bush, Boy George, Marc Almond, Alison Moyet, Nina Simone, Ray Charles, Diamanda Galas and more, and how she has learned to adapt musical forms to suit her voice (both the literal voice and the symbolic voice). She also shares about her relationship with her mentor, the late Lou Reed, how greatly he encouraged her early in her career, and what it was like to recently perform some of his music live for the first time since he passed. You can keep up with ANOHNI here. This is also the first video episode of the LSQ podcast, with awesome illustrations and animation crafted by Jess Rotter and Andrew Deselm. Thanks to them for the wonderful work!

Right now, surviving in Nigeria feels like a full-time job. Prices keep rising—food, transport, rent, even data—while incomes stay the same. People are struggling, and the silence from those in power is deafening.In this episode of The Artiste Hangout Podcast, we tap into the #30DayRantChallenge, breaking down what's really happening and why artistes can't afford to stay silent. You'll hear Nina Simone's powerful words on the duty of an artist, the raw frustration from ItsBobby's viral rant, and even some comic relief from Shakelizy—because let's be real, if we don't laugh, we might just break.This is more than a conversation—it's a reality check.Disclaimer: Audio clips from Nina Simone, ItsBobby, and Shakelizy Comedy are used for discussion only—I don't own the rights to them.

The “I”s have it! And Lightnin' Licks Radio has the “I”s. Ten of them to be exact. Jay and Deon discuss their favorite vinyl records filed under the letter I. It's intimate and intense. It's immersive and inspiring though, ironically, they're idiots.--In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For the past half century, countless artists and professionals across the globe have benefited from utilizing the oblique strategies technique when attempting to overcome a lull in creative output. In 2024, idiotic, introverted award-winning* hobby podcasters and self-proclaimed Lightnin' Lickers Jay and Deon found themselves uninspired when contemplating the potential themes of their upcoming thirty-fifth episode. Together, they decided... to default back to the alphabet. Because they have a reasonably solid grasp of the alphabet and how it works. They had previously utilized the letters A thru H, so naturally, they went with I.The “I” mixtape:[SIDE I-1] (1) INTHEWHALE – Animals (2) The Ice Man's Band – People Make the World Go ‘Round (3) Icehouse – Walls (4) Ice Cube – Down for Whatever (5) Instant Funk – Never Let It Go Away [SIDE I-2] (1) Donnie Iris – Joking (2) The Impressions – I'm Loving Nothing (3) The Icicle Works – Starry Blue Eyed Wonder (4) Weldon Irvine – Morning Sunshine (5) Iron & Wine – Upward Over the Mountain [END]Sonic Contributors to the thirty-fifth episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast include: Lee Moses, Brothers Johnson, Holland-Dozier-Holland, James Todd Smith. Grand Puba, Piere Cavalli, Azymuth, Star Wars and Gremlins read-along story books and Sesame Street, Cowboy Junkies, Weldon Irvine, Nina Simone, Donny Hathaway, A Tribe Called Quest, Yasiin Bey, Just Blaze, Memphis Bleek, Jay-Z, Earl Sweatshirt, Icehouse, Ivy Davies, Ice Cude, Leaders of the New School, Fred Gwynne, Joe Pecsi, The Bomb Squad, Da Lench Mob, N.W.A., Grand Master Flash & the Furious Five, Quincy Jones, Instant Funk, Day La Soul, Prince Paul. T-Connection, The Postal Service, Sam Beam, Iron & Wine, Another Nashville Coma. Big Country, The Icicle Works. INTHEWHALE, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Ice Man's Band, The Beatles, The Impressions, Curtis Mayfield, The Funk Brothers, Donnie Iris, The Jaggers, The Cruisers, Steve Miller Band, Ozzy Osbourne. Dres and Black Sheep, Menehan Street Band, The Stylistics, and the Clockers.*Review Magazine Readers' Choice 2023 (someone nominate us for this year please)Drink Blue Chair Bay flavored rums. Buy vinyl, tapes or CDs at Lightnin' Licks Radio's record store of choice Electric Kitsch in Bay City, Michigan, USA.

Ahead of HARDtalk's closure, at the end of this month after 27 years, here's a chance to look back at some of the most memorable interviews of the programme's early years. It's an extraordinary archive featuring interviews with Donald Trump, Nelson Mandela, Nina Simone, Robin Williams and Martha Gellhorn.

Paradise-Projects tours you around the planet of good music! Join us on our voyage of sound and emotions! Come and feel the Paradise... Paradise Projects 348 01. Pet Shop Boys Vs Sterling Void Feat. Paris Brightledge - It's All Right (Eric Kupper Remix) 02. Jerome Drouot - I'm Not In Love (Eric Kupper Remix) 03. Monserrat - All Night Long 04. Low Deep T - Sunshine & Love (Eric Faria & Timid Remix) 05. Twism, Tom Novy, Jeremy Juno - You're Gonna Miss My Lovin' 06. Nina Simone, Mollono.Bass - Feeling Good 07. The Police - Voices In My Head (DaSoul & Monique Re-Work) 08. Ministry Of Funk - Physical (Atraction House Mix) 09. Tapesh & Dayne S - How I Do 10. Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra (Rayko, Fran Deeper) Thanks to all the labels and artist for their music. All tracks selected and mixed by Alex Kentucky www.alexkentucky.com Encoded by MUSICZONE PODCAST SERVICES

Sit and listen. We are here for you.  Maybe baby step and look at those who came before you. Everybody loves the sunshine. Not everything needs to be said outloud.  You could write it down.  Reinvent your original thought into a poem, a song. Release your sludge and come home. What are you leading with in this life? Stories of Prince and  Nina Simone.  The dopamine of anger. You know better. All Music and Lyrics by your hosts James Harrell and Ilyana Kadushin. www.noiknowpodcast.com  

Fawziyya was born and raised in the heart of Philadelphia. She has been heavily influenced by the Philly music scene, which has changed over the years. Building long-lasting musical relationships on the scene and a pure love of music keeps her going daily. Her deepest inspirations are Nina Simone and Erykah Badu, and this is reflected in her music: a funk-infused blend of jazz, blues, and soul with anthemic lyrics calling for social change and self-transformation. Fawziyya started on the Philadelphia music scene in 2012 by performing with various bands and dipping her feet in the music. She performed, recorded, and wrote several songs with global house music collective World Town Sound System alongside Grammy award-winning percussionist Pablo Batista (Alicia Keys/Grover Washington Jr). For the last year Fawziyya has been hard at work readying her new EP, featuring her original songs and an array of Philly talent. The new songs are produced by Philadelphia's legendary Chuck Treece, who remixed songs for Amy Grant and Sting and played bass on "The River of Dreams" by Billy Joel. Trap Rabbit's Logan Roth has co-arranged the songs and added his distinct sound to the tracks. Come along on this journey; explore this Philly songstress's mind through song and sound.

Nikki Giovanni was one of the greatest poets of her generation and it was an honour to sit with her for a special episode of The Last Bohemians, recorded in Spring 2024 in London, while she was promoting what would become her final anthology, Poems: 1968-2020 (Penguin Classics). When we saw she was in town, we jumped at the chance to speak with her and we're very grateful to have been granted an audience.A poet, author and activist, Nikki was considered a key figure in the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 70s, which ran parallel to the Civil Rights and Black Power movements in America. It included notable writers and artists like Audre Lorde, Maya Angelou and another of our Last Bohemians, Betye Saar, many of whom she counted as friends. Just imagine that dinner party!Nikki was born in 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee, grew up in Ohio, and self-published her first two books in 1968. In the 70s, she was selling out huge concert venues and started blending gospel music with spoken word, on albums like Truth is On The Way, foreshadowing the birth of hip-hop. Her poems spoke boldly of justice and liberation but had love and joy at their centre, and she released over 30 books of them.It's strange and sad to speak about Nikki Giovanni in the past tense: she passed away on 9 December 2024, aged 81, of complications from lung cancer, just before this edit was finished.We've sat on this episode for a while, unsure what to do with it and when to release it to the world. But we think you should have it in time for International Women's Day 2025. Since 2019, we've either launched a series or a one-off around this time and felt that, with everything going on in the world at the moment, it's the moment to send this special conversation out there.And wow, does Nikki have some things to say, as she discusses becoming a success, her famous friendships with Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone, the power of anger, her self-care routine and why poetry is a serious business indeed.////CREDITS////This episode is hosted and exec-produced by Kate Hutchinson, with audio production and editing by Kit Callin. It was recorded at Spiritland Studios, London.The poem you hear is 'Serious Poems' by Nikki Giovanni, part of the anthology book Poems: 1968-2020, out now on Penguin Classics.The music used is 'Only Instrumental' by Broke For Free.A huge thank you to Juliette Morrison at Penguin and Virginia Fowler for helping to make this interview happen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelastbohemians.substack.com/subscribe

Listen to an interview with the vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali, one of four featured artists at Art & Soul, the Indy Arts Council's annual celebration of Black artists in Central Indiana.  Akili has been attracting attention for her unique music, a soulful blend of R&B, pop, jazz and classic hip-hop. She's also earned praise for her work onstage; Akili recently portrayed the legendary musician Nina Simone in the Indiana Repertory Theatre's production of “Four Women”.  Plus, hear a 2023 interview with neo soul vocalist Brandon Lott. Brandon is also a featured artist at Art & Soul 2025.

Get ready for a lively episode of The Adam Carolla Show as we celebrate Kelsey Grammer's birthday cocktail party! We're bringing together an eclectic mix of historical figures, pop culture icons, and thought-provoking discussions on Hollywood, politics, and personal experiences. Episode Highlights: Kelsey Grammer's Birthday Cocktail Party – A fun, imaginary gathering featuring historical and celebrity guests like Peter III of Russia, Santa Anna, Nina Simone, and more! Wish You Were Here – Kelsey Grammer talks about his latest heartfelt film and working with Julia Stiles. Hollywood & Politics – How the entertainment industry has shifted and why some voices are still quiet behind the scenes. The Value of Hard Work – Kelsey and Adam discuss their first jobs, from washing dishes at Denny's to digging ditches, and how those experiences shaped their careers. Fatherhood & Life Lessons – Reflections on growing up, personal loss, and the importance of resilience. Speaking Up in Hollywood – Kelsey shares his experience navigating the entertainment industry despite having differing political views. The Changing Social Landscape – How society's views on work ethic, responsibility, and leadership have evolved over time. Super Bowl Commercials & Storytelling – A behind-the-scenes look at what makes a great ad and the hidden dynamics of the entertainment industry. Peter Berg Joins the Show! Inside Hollywood with Peter Berg – Acclaimed director, writer, and actor Peter Berg stops by to discuss his latest projects, including American Primeval on Netflix. Super Bowl Commercials & Directing Big Ads – Peter shares his experience directing major Super Bowl commercials and how the industry has changed over the years. UFC & Sports Culture – A deep dive into combat sports, boxing vs. UFC, and how Dana White revolutionized the fight game. Breaking Into Hollywood – Peter's journey from acting to directing major films like Friday Night Lights and Lone Survivor. Navigating Hollywood's Shifting Landscape – How the industry's rules have changed, and why creatives now have more freedom than ever. This episode is packed with humor, wisdom, and straight-shooting conversations you won't hear anywhere else! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Share your thoughts below – what's your take on Hollywood's evolution and the changing work ethic in America? Thank you for supporting our sponsors: O'Reily auto Parts - http://oreillyauto.com/ADAM Homes.com - http://homes.com Shopify - http://SHOPIFY.COM/carolla

This month we hear from the makers of the five films nominated for the Academy Award for best feature documentary. Today, Johan Grimonprez, director of "Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat", discusses his film's "fusion of jazz and geopolitics" that touches on colonialism, racism, the 1961 assassination of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba, and a State Department-backed goodwill tour by jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong and Nina Simone.

Happy Martin Luther King Day! MR's compilation of MLK-related audio returns! Excerpts include: -A previously unheard speech from MLK on reparations, white economic anxiety and guaranteed income -Dr. King's first TV “interview” from the show “The Open Mind – The New Negro” in 1957, hosted by Professor Richard D. Hefner. -"Beyond Vietnam", the speech delivered on April 4, 1967 at Riverside Church in New York City. -MLK's last speech, “Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution“, delivered at the National Cathedral, Washington, D.C., on 31 March 1968. -Walter Cronkite reporting King's assassination in 1968. -Nina Simone performing the song “Why?” live, 3 days following MLK's assassination at the Westbury Music Fair on Long Island in April 1968. Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase! Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/