Podcasts about riders against

As Women’s History Month comes to a close this Sunday, we assure y’all that we’ll keep featuring the countless talented women of our fair city all year ’round. But March 2024 does end with a unique spectacle this weekend, thanks to a fierce feminine force who’s already left her historic mark on Austin’s steadily diversifying […] The post Riders Against the Storm: “Black Girl Payday” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Last Tuesday with DJ Talib Kweli at Native Hostel, a celebration of good vibes and good music, all in support of Austin nonprofit DAWA Fund, empowering community front liners and artists of color through direct financial support and health-centered programming. DAWA founder and one-half of Riders Against the Storm, […]

A recent KUTX Song of the Day featured an incredible collaborative work by two ATX badasses, The Bright Light Social Hour and Riders Against the Storm. On the surface, this version of “The Sheriff” is an extension of the previous BLSH piece. But RAS’s powerful imagery is added fuel as the story unfolds. This time, […]

KUTX turns ten next year. And two groups that’ve been glued to our hip the whole way through are The Bright Light Social Hour and Riders Against the Storm. They’re both must-hear Austin mainstays for a damn good reason; The Bright Light Social Hour continues to innovate a sweet-yet-sinister indie-psych sound while Riders Against the […]

Chaka is a storyteller through visual art, film/video (Uplifted), music (Riders Against the Storm), fashion (NefrFreshr), and events (Divine and Conjure Enterprises, Body Rock ATX).  He believes in the power of art, and the importance of the artist as a community catalyst for social and cultural change, economic development, healing, planning, and collective conversation.  Through life experience, Chaka has learned that the story we tell ourselves is one of the most significant determinants of:  how we feel, when we find our purpose, what we consider possible, where we end up, and why we end up there.THE TRUTH IN THIS ART BEYONDThe Truth in this Art Beyond is a spin-off of The Truth In This Art. Where the original series focused primarily on Baltimore, this series extends outside of Charm City to engage in artistically and culturally conversation and sharing rich stories from our favorite cities. As always, creativity matters here! The series is produced with the generous support from Raasin in the Sun , BlackArtMattersATX and Six Square. Raasin in the Sun, an Austin based Nonprofit organization who's work focuses on cultivating resilience through art and environmental initiatives. BlackArtMattersATX, amplifying Black voices in Austin's cultural conversation by financially supporting new work from Black Artists based in Austin.  Six Square work focuses on preserving and celebrating the historic legacy of the African American community that once thrived in Central East Austin.If you're interested in supporting my work, please consider leaving a review and buying me coffee. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, Lisa and Rich talk with Chaka and Qi Dada, the husband and wife duo who make up the hip-hop group Riders Against the Storm.

Jonathan Chaka Mahone is an artist, activist, and entrepreneur. He is one half of the dynamic hip hop duo Riders Against the Storm alongside his wife Ghislaine Qi Dada Jean, as well as the designer behind the fashion line NefrFreshr. Through this creative work, Mahone recognized and experienced injustice in how Austin supports artists of color. He shares his experiences and tells us how he created the Black Live Music Fund and DAWA to address these needs and alleviate these systemic issues.Mahone joins hosts Dan Dillard and PJ Christie for the second Founder Spotlight in Search & Convert's series to shine light on systemic issues in Austin, share how he combines art and activism to effect change in our community, and discuss his involvement in Search & Convert's Black Businesses Matter initiative. Highlights include: How Riders Against the Storm was an entry point for Mahone to start NefrFreshr, the fashion lineHow NefrFreshr combines ancestral wisdom and present perspective to share a message while looking fresh at the same timeHow Austin fails to support Black musicians, and how the Black Live Music Fund helps to address that issue How DAWA aids community frontliners and artists of color in times of crisis How to recognize your community's needs and provide solutions to those needsThe importance of being involved in the community to uproot systemic issues and keep them from getting worseThis Founder Spotlight series is sponsored by Search and Convert, an Austin-based marketing agency that can help your business get more leads through your site. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back mid-week with a special sit down! On this episode we're joined by lovely Chaka and Qi DaDa, better known as RIDERS AGAINST the STORM. Press play and hear us get into their origin story, what led them to music, and how their countless efforts keep a pulse on Austin. . Take a listen. .Follow Riders Against the Storm and IDK on social media:(Riders Against the Storm)https://instagram.com/rashiphop(IDK) https://instagram.com/idkthatsperfect1https://twitter.com/idkthatsperfecthttps://instagram.com/theidknetwork.Listen to IDK full episodes on Apple Podcast ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/idk-thats-perfect/id1453639753Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/5mCNJFJN78Uc9KvFFkAi6C?si=QJ4UIY4YQ5qsL-jYJL-UHA&dl_branch=1

The Meanwhile Brewing fam has made live music an essential part of their brew space. Naturally, their 1-year anniversary celebration is loaded with fantastic line-ups for this weekend! Seriously, it’s an Austin Music Minute dream, starting with… -Photo of Riders Against the Storm by David Brendan Hall. –Tonight's show, Friday October 15, with performances by […]

Whether you’ve attended those legendary Body Rock ATX dance parties, celebrated the official RAS Day (August 29th), or seen their name pop-up on KUTX’s playlists, chances are you’ve heard of Riders Against the Storm. Since their 2013 eponymous EP, this eclectic hip-hop duo has continued to defy any expectations of the genre by incorporating a variety […]

My students, Jaris Jakubowski and Abigail Segura, interview Chaka Mahone, from Riders Against the Storm about the importance of community.  Me, being the fabulous teacher that I am, turned the girls onto local music.  I played RAS's Booty Sweat, and they fell out of their chairs, and started dancing.  They loved it.  When they interviewed Chaka about his music, they received so much more from him.  He talked about the bias against hiphop in Austin, TX, the self-proclaim music capital of the world, and what he is doing to ensure that his community of black artists survives in this "progressive" city.  I hope you enjoy it!  

This episode of Bevo Beats explores why hip hop remains on the outskirts of Austin's music scene and the role venues play in keeping it there. We interview the executive producer of Austin City Limits and booker at Austin venue, Come and Take It Live. Local artists, Riders Against the Storm and Magna Carda share their experiences with discrimination in ATX. Music featured on this episode was: Red Lights (Riders Against the Storm), Girlfriend (Flizoshi), Costco (Mike Melinoe) and Talk (The Magna Carda).

In this episode, I talk with Qi Dada about her local community in Austin, her passion around spirituality and music, and the sweet spot where these things meet. We have an epic conversation on the evolutionary process that happens when we lean into the Mystery and live life fully in our being as visionaries celebrating, dismantling, and morphing. She also shares about their new album, Flowers for the Living and a sneak peek of her favorite song, Magic, where I got to sing back-up. About Qi Dada: Qi Dada is one of the https://www.facebook.com/Lead-vocalists-199199157507621/ (Lead vocalists) at https://www.facebook.com/rashiphop/ (RIDERS AGAINST the STORM (RAS)) and https://www.facebook.com/Chief-Executive-Visionary-252176201467174/ (Chief Executive Visionary) at https://www.facebook.com/Divine-and-Conjure-LLC-1393042957594230/ (Divine and Conjure LLC). She is a civic leader and spiritual leader from the Africa diaspora. She facilitates folks through their heart space and refreshes their imagination--to imagine themselves in places once thought of as imaginable. You can find and follow her at https://www.instagram.com/qidadalife.

Season 1, Episode 21. In our Season Finale, we talk to Riders Against the Storm, a power couple championing their roles as prominent artists, and active community leaders in Austin TX. We talk to them about discovering each other, and then rebuilding their identity, together, on a path toward their combined purpose. We touch on their history, and their long term goals, and visions that have led them to where they are now. RAS have built their reputation not only out of talent, but have displayed love, and community engagement through many mediums including poetry, music, activism, self-healing, and creation. Thank you for watching! Make sure to subscribe, like, and comment. @youaintheardofus @rashiphop Artwork by @htrainart

Today's episode (133) features Austin-based hip-hop (and husband/wife) duo, Riders Against the Storm aka Chaka and Qi Dada. Arriving in 2009, the pair quickly began to distinguish themselves in the ‘Live Music Capital of the World,” including Band of the Year' honors at the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Austin Music Awards. Understanding that art and performance are keys to transforming the individual spirit, they have built institutions that aid in this mission, including Body Rock ATX, and RAS Day music festival, a standout of the ATX live music scene for 6 years. And while their music continues to take hold they are growing their legacy into tech and philanthropic platforms, activism and politics. Credits: Show music from from Riders Against the Storm's Richard Simmons. Used with artists permission. RIDERS AGAINST THE STORM LINKS: Riders Against the Storm (site) -> https://www.rashiphop.com DAWA Fund -> www.dawaheals.org SoundCloud -> songwhip.com/rashiphop Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/rashiphop Youtube -> https://www.youtube.com/c/rashiphop Twitter -> @rashiphop Instagram -> @rashiphop RELATED EPISODES: EP. 131 Discussing the Black Austin Musicians' Collective with Mobley -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode131 EP. 98: Processing and the State of Black Austin Music with Jackie Venson -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode98 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas. Learn more about us at:  www.binghamgp.com Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/binghamgp/ Twitter -> @binghamgp IG -> @binghamgroup LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp/ PART OF THE BG MEDIA GROUP NETWORK -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/ An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.

Riders Against the Storm have just released their new album Flowers For the Living, reveling in the celebration of loved ones here and now, rather than after they’re gone. And the dynamic Austin duo celebrates the new music with THANKFUL, a benefit livestream show supporting the Black Live Music Fund, in partnership with SixSquare. Yet […]

Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone from the Austin hip-hop duo Riders Against the Storm talks about how his experience as a Black musician in the Austin music community led him to create the DAWA Fund and the Black Live Music Fund. He also explains why his music is the reason he is able to continue to serve […]

Guest, Ghislaine “Qidada” Jean of music duo Riders Against the Storm and host of Qi Dada Life join Quiana & Misty for a dynamic conversation about the role music has played in the lives of Black folks. Follow our guest, QiDada, on Instagram @Qidadalife. Check out Riders Against the Storm at rashiphop.com and follow the duo on Instagram @rashiphop "I'm Great and I Know It" Coloring Book by Doreen Vail "I'm Great and I Know It" Song by Doreen Vail 

The AMM brings you two Saturday stream picks: Tomar and The FCs on Bud's Live and Direct, and Austin's Birthday Bash with Riders Against the Storm, Torre Blake, Sam Houston and Vonne...

This year's Juneteenth celebrations are online with Stay Black and Live: A Virtual Juneteenth Celebration, with Nook Turner, Queen Deelah, Anastasia, Eimaral Sol, Alesia Lani, and Riders Against the Storm...

Tonight on the #DAMTonightShow we have special guests Jackie Venson Jackie Venson and Reenie Harwood Collins from Health Alliance for Austin Musicians - HAAM as well as reviews for Dr. Joe's new single "Believer" https://open.spotify.com/album/4ncvkBrNLiEK2nfe2cyb2E?si=jTN4R_zqQfes0RWykT9HEg and Modern Day Midas's new Album review. https://open.spotify.com/album/7BvlwPmu2KK3UjSG0Mq8dg?si=K-jx39DrRTGjC2y6oVqUAA I cover everything from whats happening now, to some questionable money practices to the usual tom foolery. shout outs to: Austin Uncharted showlistaustin.com RIDERS AGAINST the STORM (RAS) CobraCast Podcast with Bobby Sharron Bill Ogden Noises and Signals #DoMore #Better #Faster #atxmusic #atxmusicscene #atxmusicians #atx #atxlifestyle #atxart #atxliving #atxartist #atxlocal #atxstyle #atxevents #atxlove #atxhiphop #atxnightlife #austin #austintexas #austintx #austinmusic #austinmusicscene #austinmusicians #austinlive

In this episode we talk about the ATX hip hop community, reflect on what's happened here over the last 10 years, share resources for musicians and artists in Austin and Laz shares a touchinrg story directly intersecting with RAS 2 1/2 years ago, where they touched his life and he didn't realize it until just that recording. You don't want to miss this full episode. Riders Against the Storm: • IG: @rashiphop, @qidadaofficial, @chakaseelect • FB: https://www.facebook.com/rashiphop/ • Website: https://www.rashiphop.com/ • RAS Day Fest: https://www.rasdayfest.com • Bandcamp Website: https://rashiphop.bandcamp.com/ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jbroandtiger Mentions: Daily Austin Music o IG: @dailyaustinmusic SIMS Foundation o Website: https://simsfoundation.org/ o IG: @simsfoundation o Twitter: https://twitter.com/SIMSfoundation o FB: https://www.facebook.com/simsfoundation A.D. Carson o IG: @aydeethegreat Body Rock o IG: @bodyrockatx o Web: www.bodyrockatx.com Sahara Lounge o IG: @saharaloungeatx DJ Chorizo Funk o IG: @chorizofunk NefrFreshr- Clothing Line: o Web: www.fresh2life.com o IG: @nefrfreshr Diem's Local Music Merch: IG--@akademics512 https://youtu.be/_fnsqr-Y6wQ Show: https://www.instagram.com/atx_af/ IG-@atx_af https://www.facebook.com/atxaf/ https://twitter.com/ATX_AF_?lang=en TW-atx_af_

Part 1- If you have your own dedicated day in Austin, you surely get two episodes on ATX AF! Join us as we visit with RAS hip hop and hear how they went from the East Coast struggle to becoming Austin's most decorated Hip Hop Group. Winner of Austin Music group of the year 3x- check. Toured and performed with internationally known artists- check. Their very own day in Austin - check. Hosting a yearly Festival- check! If you don't know about this duo, you're gonna learn today! Riders Against the Storm: • IG: @rashiphop, @qidadaofficial, @chakaseelect • FB: https://www.facebook.com/rashiphop/ • Website: https://www.rashiphop.com/ • RAS Day Fest: https://www.rasdayfest.com • Bandcamp Website: https://rashiphop.bandcamp.com/ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jbroandtiger Mentions: Daily Austin Music o IG: @dailyaustinmusic SIMS Foundation o Website: https://simsfoundation.org/ o IG: @simsfoundation o Twitter: https://twitter.com/SIMSfoundation o FB: https://www.facebook.com/simsfoundation A.D. Carson o IG: @aydeethegreat Body Rock o IG: @bodyrockatx o Web: www.bodyrockatx.com Sahara Lounge o IG: @saharaloungeatx DJ Chorizo Funk o IG: @chorizofunk NefrFreshr- Clothing Line: o Web: www.fresh2life.com o IG: @nefrfreshr Diem's Local Music Merch: IG--@akademics512 https://youtu.be/_fnsqr-Y6wQ Show: https://www.instagram.com/atx_af/ IG-@atx_af https://www.facebook.com/atxaf/ https://twitter.com/ATX_AF_?lang=en TW-atx_af_

Chaka Mpeanaji and Qi Dada are so much more than a local hip hop group. The husband-and-wife team behind Riders Against the Storm come in to discuss RAS Day, the annual family friendly music festival happening Saturday at Kenny Dorham’s Backyard. With new music coming out this fall, the couple behind the monthly Body Rock dance party talked about their passion for bringing audiences and communities together through movement and music. ALSO: Since 2011, the Quesoff has drawn Austin’s best queso-makers to the Mohawk for the cheesiest party around. Ahead of this year’s contest, co-founder Adi Anand talked to us about why the event remains so popular. AND: in this week’s Webb Report, Eric Webb talks to us about a little-known government plot involving our very own Mexican freetail bats. In "A Toast," we recommend “The Good Wife,” Raul Garza’s new play, “There and Back" and the next ATX Flowdown, a jazz-and-freestyle spoken word show. More info: austin360.com/loveaustin360

Original Episode Title: #GetBlissed on Sonic Watermelons* *** Original Episode Date: Tuesday July 19, 2016 *** Name of Guest: Christine Paige, Owner Bliss Salon, Providence, RI *** Original Episode Summary: Are you part of #teamnatural or do you play for #teamrelaxed? Are those extensions or is that your real hair? Those are just some of the questions that come up when the topic of hair comes up around Black women, other women of color, and...well, a lot of folks, actually. Today on Sonic Watermelons, we'll talk about some of these issues and we'll dive deeper thanks to our special guest, Christine M. Paige, licensed cosmetologist, master stylist and owner of Bliss Salon in Providence, RI. Paige, who is an avid social media user (follow #getblissed and find her on Facebook under "Christine M. Paige" to follow her "Live" videos), has not only been sharing her skills and #blackgirlmagic through one-on-one appointments at Bliss Salon, but also through live hair demonstrations, model and runway styling, classroom teaching, mentoring girls and women, and more. TODAY on Sonic Watermelons, we'll #getblissed and talk to Paige about what it's been like to open and run a business in RI; what kinds of changes she's seen in hairstyles, styling techniques, and how we view ethnic hair and textures; and what kind of information someone getting into cosmetology and hair should know. We'll also have fun covering topics like trends and techniques to think about for late summer and fall and whatever else we want to because the world is a big place with big ideas and lots and lots of music. Tune in LIVE, Sonic Watermelons, Tuesday, July 19, 7-8 PM, bsrlive.com/live-stream. *** Contact Info for Guest(s): Bliss Salon 239 Atwells Ave. Providence, RI 02903 (401) 228-3722 www.Blisssalon555.com blisssalon239@gmail.com www.facebook.com/christinempaige *** More Info About the Guest, Topics and/or Podcast: Check out a Facebook Live video from Christine Paige, and you might think that nourishing and caring for hair is easy and something that anyone can do. But that’s not necessarily true, says Paige, especially when you’re talking about colors, chemicals, and coming back from breakage and damage. Paige should know; she’s a 15-year veteran master stylist, licensed cosmetologist, and the owner of Bliss Salon in Providence. Recently, on Thursday, September 15, Paige held a Grand Opening for the new location for Bliss Salon, which saw the business move from its (now former) Douglas Ave location to 239 Atwells Ave, still in Providence. The location might have moved, but the needs are still the same. Tune in to “Talking Hair and Getting Blissed: Christine Paige Visits Sonic Watermelons” to hear Paige discuss different topics and stories, including: 1) what it looks like running a business in RI; 2) what protective styles are and why they matter; 3) the do’s and don’ts of relaxers and weave; 4) why natural/curly hair care looks different; and 5) what the pitfalls are of doing certain styles and using certain chemicals at home. *** Audio from the podcast also comes from the Reza Rites and Sonic Watermelons archives: Remix/mash-up produced by Reza Clifton featuring the poem “Hair” written and performed by Qi Dada of the band Riders Against the Storm and and Macomé [Yoruba BPM Mix] of the compilation “ROUGH GUIDE TO URBAN LATINO.” Mic-check - “Let's Talk Hair: Meet Mary Gwann and Learn About the Bazaar Going on this Saturday” - November 17, 2005 - Reza Clifton, Mary Gwann, Jose Ramirez *** Sonic Watermelons Contact Info: www.bsrlive.com www.venussings.com Facebook: @sonicwatermelons Twitter: @WatermelonRadio Soundcloud: @sonicwatermelons iTunes: “sonic watermelons” *** Sonic Staff & Volunteers Reza Clifton Tamara Diaz Deejay Kellan Jessica LaBrie

In this Episode of “This Song”  host Elizabeth McQueen sits down with Kelsey Wilson from Wild Child to talk about how a Nina Simone song taught her about the power of emotion and freedom in music. Then she talks with Qi and Chaka from Riders Against the Storm about the thematic power of Ibeyi’s “River,” […]

In this Episode of “This Song”  host Elizabeth McQueen sits down with Kelsey Wilson from Wild Child to talk about how a Nina Simone song taught her about the power of emotion and freedom in music. Then she talks with Qi and Chaka from Riders Against the Storm about the thematic power of Ibeyi’s “River,” […]