Podcasts about samora pinderhughes

Composer, pianist, and vocalist Samora Pinderhughes tells us about The Healing Project. The Healing Project, a fundamentally abolitionist project, explores the structures of systemic racism and the prison industrial complex. This story first aired February 2023. The Healing Project takes action towards abolition with forms such as musical songs, films, an exhibition, community gatherings, live performances, and a digital library of audio interviews. At the center of the project are the intergenerational voices of people across the country, including folks incarcerated in prisons and detention centers. Their stories, experiences, and ideas serve as the foundation for The Healing Project's vision for societal transformation. Featuring: Samora Pinderhughes, composer, pianist/vocalist, and interdisciplinary artist   The post The Healing Project: An Abolitionist Story (encore) appeared first on KPFA.

Composer, pianist, and vocalist Samora Pinderhughes tells us about The Healing Project. The Healing Project, a fundamentally abolitionist project, explores the structures of systemic racism and the prison industrial complex. The Healing Project takes action towards abolition with forms such as musical songs, films, an exhibition, community gatherings, live performances, and a digital library of audio interviews. At the center of the project are the intergenerational voices of people across the country, including folks incarcerated in prisons and detention centers. Their stories, experiences, and ideas serve as the foundation for The Healing Project's vision for societal transformation. This story first aired in February 2023. Featuring: Samora Pinderhughes, composer, pianist/vocalist, and interdisciplinary artist Making Contact Credits: Episode Host: Anita Johnson Segment Editors: Jessica Partnow, Lucy Kang, Jacinda Abcarian Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani, Amy Gastelum, and Lucy Kang Executive Director: Jina Chung Editor: Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong Engineer: Jeff Emtman  Digital Media Marketing: Lissa Deonarain  Music Credits: Borrtex – “Creeping” Samora Pinderhughes – “Process” Samora Pinderhughes – “Hope” Learn More:  Samora Pinderhughes | The Healing Project | Exhibition site | Tiny Desk Concert filmed live inside the exhibition | Exhibition films, “Masculinity” & “Hold that Weight” | Exhibition album  

Aneesa Strings, Ben Williams, Jose James, Takuya Kuroda, Brandon Woody, David Lavoie & Carson Tworow, Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello. Jahari Massamba Unit, Samora Pinderhughes, Julius Rodriguez, Taber Gable, Diane Roblin, Shuffle Demons, Patrick Smith, Michael Sarian, Tomas Kidd, Rachel TherrienPlaylist: Aneesa Strings - Gramercy PlaceBen Williams, featuring Chief Adjuah - BlueJosé James - They Sleep, We Grind (For Badu)Takuya Kuroda - EverydayBrandon Woody - Real Love, Pt. 1David Lavoie & Carson Tworow - MantraRobert Glasper, featuring Meshell Ndegeocello - Love You DownMeshell Ndegeocello - LoveJahari Massamba Unit (Madlib & Kariem Riggins) - Massamba AfundanceSamora Pinderhughes - Forgive YourselfJulius Rodriguez - Mission StatementTaber Gable - OMWDiane Roblin & Life Force - LadyfingerShuffle Demons - X Marks the SpotPatrick Smith - Another SetMichael Sarian - Glory BoxMichael Sarian & Tomás Kidd - Cortamos AcaRachel Therrien, featuring Andy Rubal & Mireya - Beauty Free

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Samora Pinderhughes and Jack DeBoe

Composer, pianist, vocalist, and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes and drummer/producer Jack DeBoe on their long standing collaborative relationship, what happens when art confronts life's heaviest themes, but the creators meet it with laughter, lightness, and trust.  Captured at Winter Jazzfest in early 2024, Samora and Jack talk about the album Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears, the transformative Healing Project, mental health, and how laughter becomes a tool of resilience in the face of struggle. It's serious, it's playful, and it's deeply human. https://www.third-story.comhttps://leosidran.substack.com

Samora Pinderhughes is a singer, composer, filmmaker, and producer who has worked regularly with the rapper Common and scored several award-winning documentaries. His own works includes The Healing Project, a 10-year exploration of the prison system and the racism and violence that feeds it, which led to his official solo debut album Grief in 2022; and a new record, 8 years in the making, about love, grief, depression and forgiveness, called Venus Smiles Not In The House Of Tears. Pinderhughes was the first-ever Art for Justice + Soros Justice Fellow, is getting his Ph.D. at Harvard University, and is shaping new worlds through his art, his honesty, and his vulnerability. Samora Pinderhughes is at our piano with a small ensemble, to play tender and reflective songs from his latest, in-studio. Set list: 1. Forgive Yourself / Gatsby 2. WCID 3. Drown Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears by Samora Pinderhughes

Episode 57 - Elena Pinderhughes is one of the most sought-after musicians in today's vibrant jazz scene. From touring with legends like Herbie Hancock, Common, and Chief Adjuah to performing the iconic “Mask Off” with Future on the Coachella Main Stage, Elena has already brought the flute to a new level. She's a prominent figure in this wave of brilliant young musicians rising within the new jazz world.The first time I heard her play flute, it was alongside the jazz world's GOAT, Herbie Hancock, and I immediately knew she was different. Her sound didn't just complement something already iconic—she elevated it. Since then, I've seen her perform with Terrace Martin, Lalah Hathaway, Snarky Puppy, and so many more. I wanted to understand how she's achieved so much at such a young age.I'd boil it down to these things: Intention, mind set, dedication, and a strong support system with her brother, Samora Pinderhughes.Elena talks about her journey—from being a teenage jazz star to becoming a first-call collaborator across genres. She shares stories about working with Herbie Hancock, Chief Adjuah, Esperanza Spalding, Robert Glasper, and Josh Groban, diving into the lessons she's learned and how she's crafted her unique sound. We explore the modern jazz scene, how she's making her mark, and how she balances artistry with building a thriving career.Elena Pinderhughes is a trailblazer in both jazz and pop culture, and there's no question—her career is only going up from here.‘Go with Elmo Lovano' is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights.Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/gowithelmoFollow Elena:https://www.instagram.com/iamelena/Follow Elmo Lovano:https://Instagram.com/elmolovanohttps://Twitter.com/elmolovano

In this compelling episode of Visual Intonation, we delve into the intertwined worlds of filmmakers and photographers Christian Padron and composer Samora Pinderhughes, two visionary artists whose work addresses the weighty themes of grief, resilience, and social justice. Padron, known for his evocative portrayals of people of color, brings an intimate lens to his craft, masterfully blending photography, movement, and music to explore the complexities of human experience. His acclaimed film *Process*, which won the Best Experimental Film award at BlackStar Film Fest, touches on the grief and loss exacerbated by systemic violence and the pandemic. Padron's collaborations with Pinderhughes, particularly through *The Healing Project*, have garnered widespread recognition, allowing their powerful explorations of societal issues to resonate across multiple mediums.  At the heart of this episode is the deep artistic synergy between Christian Padron and Samora Pinderhughes. Both artists are driven by a shared commitment to examine the sociopolitical issues shaping our world, and through their collaborations, they create multifaceted works that challenge viewers to reflect on injustice and healing. Pinderhughes, a Juilliard-trained pianist and composer, is also a passionate advocate for prison abolition and anti-capitalism, infusing his music with a revolutionary urgency. His album 'Grief', which received critical acclaim and was named one of the top ten jazz albums of 2022 by The New York Times, provides the foundation for several of their joint projects, including the films *Process* and *Grief*, and the ongoing exploration of Black masculinity.  Both artists have earned recognition for their boundary-pushing work. Padron's film "The Veil" for the Magnum Foundation and his commissioned short film *Grief* for Carnegie Hall's *Voices of Hope* festival are just a few examples of how his visual storytelling has captivated audiences and garnered awards. Meanwhile, Pinderhughes' *The Healing Project* has grown into an expansive and influential body of work, which includes a range of performances, exhibitions, and community-driven programs. A recent $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation underscores the importance of his ongoing exploration of structural violence, policing, and incarceration, making his contribution to both music and social activism ever more significant.  In this episode, we also touch upon their current participation in the Brooklyn Artists Exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, where their work is displayed alongside the creations of other celebrated artists. Their shared commitment to redefining the Black experience—through art, film, and music—offers a profound reflection on the state of the world today. As we explore their work, we are reminded that art can be both a mirror and a tool for transformation, as Christian Padron and Samora Pinderhughes continue to shape the cultural landscape with their powerful vision and collaborative spirit. Support the showVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

Join your host Lynn Hoffman for this special episode of The Music Saved Me podcast with Samora Pinderhughes, a multi-faceted artist known for his innovative and socially conscious approach to music and multimedia creation.  Samora is a composer, pianist, vocalist and filmmaker who uses his art to examine sociopolitical issues and advocate for social change.  If you like this episode, please share with others. For more information on Music Saved Me check out https://musicsavedme.net  

Themen u.a.: Sammlung Philara zeigt Kunst mit Puppen und Marionetten; Frankreich feiert Charles Aznavour; Tiemanns Wortgeflecht zu "Boulevardpresse"; Kunstszene Georgiens vor der Wahl auf den Straßen; Musiktipp: Album von Samora Pinderhughes; Moderation: Jörg Biesler Von Jörg Biesler.

Samora Pinderhughes releases the first part of his new two-part album, Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears on October 18, but this week he performs live at Blue Note on Oct. 7-8th. He joins us before his performance to preview the project and to discuss his career as a multidisciplinary artist.

Riz Rollins, also known as DJ Riz, recently celebrated 35 years at KEXP. He hosts Drive Time every Monday from 4-7pm Pacific Time and is one of the rotating hosts on Expansions, the Sunday night mix show originally inspired by trip-hop and acid jazz. His sets incorporate jazz, rock, hip-hop, funk, and everything in between, always with soul. To celebrate Riz's 35-year milestone, we get two extra song recommendations in this episode! Isabel joins Riz at his house to discuss 4 new songs and 2 old favorites (remixed, because Riz loves a good remix). They also talk about his origins and inspirations as a DJ, imposter syndrome, and the influence faith and gospel have had on his life and trajectory. As expected, Riz shares much wisdom along the way. (Note: the first song recommendation starts around 10:23). To finish the episode, Associate Music Director (and fellow Expansions DJ) Alex Ruder shares a song that's perfect for a chill out room or after party, and also serves as a nod to his mentor Riz. Samora Pinderhughes - “Better”   Meshell Ndegeocello - “Trouble” The Folk Implosion - “Moonlit Kind” Tristan de Liège - “New Symmetry (feat. Bryony Jarman-Pinto)" Erykah Badu - “Soldier (Supa Ape Remix)” Pharoah Sanders - “You Got To Have Freedom (Opolopo Tweak)” HNNY - “I Let Go” Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones 2024" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Listen to DJ Riz on Drive Time every Monday from 4-7pm PT, monthly on Expansions, or anytime on the 2-week archive, at KEXP.org or the KEXP App. Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel KhaliliMixed by: Emily FoxMastered by: William MyersEditorial Director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “好吗 (Hao Ma)” by Chinese American Bear Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Composer, pianist, and vocalist Samora Pinderhughes tells us about The Healing Project, a fundamentally abolitionist project, that explores the structures of systemic racism and the prison industrial complex. This story first aired February 2023. The Healing Project takes action towards abolition with forms such as musical songs, films, community gatherings, live performances, an exhibition, and a digital library of audio interviews. At the center of the project are the intergenerational voices of people across the country, including folks incarcerated in prisons and detention centers. Their stories, experiences, and ideas serve as the foundation for The Healing Project's vision for societal transformation.   The post The Healing Project: An Abolitionist Story (encore) appeared first on KPFA.

Composer, pianist, and vocalist Samora Pinderhughes tells us about The Healing Project. The Healing Project, a fundamentally abolitionist project, explores the structures of systemic racism and the prison industrial complex. This story first aired February 2023. Pinderhughes and The Healing Project takes action towards abolition with forms such as musical songs, films, an exhibition, community gatherings, live performances, and a digital library of audio interviews. At the center of the project are the intergenerational voices of people across the country, including folks incarcerated in prisons and detention centers. Their stories, experiences, and ideas serve as the foundation for The Healing Project's vision for societal transformation. Learn more about the story and find the transcript on radioproject.org. Making Contact digs into the story beneath the story—contextualizing the narratives that shape our culture. Featuring narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground building a more just world. EPISODE FEATURES: This episode features Samora Pinderhughes, composer, pianist/vocalist, and interdisciplinary artist. MAKING CONTACT: This episode is hosted by Anita Johnson. Segment Editors are Jessica Partnow, Lucy Kang, and Jacinda Abcarian. It is produced by Anita Johnson, Lucy Kang, Salima Hamirani, and Amy Gastelum. Our executive director is Jina Chung.  MUSIC: This episode includes "Creeping" by Borrtex; "Process" and "Hope" by Samora Pinderhughes. Learn More: Samora Pinderhughes The Healing Project Exhibition site Tiny Desk Concert filmed live inside the exhibition Exhibition films, “Masculinity” & “Hold that  Weight” Exhibition album

Critically acclaimed musician, Samora Pinderhughes has emerged as one of the most conscientious performers of the moment. The multidisciplinary artist has collaborated with a plethora of musicians, including Herbie Hancock, Common, Robert Glasper, Jill Scott, Sara Bareilles, Daveed Diggs and Lalah Hathaway, just to name a few.Pinderhughes is a filmmaker, a composer and a pianist, and he's known for creating performance pieces that are extensions of the conversations of his community – from the political to the personal – that incorporate elements of theatre, poetry, even paintings and digital art. His work is also deeply rooted in social justice and the traditions of Black surrealists of the African Diaspora. For nearly a decade, the 32-year-old has been working on his signature concept known as, “The Healing Project,” which centers around testimonials of community members, whose lives have been shattered by senseless violence, incarceration, detention and extreme policing. The initiative has since expanded and evolved into an arts organization based in New York City that's been featured in short films, museum exhibitions and live concerts.Join us as I SEE U's Eddie Robinson chats in-studio with multidisciplinary artist, Samora Pinderhughes. The Julliard School graduate guides us through his spiritual process of integrating visuals, sound, and emotions to create a musical landscape that touches the heart and soul of its listeners. He's already performed his compositions at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center as well as the historic El Dorado Ballroom in Houston's Third Ward, just blocks away from our I SEE U Studios.

On Thursday's show: Memorial Hermann Health Systems has halted a kidney transplant program days after abruptly announcing they also stopped liver transplants. A public health expert helps us understand why and considers the impact the news might have on patients.Also this hour: A new book called Space Shuttle Stories from veteran astronaut Tom Jones chronicles the history of the space shuttle program -- its successes and failures -- along with details, oral histories, and photographs from all 135 missions.And Eddie Robinson talks with musician, composer, and filmmaker Samora Pinderhughes, who brought his work, The Healing Project, to Houston last month. The multi-media project uses a variety of creative works to examine policing, violence, and the U.S. prison system. We hear an excerpt of their hourlong conversation from this week's edition of I See U.

On April 15, a new music discovery podcast is coming to this feed. Until then, we're counting down ten of the most downloaded songs from each of the last ten years. Today, Janice Headley brings us back to 2022 with Samora Pinderhughes' “Masculinity (feat. Immanuel Wilkins)”. Read more about the track on KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mission of law & disorder is to expose, agitate and build a new world where all of us can thrive. But how do we get there? How do we build a world many of us have only seen in our dreams? That's where we believe the artists come in. So, each week we feature an artist, holding down a weekly residency with us, helping us to imagine a different, more liberated world. This week's Resistance in Residence Artist is composer, pianist, vocalist, interdisciplinary artist, and sur-realist, Samora Pinderhughes. Check out Samora's website: https://www.samorapinderhughes.com/ — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Resistance in Residence Artist: Samora Pinderhughes appeared first on KPFA.

KCRW DJ LeRoy Downs recommends new jazz tracks by A.K. Toney, Steve Lehman, Linda May Han Oh, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, and Samora Pinderhughes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised the total destruction of Hamas. Even with a bloody ground war, some experts say that may not be possible. The 14th Amendment bans insurrectionists from holding political office. A Colorado trial will determine if that applies to former President Donald Trump.  Journalist and author Nat Segaloff's new book, “The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear,” is a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic horror film and its standing power.

In this week's encore episode we hear from artist Samora Abayomi Pinderhughes about The Healing Project, an abolitionist art exhibition. The work explores the structures of systemic racism, particularly the prison industrial complex in the U.S. and takes multiple forms including music, films, community gatherings, and live performances. A digital library of audio interviews centers the project.  The stories, experiences, and ideas from intergenerational individuals across the country, including folks who are incarcerated form the foundation for The Healing Project's vision for societal transformation.  Like this program? Please show us the love. Click here: http://bit.ly/3LYyl0R and support our non-profit journalism. Thanks! Featuring: Samora Pinderhughes, Keith Lamar, Sam, Cyril, Michelle, Pitt Panther    Making Contact Staff: Host:  Anita Johnson Segment Editors: Jessica Partnow, Lucy Kang, Jacinda Abcarian Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani, Amy Gastelum, and Lucy Kang Executive Director: Jina Chung Interim Senior Producer: Jessica Partnow Engineer: Jeff Emtman Music: Borrtex - Creeping Samora Pinderhughes - Process Samora Pinderhughes - Hope   Learn More:  The Healing Project Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/healingprojectsound/?hl=en Exhibition site: https://ybca.org/event/the-healing-project/ Tiny Desk Concert filmed live inside the exhibition: https://youtu.be/ICUoG54pIW0 Exhibition films, “Masculinity” & “Hold that Weight”: https://youtu.be/agCTXovPYp8https://youtu.be/w237dUE1PlQ Exhibition album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/grief/1608045199

Elena Pinderhughes has been around the East Bay jazz scene since before she learned how to walk. Since recording her first published work as a kid, she has gone on to share stages with Herbie Hancock and work with Carlos Santana. She's also played NPR's Tiny Desk with Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) and even rocked onstage with Future at Coachella . But Elena says she wouldn't be where she is today without family support and the musical institutions of the East Bay. Working with her brother, pianist and vocalist Samora Pinderhughes, assisted her growth at home, while organizations like the Young Musicians Choral Orchestra aided her progress in the community. Elena is preparing for the next iteration of her career, relying on the tools given to her by the Bay Area's multi-talented musical community, as she moves into the world of scoring films, making R&B music and more.

What does it mean to celebrate freedom when all of us are not and may not ever experience this freedom that we speak of. The search for freedom is a physical, emotional, and spiritual endeavor that all too often is barricaded by a system that calls itself just. For the final episode of the season, I urge each one of you to listen, learn from and get involved with advocating for Keith LaMar's exoneration. As we many of us gather in celebration over Juneteenth, there is a man, like many who came before him and many who will come after, that awaits execution by the State of Ohio for a crime he did not commit. In today's episode you'll hear Keith call in from death row to share his truth and the dissonance between that reality and the one that the state would have you believe. In an effort for justice Keith reasoned with himself that he must tell his story to not only save himself but for those who will come after him. Along the way he has made many dear friends, one of which you'll meet today - Samora Pinderhughes. Samora is a brilliant musician whose talent was matched by the brilliance of Keith who too has an ear and a deep love for music. What blossomed from their meeting was intentional collaboration on Samora's 5-year long project, The Healing Project, in which Keith is now part of. This isn't an episode just focused on the atrocities surrounding Keith's case and current predicament; this is meant to showcase the wonderful harmony that is birthed when one companion on the outside and another on the inside step into each other's world and came together to create art. This episode is a celebration of artists, a recognition of the humanity of both artists in today's discussion and an appreciation for their contributions to the world of justice and music. To learn more about Keith LaMar's story, you can purchase his book Condemned. Also, make sure to follow and join the campaign Justice for Keith LaMar here on Instagram. All of Samora's music can be downloaded right from Apple Music. You can also check out his live performance with music from his album Grief and bonus song Process on Tiny Desk Concert powered by NPR Music. And to view his full performance of Transformation Suite click here. Be sure to also follow Samora on Instagram to stay connected to him and his work. You of course won't want to miss checking out the project that the now brothers created together as part of the Healing Project. Remember, the fight is not yet over - we do this until we're all free. Hebrews 13:6 "So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? " ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

Join Robin D.G. Kelley for the Freedom Dreams discussion series. The third discussion features Samora Pinderhughes. Freedom Dreams is a classic in the study of the Black radical tradition that has just been released in a new 20th anniversary edition. In this live event series, Robin D. G. Kelley will explore the connections between radical imagination and movements for social transformation with pathbreaking artists and scholars. Speakers: Samora Pinderhughes is a composer, pianist, vocalist, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary artist known for striking intimacy and carefully crafted, radically honest lyrics alongside high-level musicianship. He is also known for using his music to examine sociopolitical issues and fight for change and works in the tradition of the black surrealists, those who bend word, sound, and image towards the causes of revolution. Pinderhughes is a prison abolitionist and an advocate for process over product. His music is renowned for its emotionality, its honesty about difficult and vulnerable topics, and its careful details in word and sound. Robin D.G. Kelley is Professor and Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. History at UCLA. He is the author of Hammer and Hoe, Race Rebels, Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination, and Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original, among other titles. His writing has been featured in the Journal of American History, American Historical Review, Black Music Research Journal, African Studies Review, New York Times, The Crisis, The Nation, and Voice Literary Supplement. Join the upcoming events in the Freedom Dreams Series: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/freedom-dreams-with-robin-dg-kelley-1288129 Watch the live event recording: https://youtu.be/gTCtienJ8LA Buy books from Haymarket: www.haymarketbooks.org Follow us on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/haymarketbooks

Enjoy the full uncut conversation from our episode "Survival Guide for Humans Learned from Marine Mammals" featuring Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Poet, Independent Scholar & Activist and author of “Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals” published by AK Press as part of adrienne maree brown's Emergent Strategy Series.Episode Description:  Are you drowning? The start of the school year can be stressful for parents, teachers and students. And this summer hasn't been smooth sailing for many of us either — with extreme temperatures, a global pandemic and other crises. How do we take a breath? Alexis Pauline Gumbs' UNDROWNED: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals, draws on the practices of marine mammals — they are the experts, after all, in not drowning. (The harbor seal can slow its breath to about four beats per minute!) The book landed her the prestigious 2022 Whiting Prize for nonfiction, and now she is working on a biography of Audre Lorde. Plus, she is bringing people together through Soul Sanctuary, retreats that center a Black, feminist and queer vision. Join Laura and Gumbs for a conversation on how we can all practice “another way to breathe.” Music featured in the middle of the radio show and podcast is the title track of Samora Pinderhughes' “Transformation Suite”.There are show notes available to further delve into the conversation here .Guest:  Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Poet, Independent Scholar & Activist, author of “Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals” published by AK Press as part of adrienne maree brown's Emergent Strategy Series Become a member! We are forward thinking, ad free, independent media thanks to you, our members! Become a member at https://Patreon.com/theLFShow

In een drieluik van Makkinga Moves blikken we terug op Super Sonic Jazz Festival. Je hoort backstage interviews met de artiesten, en Andrew neemt je mee terug naar de optredens in Paradiso, waar het drie dagen lang feest was.  Met in deze aflevering interviews met Samora Pinderhughes, Muva of Earth en Ben Marc.

Named after his most recent album, Samora Pinderhughes' Grief is an expansive, three-month solo exhibition showing in Manhattan. The show includes monthly performances and collaborative films which focus on creating communal space for grieving and healing, particularly for people of color. Pinderhughes joins us to talk about the exhibition on view until January 24 at The Kitchen.

 In 2020, the authorities at the Louisiana State Penitentiary (better known as Angola, for the former plantation on which it stands) shut down a play in the middle of a performance.  What happened in that audience of incarcerated men that got guards so concerned? That's the subject of “Angola Do You Hear Us? Voices From a Plantation Prison," a new MTV documentary directed and edited by Cinque Northern (My Name is Pauli Murray) and produced by Catherine Gund. Award-winning actress and writer, Liza Jessie Peterson, (HBO's Def Poetry, Ava Duvernay's 13th), whose one-woman show was shut down that day, and Norris Henderson, a former inmate who'd worked with her to bring the show, join Laura to reflect on the intersection of art and politics, incarceration and economics, and the work of VOTE, the criminal justice reform group Henderson founded upon his release. What difference can a play make? Watch and see.  Music Spotlight features “Hope” by Samora Pinderhughes featuring Elena Pinderhuges, Nio Norwood and Jehbreal Jackson from Pinderhuges' album Grief.  The album is also part of The Healing Project a multi-disciplinary project created and developed by Samora Pinderhughes.“That moment when she started telling that story, people started reconciling with their own situations. Like, ‘Oh, she's talking about me. That was similar to my circumstance.' The bigger picture of the prison industrial complex, they got it. That this is a plantation by every definition of a plantation, you're working the field from sun up to sun down.” - Norris Henderson“The time I spent with the incarcerated adolescent boys at Rikers Island really ignited something in me . . . I couldn't understand why more artists were not ringing the alarm and screaming about this human rights crisis.” - Liza Jessie PetersonGuests:Norris Henderson: Founder & Executive Director, VOTE (Voice of the Experienced)Liza Jessie Peterson: Writer, Actress, Poet, Educator; Playwright & Performer, The Strange Patriot Help us kick off this holiday season with your good vibrations!  Here at the Laura Flanders Show we rely on you, our hive of listeners, to buzz about the show!  Hit the subscribe button for this podcast, if you haven't already,  and if you're subscribed via apple podcasts, please rate us and write a review.   Thanks in advance to all you busy bees for buzzing about the show and helping us grow!  We are listener supported media, become a member today! https://Patreon.com/theLFShow

In The Healing Project, multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes processes the raw emotions of grieving and explores the sociopolitical issues that fuel his abolitionist vision. Samora joins Claire to discuss what he learned about grieving while making his album Grief and how he and others have found healing through both music and community building.   Resources from the show Explore and listen to The Healing Project and the Grief album by Samora Pinderhughes   Do you have something you want Claire's help with? Send her a question to be featured on an upcoming episode by emailing us at newday@lemonadamedia.com or submitting one at www.bit.ly/newdayask.   Want to connect? Join the New Day Facebook Group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/newdaypod   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.   To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to lemonadamedia.com/show/newday/ shortly after the air date.   Follow Claire on IG and FB @clairebidwellsmith or Twitter @clairebidwell and visit her website: www.clairebidwellsmith.com.   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sub·ver·sive with Cali Green: "Difficult" Women: A Revolution Rises episode features Chinisha Scott, "The Daily Show" Segment Director, Emmy nominated filmmaker, and co-chair of the Writers Guild East's Women of Color Caucus. We discuss the idea of "difficult women," the article that sparked this podcast, how the label impacts women across industries and enterprises, and why a revolution in the workplace is rising as women become exhausted with the double standard. _FOLLOW & CHAT:FCEE  + Cali GreenChinisha-EPISODE REFERENCES: Difficult women: Exhausted by bias, a revolution risesThe female CEOs on this year's Fortune 500 just broke three all-time recordsJen Bailin's (SAP CX CRO) LinkedIn post that re-ignited the conversation, making it viral at the beginning of SeptemberThe next time you hear a woman called difficult, ask yourself: What did she do to warrant being labeled as such? - Did she ask or demand to be paid what she's worth? - Did she refuse to let someone disrespect her boundaries? - Did she speak up to be recognized for something she inspired or built? If anything like the above took place, none of it makes her difficult. IT MAKES HER SMART. ---sub·ver·sive:Written, produced, and co-edited by creator/host Cali GreenPredominantly edited by Associate Producer Adam RossResident Mental Health Expert: Tracy TreacyMusic Supervisor: Samora PinderhughesShow Theme: "Hold That Weight" video + audio - Samora Pinderhughes

Are you drowning? The start of the school year can be stressful for parents, teachers and students. And this summer hasn't been smooth sailing for many of us either — with extreme temperatures, a global pandemic and other crises. How do we take a breath? Alexis Pauline Gumbs' UNDROWNED: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals, draws on the practices of marine mammals — they are the experts, after all, in not drowning. (The harbor seal can slow its breath to about four beats per minute!) The book landed her the prestigious 2022 Whiting Prize for nonfiction, and now she is working on a biography of Audre Lorde. Plus, she is bringing people together through Soul Sanctuary, retreats that center a Black, feminist and queer vision. Join Laura and Gumbs for a conversation on how we can all practice “another way to breathe.”  Music featured in the middle of the radio show and podcast is the title track of Samora Pinderhughes' “Transformation Suite”.“This is an offering towards evolution, towards our evolution, towards the possibility that instead of continuing the trajectory of slavery, entrapment, separation, and domination, and making our atmosphere unbreakable, we might instead practice another way to breathe.” - Alexis Pauline Gumbs“The context of undrowning, breathing in unbreathable circumstances is what we do every day, in the choke hold of racial, gendered, ableist capitalism. We are still undrowning. And by we, I don't only mean people like myself whose ancestors specifically survive the middle passage.” - Alexis Pauline GumbsGUEST:Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Poet, Independent Scholar & Activist, author of  “Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals” published by AK Press as part of adrienne maree brown's Emergent Strategy Series We do not accept advertisements or government funding.  We are independent movement media for the people, and funded by the people!  Become a member by making a one time donation or make it a monthly contribution at https://LauraFlanders.org/donate

Samora Pinderhughes - The Transformations Suite Samora Pinderhughes | October 12, 2016 1. Transformation 10:01 2. History 08:24 3. Cycles 10:03 4. Momentum, pt. 1 11:44 5. Momentum, pt. 2 07:02 6. Ascension 11:22 Samora Pinderhughes, piano Jeremie Harris, spoken word Elena Pinderhughes, flute, vocals Jehbreal Muhammad Jackson, vocals Riley Mulherkar, trumpet Lucas Pino, tenor saxophone Tony Lustig, baritone saxophone Clovis Nicolas, bass Jimmy Macbride, drums music by Samora Pinderhughes words by Jeremie Harris and Samora Pinderhughes additional words by Saul Williams and Tupac Shakur ////////////////////////////////////////// CORTINA FINAL Hope GRIEF Samora Pinderhughes Abril 15, 2022 /////////////////////////

FOLLOW & CHAT:FCEE  + Cali GreenWin RosenfeldMonkeypaw ProductionsSub·ver·sive with Cali Green: EP 2, features Win Rosenfeld, President of Monkeypaw Productions—Get Out (2017), BlacKkKlansman (2018), Us (2019), Nope (2022). Monkeypaw stands as one of the biggest and (most profitable) companies telling stories that amplifying art from marginalized voices, making Win the perfect person to discuss how industry and art collide.In our delightfully candid conversation, Win shares his disdain for institutions and details his pivot from covering politics as a journalist to helping dream up some of the most original, bizarre, and entertaining stories on screen today.At the core of our conversation is a Forbes article titled "Hollywood Loses $10 Billion A Year Over Lack Of Black Representation."Yes. You read that correctly.EPISODE REFERENCES:Hollywood Loses $10 Billion A Year Over Lack Of Black Representationsub·ver·sive:Written, produced, and co-edited by creator/host Cali GreenPredominantly edited by Associate Producer Adam RossResident Mental Health Expert: Tracy TreacyMusic Supervisor: Samora PinderhughesShow Theme: "Hold That Weight" video + audio - Samora Pinderhughes

FOLLOW & CHAT:FCEE  + Cali GreenConnect with BevyEPISODE REFERENCES:Ageism and gender in the workplace: The myth of the late bloomerTED Talk - Bevy Smith: How to discover your authentic self -- at any agesub·ver·sive:Written, produced, and co-edited by creator/host Cali GreenPredominantly edited by Associate Producer Adam RossResident Mental Health Expert: Tracy TreacyMusic Supervisor: Samora PinderhughesShow Theme: "Hold That Weight" video + audio - Samora Pinderhughes

sub·ver·sive with Cali Green: EP 1Guest Brenda Castañeda shares her journey with starting a new career and moving to another country. Plus, advice on knowing yourself well enough to best decide when it's time to move or stand still.FOLLOW & CHAT:FCEE  + Cali GreenBrenda CastañedaConnect with BrendaEPISODE REFERENCES:We The Urban Instagram PostFortune, 5/14/21 -  One in three U.S. workers changed or lost jobsForbes, 5/16/21- Why Millions Of Employees Plan To Switch Jobs Post-PandemicCNBC, 10/12.21 - The great reimagination of work': Why 50% of workers want to make a career changesub·ver·sive:Written, produced, and co-edited by creator/host Cali GreenPredominantly edited by Associate Producer Adam RossMusic Supervisor: Samora PinderhughesShow Theme: "Hold That Weight" video + audio - Samora Pinderhughes

Caroline Davis, Keith LaMar & Albert Marques, Samora Pinderhughes, Roxy Coss, Jeremy Siskind, Lisa Hilton, Jason Fabus Trio, Dan Schnelle, Anthony Wilson, Gerald Clayton, Yves Leveille, Augustine Yates, Way North, James BrownPlaylist: Caroline Davis - Yesterday's Seven Thousand YearsAlbert Marques, Keith LaMar, featuring Adam O'Farrill, Xavier Del Castillo, Patricia Brennan, Walter Stinson & Zack O'Farrill - Tell 'Em the TruthSamora Pinderhughes, featuring Lucas Pino - KinglyRoxy Coss - Disparate PartsJeremy Siskind, featuring Nancy Harms & Lucas Pino - Drinking SongLisa Hilton, featuring Luques Curtis & Rudy Royston - Nightingales & Fairy TalesJason Fabus Trio, featuring Shane Savala & Brian Ward - Another StandardDan Schnelle, featuring Josh Nelson & David Binney - Unknown TerritoryAnthony Wilson , featuring Gerald Clayton, David Piltch & Jay Bellerose - No Recap, No IntroGerald Clayton, featuring Charles Lloyd - Peace InvocationYves Léveillé - Une journée comme caAugustine Yates - Untitled10000Way North - New Dreams, Old StoriesJames Brown, featuring Clark Johnston & Anthony Michelli - Song Within the Story

David Binney's everywhere! Or so it seems judging by the amount of recent and upcoming release he's on. We sample three this week, together with the new concept album by Samora Pinderhughes and a few examples of how music and social commentary can bring about awesome albums, in a playlist that is at the East-Coast West-Coast junction. And, by the way, this week we celebrate episode 200! Thanks for your listening and support. The playlist features also Anthony Fung; Dan Schnelle; Randal Fisher; AHL6; Heroes Are Gang Leaders; The Gathering; Bouvier. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/15983642/Mondo-Jazz (Up to "Holla!"). Happy listening!

Samora Pinderhughes, Immanuel Wilkins, Eubanks Evans Experience, Kurt Rosenwinkel & Jean-Paul Brodbeck, Alexander Claffy, Joe Farnsworth, Jon McCaslin, Rubim de Toledo, Juanita Euka, Jas Kayser, Jamie Lee, Anthony FungPlaylist: Samora Pinderhughes, featuring Immanuel Wilkins - MasculinityImmanuel Wilkins, featuring Elena Pinderhughes - LighthouseEubanks Evans Experience, featuring Orrin Evans & Kevin Eubanks - And..They Ran Out of Bisquits!Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jean-Paul Brodbeck, featuring Lukas Traxel and Jorge Rossy - Raindrop Prelude in D Flat Major (Op.28, No. 15)Kurt Rosenwinkel - Cycle FiveKurt Rosenwinkel - All is WellAlexander Claffy, featuring Benny Benack III, Nicole Glover, Julius Rodriguez and Joe Farnsworth - Inner GlimpseJoe Farnsworth, featuring Kenny Barron and Peter Washington - New York AttitudeJon McCaslin Quintet - Finding FarnsworthRubim de Toledo - SonhosJuanita Euka - Alma SecaJuanita Euka - Mboka MokoJuanita Euka - Nalingi Mobali TeJas Kayser - Jamie's BluesJamie Lee Trio - Striped SoxAnthony Fung, featuring David Binney - Roots

After a week absence Riot Act returns with an absolutely bumper show. Steve and Remfry are kind of delighted that Machine Gun Kelly has decided that he's not going to make rock music anymore. That's alright innit! But they're more interested in telling you about the music that they have seen/listened to in the last fortnight. So, there are reviews on a pretty massive bunch of releases from the likes of Rammstein, Pusha T, Fontaines D.C., Daniel Johns, Bob Vylan, Dalek, Somali Yacht Club and Samora Pinderhughes. Plus you finally get the compare and contrast of both nights of the recent Devin Townsend two night run at the Royal Albert Hall, and Remfry's review (sans too many spoilers, chill out) of the start of Tool's run around Europe. All in all, it's a pretty big return to form if we don't say so ourselves, and, hey look at this!, just the one mention of Jimmy Savile! We're definitely BACK!!! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

NPR Music picks the best new albums out this week, including new releases by Kaitlin Butts, Samora Pinderhughes, Mal Blum and more.Featured Albums:1. Kaitlin Butts — what else can she doFeatured Song: "it won't always be this way"2. Samora Pinderhughes — GRIEFFeatured Song: "Masculinity"3. Mal Blum — Ain't It Nice
Featured Song: "Everybody Loves You"4. Jerry Paper — Free TimeFeatured Song: "Just Say Play"5. Dave Brubeck Trio — Live From Vienna 1967Featured Song: "St. Louis Blues"Other notable releases for April 15:• Joel Ross — The Parable of the Poet• Flock of Dimes — Head of Roses (Phantom Limb• Digga D — Noughty By Nature• Kurt Vile — (watch my moves)• Spanish Love Songs — Brave Faces, Etc.

Composer and artist Samora Pinderhughes has been spearheading a years-long multimedia effort on loss and healing, “The Healing Project,” which consists of three parts: a physical exhibition, a digital archive and finally, an album "GRIEF,” which includes a song dissecting our ideas of “Masculinity.”  

Samora Pinderhughes - "Masculinity (feat. Immanuel Wilkins)" from the 2022 album GRIEF on Stretch Music / Ropeadope. GRIEF is more than just an album — it's a third of "The Healing Project," a multimedia effort from composer/artist Samora Pinderhughes, which also includes a forthcoming digital archive and an exhibition, opening on March 24th at the Yerba Buena Center For The Arts in San Francisco. (Watch the accompanying film below, directed by filmmaker Christian Padron, and inspired by the black-and-white photography of Roy DeCarava.) A Juilliard-trained musician, Pinderhughes wrote all the songs on the LP, inspired by artists from the '60's and '70s, like Nina Simone, Bob Dylan, and Curtis Mayfield. He tellsBandcamp, “What I love about Nina's Pastel Blues, and Dylan's first three or four records, is that when you listen individually, each song is a whole world about different ideas. But when you put them together, you get a picture of the time period.” Read the full post on KEXP.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear/Watch some of the 2021 highlights for the Soundcheck Podcast by Amsterdam-based Turkish psych band Altin Gün, London pianist and soundscape artist Neil Cowley, composer/vocalist/pianist Samora Pinderhughes' art/protest songs, and Guatemalan cellist Mabe Fratti. Plus, singer and guitarist Torres and her band, live from The Greene Space. - Caryn Havlik Altin Gün – “Ordunun Dereleri” Neil Cowley – “String Think” Samora Pinderhughes – “Stare Straight Ahead”Mabe Fratti – “Nadie Sabe”Torres – “Thirstier” Watch the Best of 2021 performances for the Soundcheck Podcast: 

Composer, pianist, and vocalist Samora Pinderhughes writes urgent, poetic and immersive music that responds to the times and fits neatly into no genre, all while putting his heart right on the table. His large-scale projects frequently marry art song, protest song, and raw honesty. San Francisco-born Samora Abayomi Pinderhughes (named for the political leader in Mozambique, Samora Machel) is committed to liberation and art as a foundational part of movement-building, on a similar path of artists from Fela Kuti to Nina Simone, Pete Seeger, and Miriam Makeba. Samora hears music everywhere, and his work often weaves poetry, music, and theatre together as he addresses big ideas like prison reform, racial capitalism, and police brutality in his lyrical and direct radical songwriting. He studied composition at Juilliard, and also worked with the late pianist and educator Frank Kimbrough, who emphasized to him that the “inner voices are where the tension is at,” which could be applied to both piano arrangements as well as his art. Pinderhughes gravitates toward “take my heart and put it on the table” artists like Thom Yorke and Bjork, as he is also exploring the sonority of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X's speaking voices and what the voice can reveal. For him, singing was an accident, because he loved to write. Lately, he has written for string quartet (Grief) and incorporated recorded speech as he recast “The Star-Spangled Banner”, in addition to poignant and beautiful raw songs like “Process” and “No PLCE.” Samora Pinderhughes joins us remotely to perform recent work from his Black Spring EP, along with new work from his song cycle “Grief.” Set list: “Stare Straight Ahead,” “Gatsby,” “KillWar” "Stare Straight Ahead":  Pinderhughes is currently pursuing his PHD in Creative Practice and Critical Iniquiry with Vijay Iyer at Harvard and recently presented “Grief” – a Cycle of Abolitionist songs from Carnegie Hall's Voices of Hope, along with a recent appearance on The Kennedy Center's #ArtsAcrossAmerica exploring Music for Abolition. - Caryn Havlik "Gatsby": "KillWar": 

This panel features a conversation with musicians who work on and off the bandstand for social change and activism. Moderator: Larry Blumenfeld. Panelists: Regina Carter; Samora Pinderhughes; Marc Ribot.

Join us for Episode 2 of the Active Hope Podcast, featuring CNN commentator and New York Times best-selling author Van Jones. Kamilah Forbes, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and Paola Prestini of the Apollo Theater, the Kennedy Center, and National Sawdust engage in conversation surrounding the topics of incarceration, law, and politics, and the role of arts and culture in freedom design. A special thank you to all artists featured in this episode: Daniel Bernard Roumain, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Asha Bandele, Samora Pinderhughes, Adam Drazan, Brianna Mims and Tanya Tagaq, Nels Cline and Glenn Kotche. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of the Kennedy Center. For more information on Active Hope, including a transcript of this episode, please visit https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/special-programming/active-hope-podcast/

This week, The Laura Flanders Show premieres ‘Building Public Trust for Public Health' on the challenges of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout across the country. While states have initiated vaccine distribution, many still are struggling to reach their targets. President Biden declared 100 million doses in 100 days but what of those who hesitate to get the vaccine? In this episode, Laura and her guests explore the roots of vaccine hesitancy, discover methods for rebuilding public trust in public health and how hip hop is a tool for outreach to vulnerable communities devastated by Covid-19.  Music in the Middle:  "Process (the truth)" by Samora Pinderhughes. Full episode notes including a list of related episodes and links to suggested articles and resources.  You can watch the premiere of this episode on Public Television on the World Channel, 11:30am ET and at our YouTube Channel. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter: www.lauraflanders.org/subscribe/

This episode features a conversation between Chamber Music America CEO, Margaret M. Lioi, and pianist, composer, and vocalist Samora Pinderhughes. Listen in as they cover a wide range of topics including Samora’s musical history, mentors, and social justice activism. Samora will receive CMA’s Visionary Award as part of CMA’s 2020 Conference, Music, Equity, and Our Future. For more information, visit http://conference.chamber-music.org. Music featured in this podcast: "Transformation" from The Transformations Suite by Samora Pinderhughes https://samorapinderhughes.bandcamp.com/album/the-transformations-suite "Inertia" featuring Jack DeBoe by Samora Pinderhughes https://samorapinderhughes.bandcamp.com/track/inertia-ft-jack-deboe

Full show: http://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com Artists Played: Butta Verses, conshus, Onry Ozzborn, Cloudy October, Loving, MaLLy, PC, Buscabulla, Jungle Brown, Sampa The Great, JSOUL, Sy Smith, ChumZilla, DOOM, Ursula 1000, Loredana Grimaudo, Die-Rek, Rel McCoy, EyeQ, Anton Corazza, Oscar Scheller, Havelock, Moonchild, Common, A-Trak, Burniss Earl Travis II, Samora Pinderhughes, Karriem Riggins, M Slago, Colette Chantel, DJ Shadow, Rapsody, Danny Brown, Erykah Badu, OutKast, Goodie MOb, IMAKEMADBEATS

Listen as I talk with John Santos, 7 time Grammy nominated percussionist and one of the foremost exponents of Afro-Latin music in the world today. John straddles both sides of many worlds, tradition and innovation, the sacred and the profane, the old and the new - all explored throughout this in-depth conversation about his near death experience that helped shape his path, the artist as today’s shaman, and the difference between performance and sacred invocations - woven together with music and recordings from John’s albums: La Esperanza, La Mar, and John Santos and the Machete Ensemble.​See John Santos live!!! Click here to go to his website to find out about show dates, buy his music and more.Ready to make a change for yourself in 2019? Click here to fill out a free application for Private Coaching.Music Credits (in order of appearance):​2:44 Marakitinche from the album, La Esperanza: Destani Wolf (lead vocals), Elena Pinderhughes and Samora Pinderhughes (coro), John Santos (percussion, coro, arrangement), Mario Abruzzo (percussion)9:12 La Esperanza from the album, La Esperanza: Lázaro Galarraga (lead voice), Sandy Pérez (cajón y tumbadora), Jesus Diaz (segunda tumbadora, quinto y cajón), Javier Navarrette (guagua - sticks), John Santos (arrangement, chekere, coro), José Luis Gomez (clave, coro), Ismael Rodriguez, Willie Ludwig, Reynalda Núñez, Beatriz Muñiz (coro)16:30 Oshún Kolé from the album, La Esperanza: Wayne Wallace (synth bass and strings), Rebeca Mauleon (coro, voice), Willie Ludwig, Ismael Rodriguez, Elena Pinderhughes (coro), John Santos (lyesá drums, ganzá, bells, woodblock, lead voice, coro)20:02 De Allá Lejos from the album, La Mar: Omar Sosa (piano, spoken voice), John Santos (tubes, foot stomp, shaker, voice), Maria Marquez (voices)24:22 La Mar from the album, La Mar: Omar Sosa (piano), John Santos (ocean drum, miscellaneous percussion), Maria Marquez (voice) Rahsaan Fredericks (bass)27:37 Nganga from the album, La Mar: Omar Sosa (piano, voice), John Santos (tumbadoras, lead voice, coro, shakers, cajón), Guillermo "Negro" Triana (coro), Lazaro Rizo (coro), Rahsaan Fredericks (bass)29:21 La Jardinera from the album, John Santos and the Machete Ensemble: arr. W. Wallace/J. Santos, José Fajardo (flute), Orestes Vilató (timbales), John Calloway (piano), Wayne Wallace (trombone), Raúl Navarrette (trombone), Melecio Magdaluyo (alto sax), Alex Murzyn (tenor sax), David Belove, Felo Barrio (güiro, coro), Javier Navarrette (congas), John Santos (quinto, bell, crasher, coro), Orlando Torriente (coro), José Luis Gomez (coro), Bárbara Valladares (coro), Corinna Ludzuweit (school bell)30:32 La Mar from the album, La Mar: see credits above41:24 Marakitinche from the album, La Esperanza: see credits above

The 100th Episode Live Event (which occurred 11/19/17 in NYC): Actor, choreographer, director, and teacher Jesse. J. Perez shares his experiences with the dark side, how he's expanded his definition of who he is as an artist and the opportunities that have opened up to him because of it, collaboration, learning to say no, and the importance of honest conversations as a teacher. Featuring musical guest Samora Pinderhughes, and song and podcast theme by Brendan Spieth. Visit www.patreon.com/thecompasspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going beyond the headlines of the Ferguson story. We'll talk with one of the directors of the documentary Whose Streets?. As the news cameras left Ferguson, Missouri, after the police killing of Michael Brown, Sabaah Folayan and her team stayed on to document what happens to people subjected to police violence as a matter of routine. And an F Word from me on surveillance. If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention and if you are, well the feds know about it.  Music featured:  selctions from Samora Pinderhughes' album ‘The Transformations Suite'.

One-on-one conversations with pianist Samora Pinderhughes & flutist Elena Pinderhughes, about The Transformations Suite, their most politically-charged effort to date.

Jazz pianist, composer, and activist Samora Pinderhughes shares his experiences with the dark side, music as social action, collaboration, self releasing an album, and finding balance in an uncertain field. Check out his amazing work: www.transformationssuite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast episode of Talk Music Talk featuring Samora Pinderhughes was recorded July 22, 2016 at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City on the Lower East Side. It features an intimate performance with Samora on piano and vocals followed by my conversation with him. Samora's set highlights music from both his Venus Project and the Transformations Suite. The Transformations Suite album comes out on October 12, 2016. Visit Samora online:                                              http://www.transformationssuite.com/ Samora was previously interviewed on Talk Music Talk for back-to-back podcasts. Listen to episodes 078 and 079 to discover more about this extraordinary artist: http://bit.ly/TMTsamorapart1                                                                           http://bit.ly/TMTsamorapart2                                                                                                                                 About Samora:                                                                                                   Artists like Samora Pinderhughes occupy that sliver of real estate which inhabits both talent and that certain something you can't quite name, but you immediately recognize its presence. These visionaries easily set themselves apart from the musical chaff. Pianist. Composer. Bandleader. Singer. Samora is a graduate of Juillard's prestigious Jazz Program where he received his Bachelors of Music degree. The Bay Area-native has shared stages with the likes of Ron Carter, Christian Scott and Branford Marsalis and has performed his original compositions all over the world including Cuba, Australia and in the States. For the past five years, Samora has been fine-tuning his large-scale composition "The Transformations Suite" in numerous live settings. The hour-long suite is a tapestry of music, theater and poetry united to invoke social change and will be released as an album in the fall. The second installment of this two-part interview features a Talk Music Talk exclusive: the recorded premiere of "Transformation", the opening song on the album.   DOWNLOAD Talk Music Talk FREE APP (iTunes)   Subscribe to TMT on iTunes: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk Or Stitcher Radio: http://bit.ly/TMTStitcher Or TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/TMTtunein If you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to leave a review and/or rating.It Reviews and ratings help to improve TMT rankings and spread the word. Thanks!   "Liz (The Talk Music Talk Theme)"-FULL VERSION Written and Composed on an iPad by boice. https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice/liz-talk-music-talk-theme

Artists like Samora Pinderhughes occupy that sliver of real estate which inhabits both talent and that certain something you can't quite name, but you immediately recognize its presence. These visionaries easily set themselves apart from the musical chaff. Pianist. Composer. Bandleader. Singer. Samora is a graduate of Juillard's prestigious Jazz Program where he received his Bachelors of Music degree. The Bay Area-native has shared stages with the likes of Ron Carter, Christian Scott and Branford Marsalis and has performed his original compositions all over the world including Cuba, Australia and in the States. For the past five years, Samora has been fine-tuning his large-scale composition "The Transformations Suite" in numerous live settings. The hour-long suite is a tapestry of music, theater and poetry united to invoke social change and will be released as an album in the fall. The second installment of this two-part interview features a Talk Music Talk exclusive: the recorded premiere of "Transformation", the opening song on the album. Visit Samora Pinderhughes online:                                  http://www.samorapinderhughes.com                   http://www.transformationssuite.com   Subscribe to TMT on iTunes: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk Or Stitcher Radio: http://bit.ly/TMTStitcher Or TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/TMTtunein If you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to leave a review and/or rating.It Reviews and ratings help to improve TMT rankings and spread the word. Thanks!   "Liz (The Talk Music Talk Theme)"-FULL VERSION Written and Composed on an iPad by boice. https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice/liz-talk-music-talk-theme

Artists like Samora Pinderhughes occupy that sliver of real estate which inhabits both talent and that certain something you can't quite name, but you immediately recognize its presence. These visionaries easily set themselves apart from the musical chaff. Pianist. Composer. Bandleader. Singer. Samora is a graduate of Juillard's prestigious Jazz Program where he received his Bachelors of Music degree. The Bay Area-native has shared stages with the likes of Ron Carter, Christian Scott and Branford Marsalis and has performed his original compositions all over the world including Cuba, Australia and in the States. For the past five years, Samora has been fine-tuning his large-scale composition "The Transformations Suite" in numerous live settings. The hour-long suite is a tapestry of music, theater and poetry united to invoke social change and will be released as an album in the fall. The second installment of this two-part interview features a Talk Music Talk exclusive: the recorded premiere of "Transformation", the opening song on the album. Visit Samora Pinderhughes online:                                  http://www.samorapinderhughes.com                   http://www.transformationssuite.com   Subscribe to TMT on iTunes: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk Or Stitcher Radio: http://bit.ly/TMTStitcher Or TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/TMTtunein If you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to leave a review and/or rating.It Reviews and ratings help to improve TMT rankings and spread the word. Thanks!   "Liz (The Talk Music Talk Theme)"-FULL VERSION Written and Composed on an iPad by boice. https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice/liz-talk-music-talk-theme