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This week I'm highlighting an episode from the archive, with the brilliant multi-talented Diane Nalini who is an incredibly nuanced jazz singer, and composer. She performs in 4 languages and teaches jazz ukulele as well. I hope you'll join me in my fascination with the incredible range of Diane's interests and expertise. Besides being a phenomenal musician she also is a Rhodes scholar with Phd in Applied Physics from Oxford university and presently works in environmental science policy for the Canadian government. Not only is she a great lyricist, but she has also written songs inspired by great literature including Shakespeare, in jazz, blues, gospel, folk and bossa nova styles. During this conversation, she performs some of her original songs for us. We recorded this in early in 2022, and as I release this again in 2024, I want to remind you that we're in Season 4 of this podcast, and if you love jazz singers, you may want to check out my episodes with Kellylee Evans,Ineke Vandoorn , and Renée Yoxon, among well over 100 episodes you may have missed. I'm an independent podcaster who really needs the help of my listeners to spread the word about this podcast, and if you can buy me a coffee to help out: https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Diane Nalini website: https://www.dianenalini.com/ Like all my episodes, you can also watch this on my YouTube or read the transcript: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e12-s2-diane-nalini Did you know I send out an emailed podcast newsletter, where you can get access to Sneak Peeks for upcoming guests? https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter This podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn: my Linktree https://linktr.ee/leahroseman photo: Adrian Cho Timestamps (00:00)Intro ( 00:53 )Shakespeare “Songs of Sweet Fire” ( 03:30 )Rhodes scholar, and Chinese calligraphy and watercolour painting with Virginia Chang, Bill Evans ( 08:07 )paintings for “Songs of Sweet Fire”, role as album producer (10:55) Diane's experience as a dancer and also starting to sing jazz songs at 3 years of age, also her experience of strict piano lessons ( 14:18 )National Ballet School summer program experience ( 15:49) first professional jazz gigs ( 16:57) Science mentors at Dawson College Richard Shoemaker and John Mohamed ( 17:58 )intro to her baritone ukulele and “Winter Eclipse” (19:04 )Song “Winter Eclipse” ( 23:13) discussion of her song “Kiss Me Like That” and astronomy ( 26:18 )Diane's work for Environment, Climate Change Canada (28:13 )discussion of her song “The Last Hurrah” ( 29:50) discussion of the challenges for individuals to limit consumption ( 34:48 )jazz ukulele, Diane's YouTube Ukulele for Jazz Singers, her (39:48 )teaching and performing online, connecting with people worldwide ( 41:37 )learning Portuguese (47:23 )Syncspace Live with husband Adrian Cho ( 56:00 )some advantages to online teaching ( 58:02 )introduction to song “Le Tournesol” ( 58:58 )Song “Le Tournesol” ( 01:02:01 )discussion about languages, etymology, Diane's father ( 01:06:13) singing Schubert Lieder, learning German ( 01:10:52 )turning down a recording contract offer, balancing a life in Science and Music ( 01:14:39) producing her first album, the process of putting together albums ( 01:16:34 )making new musical connections in England, joining a salsa band ( 01:22:04 )Diane's ukulele made by Luis Feu de Mesquita, also history of the ukulele (01:29:36) Future Perfect album, pandemic challenges, new songs (01:33:42 )Diane's creative process and memory for music ( 01:38:19) Diane's music in movies and tv shows ( 01:41:01) how listeners interpret songs so differently, including her song “After Dusk” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message
On this week's Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, continues an exciting summer series of interviews with local women/fem artists who are all engaged in some form of struggle for social justice and are all featured in an exciting new exhibit called “We Don't Wither,” on display at the Muhammad Ali Center April 1 - December 18, 2023. Created to engage our community, We Don't Wither examines the intersection of art and activism. The artists featured in this exhibit have created art or chosen from their art, pieces that respond to current socio-cultural and socio-political situations, lived experiences, and related current events—to see our world and our community through their unique perspectives. It is our objective to celebrate the often unheard experiences, opinions, feelings, and perspectives from those who work, create, and fight in our city; to share their artwork and views with our visitors; and to provide a space for conversation and reflection. This exhibit is included in the regular price of admission, but you can see the exhibit for free and meet the artists themselves during any of the upcoming ARTIST SHOWCASES: Marlesha Woods June 24 Shauntrice Martin July 29 LaNia Roberts August 12 Joanne Weis August 26 Morgan McGill September 30 Nikki Douglas October 28 Learn more at: https://alicenter.org/muhammad-ali-center-announces-new-temporary-exhibit-featuring-louisville-area-artists/ This week, we interview Shauntrice Martin who is a mother, abolitionist, and artist. Her work explores longing, identity, and struggle through mixed media. She was born and raised in Louisville and currently serves as a lobbyist. Her artwork has reflected a tumultuous yet triumphant trajectory. The use of acrylics, textile, sculpture, and photography blend in her pieces to create sometimes haunting images of the lives Black and Indigenous people could have lived if white supremacy never existed. She created Chahta Noir as a resource & outlet for artists to develop, network, and BE. Shauntrice is a Black/Choctaw contemporary artist & curator. She was the inaugural Speed Art Museum Artist-In-Residence and Louisville Visual Art (LVA) Curatorial Fellow. Shauntrice's museum solo exhibition "Something in the Water" was featured at the Speed Art Museum 2021-22. Most recently, she curated a permanent exhibit entitled "Sweet Fire" with Play Cousins Collective in the Historic Lyles Mall. Shauntrice's "Gateway" Collection will debut at the Muhammad Ali Center in April 2023. More at https://www.chahtanoir.org Get Social: https://www.facebook.com/blackfuturefest https://www.instagram.com/ChahtaNoir/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chahtanoir Media Mentions: https://www.chahtanoir.org/media.html#/ Fund Black Founders: https://www.wave3.com/2023/05/09/black-louisville-entrepreneurs-receive-25k-grants-help-grow-businesses/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackfuturefest Read the WFPL story about Shauntrice at https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-05-15/louisville-creator-wants-to-use-her-experience-to-uplift-more-black-visual-artists As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Ron Holt Ron Holt from Civilization Brewing Company is our guest on Brew Ha Ha with Harry Duke and Herlinda Heras. Olompali Lager is named after the closest state park to their Petaluma brewing facility. They have also brought their signature Pilsner. The brewery is brand new. They just opened their taproom on Oct. 31. They got started as North Bay Brewery Tours. Ron talks about how he got to know a lot of people in the business and gained a lot of knowledge about beer during that time. He got to see inside and outside of a lot of breweries. The Civilization Brewing Co. Taproom The taproom is located at 490 Mendocino Ave. at Ross St, in Santa Rosa, across the street from Three Disciples. “If your grandma's living room was cool…” is how Ron describes it. There are food purveyors nearby and they sell snacks. They are active on Instagram where their address is @civilizationbrewingcompany. They will have events every week night. Tuesday they will do beer pong, Wednesday old movies and video games for Popcorn night. Industry night is for people who also work in the hospitality industry. Friday they will have themed vintage vinyl LP night. The name takes its inspiration from the historical theory that organizing the production of grain and beer was a driving force in the development of early civilizations. They were home brewers who just wanted to make really good beer. Visit our sponsor Victory House online for their latest viewing and menu options. The next beer, called Sweet Fire, is flavored with apricot and habanero peppers. The flavor is very subtle and it matches the aroma. They also have Azacca Bold as Love west coast IPA and one called Ego Death, double IPA. That one comes with a Timothy Leary quote. They work with Sandro Tamburin to make the wort then they do their fermentation and packaging in their own location. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Click the logo to visit their website for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more info. The last beer, called Ego Death, is about 8 to 8.5% ABV. This beer comes with a Timothy Leary poem, “O voyager, the time has come for you to seek new levels of reality…” We are all one, so Cheers!
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Diane Nalini is an incredibly nuanced jazz singer, and composer. She performs in 4 languages and teaches jazz ukulele as well. I hope you'll join me in my fascination with the incredible range of Diane's interests and expertise. Besides being a phenomenal musician she also is a Rhodes scholar with Phd in Applied Physics from Oxford university and presently works in environmental science policy for the Canadian government. Not only is she a great lyricist, but she has also written songs inspired by great literature including Shakespeare, in jazz, blues, gospel, folk and bossa nova styles. During this conversation, she performs some of her original songs for us, and I've added timestamps in the description of the episode for the many interesting topics we touched on as well as her incredible performances. The video version is linked here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e12-s2-diane-nalini Diane Nalini's website: https://www.dianenalini.com/about/ Give me a tip? You can get access to unique perks: https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Thanks! Timestamps: (00:00 Intro) (00:53) Shakespeare “Songs of Sweet Fire” (03:30) Rhodes scholar, and Chinese calligraphy and watercolour painting with Virginia Chang, Bill Evans (08:07) paintings for “Songs of Sweet Fire”, role as album producer (10:55) Diane's experience as a dancer and also starting to sing jazz songs at 3 years of age, also her experience of strict piano lessons (14:18) National Ballet School summer program experience (15:49) first professional jazz gigs (16:57) Science mentors at Dawson College Richard Shoemaker and John Mohamed (17:58) intro to her baritone ukulele and “Winter Eclipse” (19:04) Song “Winter Eclipse” (23:13) discussion of her song “Kiss Me Like That” and astronomy (26:18) Diane's work for Environment, Climate Change Canada (28:13) discussion of her song “The Last Hurrah” (29:50) discussion of the challenges for individuals to limit consumption (34:48) jazz ukulele, Diane's YouTube Ukulele for Jazz Singers, her workshops and teaching (39:48) teaching and performing online, connecting with people worldwide (41:37) learning Portuguese (47:23) Syncspace Live with husband Adrian Cho (56:00) some advantages to online teaching (58:02) introduction to song “Le Tournesol” (58:58) Song “Le Tournesol” (01:02:01) discussion about languages, etymology, Diane's father (01:06:13) singing Schubert Lieder, learning German (01:10:52) turning down a recording contract offer, balancing a life in Science and Music (01:14:39) producing her first album, the process of putting together albums (01:16:34) making new musical connections in England, joining a salsa band (01:22:04) Diane's ukulele made by Luis Feu de Mesquita, also history of the ukulele (01:29:36) Future Perfect album, pandemic challenges, new songs (01:33:42) Diane's creative process and memory for music (01:38:19) Diane's music in movies and tv shows (01:41:01) how listeners interpret songs so differently, including her song “After Dusk” photo credit: Adrian Cho --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message
Our host has taken up a new residence and moved the Doom Cave out to Brooklyn, so it is only fitting to be speaking with an NYC band this week. Jack, Brian, and Jade of Lightmaker stop by to talk about metal over old folkies and yacht rock, an all bass cover of "Big Bottom", living dangerously with Craig's List, growing up with Colorado metal hippies, Dopesmoker - the slowest prog rock song ever, being college buddies with Intronaut's Joe Lester, Jinx Dawson's bedazzled mask, pressing albums to floppy disks, what's in store for 2021 shows, and Conan being fucking loud. Support Lightmaker over at their Bandcamp Cameo by Peanut the dog Track featured is "Sweet Fire" off their self-titled album Note: We are very aware of the fishbowl sound on Dylan's voice. We've got some hardware on the way to fix that problem!
In this episode I talk with Anna Crytzer, certified Journey Dance instructor and facilitator at Mountain Hollow this summer. Anna has many years of experience in many types of dance and has currently been studying energy medicine and how that weaves into movement as healing. Anna and I talk about what Journey Dance is and how is can support healing on many levels for all types of people. As I spoke of in this episode, Journey Dance has helped me loosen a rigidity and resistance in my body that comes from trauma and the general experiences growing up in the New England. Learn more about Anna and find her upcoming Journey Dances at her website sweetfirehealing.com Find out when Anna is hosting Journey Dances here at Mountain Hollow on the Events page on our website mountainhollowmedicinals.com Visit our website and learn more about what I do at mountainhollowmedicinals.com Become a Patreon supporter and receive special gifts from guests of the podcast. Join the Dreamers of the Hollow Facebook group Follow us on Instagram @mountainhollowmedicinals
During this meditation we will explore the fire element and a deep releasing visualization in the moonlit depths of an ancient forest.
TOPICS • Rural Report • Music share: Bob E. Kelly • Freedom! • Music share: Joni Mitchell • Bob Ross luv LINKS • Bob E. Kelly - "Stay the Fuck at Home" https://youtu.be/e0-2XxgHIXk • https://freedom.to • Joni Mitchell - "Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire" https://open.spotify.com/track/45XSmn7yPZMTIgo9kdErh9?si=LNTanVsAQgi2LsKw0DZC2w Stay home if and when you can! You can contact us at bros@itsjustcalledtwobrothers.com, or on Twitter at @ijc2b, and on Facebook at https://facebook.com/ijc2b/ Marcus's daily blog about creating stuff (mostly) is at https://marcusharwell.com/ Archived episodes are at https://itsjustcalledtwobrothers.com/ Our theme is by Matt Mahaffey & sElf
The crew goes through the door and discovers what's out there. Game and Adventure Path by Paizo Publishing - www.paizo.com Background music provided by Syrinscape - www.syrinscape.com Theme music by Angelo Di Loreto - https://angelodiloreto.com/ Visit us at www.thecrackeddiepodcast.com or email us at show@thecrackeddiepodcast.com Grab a shirt to support the cast https://teespring.com/stores/thecrackeddiepodcast
Sweet Fire something opener Stallone reads the social media stats COBRA CUTTERS Some King Diamond love Next week The Soldier (1982)
Supamega is back! Every hit this homegrown star touches, turns to gold – and his new single with Kiddominant is yet another example of this. The track is called ‘Fela In Versace’ and it’s from AKA’s third studio album, ‘Touch My Blood’, which also features the songs ‘Sweet Fire’, ‘Beyonce’, and ‘Star Signs’. The song debuted at no.37 on the Coca-Cola Top40SA with Carl Wastie on Saturday, 29 September 2018. Carl Wastie called up the rap star to find out more about the single, as well as to try and get the skinny on the rapper's latest business ventures. Carl also spoke to AKA about his dream to feature on his new favourite TV show, 'The Real Housewives of Jo'burg'
Cindy Briggs-Biondi is more than just a pastor, she is a force of faith amidst the fight against the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. In episode seven, Cindy shares what she thinks is important when helping others in recovery, how she discovered her faith and desire to become a pastor, and how we, of all religious backgrounds, can work together. Our featured music this week is by the duo, Kay and Posey. Their featured song is "Sweet Fire." Learn more about the duo by checking out "Kay and Posey" on Facebook. Some helpful recovery resources in the Charleston area and the state include Recovery Point, WV Helpline (1-844-HELP-4-WV), the West Virginia Council of Churches, and Beyond Addiction family support groups/classes.
This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy’s hanging out with the crew from Wild Beer Company and the ladies of Sweet Fire, a collaborative brew from Empire Brewing Company specially made for Beer Week. Tune in and catch some infectious energy from a room full of beer pros. This program was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Photo: EmpireBrew.com “If I put on a beer before it’s ready, I’m going to hear about it…so there’s not much room for error at the Blind Tiger because you’re serving to people to know beer.” [13:50] –Katherine Kyle on Beer Sessions Radio