a Kind of Harmony

Episode four: Jamilah Malika Abu-Bakare

Jamilah Malika Abu-Bakare is  an artist and writer contemplating refusal, repetition, dedication, and intimacy through sound art, video essay, text off-page and/or installation. Whatever the form, she centers Black women with care and puts on listening before looking. By doing so, both Jamilah and the audience move towards their collective freedom. 
We spoke with Jamilah about sound as haptic and embodied material and how care could be demonstrated through sound, and listening to gain agency through systems of power. 

Episode three: Jann Tomaro

In this episode we spoke with Jann Tomaro. Jann is a doctoral candidate at McGill University in Counselling Psychology, participating in research via the Social Justice and Diversity Lab. Her research and clinical interests lie in the socio-political factors that influence mental health, as well as access to care.
We were curious to speak with Jann about her professional and musical practices. In this episode, we discussed the relationship between sound and the nervous system, and her practice of listening
 

Episode two: Sarah Feldman

In this episode we spoke with Sarah Feldman. Sarah is a pop singer, songwriter & producer, and a music education content creator. She holds a degree in Electroacoustics and Music Composition from Concordia University. 
 
We were curious to speak with Sarah about her practice as a musician -  We discussed her writing and production process, and her relationship with pop music

Episode one: skin tone

skin tone AKA James Goddard discusses jazz music, improvisation, and their potential social implications.
skin tone is a solo performance practice; is saxophone, voice, mbira and electronics; is an exploration of possible futures; is a space for reflection; is an echo of free jazz both spiritual and harsh; is black.

Intro

Stay tuned for our first episode on March 22!