Young Musicians for Social Justice – Détails, épisodes et analyse

This week, Rebecca chats with Emily Dodd and Jacob Wiles from LUUMIC, which stands for Leeds University Union Music Impact in the Community. Emily and Jacob were both on the committee for LUUMIC during the 2020/2021 academic year. We talk about the principles and structure of LUUMIC, how they adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the importance of music for mental well-being amongst students. 

Audio transcripts will be uploaded on to the podcast a few days late. We apologise for anyone who is affected by this, and we thank you for your patience. 

https://www.luu.org.uk/clubs-and-societies/browse-clubs-and-societies/music-impact-in-the-community-luumic/

https://www.facebook.com/luumusicimpactinthecommunity/

In this podcast, Dan and Holly chat with Robyn and Will from Heart n Soul – a creative arts company that believes in the powers and talents of people with learning disabilities. We learn all about the different creative activities that Heart n Soul offer, how Robyn and Will facilitate their musical jam sessions (even on Zoom!) and explore issues such as artistic integrity and accessibility.

Normal text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNp0xeeHEKnEspPonHwEsBrgvFiCChUj2Mb53Zwt-zc/edit?usp=sharing

Large text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntjyXP6Cz7qC7JcOD43XrkXe7CGS_RsQWcRAP2OlMrU/edit?usp=sharing

Links:

Buzzin - Electric Fire https://electricfire.bandcamp.com/album/buzzin

Hub Music Jams https://heartnsoulatthehub.com/any-sound-you-like

Music Jam EP https://heartnsoul.bandcamp.com/album/heart-n-soul-at-the-hub-music-jams

Pop the Ballon by Electric Fire https://electricfire.bandcamp.com/album/efx

Robyn’s Rocket www.robynrocket.com

Guidance on Easy Read documents https://www.easy-read-online.co.uk/media/10609/making-myself-clear.pdf  
Robyn’s Book on Self employment https://robyn-steward.square.site/product/the-autism-friendly-guide-to-self-employment/73?cs=true&cst=custom

Taking Part https://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/taking-part

Electric Fire Website https://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/artists/electric-fire

Electric Fire Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOGqwMLT03qGwutJL37N9Pg

In this episode Holly and Rebecca chat with researcher, educator and violinist Clarke Randolph about her research ‘Still We Rise: Racial Discriminatory Resilience and Black American Musicians’. We explore what motivated her research interests and her experiences as a Black classical musician in the UK. Clarke explains how important it is to illuminate the histories and culture of Black American music, as well how musical joy can be a form of resilience.

Trigger Warning: this podcast includes conversations about racism including mentions of slavery.

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CduqExesx4wr4Obswqdli5L94O9Hm9HQWtZfck75_IE/edit?usp=sharing

Large text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18zIxQTIZXrzQDTdXYe0xdiZzGxuYrumuyUltEbd7-qQ/edit?usp=sharing

Clarke Randolph: https://howard.academia.edu/ClarkeRandolph

In this episode, we chat with Ginny Dougary and MJ Paranzino about Liberty Choir UK, a full-circle charity which aims to promote liberation from the criminal justice system through song. We talk about the growth of the choir and the process of “full-immersion”, where everyone involved in the choir is welcomed into a family. We also discuss their response during the Covid-19 lockdown and the production of Liberty Choir Radio. This podcast is co-hosted by Rebecca Ward and Holly Jackson.

Trigger warning: this podcast contains conversations around the criminal justice system.

Liberty Choir UK : https://libertychoir.org/

National Prison Radio Association: https://prison.radio/

Transcripts:

Normal text: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gIPku-L2c78j-zleOVR6v_-4UOAHq6WbdpOpzMl5m_0/edit?usp=sharing

Large text: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fLdvcWBLlOYOYCcOAaSNiiFezynGqVs1YBr0QUABNOA/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode Holly and Rebecca chat with Jim Reiss founder of DJ School UK about the benefits of music education and the importance of accessibility. We explore the complexities of project funding, working with children and the language that we use as music practitioners. Jim talks about how he facilitates confidence and participation in his DJ school sessions.

This podcast is co-hosted by Rebecca Ward and Holly Jackson.

DJ School UK: https://djschooluk.org.uk/

Leeds Music Education Partnership: https://artformsleeds.co.uk/networks/leeds-music-education-partnership/

Saa-uk: https://www.saa-uk.org/

Leeds Silver Steel Sparrows: https://artformsleeds.co.uk/music/citywide-and-community-music-making/city-of-leeds-youth-music/silver-steel-sparrows/

Art Forms: https://artformsleeds.co.uk/

Cloth Cat: https://clothcatleeds.org.uk/

Studio 12: https://studio12.org.uk/

The Hunslet Club: https://www.hunsletclub.org.uk/

Normal Text Audio Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YfjBzMXOk3yhKE6VpNh7lEyy7tsBp_ImZ4U9uNJbY1s/edit?usp=sharing

Large Text Audio Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sBnCHetYNJkBVo30B2lGVkuOuwZiWFVchFJhoSQz86Q/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Rebecca and Holly chat with Maisie Hulbert about the charity Sing Inside and how singing in prisons can facilitate self-expression as well as connect communities on both sides of the criminal justice system. We end our discussion by looking at the ways in which narratives of imprisonment can be chipped away through the musical and personal connections made in music workshops.

This podcast is co-hosted by Rebecca Ward and Holly Jackson.

Sing Inside: https://www.singinside.org/

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b4HYQlZn5E9jlqjbm9KwxHf6oDeIMPoMdx7lUClvV00/edit?usp=sharing

Large text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mCkHXHNHjnaJJ6SgWh-x5YmfdhkYByx1o4iK5Tdouy4/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Holly and Rebecca chat with Omar Shahryar about musical facilitation, opera for young people and peacemaking through active music making. They explore the role of faith and confidence when leading musical workshops as well as how artists might reprioritise their audience and flip the power dynamics in structural settings.

This podcast is co-hosted by Rebecca Ward and Holly Jackson.

Opera Schmopera: http://www.operaschmopera.co.uk/

Opera Schmopera Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYGn6fxI9euv2nhOrsKSatQ

Omar Shahryar: http://omarshahryar.info/

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hsTTMynafZ-6jdJB5jOoIPLG64pApj3_wmfmVBnnhT8/edit?usp=sharing

Large text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xbgmmH7B8vWErpUS42Xa7skjqkGR9ShzUHHpYOk1HaM/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode Holly and Rebecca chat with Jennifer Raven, Co-Founder of Fairbeats and Deputy Director of Sound Connections. We discuss the original aims of these organisations and how they have developed over the years. We also explore the importance of sustainability and reflective practice, as well as how student musicians might begin to look at portfolio careers.

Trigger Warning: Discussions around seeking asylum and forced migration.

This podcast is co-hosted by Rebecca Ward and Holly Jackson.

Fairbeats: https://fairbeats.co.uk/

Sound Connections: https://www.sound-connections.org.uk/

Jennifer Raven: https://twitter.com/JennRaven?s=20

Action for Refugees Lewisham https://www.afril.org.uk/

Transcript : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oo0hOUXwrChvc5WdfpILha1ulW_tplN-SgHUS49_fvw/edit?usp=sharing

Large Text Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14idul-xZ6o2l6eFNk71TjI7wI5ugXrIT2XV3BmihhwE/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode Holly and Rebecca chat with Matt Peacock MBE from Arts and Homelessness International. Matt talks about his work in the arts and homeless sector, and what he has learnt about music and social change along the way. We chat about power dynamics, enabling confidence and what the Covid-19 pandemic might mean for the arts and social justice movement going forwards.

Trigger warning: discussions surrounding trauma and homelessness.

This podcast is co-hosted by Rebecca Ward and Holly Jackson.

Arts and Homelessness International: http://www.with-one-voice.com/

Streetwise Opera: https://www.streetwiseopera.org/

Matt Peacock: Twitter @mrmattpeacock

Audio transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PocJrM3iv_ADmzKHaB2VAb-29txVxEDMEKFP4OQTQOs/edit?usp=sharing

Large text audio transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jUjRPlxchm79DnInT5p98FmTJSk23gCSZvXFd_CQRUs/edit?usp=sharing

In the second episode of Young Musicians for Social Justice, we chat with Natalia Luis-Bassa and Verónica Urrego about El Sistema and Sistema Scotland. Both Natalia and Verónica grew up in Venezuela and their musical careers began in El Sistema, and we chat to them about the roots of El Sistema, how it has changed and developed, and where it might go in the future.

This podcast is co- hosted by Rebecca Ward and Holly Jackson.

Natalia Luis-Bassa: https://www.rcm.ac.uk/conducting/professors/details/?id=02890

Verónica Urrego: https://www.benedettifoundation.org/tutor/veronica-urrego

El Sistema Venezuela: https://sistemaglobal.org/about/el-sistema-venezuela/

Sistema Scotland: https://makeabignoise.org.uk/

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10CEwaHJ4orR3tY9nkAmyTWUhnLM_e9NqaSzQBhJHBkE/edit?usp=sharing

Large Text Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cc3QLx-DSO9a1UbEdTA7bXiX4kv5KDc_W5TGMWgRm94/edit?usp=sharing