ARTdustry

In our season 2 premiere, the Robinsons are back discussing the highlights of season 1, future guests for season 2, and reflecting on ups and downs from 2020. | Watch the episode HERE. 

The hosts of ARTdustry speak with legendary international MC and producer, London's own, Funky DL. This international Hip-Hop icon has released over 20 vocal studio albums, including his latest album TWENTY, and has earned a reputation as a prolific producer all while obtaining his law degree. Come with us as we journey with DL discussing his epic career, his thoughts on 2020, and more. 

The hosts of ARTdustry speak with Founder & Exec. Director of World Arts Focus at Joe's Movement Emporium, Brooke Kidd. Joe’s Movement Emporium is the largest independent performing arts center in Prince George’s County Maryland, incorporating dance, movement, and performing arts. Listen as she shares stories of her creative journey and how she was able to convert an empty warehouse into a 20,000 square foot performing arts center that recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary. 

The hosts of ARTdustry speak with international Hip Hop producer, Marcus D.  Listen as he shares stories of his life growing up in Seattle, WA, finding inspiration in video games, and how he went from being inspired by a legend to collaborating with legends.

The host of ARTdustry speak with artist, coder, designer, illustrator,  and beat-maker Allan Cole. Listen as he shares stories of his time as a freelance artist, creating WordPress website themes, his experience working with Automattic, Inc. as a Theme Imagineer, and producing music with Darien Birks — The Stuyvesants.

The hosts of ARTdustry speak with international hip hop artist and producer, Shing02. Listen as he shares stories of his international upbringing, his time in the Bay Area, his social activism, and how his hit song Battlecry, became the theme song for the Chanbara anime, Samurai Champloo produced by the late Nujabes.

The hosts of ARTdustry speak with Founder & CCO of McNeil Creative Enterprises, Alison McNeil.  Alison, is an arts & culture advocate, strategist, and philanthropist.  Listen as she shares her journey as a former performing artist and activist; co-founding Women of Color in the Arts (WOCA). Alison’s efforts have informed policy, fortified leadership, secured grants, and formed partnerships that expand equity and access for women, emerging leaders, and communities of color.

The hosts of ARTdustry speak with sustainable fashion designer, maker, and activist, Tabassum Siddiqui. Listen as she shares her journey as a Muslim woman of color navigating the fashion industry, and how her faith and activism informs her choices in creating modest ethical fashion.  

The hosts of ARTdustry speak with artist, curator, fashion professor, and Founder/Chief Creative Officer of Black Dress Exhibit, Adrienne Jones. Listen as she shares stories of her journey growing up in New Rochelle, NY, her experience at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, and her work as co-curator and Founder/Chief Creative officer of the Black Dress Exhibit.

The hosts of ARTdustry speak with designer and founder/CCO of 7Concepts, Karen Baker. Listen as she shares stories of her journey growing up in Florida, her time in Washington, DC, and her work as a creative, strategic marketing advisor, consultant, professor, radio host, and producer.