In this episode, we sit down with K. Meira Goldberg, a renowned flamenco performer, choreographer, teacher, and scholar. Meira shares her fascinating journey from performing nightly in Madrid’s flamenco tablaos alongside the world’s best artists to becoming a leading figure in flamenco scholarship in the United States. We explore her decision to pursue a career in the arts, the challenges she faced along the way, and the invaluable advice she offers to both upcoming artists and her past self. Meira also discusses her extensive work, including groundbreaking collaborations such as 100 Years of Flamenco in NYC and Flamenco on the Global Stage, as well as her award-winning monograph, Sonidos Negros: On the Blackness of Flamenco.Join us for an enlightening conversation on flamenco’s rich history, its global influence, and the wisdom Meira has gained throughout her remarkable career.


This podcast episode was made possible by Queens College/City University of New York, the Associate Dean of the Queens College School of Arts Julia del Palacio, Administrative and Program Assistant Neo Ioannou, and former Dean of Arts and Humanities Bill McClure. 

Special thanks to Maria Pio, Thomas Lee, Sadia Ashfaq, Sylvia Hernandez, Jon Yanofsky, Simone Yearwood, and the academic chairs of the Departments of Drama, Theatre & Dance, Studio Art & Graphic Design, and the Aaron Copland School of Music.

Hosted by Arianna Arce
Scriptwriting and production supervision by Giovanni Escalera
Editing and sound design by Julián Name
This podcast episode was produced by Sonidorama in partnership with Queens College School of Arts. 

In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of panelists and students at the 2023 Queens College Arts Leadership BootCamp. Through personal stories and insights, participants and panelists offer a unique perspective on the transition from artist to leader in the arts. Discover how creativity meets strategy in shaping the next wave of visionary artists and leaders. 

Featured Guests:
Panelists:

• Kayhan Irani: Theatre of the Oppressed Trainer
• Charles Rice-Gonzalez: Writer and Professor at Hostos Community College
• Claudia Norman: Faculty Member, Arts Management & Entrepreneurship, The New School
• Jamie Benson: Comedy Writer, Marketing Director
• Jen Cho: Director of Administration, Sotheby’s Institute of Art
• Shawn Choi: Director of Production, Theater for a New Audience
• Regina Bain: Executive Director, Louis Armstrong House Museum

Students:

• Akampreet Kaur: Artist and Queens College Student
• Andrea Merano: Scholar at Queens College School of Arts
• Dexter Stanley Tauvao: Jazz Student, Queens College
• Dawn DeVito: Late Starter Artist and Student, Queensborough Community College

This podcast episode was made possible by Queens College/City University of New York, the Associate Dean of the Queens College School of Arts Julia del Palacio, Administrative and Program Assistant Neo Ioannou, and former Dean of Arts and Humanities Bill McClure. 

Special thanks to Maria Pio, Thomas Lee, Sadia Ashfaq, Sylvia Hernandez, Jon Yanofsky, Simone Yearwood, and the academic chairs of the Departments of Drama, Theatre & Dance, Studio Art & Graphic Design, and the Aaron Copland School of Music.

Hosted by Arianna Arce
Scriptwriting and production supervision by Giovanni Escalera
Editing and sound design by Julián Name
This podcast episode was produced by Sonidorama in partnership with Queens College School of Arts.