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Inside part 2 of 2, Isobel continues her fascinating conversation with musician and creative NikNak, AKA Nicole Raymond, this time delving into the concepts behind her album Bashi, which blends turntable improvisation with field recordings. Nicole also shares her experience as a black woman in music tech and how we can make the field more inclusive, moving forward. Ultimately, Nicole’s music and her message inspires a sense of brave experimentation and creative integrity; qualities that are so worth cultivating as musicians.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{00:00} Intro
{03:44} How NikNak created her album ‘Bashi’
{07:00} Why taking time-out made her more creative
{10:50} The art of performing
{16:05} Creating your world with sound
{22:28} Tackling diversity and accessibility in music
{49:53} Summary & next week’s teaser

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