It's the season finale of In My Element! And we're gonna to go on a hiatus for a while. Before we go, I'm bringing you two new stories to hold you over. In our mini music memory, narrated by Crystal, and our featured memory narrated by Nneoma, we will learn about songs that helps us find our place in the world. 

I like to think of music as being archival. It shows us where we've been, where we are, and sometimes, who we hope to become. In this episode, we will listen to two stories on music's ability to lead us down a path of self-discovery. In our mini music memory, narrated by Sydney, and our featured memory, narrated by Tip, we will hear about songs that transform our worldview. 

In this episode, we will listen to two stories on music's ability to help us imagine a greater world than the one we know. That may sound abstract, but I do believe music is a bridge to our imagination. In our mini music memory, narrated by Tajj and our feature memory narrated by James - we will learn about songs that unlock possibilities. So sit back, relax and let's dive into the show.

In this episode, we will listen to two stories on music's ability to ground us in who we are and what we know. Much of the music we know and love today has been inspired by our upbringing. Those late night car rides, listening to music with friends and family, are monumental in shaping how we show up in the world. In our mini music memory, narrated by Ayanna, and our featured memory narrated by Kadeem, we will learn of songs that navigate us towards what we know.

What does happiness look like for you? For me, its peace of mind. More specifically its good music, a completed to do list and some sandalwood incense. In this episode, we will hear two stories around happiness. What I love most about these memories is that happiness takes many forms. In our mini music memory, narrated by Clemens, happiness is the start of an adventure. While in our featured memory, narrated by Jay, happiness means family. 

In this episode, we will listen to two stories on music's ability to guide us into a world of emotion. If you're anything like me, my music is quite reflective of what I'm feeling. Sometimes those feelings are happy, sad, or somewhere in between. In our mini music memory, narrated by Apshara, and our featured memory, narrated by Nala, we will learn about songs that nestle our emotions.

We're backkkkk. It's the season 2 premiere of In My Element! I'm so excited to share these music memories with you all. In this episode, we will listen to two stories around music's ability to change our world view. In our mini music memory, narrated by Tashanee, we will listen to a small yet impactful moment. Last but not least, in our featured memory narrated by Sebastian, we'll learn of a catalytic moment that move him forward as a person. 

COVID has prevented us from indulging in the live music experience, but what it hasn’t taken away from us are our memories of past shows. The last show I attended was Anderson.Pak’s 'Ventura'; and while the music served as the soundtrack, the lighting, stage design, setlist, the overall ambiance contributed to my experience and my memory of the show. 

In our season finale, I sit down with Production Manager and my good friend, Sam Dinkins IV, to discuss some of his music memories and what all goes into making live events memorable. 

We’ve all heard those  old sayings, “if there’s no photo, did it ever happen. Or a picture is worth a thousand words. But is the same true for our memories? 

Today I’m joined by creative Eric Rogers to discuss more about the role of photography in preserving our music memories and how music can help us reflect on our headspace.

Since the beginning of time music has remained one of the primary outlets for storytelling. It’s virtually impossible to have a song that doesn’t tell a story or evoke some kind of emotion in its listeners. 

Today I’m joined by filmmaker slash director, Andrew Butte, to understand the role of music in storytelling and how our memories inform those stories