Local Color

Local Color

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Local Color episodes

  • Episode 61 - Josh Stokes
    Josh Stokes is a Baltimore singer with a true passion for music. In the first of many episodes of what I'm dubbing the ----Moose House mini series----, I'm going to be interviewing artists and creatives that have used The Moose House studio to record their music.Josh's talent for music started at an early age and the price of pursuing his dream was a little steep for his parents. Though it had nothing to do with money, some say your image is just as valuable. Listen as we talk about moving f from East to West Baltimore, the difference between singing for the studio and singing for a live audience, and why the most talented performers can be the laziest.Music14 daze - Josh StokesDare (Betcha_ - Josh Stokes

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    44 min
  • Episode 61 – Josh Stokes
    Josh Stokes is a Baltimore singer with a true passion for music. In the first of many episodes of what I’m dubbing the “Moose House mini series”, I’m going to be interviewing artists and creatives that have used The Moose House studio to record their music.Josh’s talent for music started at an early age and...
    44 min
  • Episode 60 – Milly Vanderwood
    It’s been a few months since I’ve published a new episode. This one doesn’t have an intro or outro; Im moving into my fiancee’s apartment (I also got engaged) and packed up my “nice” microphone and everything I use in my home studio. BUT AS ALWAYS bringing you the laid-back yet immersive interviews that won...
    31 min
  • Episode 60 - Milly Vanderwood
    It's been a few months since I've published a new episode. This one doesn't have an intro or outro; Im moving into my fiancee's apartment (I also got engaged) and packed up my ----nice---- microphone and everything I use in my home studio. BUT AS ALWAYS bringing you the laid-back yet immersive interviews that won me a Best of Baltimore 2019 award from Baltimore Magazine! Sit back and enjoy as Milly and I talk moving from the city to the county, his journey from rapper to manager to gallery owner, and the changes the gallery has gone through over the years.

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    31 min
  • Episode 59 – Fagan Harris
    It’s been a while since I released an episode and things will be moving a little slower for Local Color. I’m working on another project with a Youtube music channel and it’s a good opportunity for me to use my talents and get paid! But, this is Local Color and you’re here for great interviews...
    45 min
  • Episode 59 - Fagan Harris
    It's been a while since I released an episode and things will be moving a little slower for Local Color. I'm working on another project with a Youtube music channel and it's a good opportunity for me to use my talents and get paid! But, this is Local Color and you're here for great interviews with Baltimore's premier thought leaders! Fagan Harris is one such thought leader. As CEO of Baltimore Corps he's working to provide Baltimoreans opportunities and access to jobs, job training, and other programs that help small business owners. Listen as we discuss hard lessons, respoinding to community feedback, and Fagan remains calm amidst one of my worst fears.

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    45 min
  • Episode 58 – Bilphena Yahwon
    I’ve been taking some time away from the podcast to work on myself and practice self-care. Now that I’m back, my focus is renewed and I’m working on a collaboration with a local organization to continue the podcast and make it more community oriented. On to the show! Bilphena Yahwon is a writer and activist,...
    2 min
  • Episode 58 - Bilphena Yahwon
    I've been taking some time away from the podcast to work on myself and practice self-care. Now that I'm back, my focus is renewed and I'm working on a collaboration with a local organization to continue the podcast and make it more community oriented. On to the show!Bilphena Yahwon is a writer and activist, the latter title being something that runs in her blood. A refugee of the Second Liberian Civil War, Bilphena's grandfather defied a government that persecuted its own people. However, Liberian/Americo- Liberian relations also contributed to tensions in her home country. As Bilphena's family fled, she settled in Ivory Coast, then they emigrated to the United States. Listen as we discuss Bilphena's crash course on American identity politics, finding herself in womanist theory, and the work she does with Restorative Response Baltimore!

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    27 min
  • Episode 57 – Andrea Boston
    Andrea is that one friend that’s always down to explore what life has to offer. Aside from starting her own pop-up happy hour event with fellow Baltimorean Nia Johnson, Andrea has contributed to the social and creative fabric of Baltimore City. Listen as Andrea talks about finding a creative outlet independent of her siblings, travelling...
    2 min
  • Episode 57 - Andrea Boston
    Andrea is that one friend that's always down to explore what life has to offer. Aside from starting her own pop-up happy hour event with fellow Baltimorean Nia Johnson, Andrea has contributed to the social and creative fabric of Baltimore City. Listen as Andrea talks about finding a creative outlet independent of her siblings, travelling from the Midwest to the East Coast, and still finding purpose even when your life's vision takes a left turn.

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    39 min

About Local Color

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Local Color is a podcast dedicated to telling the stories of Black artists, business owners, and community leaders in Baltimore City and in the DMV. If you're looking for insightful interviews, heartfelt stories, and sometimes a good laugh, Local Color has you covered.