My guest today is Sheopatra Jones, aka She Street aka She. I am really excited to share this conversation, and the drum/dance improvisation that follows. She has been mentioned by multiple guests as an influence and mentor, and following these connections is what this podcast is all about. 

As a dancer, videographer, director, and choreographer, She Street has worked with a long list of artists including Missy Elliot, Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, Donald Glover, and Estelle. 

She Street has also formed The Council, an L.A.-based Empowerment Collective that creates space and support for women through the medium of art. The Council is also an undeniably inspiring group of movement artists-follow the links in the description to see some of their work.

Our conversation explores her upbringing in Memphis, her organic development as an artist, and the origins and meaning of The Council.

We also have a drum and dance exchange that is truly an exchange - She plays drums and we took turns at the kit.

CONTENTS

00:00:00 - 00:01:33 Introduction

00:01:00 - 00:01:33 Conversaton

01:18:26 - 01:20:50 Nyboer drum / She dance improvisation

01:20:51 - 01:22:30 She drum / Nyboer dance improvisation

CREDITS

Production, Writing, Concept, Design, Video, Audio, Music, Photography by John Nyboer/Nyboer Photography

LINKS

She Street YouTube

The Council Instagram

LaShonté Anderson

Smooth Galaxy TikTok 

Lil Buck YouTube

Jon Boogz YouTube

Ellen Oscars Promo

Estelle New Direction Video