The Sassy Show

Burlesque performer Pat Elle talks to us about developing herself within the scene and sharing her culture as British-Indian performer. When deciding to perform, Pat Elle set the intention "to make people of my culture and South Asian heritage proud of how their culture is being portrayed". Embracing individuality and being authentic are two hot topics we hear Pat discuss, and how dancing (and undressing) helped her step into her sassy side.

Be sure to check out Pat Elle's work on IG @pat__elle

Interview by The Sassy Show founder Bethany Burgoyne @bxsassy2

Tracklist:

Choli Ke Peeche - Alka Yagnik & Ila Arun

Chhoti Si Aasha - A.R. Rahman Minmini

Billy Rani - Pritam, Anand Raj Anand & Richa Sharma

Piya Tu Ab To Aaja - Asha Bhosle & R.D. Burman

Khalasi (Coke Studio Charat) - Aditya Gadhvi & Achint

Mere Sapnon Ki Rani - Kishore Kumar

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Aneesha Kotwani is best known for two things - her work on radio spotlighting South Asian artists and her single handed development of running events within Mumbai bringing a diversity of artists to a growing crowd of music lovers . Having found herself on the dancefloor, she places music at the forefront of all the work she does. This extends to managing female musicians and helping them grow in their career, and bringing artists to India from around the world.

Having been part of the scene for over ten years, Aneesha talks to us about the highs and lows of paving her own route into the role of cultural ambassador, manager and event coordinator. As well as her personal experiences of maintaining a close knit community of friends and family around her.

In this episode we hear music from KAVYA, Ditty, Traumer, Sheherazaad, and SiR

Get to know about Aneesha's work via her platform WAVLNGTH or via IG @aneeshakotwani

Interview by Bethany Burgoyne @bxsassy2

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Artist and somatic healing coach, Hansika Jethnani is using a variety of methods to help others go on a journey of deep, emotional expression.  From breathwork to body movement and painting, Hansika is weaving together various practices as a journeyer - taking people on a journey towards themself.

Having come from a photography background, before becoming known for their queer friendly zines, Hansika talks to us about the role art places in her life, in parallel to breathwork and connecting with the body.  Tune in to her Hansika describe their experiences as a "third-culture kid" and how moving to India has allowed her to continue her journey of self-discovery.

Get to know more about Hansika's work on IG @hansikajethnani and @healingwithhansika

Tracklist: 
Mul Mantra - Gurunam Singh
Kaa - Project Damru
Sapu Lidi - Catur Hair Wijaya
May The Love We Share - Sarka Elias
Blessed We Are - Peia

Interview by Bethany Burgoyne

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Meet two of India's most renowned Voguing dancers - best friends Krish and Sunil. Having established their place on the dance scene in Mumbai, Krish and Sunil founded their own collective 'Voguing in India' inspiring others to learn the dance form and liberate themselves through freedom of expression.

Tune in to hear our host Bx Sassy interview Krish and Sunil, shining a light on Mumbai's rich culture of dance and performance (hello @houseofluna__). We hear about their individual journeys to embodying movement and the collective way they are moving against the grain so as to shine bright in their talents. As well as the role models who have inspired their journey and their pursuit of dance as a career and lifestyle.


Featuring Krish and Sunil's music selection from Whitney Houston, Ben Platt, Harry Styles and Donna Summer.

Learn more about Krish and Sunil via IG @sunil_bormahela and  @kristheticc
Be sure to follow @voguinginindia

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Storyteller, Poet and Dancer Maxaroni N. Cheese is all about showing resistance through authenticity. Known for their empowering performance and shiny presence within the queer community, Maxaroni sits down with our host Audacious Alexa to discuss drag joy and queer liberation.

Tune in to hear Maxaroni and Alexa discuss the importance of pride and how laws across the US are impacting the artistic expression of the LGBTQ+ community. Maxaroni tells us about the recent banning of drag in Texas, discussing the destructive nature of anti-trans movements, compared to the tight knit community within Portland. Alexa and Maxaroni share with us the plethora of opportunities for those wanting to perform on the west coast and the role it plays in helping folks celebrate being themselves within the queer community.

Get to know Maxaroni N. Cheese via online @twinkjoy 

Keep up with Audacious Alexa via IG @audacious_alexa

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The multigenre DJ  blending the sounds of her Black, Queer and POC communities

We're ending the sassy year in conversation with this month's guest LO-LOW. Tune in to hear LO-LOW discuss club culture, kinky communities and her journey of getting behind the decks and djing. As well as her mission to platform music from Black and POC artists. 

This is a fabulously uplifting conversation about growing in confidence, pursuing passions organically and stepping out of the shadow to be liberated through dance and music. So what you waiting for honeys? Get listening and check out our photoshoot with LO-LOW on The Sassy Show website.

Interview recorded and aired on Islington Radio.

Tracklist:
Sunset - Georgie Anne Muldrow
BEDBUGZ - OURAA
Rushing - Joanne Of Art
5 AM - Nesta Stephan
Tiempo - Fedzilla
Algoriddim - Okvsho
Sugah Daddy - Dewstiny-s CHild
Keep Moving - Jaymie Silk
Riding Senses - NIKS
Take You There - Eliza Rose
Run 2 U - TYGAPAW
Act Bad - BASHKKA
I Felt Love - Blue Hawaii

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Meet Pereko Makgothi and Samantha Russell,  co-founders of Last Looks Beauty;  an Afro hair and makeup agency connecting  artists (the majority of whom are women of colour) with jobs on sets. From films to advertisement, catwalks to photoshoots, Last Looks Beauty is all about providing talent and models with artists who are confident to work on various hair textures and skin tones. 

Having met while studying acting, Samantha and Pereko founded Last Looks Beauty after experiencing inconsistencies of hairstylists capable of styling their Afro hair on production sets.​​ We talk to them about the fundamental changes they are pushing for within the industry to avoid neglect and harm (emotionally and physically) towards people of colour.  As well as the success and challenges they've faced developing their business while living in different continents across the world.

Sassy soundtrack:
Victoria Monét - On My Mama

Asake - Organise

Solange Knowles - Don't Touch My Hair

Priya Ragu - Black Goose / Let Me Breathe (COLOURS show)

Novelist and DJ Lag- Bulldozer

Tune in to the full interview to learn more and head to Last Looks Beauty to book them for their services today

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Accessible, experienced information, supported by Bijoux Indiscrets; Amber Mallery has been working throughout the US and Europe, researching and supporting educational conversations around pleasure and pornography. Having made a name for herself delivering a thought-provoking TED talk titled "Can pornography be a part of sex education", Amber is focusing on how to protect and support sex workers, while creating an equitable system for ethical pornography to be made.

We've had the joy of connecting with Amber through her role as a sex educator for Bijoux Indiscrets - a sexual wellness store of erotic cosmetics and sensual accessories.  Tune in to the podcast interview or read on to hear Amber discusses her work with Bijoux Indiscrets and the experiences that led her to writing her current PhD.

Tracklist-
Release Some Tension - SWV
Kiss It Better - Rihanna
Fashion Freak - Isabella Lovestory
Why Don't You Do Right - Lil' Green, Remastered 2002
Woman's Touch - Yussef Dayes, Jamilah Barry

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The Sassy Show is back on Islington Radio and this month @bxsassy2 us joined by special guest @revoltingrosy. 

As a performer and workshop facilitator, Rosy is all about finding ways to put the 'silly' back into life. Tune in to hear them discuss Rosy's love for poetry leading to her infamous smutty letters class. As well as her journey into playful performance, and navigating a healthy relationship with eating and bodily appearance. Its a hot, steamy, uncensored episode (as always) so prepare to sassify yourself in the BEST kind of way.

Tracklist includes:

Unchained Melody - The Fleetwoods
Four Seasons, Spring - Recomposed,
by Max Richter
Champagne Shit - Janelle Monae
Time - DJ Nomi, Rapturous, SCHEMELZER
LOOOVE - Travis Scott, Kid Cudi
Hugging You - Tom Roesenthal, Billie Martin

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Meet the Burlesque artist encouraging colourful compassion.  As the producer of ‘Fetlesque’ - a night showcasing exceptional talent on the UK burlesque and drag scene - Purrsia continually prioritises the representation of her LGBTQ+ community. Alongside her work on stage and screen (Purrsia has a gorgeous modeling portfolio of sassyness), she is also committed to her activism in raising awareness of hidden disabilities and supporting those who, like her, have multiple access needs. We had the privilege of interviewing Purrsia about the work she does and her passion for nurturing community spirit.

Tracklist:

Song 1) Disco Housewife - Kumari Suraj
Song 2) True Honey Buns - Bahamadia 
Song 3) 4 Page Letter - Aaliyah
Song 4) Weak - SWV
Song 5) You're Always On My Mind - SWV

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