Winnipeg hip hop artist and teacher, GeNie Baffoe, joins the Studio 393 youth podcast to discuss his experience in the hip hop art scene, and culture.

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson recently released Theory of Ice. An 8 song album of ideas and moods. water and ice, layers and space. listening to this interview takes you to the significance of art. Leanne illustrates with words like lake waters gently cover rocks. We talk about the impact of indigenous musicians of the past, why go from written word to music and how? This is a magnificent, candid listen with an emotionally brilliant, self aware, wise and well-informed artist.

"Leanne Betasamosake Simpson" is a renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer and artist, who has been widely recognized as one of the most compelling Indigenous voices of her generation. Her work breaks open the intersections between politics, story and song—bringing audiences into a rich and layered world of sound, light, and sovereign creativity."

Albums

Theory of Ice

Noopiming Sessions

Andrew Eastman is one of the man people behind Synonym Art Consultation in Treaty 1 Territory, Winnipeg. This crew decided to put on a virtual Drag festival. Andy walks us through the beginning idea, acts involved and the layout for the Festival.

Sappfyre chats about Take Home BIPOC Arts House In Treaty 1 (Winnipeg), Manitoba. Their first exhibition "Embodied: They Hold Their Own" (February 27 - March 20, 2021) , meeting the needs of artists in the Black, Indigenous and communities of People of Colour. It's a first in the city and we get to hear a piece of their story with The Administrative Coordinator, Sappfyre Mcleod.

"TakeHome BIPOC Arts House is an artist run centre and communal art studio with the focus of providing space, support and nourishment to BIPOC artists on Treaty 1 Territory, to show and create art, in any discipline. We recognize the energy and knowledge afforded to us and honour this by sowing seeds for future generations of BIPOC collectives, spaces and projects."

Studio 393 chats with the Scarborough based writer Natasha Ramoutar. The Indo-Guyanese writer walks us through her collage of thoughts. Where is home and the idea of home being many places. What is memory? From Scarborough to Guyana to India lets explore with this greater writer through her book, Bittersweet.

Tasha Spillett talks about her series "Surviving The City 1 & 2." There are wonderful questions about inspiration, creative collaboration and insights into the decision making process of her Graphic Novels. The Cree/ Trini author, speaker, and educator left us with vital questions answered. enjoy.

Edit: Osani

Hosts: Osani, Stella, Racquel, Mercy

Caid Jones - MC/ Producer/ Community organizer has made the city of Winnipeg take notice with his technical rap skills, enthusiasm for the craft and a work ethic that is second to none. A true lover of community. It has been him and his group of friends priority to work with organizations like Taking It Global and Graffiti Art Programming to assemble aid packages for those that need in Treaty 1 , Winnipeg. Proud of his Indigenous and Irish heritage you can see this in every step that he takes. "Stay Woke" is his current release. Pay Attention Records is the label he co-founded to put the music out. Take a listen as 393 jogs through the beginning of promising career with Caid Jones.

The active, Brash and empathetic Alt-Diva chats with the 393rs about closing a tour down because of COVID, a new live record, the creative process of working with the Dead Matt production team and tips for young creatives. Mercy, Aiyanna, Cade, Osani, Stella, Kenneth are the host.

Please check @artx393 on Instagram for these interviewers great virtual art gallery.

"Pegged as Canada’s breakout alt-diva, Begonia launched into the Canadian music scene on the strength of her critically acclaimed 2017 EP Lady In Mind. The indie pop singer has received media praise and numerous awards, and had two #1 songs on Canada’s CBC national radio chart. As Begonia, Alexa Dirks has blossomed into a glittery supernova who feels like music’s best-kept secret to her fans."

http://www.hellobegonia.com/home

Lxvndr (MC/Singer) - Sits with Sappfyre & Osani to talk inspiration, PEI and Black Lives Matter protest, clothing, creative processes and rapped styles.

From May 22 2019 - Drag Queen and community activist Prairie Sky dropped by to speak with 393 participants. Answered questions about the scene, Drag prep and the Winnipeg community at large. A great convo with some great chemistry. All of this done after a hard day of sellin tacos for Sunshine House.

2nd Part features an interview with Khao House owner Randy Khounnoraj . Kenneth asks questions. They talk business, swap stories of immigrant common threads, talk food and serving the community their in.