Two Virgins

On this week's episode, Teresa and Sam interview artist Dominic Chambers over a glass of Lime Jarritos. Dominic Chambers is an African-American emerging artist from St. Louis, MO. Chambers received his BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 2016 and received his MFA at the Yale University School of Art. Chambers' canvases pay homage to literary narratives, mythologies, and African-American history. Dominic talks to Teresa and Sam about color theory, black intellectualism, and his painting process.

On this week's episode, Teresa and Sam interview Czech painter Barbora Kysilkova over a cup of dirty chai. Barbora Kysilkova is one of the two main subjects of this year's acclaimed documentary, The Painter and the Thief, directed by Benjamin Ree. The Painter and the Thief tells the story of an unlikely friendship between Barbora Kysilkova and Bertil Nordland, the man who stole two of Barbora's most famous paintings. Barbora talks to Teresa and Sam about painting as a physical form of expression, her friendship with Bertil, and her experience being the subject of a piece of art, rather than its creator.

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview poet, musician, and activist artist Moor Mother over a glass of root beer. Based in Philadelphia, Camae Ayewa (Moor Mother) is also a workshop facilitator and has performed at numerous festivals, colleges, galleries, and museums around the world. As Moor Mother, she released her debut album Fetish Bones on Don Giovanni records to critical acclaim. Fetish Bones was named 3rd best album of the year by The Wire Magazine, number 1 by Jazz Right Now and has appeared on numerous end of the year list from Pitchfork, Noisy, Rolling Stone, and Spin Magazine. Camae is also a vocalist in three collaborative performance groups: Irreversible Entanglements, MoorJewelry and 700bliss.  Moor Mother talks to Teresa and Sam about seeing the impact of her art, using music as a form of activism, and operating in the Philadelphia art space. Moor Mother's new album, Circuit City, is set to release on September 25th.

On this week's episode, Teresa and Sam interview director Bora Kim over a glass of Yerba Mate. Bora Kim is a South Korean filmmaker and holds an MFA in film directing from Columbia University. She recently directed the award-winning film House of Hummingbird, which won Tribeca Film Festival's Best International Narrative Feature, the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Screenplay, the Grand Prix of the Generation 14plus International Jur, and many more. Bora Kim talks to Teresa and Sam about the intentional and intimate crafting of House of Hummingbird, the reception of her film in South Korea and internationally, as well as breaking the narrative about what it really feels like to go through adolescence. 

On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview electronic producer Loraine James over a cup of guava juice. Loraine James is an electronic producer based in London, who effortlessly blends Electronica and IDM with whispers of jazz and ambience, all wrapped up in the artist's key avant-garde aesthetic and sensibility. Lorraine James' upcoming album, Nothing, will be released on October 2nd, 2020.  Loraine James talks to Sam and Teresa about finding her distinctive sound, collaborating with new artists, and her favorite Netflix shows at the moment!

Sam and Teresa interview New York producer and rap duo King Vision Ultra and Amani over a blueberry smoothie. King Vision Ultra and Amani Fela recently released their album, An Unknown Infinite, which features ELUCID, Suede Jury, AKAI SOLO, & maassai on words, ahwlee, DOOF, and Nick Hakim on additional beats, and the legendary Monie Love as host/narrator. The duo talks to Sam and Teresa about the fight for freedom, working as collaborators, and making music with intention.

Teresa and Sam interview Harlem poet and songwriter Mamadou. over a cup of oolong milk tea. His debut album, To Stitch a Rose, dives into the psyche and consciousness of an 18-19 year old Mamadou. as he navigates and reflects on his coming of age as a 1st generation Malian man in Harlem. The album embodies the different vignettes/dream-like states of Mamadou.’s inner thoughts as he grapples with his experience dealing with young intimate relationships, coming of age as a young man and with the new, confusing emotions that come with loss. Mamadou. talks to Teresa and Sam about how poetry has influenced his music, the importance of taking time for yourself, and working with various friends and artists as collaborators.

Sam, Teresa, and Malachi interview New York hip hop duo Armand Hammer over a cup of ginger ale. Armand Hammer is comprised of underground rappers billy woods and E L U C I D. Armand Hammer's recent album, Shrines, was released in June and was met with widespread acclaim for its fresh sound and lyrics. Shrines is the first album from Armand Hammer since their 2018 release, Paraffin. Armand Hammer talk to Sam, Teresa, and Malachi about choosing an album cover, the process of making Shrines, and collaborating with different artists. 

Sam and Teresa interview director Andrew Ahn, over an iced latte. Andrew Ahn is an award-winning filmmaker, best known for his feature films, Spa Night (2016) and Driveways (2019). Driveways, starring Hong Chau, Lucas Jaye, and Brian Dennehy, tells the story of an eight-year old boy who helps his mom clean out his late aunt's house and forms an unlikely relationship with a neighbor who is a war veteran. Ahn talks with Teresa and Sam about making films with POC narratives, the use of space and subtlety in Driveways, and obstacles Ahn faced when filming Spa Night. 

Sam and Teresa interview one of their favorite rappers, MAVI, over a cup of Coca-Cola. MAVI’s debut album, Let the Sun Talk, was released last year and received critical acclaim for his beats and lyrics exploring his identity and community. MAVI shares with Teresa and Sam the process behind making his upcoming album, Shango, recording during quarantine, and if white critics should discuss Black music.