Visions of Visionaries

Meet Masaya Fantasista, the visionary founder and "captain" of the Japanese brand Jazzy Sport. What began over two decades ago as a record label and store has organically evolved into a vibrant community encompassing a dance studio, climbing gym, apparel shop, café, and even a garden. This belief in unity and collaboration extends to his vision for a more connected Asia.At its core, Jazzy Sport is a testament to Masaya's philosophy built on radical inclusivity, where he draws parallels between life, jazz, and sports, emphasizing teamwork and individual strengths."Each member has their own personality, so it's all different," he explains. "You have to find out the strong points and weaknesses of your teammates... Then, you have to use the others’ strong points and help those with weaknesses. That makes a stronger team."On our recent visit to Japan, Globetrotter Lab’s Kennedy Ashinze sat down with Masaya. He shares more on his vision for a more united Asia, his initiative to purchase a mountain in Nagano for a dog rescue (think "Jazzy Dog"), and the importance of inclusive communities.Special thanks to Zushi Film Festival and Cinema Caravan.

This year marked the 50th anniversary of Kahil’s group the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble. With no signs of slowing down, Sir Kahil has released his 18th album and also embarked on a historic world tour that just concluded in his hometown of Chicago.

To celebrate this milestone, we revisit our conversation with the legendary percussionist and multi-instrumentalist in which we had the honor of visiting his personal performance building/studio, "The Colabyrinth," the labyrinth for collaboration on the west side of Chicago.

In this latest episode of our “In Convo” series, Kahil talks to Globetrotter’s Kennedy Ashinze about witnessing music history, the state of cultural affairs, and coalescing a creative culture network, inspiring and still hitting with the next generation of musicians and more.

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Rewind to our chat with Corey Gilkey at Chicago's iconic Leaders 1354.

More than just a streetwear staple, Leaders 1354 is a movement on a mission to mentor and inspire the next generation of leaders. At its heart is its charismatic founder, Corey Gilkey, a true entrepreneur and community leader.

In our latest In Convo episode, Corey joins Globetrotter's Kennedy Ashinze to discuss his vision for inspiring the next generation, expanding beyond the US, his passion for community, his various entrepreneurial endeavors, and more.

REWIND to our chat with Daniel Mitchell, co-founder of Space Available in Bali, an eco-conscious and regenerative design company.

Jakarta's acclaimed Pantja Bar is raising a glass to its 5th anniversary. Fresh off its #27 ranking on Asia's 50 Best Bars list, the bar pays homage to the unsung heroes of mixology.

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Other than being notable figures in the UK nightlife scene, DJs Shy One and Ruby Savage have little in common musically. “We’re both on the ends of the spectrum,” Savage describes. But you know what they say: opposites attract, much like magnets. Or, in this case, “Like tennis,” as Shy One says. “We complement each other as well. It's like a little sparring like that.”

The duo has teamed up for joint sets and brought their differing musical styles to many cities, including Bali, where Globetrotter’s Kennedy Ashinze caught up with them. Check out the latest episode of the “In Transit” series, where Shy One and Ruby Savage talk about the club scene in London, vibing with the crowd, and more.

From his legendary Silver Room Sound System Block Parties to groundbreaking initiatives, Williams has curated events that ignited the city's cultural spark for close to three decades. His commitment to equity and fostering opportunities for creatives has made the Silver Room a beacon for the community.

In this latest episode of our In Convo series (S2E3), Globetrotter's Kennedy Ashinze sits down with Williams where he shares insights on his iconic store's impact, his new Bronzeville Winery venture, his love for Chicago, and his vision for the future. Not to be missed!

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Brooklyn meets Bali in the world of artist Romon Yang aka Rostarr! His art, like his travels, defies definition, drawing inspiration from every corner of the globe. A multidisciplinary artist in painting, abstract calligraphy, large-scale murals, and experimental filmmaking, amongst other things.

In our latest In Convo series episode (S3E2), Globetrotter Lab’s Kennedy Ashinze chats with Rostarr about artistic freedom, early beginnings, New York influences, transitioning to the island of Bali, the power of spreading positive energy through art, and his decades-long career.

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