Wander and Muse with Heather

Bryan Falcon, the Producing and Artistic Director of Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre, gives a sneak peek into the excitement surrounding the MacFestival. The theater’s unique approach is about striking a perfect balance between the heart and the mind, carefully crafting experiences that are thought-provoking and entertaining.

The MacFestival, featuring four captivating plays inspired by Shakespeare's Macbeth, takes the timeless tragedy and reimagines it in fresh and unexpected ways. One exciting shift is women stepping into traditionally male roles, adding new dimensions and energy to the performances. The festival also brings together Tucson's artistic community, collaborating with local organizations like Saguaro City Music Theatre, Winding Road Theater, Borderlands Theater, Unscrewed Theater, and The Loft Cinema. It’s an event that promises to connect, inspire, and entertain, so don’t miss out on this thrilling celebration of storytelling and creativity!

For three decades, Matt has shared his love for global music, drawing inspiration from early influences like Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel, and expanding his interests into ethnomusicology. From the intricate rhythms of the tabla to the rich sounds of ragas, sarod, and sitar, Matt's musical exploration has taken him across cultures and continents.

Matt's journey began as a volunteer, but his dedication to promoting world music has earned him a loyal following that spans the globe, including fans from places as far-reaching as the Ministry of Art & Tourism in Norway. Matt shares how his show has evolved into a freeform, fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants, inspiration-driven broadcast, unearthing sounds from the farthest corners of the world, even from regions where art is created amidst adversity and chaos.

We also dive into Matt's musical journey, from his fascination with Sufi music and the Gnawa tradition of Morocco to his learning of the guembri and tabla. He reveals his dream of visiting Eswaria, Morocco, to experience the soulful rhythms of Sufi music firsthand.

Join us as we explore the intersections of music, culture, community, and passion with someone whose lifelong mission is to connect listeners to the rhythms of the world, one song at a time.

In this episode, you'll hear from the innovative inventor and entrepreneur Brice Hoskin, the mastermind behind the Genesha Cookstove Project. This lightweight, fold-flat cookstove is a game-changer, designed to create minimal smoke and revolutionize cooking in challenging environments. Brice shares the inspiring journey of how the cookstove came to life after collaborating with women in Nepal, refining prototypes, and receiving invaluable feedback, it’s now being used by the Dalai Lama’s exiled Tibetan community, thanks to a partnership with the Lha Charitable Trust, and available for purchase worldwide starting in early 2025.

Brice’s entrepreneurial spirit helped to create Montanya Rum and Mountain Boy Sleds, too. Whether you're a backpacker or someone interested in the power of innovation to improve lives, this episode is packed with fascinating insights, inspiring stories, and a look into how one man’s passion for invention is making a difference around the globe.

Tune in to hear how Brice brings the world closer to a more sustainable, practical future—one invention at a time!

You're not alone if you grab the comics from the Sunday paper first! Listen in as Blue Delliquanti shares the fascinating world of storytelling in comics and interesting insights on crafting rich narratives that resonate with readers of their well-known creations, such as Across a Field of Starlight and O Human Star. As a teacher at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Blue also inspires the next generation of comic artists. Plus, get a sneak peek when you hear about their illustrations for the upcoming play Drawing Lessons at the Children’s Theatre in Minneapolis.

Mentioned in this episode: Children's Theatre Company, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Random House Graphic, Full Metal Alchemist, Penny Arcade, Achewood, Charlie Brown, Neruda, Iron Circus Comics, Savannah College of Art & Design, Rhode Island School of Design, Japanese comics, Manga, K. Rat, Tucson Weekly,

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Drawing Lessons Play: https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/drawing-lessons/ 

Blue Delliquanti: BlueDelliquanti.com and Patreon.com/BlueDelliquanti

Podcast: WanderandMuse.World

After decades of capturing iconic figures, such as the Dalai Lama, Barack Obama, and Sting, plus globe-trotting with Rick Steves and hosting Lonely Planet's "Roads Less Traveled," Dominic Bonuccelli is now on a quest from Arizona to Argentina and wherever else his uncharted adventures unfold. His only plan is to have no plan. Come along on a ride with us when we talk about photography, the kindness of strangers, and popsicle-stained lips.

Mentioned in this episode: Rick Steves' Europe, Lonely Planet, USC, Seattle Weekly, Tucson Weekly, Suzuki DR-Z400, Tucson Guide Magazine, Moto Sonora, MovieMaker Magazine, Channing Tatum, Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo, Foxcatcher movie, VoyageX app, and Lilo & Stitch.

Boogie down at LittleBIGFest, a three-day music festival experience August 16-18, 2024, in Langley, Washington, on Whidbey Island! Experience Polyrhythmics headlining an epic lineup of 38 bands across three stages. This inclusive and immersive festival is all about community and creativity—celebrating the roots of Keegan Harshman's musical journey and his vision for uniting people through music.

Get your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable festival: littlebigfest.org

Mentioned in this episode: Blue Sound Music, Whidbey Telecom, Resonant Botanicals, Bailey's Corner Store, Polyrhythmics, Bigfoot and the Unicorn, The Wax Lips, Sweater Weather, Scott Pemberton O Theory, KXCI/Matt Moon's Global Rhythm Radio, Osbourne Northwest Public Relations, Island Shakespeare Festival, Oak Harbor Music Festival, Djangofest, gypsy jazz, mandalas, buskers, Spoiled Dog Winery, Dancing Fish Winery, music in education, and galactic space cows.

Keegan's music store, Blue Sound Music https://www.bluesoundmusic.com/

More "Wander and Muse with Heather" episodes: https://www.wanderandmuse.world/

Discover how this disciplined Tucson, Arizona, artist masterfully crafts precise crosshatched patterns with a ballpoint pen to create three-dimensional illusions on antique ledger paper.

IG: @albertchamillard

Hear more from Wander & Muse with Heather at wanderandmuse.world

Create something today!

Leslie Clark shares her fascinating story of how a solo journey to Africa to create art led to a 40-year immersion into the life and culture of the nomads of the Sahara.

She led film crews from National Geographic, advised US ambassadors about an area that was considered too dangerous for them to visit, and guided groups of tourists to the most remote parts of the Sahara visiting the desert and the nomadic festivals of the Wodaabe and Tuareg people of Niger.

After developing a deep connection with the people she met, her focus shifted to humanitarianism by selling her art to help those less privileged. She also started The Nomad Foundation, which provides water, health care, education, and food to those who need it. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Nomads of Niger by Carol Beckwith, Irma Turtle, National Geographic, Tuareg, Tamesna Center for Nomadic Life, The Nomad Foundation, Wodaabe.

https://nomadgal.com/

https://www.wanderandmuse.world/

Listen to a conversation about the captivating world of film with Johnny Remo, CEO and executive producer for Skip Stone Pictures.

From Johnny's early days acting in soap operas, such as "All My Children" and "One Life to Live," to producing more than 15 feature films, his career continues to be remarkable especially since he has segued into directing.

Mentioned in this interview:

FREDI, The Chariot, Monstrous, Like a Country Song, Hardflip, Burn This, "second acting," Susan Lucci, Alice and Sam Walton, Mario Van Peebles, Christina Ricci, Dove Foundation, Crystal Bridges of American Art, John Ashton, Billy Ray Cyrus, Rosanna Arquette, Hellfire, Dolf Lundgren, Harvey Keitel, Stephen "Slang" Lang, Old Tucson, Gary Oldman, Gary Sinise, and John Malkovich.

https://skipstonepictures.com/

https://www.wanderandmuse.world/