Young Musicians for Social Justice

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Young Musicians for Social Justice is a new society based at the University of Leeds, UK, which aims to advocate for the use of music to provide sustainable social justice solutions. We talk with notable scientists, practitioners and musicians who have generously given their time to share their thoughts on the question: "What is the role of music in bringing about social justice?" Trigger Warning: There will be some engagement with and discussion of sensitive topics which may affect those with lived experiences of any form of prejudice, discrimination or difficulty.

  1. 07/23/2021

    LUUMIC: Bringing the student and wider communities of Leeds together through music

    This week, Rebecca chats with Emily Dodd and Jacob Wiles from LUUMIC, which stands for Leeds University Union Music Impact in the Community. Emily and Jacob were both on the committee for LUUMIC during the 2020/2021 academic year. We talk about the principles and structure of LUUMIC, how they adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the importance of music for mental well-being amongst students.  Audio transcripts will be uploaded on to the podcast a few days late. We apologise for anyone who is affected by this, and we thank you for your patience.  https://www.luu.org.uk/clubs-and-societies/browse-clubs-and-societies/music-impact-in-the-community-luumic/ https://www.facebook.com/luumusicimpactinthecommunity/

    38 min

  2. 07/16/2021

    Heart n Soul: Believing in the powers and talents of people with learning disabilities

    In this podcast, Dan and Holly chat with Robyn and Will from Heart n Soul – a creative arts company that believes in the powers and talents of people with learning disabilities. We learn all about the different creative activities that Heart n Soul offer, how Robyn and Will facilitate their musical jam sessions (even on Zoom!) and explore issues such as artistic integrity and accessibility. Normal text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNp0xeeHEKnEspPonHwEsBrgvFiCChUj2Mb53Zwt-zc/edit?usp=sharing Large text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntjyXP6Cz7qC7JcOD43XrkXe7CGS_RsQWcRAP2OlMrU/edit?usp=sharing Links: Buzzin - Electric Fire https://electricfire.bandcamp.com/album/buzzin Hub Music Jams https://heartnsoulatthehub.com/any-sound-you-like Music Jam EP https://heartnsoul.bandcamp.com/album/heart-n-soul-at-the-hub-music-jams Pop the Ballon by Electric Fire https://electricfire.bandcamp.com/album/efx Robyn’s Rocket www.robynrocket.com Guidance on Easy Read documents https://www.easy-read-online.co.uk/media/10609/making-myself-clear.pdf   Robyn’s Book on Self employment https://robyn-steward.square.site/product/the-autism-friendly-guide-to-self-employment/73?cs=true&cst=custom Taking Part https://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/taking-part Electric Fire Website https://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/artists/electric-fire Electric Fire Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOGqwMLT03qGwutJL37N9Pg

    1h 10m

  3. 07/09/2021

    "Music is my Weapon": How war has shaped the experience of being a young musician in Afghanistan

    In this episode, Darah and Rebecca chat with Arson Fahim – a pianist and composer living in Afghanistan. We chat about how Arson was inspired to start learning the piano, the perception of music in Afghanistan and the risks that musicians take to pursue their passion. We were inspired by Arson’s dedication to his people and his music. https://www.anim-music.org/ We have been given permission by Arson to play his composition 'Nakamura'. You can listen to the track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag0C6HJ_Zbs Regular text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1akVEJmpSQ4o872YrDOke4MIX-RucMihuy33Xqq8WAlk/edit?usp=sharing Large text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/112R_EXWQUW1aF4SaJENoH8vR5BIjgtEPiMEWBY2SvHE/edit?usp=sharing

    31 min

  4. 07/02/2021

    Seeing the World Differently: Using music to challenge perceptions inside and outside of the music industry

    In this podcast, Holly and Rebecca chat with Miss Jacqui – poet and songwriter. We chat about representation within the music industry, the social model of disability and the role that intersectionality plays in Miss Jacqui’s life as an artist. We explore how the disabled community are often ignored in the music industry and ask what message this sends to society as a whole. Stay tuned with YMSJ as Miss Jacqui will feature in future events.  https://www.missjacqui.co.uk/ We have been given permission by Miss Jacqui to play an extract of her track, Freedom, from her debut EP 'Perception'. You can listen to the track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM92-mQHBL4 Regular text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ZFUapZfwDE5XhbTBVnVCKs55YsyOR59WVpKcALDQQM/edit?usp=sharing Large text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14O4WeKM3iu2OaE4ep_CdWPztlUxf4CdSrn0y9PUeiA8/edit?usp=sharing

    1h 1m

  5. 06/04/2021

    Capitalist Blues: Challenging the dominant narratives of sex work through the arts

    In this podcast, Rebecca and Holly chat with the directors and a performer from the Sex Worker’s Opera. Breaking through stigma and stereotypes, the Sex Worker’s Opera is a multimedia production written and performed by Sex Worker artists and their friends. We talk about the challenges of representation and confidentiality and how to lead community arts initiatives that value rather than exploit the stories of those involved. Sex Worker’s Opera: https://sexworkersopera.com/ ‘Radical Act’: https://sexworkersopera.com/learning/story/radical-act ‘Mosaic’: https://sexworkersopera.com/learning/story/mosaic Fire Choir: https://thenestcollective.co.uk/includes/fire-choir/ We have been given permission to play two tracks from the Sex Worker’s Opera: ‘Capitalist Blues’ and the ‘Domme Song’. You can listen and download the Domme Song via this link: https://sexworkersopera.com/gallery/music Normal text: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t6sqZ1qYefJuMrQ0DYMcMqr56wwqjrfyxEzL4Y58FBg/edit Large text: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGG51QjllYdGDt3iDlI6SmsP4g2gGk__ZbsPImCdDXY/edit

    1h 12m

  6. 05/28/2021

    The National Open Youth Orchestra: The first disabled-led national youth orchestra

    National Open Youth Orchestra Podcast guests: Ellen O’Brien (she/her); Jamie Moody (they/them) For our second episode of the season, Holly and Rebecca chat with Jamie and Ellen from the National Open Youth Orchestra – the world’s first disabled-led national youth orchestra. We chat about the social model of disability, the value of inclusive music-making, and learn more about the ‘curb cutter effect’. It was so great to hear from two young and inspiring musicians and learn more about NOYO as an organisation. Links: NOYO: https://noyo.org.uk/ Open Up Music: https://www.openupmusic.org/ Drake Music: https://www.drakemusic.org/ Autisticats: Instagram (@the.autisticats) Twitter (@autisticats) Music: We have been given permission to play the piece ‘The Umbrella’ by Liam Taylor-West, performed by South-West members of the National Open Youth Orchestra (at a time when the orchestra was a regional pilot). You can find a video of the performance here: 'The Umbrella' by Liam Taylor-West played by members of the National Open Youth Orchestra Transcripts: Regular transcript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArRa90gbo5eQsFY-EQUfOeG_2wcTaJOXTgWih-n4qjw/edit?usp=sharing Large text transcript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y3VP1d-MQo6XC5DYOtcxxTye_1_YEZGhtoYfW8XWbwU/edit?usp=sharing

    52 min

  7. 05/21/2021

    BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year: Access to music education from primary school to conservatoire

    We are delighted to release the first episode of season 2! In this episode, Maya and Holly chat with Deschanel Gordon – BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020. We look at the importance of music education and access to creative opportunities at school, as well as topics of jazz appropriation and the hierarchy of “Western classical art music”. Deschanel Gordon: https://www.ycat.co.uk/deschanel-gordon-#:~:text=Twenty%2Dtwo%2Dyear%2Dold,the%20Julian%20Joseph%20Jazz%20Academy.&text=This%20sparked%20his%20love%20of,classical%20to%20jazz%20piano%20training. Hackney Creative Jazz Ensemble: http://www.hackneymusic.co.uk/hackney-creative-jazz-ensemble-online/ We have been given permission to play a performance of Deschanel’s own composition ‘Awaiting’, which is the music you can hear at the beginning of the podcast. You can also watch a video of this performance on the BBC website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/17dfbRRtRt825dkDfHyPHwN/bbc-young-jazz-musician-2020 Audio transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CEXrGnFgCfKLqH5FAmFM-9x9YxUjuhJYVhD3LXwctjY/edit?usp=sharing Large text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EP7o4wvruFZa1W_c6NkmKgtl-CA7VFK_R2HSy0mEoNc/edit?usp=sharing

    39 min

  8. 04/09/2021

    Bars Beyond Bars: The Art of Decarceration

    We are super excited to share our final episode of Series 1! In this episode we chat with Bryonn Bain and Claudia Peña about the relationship between the arts and decarceration movements in the USA. We learn about the Blackout Arts Collective, For Freedoms, the UCLA Centre for Justice, and Bryonn’s ‘Lyrics from Lockdown’ performance. This episode explores the value of lived experience and debates how artists might approach social justice issues. We also get an exciting premiere of their new track with Maya Jupiter (and soon to be movement video) ‘For the Love of Money’. Thank you so much for listening to our first season! Stay tuned because we cannot wait to share season 2 with you all. This episode has a trigger warning for conversations about incarceration. For the Love of Money Written and performed by Bryonn Bain Featuring Maya Jupiter, Teresa Reynolds and K. Bain Music by Eliot Bohr ~ featuring Isaiah Gage on cello Mixed by Csik Mastered at CDM Studios Music (Movement) Video coming this summer — directed by Claudia Peña In collab with For Freedoms Claudia Peña: https://law.ucla.edu/faculty/faculty-profiles/claudia-l-pena Bryonn Bain: https://afam.ucla.edu/bryonn-bain/ https://www.bryonn.com/ Lyrics from Lockdown: Lyrics from lockdown | Bryonn Bain | TEDxIronwoodStatePrison For Freedoms: https://forfreedoms.org/ UCLA Prison Education Program: https://prisoneduprogram.ucla.edu/ Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14KyzciHb_yYY4C7AFhd5QTcum0yGvu2N8dv4vdV4tg8/edit?usp=sharing Large text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TK-kNEckeVo3DSW1GYw4I_btv5I_U7ep7Pvk4HABF-Q/edit?usp=sharing

    56 min
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Young Musicians for Social Justice is a new society based at the University of Leeds, UK, which aims to advocate for the use of music to provide sustainable social justice solutions. We talk with notable scientists, practitioners and musicians who have generously given their time to share their thoughts on the question: "What is the role of music in bringing about social justice?" Trigger Warning: There will be some engagement with and discussion of sensitive topics which may affect those with lived experiences of any form of prejudice, discrimination or difficulty.

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