Ear Expansion with Zekarias Thompson

In ttheir episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton engages in a profound conversation with artist Zekarias Thompson, exploring Thompson's multifaceted relationship with sound, spanning their communal practice in Oakland and Reykjavik, to their artistic journey through the saxophone and immersive soundscapes. Thompson shares insights into their creative process, highlighting the importance of community, spontaneous composition, and the transformative power of sound to navigate and articulate complex emotional landscapes. Through discussing projects like the Musele Project and their albums "Goodnight Shiva" and the forthcoming "The Meeting Place," Thompson reveals their commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music, fostering spaces for communal creation, and exploring the sonic embodiment of emotions and cultural narratives. The episode is a rich tapestry of reflections on personal growth, artistic exploration, and the communal aspects of musical improvisation.