Screaming into the Mic Podcast Mary Abdel-Malek Neil

Tamara has spent her life challenging the colonial view of music making, performance, and education. Tamara’s pedagogy revolves around the avant garde, where there is no right or wrong when it comes to music. Tamara came to the Region of Waterloo as an international student strongly influenced by her Indian roots and her fierce spirit for social advocacy. Listen in as we talk about her journey creating the Yuva Arts Project, bringing youth to Canada from the “red light district” of Mumbai for a 2-week arts exchange. The experience was transformative for the participants but also for Tamara herself. We wrap up the show and this series with practical ways that people can support the arts locally.
Links:Are you a woman around the Region of Waterloo who would like a venue to scream? Join our Facebook Group “Screaming into the Void – Waterloo Region” and meet us once a month to scream into the Grand River: https://www.facebook.com/groups/781642869983123
Credits:
With thanks to the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for funding this miniseries. Sound editing by Eduardo Falcon and post-production services by Pilgrim Falcon Productions.

Mengchao comes to the Region of Waterloo as a transplant from the United States. Winding her way from Wall Street to Canada had her re-evaluate what is important in life. Mengchao decided to launch Wu Ceremics full-time in 2020 and clay became a lifesaver for her during the pandemic. Her work connects themes of Chinese identity, immigration, and human relationships. Mengchao’s pedagogy revolves around showing people that everyone can be an artist and welcoming everyone to explore the wheel.
Links:
Learn more about Mengchao - www.wuceramics.comFollow Mengchao on Instagram - @wuceramics
Info on Mengchao's Try it Wheel Workshops - www.wuceramics.com/collections/pottery-workshops/products/try-it-wheel-workshop-for-twoAre you a woman around the Region of Waterloo who would like a venue to scream? Join our Facebook Group “Screaming into the Void – Waterloo Region” and meet us once a month to scream into the Grand River: https://www.facebook.com/groups/781642869983123
Credits:
With thanks to the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for funding this miniseries. Sound editing by Eduardo Falcon and post-production services by Pilgrim Falcon Productions.

Kate dives deep into her recent production, 20 Grains of Rice, a performance which explores themes of Japanese Canadian identity. The story starts as Kate finds herself as part of one of three non-white families growing up in Elmira and follows a journey of struggle to maintain culture in a different country. The process involved uncovering hushed stories of intergenerational trauma and injustices. Later in the conversation, Kate explores the challenges faced by women balancing work-life balance as both mothers and artists, highlighting a need for a cultural shift in the arts towards boundaries and flexibility to allow for inclusivity. 
Links:
Follow Kate on Instagram - @kate.k.mch
Info on Dreamwalker Dance - www.dreamwalkerdance.com
Info on Balancing Act - www.balancingactcanada.com
Are you a woman around the Region of Waterloo who would like a venue to scream? Join our Facebook Group “Screaming into the Void – Waterloo Region” and meet us once a month to scream into the Grand River: https://www.facebook.com/groups/781642869983123
Credits:
With thanks to the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for funding this miniseries. Sound editing by Eduardo Falcon and post-production services by Pilgrim Falcon Productions.

Listen in as Ellie gives us a sneak peek into the local arts scene and businesses that support diverse artists in KW. We take a dive into the social and political challenges of being a queer artist in the area and the importance of standing in solidarity together. Most of all, Ellie reminds us that we are all artists and urges us to find our artist voice, regardless of age, identity, or, status.
Links:
Learn more about Ellie - www.ellieanglin.comFollow Ellie on Instagram - @ellieanglin, @kittydoodles666
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Info about KW Famous - www.kwfamous.com
Are you a woman around the Region of Waterloo who would like a venue to scream? Join our Facebook Group “Screaming into the Void – Waterloo Region” and meet us once a month to scream into the Grand River: https://www.facebook.com/groups/781642869983123
Credits:
With thanks to the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for funding this miniseries. Sound editing by Eduardo Falcon and post-production services by Pilgrim Falcon Productions.

In this episode, Sumaira talks about the journey of immigrating as an artist, including the struggle to create community, navigate gender normative roles, the barriers of the mainstream art scene, and juggling the gigging economy of artists. Sumaira’s art reflects real life struggles and engages women in exploring trauma, women’s frustration, and common issues across diaspora and gender.
Links:
Learn more about Sumaira - www.sumairatazeen.com
Follow Sumaira on Instagram - @sumairatazeenstudios
Are you a woman around the Region of Waterloo who would like a venue to scream? Join our Facebook Group “Screaming into the Void – Waterloo Region” and meet us once a month to scream into the Grand River: https://www.facebook.com/groups/781642869983123Credits:
With thanks to the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for funding this miniseries. Sound editing by Eduardo Falcon and post-production services by Pilgrim Falcon Productions.

Karen walks us through her journey of becoming a female composer in a male dominated profession and how her Metis roots influence her compositions. In this episode, tune is as we dive into the male sexualization and jouissance of women’s anguish and death in mainstream theatre and media over the course of history, and the importance of women reclaiming their own stories and voices.
Links:
Learn more about Karen - www.sunabacka.comCheck out Karen’s latest album, Curlicue - www.ravellorecords.com/catalog/rr8074/Are you a woman around the Region of Waterloo who would like a venue to scream? Join our Facebook Group “Screaming into the Void – Waterloo Region” and meet us once a month to scream into the Grand River: https://www.facebook.com/groups/781642869983123Credits:
With thanks to the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for funding this miniseries. 
Sound editing by Eduardo Falcon and post-production services by Pilgrim Falcon Productions.