Tuning-In : Other Ways of Seeing Tuning in
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How to make a collective podcast in Zambia? Tuning-In: Other Ways of Seeing is a collective podcast created by artists who participated in a10-day collaborative workshophosted by the Livingstone Office for Contemporary Art (LoCa), Zambia. Facilitated by artists Anawana Haloba and Romeo Gongora, the workshop explored alternative and Indigenous ways of rethinking Zambian contemporary life, while learning how to conceptualize, make and broadcast a podcast.The result is an audio journey that contemplates Indigenous knowledge, Zambian swag, cultural change, beer, proverbs and the challenges of inclusion.
The workshop Tuning-In: Other Ways of Seeing is part ofAlternative Knowledge, a one-year programme of research at the Livingstone Office for Contemporary Arts (LoCA), centered on experimental workshops, discursive platforms, lectures, screening and pop-up shows with international guest artists. Alternative Knowledge seeks to deconstruct paradigms that have driven the ways of representing the arts in Livingstone’s local art scene. For more information, please contact: www.locazm.com
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Episode 1 - A conversation between Anawana Haloba and Romeo Gongora
This episode tells the story behind the making of Tuning-In: Other Ways of Seeing, a collaborative workshop about podcasting. The two collaborators discuss art, communities, culture, LoCA, global issues, Zambia and much more.
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Episode 2 - NyamiNyami, the Zambezi River God
This episode tells the mysterious story of the snake NyamiNyami, the river god of the Tonga and Lozi people of Zambia, believed to still be living in the Zambezi river. This passionate investigation is narrated by Winston with insightful contributions from various residents of Livingstone. Their knowledge, descriptions and beliefs are shared with passion, clarity and awe, bringing us to capture the spirit of NyamiNyami.
With: Dominic Nshimba, Benard Kopeka and Winston Chola Chilumba -
Episode 3 - Livingstone's Fashion
What is fashion?! Does Livingstone have its very own fashion? Swag, urban wear, identity, textures, colours, clothing, cultures; everything you need to know about Livingstone’s fashion culture seen from the eyes of local citizens.
With: Jeff Nkata, Yande Yombwe and Arnold -
Episode 4 - Cultural Changes Seen by Livingstone's Citizens
Take a tour with the two hosts of this episode as they interview citizens of Livingstone about tradition and cultural changes. What do senior citizens have to say compared to younger residents about values, traditions and culture?
With: Kangwa Yombwe and Chanda Chishimba -
Episode 5 - A Night in Maramba
In this episode, we follow Samuel Manduli and Nelson Sisi on their breathtaking journey through Maramba, a township in Livingstone, and the special lessons they learnt from the Kachipembe (a Zambian traditional beer).
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Episode 6 - Proverbs and Ways of Communicating Them
The artist Sunga Mwila has thoughts about proverbs and their origins, meaning and means of communicating them. What role does social media play in how they are disseminated and interpreted? What values do proverbs hold for some individuals and their cultures?
With: Sunga Mwila