Girls Talk About Music

In this final episode of the first season of Girls Talk About Music, I look back at the women musicians who inspired me to start the podcast and who inspire me every day with their music and talent. Musicians mentioned: Pink Floyd Clare Torry Zero 7 Sia Furler Mayra Andrade Ibeyi Daniel Caesar H.E.R. Songs mentioned: The Great Gig in the Sky Distractions Destiny Carried Away Links to explore: Pink Floyd - The Great Gig in the Sky [https://youtu.be/mPGv8L3a_sY] Sia - Lady Croissant [https://youtu.be/AR4V6krOn0U] Mayra Andrade - Lua [https://youtu.be/Ayjr5K5MFos] Ibeyi - Live at KEXP [https://youtu.be/l0J2V-oR9Xg] H.E.R - Carried Away [https://youtu.be/so8oLwpI0R4] H.E.R. Fender Sessions [https://youtu.be/5BL7xCu8NwY]

In this episode, I continue the exploration I started on episode 5, "Music in Difficult Times," and look at two faces of the music listening experience: Pleasure and grief. As part of this exploration, I interview my aunt Adina Imprenta, who last year, after experiencing a terrible loss, faced grief head on, and did so in great part through her relationship with music. Songs discussed in the podcast: Zero 7 - Swimmers [https://youtu.be/BpzJgFM78us] Franco De Vita - Tú De Que Vas [https://youtu.be/VSSIsb6FfmU] Ricardo Montaner - Tu Cara [https://youtu.be/nkvPCpHiH7Y] Ricardo Montaner - Tributo al Amor [https://youtu.be/sRjbnHqNvBI] Libertad Lamarque - Negra María [https://youtu.be/wnTBT7Upxic] (Bruna) Blogs discussed: We Are Pilgrims, in El Camino and in Life [https://thethingswelovetoblog.com/2019/11/05/we-are-pilgrims-in-el-camino-and-in-life/]

In this episode, I talk to Jodie Ortega, a speaker, feminist, and artivist--An artivist because she believes that art can be a birthplace of change. During our conversation, we discuss her 2014 TEDx Talk, Breaking My Silence—Healing Thrives in Conversation and look at music both as a catalyst for healing but also, as a mirror for our values and beliefs as music fans, and all in the context of Jodie's life-long but continuously evolving relationship with the music of her youth: hip hop. Links: Jodie Ortega's TEDx Talk [https://youtu.be/J2xYSYLPuy4] Intersectionality Matters with Kimberlé Crenshaw [https://twitter.com/IMKC_podcast]

In this episode, I explore why I can' t listen to music during difficult times, such as the current pandemic. Then I talk to Gabriela Mörken-Romero, a music lover whose life was literally transformed by her love of music. We talk about Oasis and her obsession with Brit Pop, and her evolution as a music listener.

In this episode, I talk to  sound engineer,  tour manager and front of house technician, Swann Barrat. Swann has worked at most venues in Vancouver and has toured with bands across North America and Europe. She’s an Audio Instructor at the Nimbus School of Recording and Media in Vancouver, and has worked with organizations such as Girls Rock Camp, Women in Music BC, and the Producers' Lounge. You can find find Swann on Instagram @swann2n [https://www.instagram.com/swann2n/] Visit: Girls Rock Camp [https://girlsrockcampvancouver.ca] Women in Music BC [ttps://www.facebook.com/womeninmusicbc/] Producers' Lounge [https://www.facebook.com/pg/producersloungevancouver/]