The Rhythm of Rebellion with Taína Asili

Antonio Truyols: In the Key of Solidarity with Palestine

In this episode of The Rhythm of Rebellion, Taína Asili speaks with Antonio Truyols, a brilliant pianist, composer, and educator of Peruvian, Spanish, and Puerto Rican descent. Trained in both jazz and classical traditions, Antonio’s music weaves together sounds from Latin jazz and folkloric rhythms to hip hop and beyond. He’s toured internationally, worked with artists like Wynton Marsalis and Paquito D’Rivera, and composes music that is as emotionally rich as it is politically urgent. Taína Asili first discovered Antonio Truyols through the joyful, viral reels he makes with his daughter, Vanessa Imani. But it was his song “Rise Up”, centered on Palestine, that revealed the full power of his voice as a musician for liberation, a force made even more clear in his new album, Let It Be A Tale: The Palestine Quartet.🎙️ The Rhythm of Rebellion is a podcast by Taína Asili, a dynamic New York-based Puerto Rican singer, interdisciplinary artist and activist. In each episode, she speaks with artists and changemakers who harness their creativity to challenge oppression, uplift communities, and work towards transformative social justice. 🔥 Join Taína's Patreon community to help sustain Taína Asili's activist work and gain exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/tainaasili🔔 Follow Taína Asili: https://tainaasili.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tainaasilimusic https://www.instagram.com/tainaasili🔔 Follow Anotnio Truyols: https://www.truyolsmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/truyolsmusicBuy Antonio's album Let It Be A Tale: The Palestine Quartet:https://www.truyolsmusic.com/antonio-music

Alsarah: Music, Migration, and Mutual Aid for Sudan

In this episode of The Rhythm of Rebellion, Taína Asili speaks with Alsarah, a Sudanese-born singer, songwriter, and founder of Alsarah & the Nubatones, known for crafting a sound she calls East-African retro-pop. Born in Khartoum and raised in exile after fleeing political violence, her music reflects the complexity of migration, identity, and revolution. In this episode, she shares the story behind her new album Mawasim Altariq or Seasons of the Road — five years in the making — shaped by the Sudanese revolution, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the shifting landscapes of war and displacement. We also discuss her work as a co-founder of Sunduq Al Sudan, a mutual aid initiative uplifting grassroots response efforts through advocacy, artivism, and community solidarity.🎙️ The Rhythm of Rebellion is a podcast by Taína Asili—a dynamic New York-based Puerto Rican singer, interdisciplinary artist and activist. In each episode, she speaks with artists and changemakers who harness their creativity to challenge oppression, uplift communities, and work towards transformative social justice.🔥 Join our Patreon community to help sustain this work and gain exclusive content:   / tainaasili   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTVJSTItSGVsc1l2QzZzV3c4d3ZNTVgyZWZNd3xBQ3Jtc0ttTGhBWk1zLUZIc3ZzSHJKVGhNSENrTEFtNTdlTTMxcHFNSzhBTUtKWU1CbGZpVmlWaHNlWVFGQldmR1U3Q3JTMzVydUdhTm4yWHpfQlpQWmxpdk9jMzViRHBiSnpibTBsTzBkNzFZSGR0NTE2S0dNYw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fpatreon.com%2Ftainaasili&v=OzquHBzqEI8] 🔔 Follow Taína Asili: http://tainaasili.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUdpTktFU2VLTTJhT0w4dHBzRVdWNVRkMmJtQXxBQ3Jtc0tsc2NhMGRSMlBpcXdFXy13MW9UX3lJM01KQXp2OU5tSkZPM0FlaVNBQmlkWWVGNFRXdHhFYk9HajMxcGhNRXp5SHQ0Q0V5eHdEWnFFbWRXQWI5NUoyY29WTVBCaGxyZlhkRm0yYkdYRm9NdG9EWmVfTQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Ftainaasili.com%2F&v=OzquHBzqEI8]   / tainaasilimusic   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVE3UEVkRng1WGxYM3ZMb2RHWEpDS0dMVGU1QXxBQ3Jtc0ttbHUtczdzMnJrczZRU0NVSmRseGJIN0JpcFg1RHFsOFVpei1FRzF2VFRaMlpnbTJ3NUZiWVpHYjlLSC11LTNEeUdkTHFSdDVMNzVnVHBHblBxa1pJTDJ1Z3drWjQ5ZXRCaFVzcFdyZnZUcnY5R1VlTQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Ftainaasilimusic&v=OzquHBzqEI8]   / tainaasili   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVpybk9jUlR6VTV6cjdPLVcybVFIb0dJelljd3xBQ3Jtc0tsb01QSVBPUVlaVXZtbGc4eUZoRndDWHhBNWZXUy14WmlOSmwwSXRYUDR4R25SblhlU1IwZXA1QktiRmZMX1BBY1NDd1RwMkZCLVpBRVZ1TWpCa3A1Q2ZpeExsUWVWZUp0Zlo4cDFJTHpQVEJpMkZ4dw&q=http%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Ftainaasili&v=OzquHBzqEI8] 🔔 Follow Alsarah:https://lnk.bio/alsarah [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2t0cWRiejVHdHFXdm0zRTRtcTlUYmtndnNVd3xBQ3Jtc0tsUjhzLXlQY09JNVRNdko2TnAwcHFzMDM1alpOZlMwdExSN2JEYTdtYU1YWTctQzhQOFgzMDUxcjBWcFFWWVB5VlZvOEwweTJhMXd5NTd5cnZhRU1GOFFXeHpOOWY3SHg5VWxWaFdsNklvU1M2enBvbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flnk.bio%2Falsarah&v=OzquHBzqEI8]  / alsarah5000   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblp1cmViVHFZUUZMUENCUkxmT0kyaFI3Qjl6QXxBQ3Jtc0trMzZ2VFAwRWVQaFZmUXo1WHcyWHE3dF9HbENJRGI2Y1dmMlM2MmR1anJvV2VhNmVxWmxYdUhLQlo0a0FPY0p1Mjh1UmdpVGowVjA1M2t1eU5WWHlLSjRrY3FIazZoLVYtTWo5NVhGS09yNUpNeWVUVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Falsarah5000&v=OzquHBzqEI8]More info about Sunduq Al Sudan:https://www.sunduqalsudan.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazR3RGg0NUZEXzYtQ3NRbEFIdFBxUFBBWnNrUXxBQ3Jtc0tsUTMzdnNJcWhlU2FqdV9oWlFPM0tuUU9GbGhvU0lNeThNa0RHSHhjRU9DQUd4ZFVtWWRhMTFsYlRhQmx5ZkhqUmlVSzNZOUtzYkNwa3ppSHRHQjZsdnBEa01xQ1RJZXlycmtQb2p4RnRuMjdNU3FDZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunduqalsudan.org%2F&v=OzquHBzqEI8]

Evan Greer – Striking Chords & Defending Digital Human Rights

On this episode of The Rhythm of Rebellion, I speak with Evan Greer, a powerhouse trans and queer activist, writer and musician based in Boston. Evan's journey is a dynamic interplay of musical wit, grassroots activism, and a fervent dedication to justice. She has gracefully evolved her sound from riot-folk roots to a more layered indie pop aesthetic with an anarcho-punk soul. Her recent album, "Spotify is Surveillance," has garnered praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork. As a touring musician and speaker, Evan has shared stages with a diverse array of artists, including Pete Seeger, Eve 6, and Tom Morello. Beyond her musical prowess, Evan serves as the director of Fight for the Future, a digital rights nonprofit, where her eloquence on issues of free speech, technology, and human rights resonate far and wide. LISTEN NOW on Spotify [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhythmofrebellion/], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rhythm-of-rebellion-with-ta%C3%ADna-asili/id1191117632], iHeart Radio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-rhythm-of-rebellion-wi-109368281/], and Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/86015e5d-6059-47e1-9b81-7b022f330782/the-rhythm-of-rebellion-with-taina-asili]. Made in collaboration with Hudson Mohawk Magazine [https://www.mediasanctuary.org/project/hudson-mohawk-magazine/] with editing by Moses Nagel. More info about Evan Greer at: Evangreer.org [http://evangreer.org] IG @thatevangreer [http://instagram.com/evangreer] Follow me at: tainaasili.com [http://tainaasili.com] IG [http://instagram.com/tainaasili] + YouTube [http://youtube.com/tainaasili] @tainaasili FB.com/TainaAsiliMusic [http://fb.com/TainaAsiliMusic]

DJ Johnny Juice – Spinning Sonic Expressions

On this episode of The Rhythm of Rebellion, we sit down with DJ Johnny Juice, a legendary figure in the world of hip-hop and an iconic DJ, producer, and musician. Best known for his work with the groundbreaking hip-hop group Public Enemy, DJ Johnny Juice has been a driving force behind the revolutionary sounds that have defined an era. Join us as we dive into his journey, exploring the profound history that has made up his extraordinary career. LISTEN NOW on Spotify [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhythmofrebellion/], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rhythm-of-rebellion-with-ta%C3%ADna-asili/id1191117632], iHeart Radio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-rhythm-of-rebellion-wi-109368281/], and Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/86015e5d-6059-47e1-9b81-7b022f330782/the-rhythm-of-rebellion-with-taina-asili]. Made in collaboration with Hudson Mohawk Magazine [https://www.mediasanctuary.org/project/hudson-mohawk-magazine/] with editing by Moses Nagel. More info about DJ Johnny Juice at Instagram: @johnnyjuice [http://instagram.com/johnnyjuice] johnnyjuice.com [http://johnnyjuice.com] Follow me at: tainaasili.com [http://tainaasili.com] IG [http://instagram.com/tainaasili] + YouTube [http://youtube.com/tainaasili] @tainaasili FB.com/TainaAsiliMusic [http://fb.com/TainaAsiliMusic]

Toshi Reagon – Living in the Circle of Creation

On this episode of "The Rhythm of Rebellion," I have a soulful conversation with the brilliant musician, composer, and singer, Toshi Reagon. Toshi's unique ability to move seamlessly between musical genres and create melodies that carry the essence of human experiences has earned her a distinguished place among musicians and activists. A remarkable facet of Toshi's career is her groundbreaking work, "Parable of the Sower" a congregational-opera based on Octavia E. Butler's seminal novel, exploring themes of Afrofuturism and social change. Join this conversation as we discuss the power of collaboration, and the timeless impact of music in sparking transformation and unity. LISTEN NOW on Spotify [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhythmofrebellion/], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rhythm-of-rebellion-with-ta%C3%ADna-asili/id1191117632], iHeart Radio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-rhythm-of-rebellion-wi-109368281/], and Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/86015e5d-6059-47e1-9b81-7b022f330782/the-rhythm-of-rebellion-with-taina-asili]. Made in collaboration with Hudson Mohawk Magazine [https://www.mediasanctuary.org/project/hudson-mohawk-magazine/] with editing by Moses Nagel. More info about Toshi Reagon at:toshireagon.com [http://toshireagon.com]IG @biglovely101 [http://instagram.com/biglovely101] Follow me at: tainaasili.com [http://tainaasili.com] IG [http://instagram.com/tainaasili] + YouTube [http://youtube.com/tainaasili] @tainaasili FB.com/TainaAsiliMusic [http://fb.com/TainaAsiliMusic]