Young Musicians for Social Justice

This week, Rebecca chats with Emily Dodd and Jacob Wiles from LUUMIC, which stands for Leeds University Union Music Impact in the Community. Emily and Jacob were both on the committee for LUUMIC during the 2020/2021 academic year. We talk about the principles and structure of LUUMIC, how they adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the importance of music for mental well-being amongst students. Audio transcripts will be uploaded on to the podcast a few days late. We apologise for anyone who is affected by this, and we thank you for your patience. https://www.luu.org.uk/clubs-and-societies/browse-clubs-and-societies/music-impact-in-the-community-luumic/ https://www.facebook.com/luumusicimpactinthecommunity/

In this podcast, Dan and Holly chat with Robyn and Will from Heart n Soul – a creative arts company that believes in the powers and talents of people with learning disabilities. We learn all about the different creative activities that Heart n Soul offer, how Robyn and Will facilitate their musical jam sessions (even on Zoom!) and explore issues such as artistic integrity and accessibility. Normal text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNp0xeeHEKnEspPonHwEsBrgvFiCChUj2Mb53Zwt-zc/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNp0xeeHEKnEspPonHwEsBrgvFiCChUj2Mb53Zwt-zc/edit?usp=sharing] Large text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntjyXP6Cz7qC7JcOD43XrkXe7CGS_RsQWcRAP2OlMrU/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntjyXP6Cz7qC7JcOD43XrkXe7CGS_RsQWcRAP2OlMrU/edit?usp=sharing] Links: Buzzin - Electric Fire https://electricfire.bandcamp.com/album/buzzin [https://electricfire.bandcamp.com/album/buzzin] Hub Music Jams https://heartnsoulatthehub.com/any-sound-you-like [https://heartnsoulatthehub.com/any-sound-you-like] Music Jam EP https://heartnsoul.bandcamp.com/album/heart-n-soul-at-the-hub-music-jams [https://heartnsoul.bandcamp.com/album/heart-n-soul-at-the-hub-music-jams] Pop the Ballon by Electric Fire https://electricfire.bandcamp.com/album/efx [https://electricfire.bandcamp.com/album/efx] Robyn’s Rocket www.robynrocket.com [http://www.robynrocket.com/] Guidance on Easy Read documents https://www.easy-read-online.co.uk/media/10609/making-myself-clear.pdf [https://www.easy-read-online.co.uk/media/10609/making-myself-clear.pdf] Robyn’s Book on Self employment https://robyn-steward.square.site/product/the-autism-friendly-guide-to-self-employment/73?cs=true&cst=custom [https://robyn-steward.square.site/product/the-autism-friendly-guide-to-self-employment/73?cs=true&cst=custom] Taking Part https://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/taking-part [https://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/taking-part] Electric Fire Websitehttps://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/artists/electric-fire [https://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/artists/electric-fire] Electric Fire Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOGqwMLT03qGwutJL37N9Pg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOGqwMLT03qGwutJL37N9Pg]

In this episode, Darah and Rebecca chat with Arson Fahim – a pianist and composer living in Afghanistan. We chat about how Arson was inspired to start learning the piano, the perception of music in Afghanistan and the risks that musicians take to pursue their passion. We were inspired by Arson’s dedication to his people and his music. https://www.anim-music.org/ [https://www.anim-music.org/] We have been given permission by Arson to play his composition 'Nakamura'. You can listen to the track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag0C6HJ_Zbs [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag0C6HJ_Zbs] Regular text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1akVEJmpSQ4o872YrDOke4MIX-RucMihuy33Xqq8WAlk/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1akVEJmpSQ4o872YrDOke4MIX-RucMihuy33Xqq8WAlk/edit?usp=sharing] Large text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/112R_EXWQUW1aF4SaJENoH8vR5BIjgtEPiMEWBY2SvHE/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/112R_EXWQUW1aF4SaJENoH8vR5BIjgtEPiMEWBY2SvHE/edit?usp=sharing]

In this podcast, Holly and Rebecca chat with Miss Jacqui – poet and songwriter. We chat about representation within the music industry, the social model of disability and the role that intersectionality plays in Miss Jacqui’s life as an artist. We explore how the disabled community are often ignored in the music industry and ask what message this sends to society as a whole. Stay tuned with YMSJ as Miss Jacqui will feature in future events. https://www.missjacqui.co.uk/ [https://www.missjacqui.co.uk/] We have been given permission by Miss Jacqui to play an extract of her track, Freedom, from her debut EP 'Perception'. You can listen to the track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM92-mQHBL4 Regular text transcript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ZFUapZfwDE5XhbTBVnVCKs55YsyOR59WVpKcALDQQM/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ZFUapZfwDE5XhbTBVnVCKs55YsyOR59WVpKcALDQQM/edit?usp=sharing] Large text transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14O4WeKM3iu2OaE4ep_CdWPztlUxf4CdSrn0y9PUeiA8/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/14O4WeKM3iu2OaE4ep_CdWPztlUxf4CdSrn0y9PUeiA8/edit?usp=sharing]

In this podcast, Rebecca and Holly chat with the directors and a performer from the Sex Worker’s Opera. Breaking through stigma and stereotypes, the Sex Worker’s Opera is a multimedia production written and performed by Sex Worker artists and their friends. We talk about the challenges of representation and confidentiality and how to lead community arts initiatives that value rather than exploit the stories of those involved. Sex Worker’s Opera:https://sexworkersopera.com/ [https://sexworkersopera.com/] ‘Radical Act’:https://sexworkersopera.com/learning/story/radical-act [https://sexworkersopera.com/learning/story/radical-act] ‘Mosaic’:https://sexworkersopera.com/learning/story/mosaic [https://sexworkersopera.com/learning/story/mosaic] Fire Choir:https://thenestcollective.co.uk/includes/fire-choir/ [https://thenestcollective.co.uk/includes/fire-choir/] We have been given permission to play two tracks from the Sex Worker’s Opera: ‘Capitalist Blues’ and the ‘Domme Song’. You can listen and download the Domme Song via this link:https://sexworkersopera.com/gallery/music [https://sexworkersopera.com/gallery/music] Normal text:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t6sqZ1qYefJuMrQ0DYMcMqr56wwqjrfyxEzL4Y58FBg/edit [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t6sqZ1qYefJuMrQ0DYMcMqr56wwqjrfyxEzL4Y58FBg/edit] Large text:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGG51QjllYdGDt3iDlI6SmsP4g2gGk__ZbsPImCdDXY/edit [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGG51QjllYdGDt3iDlI6SmsP4g2gGk__ZbsPImCdDXY/edit]