I’m going to use my website more to serve as a brain dump for my PhD musings on ‘composing in a hyperlocal environment’. I’ve entered my second year of researchContinue readinghyperlocal
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Mission//Misplaced
Mission to the Land of Misplaced Words: “Shebeen Sounds” Shebeen Sounds research period will collect, via audio and photographs, folk songs, music and the associated memories that accompany them. TheContinue readingMission//Misplaced
the politics of friendship
many hands make light work is a piece about sharing the load. props to all musicians involved; loz, anton and james. thanks to cheryl at grand union and the grubby mittsContinue readingthe politics of friendship
Hiatus
Been a while since I have blogged. A lot has happened. Let’s keep it short and sweet:
Respek Vanley: Music Workshops 2 and 3 plus updates
Today’s workshop was great! 4 sessions to go before the big day! There is no shortage of energy with this group, loads of personalities and ideas. I’d definitely describe thisContinue readingRespek Vanley: Music Workshops 2 and 3 plus updates
Arts in a Cold Climate
This came through my inbox. If I wasn’t working in the capital I’d be all over this. Arts in a cold climate: Should we all jump into bed together? Date:Continue readingArts in a Cold Climate
Soulful Summer
Just completed a week of workshops for THSH and UFA, project was called Soulful summer. I helped facilitate sessions based mainly on developing young people’s composition skills. I was blownContinue readingSoulful Summer
Paganel Home Week Project
Today was the first of our “home week” sessions at Paganel school, and it was the first time I worked with Chris Bishop from BXL, who is a drama practitioner.Continue readingPaganel Home Week Project
Youth Inclusion Project – Respect Phase 3
I am working with young people in Shard End (labeled disaffected, disengaged, at risk of anti-social behaviour – negative or what!!) Well, I think the young people are great, theyContinue readingYouth Inclusion Project – Respect Phase 3
Touch by Benjamin Zephaniah
Really like this poem by Dr. Zephaniah! Like the play on words and the groove, reminds me of the deep, gravelly tones of Daddy G from Massive Attack.
Representing Me…
I stumbled upon a lovely stall of afro-centric art at the Drum a few months back. I found their business card today and have been mooching round the website. It’sContinue readingRepresenting Me…
Celebrating Sanctuary
I went along to the Yardbird, Birmingham to DJ in between bands from all across the globe; celebrating in style the end of Refugee week. It was a wonderful opportunityContinue readingCelebrating Sanctuary
Birmingham Bloggers Meetup- 29.4.08
Last night I went along to the Birmingham Bloggers Meet-up as I heard lots of interesting things about the last one via twitter feeds and Brum blogs. I wanted toContinue readingBirmingham Bloggers Meetup- 29.4.08
Summer Beats- Hardly Any Sunshine
Been really busy of late delivering summer music workshops. It has been intense, and after a rockyish start, things have gone well. The outcomes have been produced and there haveContinue readingSummer Beats- Hardly Any Sunshine