research
hyperlocal
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 research and I’m currently thinking about Read more…
community
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. The audio will form the basis Read more…
commission
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 mitts for asking me to be Read more…
community
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 this group as like an over-excited puppy, wanting to greet every passer-by with a nuzzle. (more…)
Arts
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: 29th November, Time: 12-2pm, Location: Read more…
challenge
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 blown away by the young people’s Read more…
community
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. This morning we worked with Read more…
community
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, they make me smile loads!! We Read more…
community
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.
community
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’s always nice to find a Read more…
community
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 opportunity for the breadth of talent Read more…