An artist talk series that features Indigo Arts Alliance's alumni artists in residence, highlighting their similarities, creative intersections and distinct voices.
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The WHERE podcast showcases nonprofit cultural organizations gathering community as they shine a light on the ways that Indigenous, Black and settler descendent populations are represented - or not - in Maine's commemorative landscape. To learn more about the participating organizations go to www.walkwhere.org. This podcast highlights participants reflections, sharings and offerings.
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In The Pocket is a talk show showcasing Mainers of color. Each episode represents a member of the Maine community from business, the arts, or culture; the earth, wind, and fire of life. Embracing and exploring the lived experience of the black diaspora and descendants of American slavery through conversation is our foundation. Our mission is to create space for all people of color, documented, celebrated, and shared.
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THE RAP SHEET is a true-crime podcast hosted by the husband-wife duo of Thomas and Florence Edwards, featuring some of the most gruesome crimes to plague Texas and especially San Antonio. Unlike other podcasts where hosts merely discuss misdeeds they have read about, Thomas is a veteran police reporter who actually covered many of the cases featured on THE RAP SHEET. He brings an "I-was-there" perspective. Florence, a career graphics designer, is motivated by insatiable curiosity. Working to ...
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A Room With a View opens with Two Englishwomen touring Europe. The older one is poor, bossy, old fashioned and a great upholder of what is “proper.” The younger one is less certain of herself, but holds within her the makings of a passionate, emotional and independent woman. In Florence they are allotted a room overlooking a dull courtyard, whereas they had specifically asked for a “view.” A fellow guest offers them his own rooms which offer wonderful vistas of the Arno. The older woman inst ...
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In this episode we welcome Aina Sullivan + Tanya Crane who were artists in Indigo Arts Alliance's Mentorship Residency Program in April 2022. Sullivan has been exploring various styles of jewelry-making and multi-media art for over ten years. Her collection of handcrafted wire-wrapped natural gemstone jewelry is called Black Stone Alchemy. Crane is…
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In this episode we welcome you to listen to participants reflections after a daylong retreat at the Maine Audubon Society in Falmouth. The retreat was hosted by The Third Place and Atlantic Black Box. The retreat was a walk, with panels and a community lunch. Provocative offerings are shared and culminated with a spontaneous call and response song.…
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In this episode we welcome Meghna Singh + Deepanjan who were artists in Indigo Arts Alliance's Mentorship Residency Program in May 2023. Deepanjan Mukhopadhyay works investigate shifting meanings within post and neocolonialism while still reflecting his background in photography and object and image based practices. Deepanjan is originally from Kol…
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In this episode we welcome Alexandra Bell + CC Paschal who were artists in Indigo Arts Alliance Mentorship Residency Program in May 2022. "CC" Paschal (she/they) is an award-winning audio journalist and experimental documentary artist. They are currently developing a new season of their own show Spark, a podcast about the perils and paradoxes of cr…
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This episode we welcome Antonio Rocha + Maestro Isaura Oliveira who were artists in Indigo Arts Alliance's Mentorship Residency Program in October-November 2021. Rocha, a Brazilin native and a graduate of University of Southern Maine has taken his fusion of mime and spoken word to over 16 countries on 6 continents. Maestra Isaura Olivera founded Te…
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Chief Janice Charles + Willard "Buddy" Joseph
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This episode features Chief Janice who was an artist in Indigo Arts Alliance Mentorship Residency Program April 2023. She and her husband Willard "Buddy" Joseph are accomplished weavers and teachers from the Squamish Nation.m They have co-founded L’hen Awtxw Weaving House to share the teachings and practice of traditional Coast Salish wool weaving.…
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This episode we will meet Adama Delphine Fawundu and Liz Rhaney who were artists in the Mentorship Residency Program June of 2022 at Indigo Arts Alliance. Adama Delphine Fawundu, a assistant professor of Visual Arts at Columbia University, is a photographer and visual artist. Liz Rhaney has her MFA from Maine College of Arts and Design with a focus…
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This episode features Signature Mimi. It is the second episode of a two part session, where both artists are involved in a panel during their residency at Indigo Arts Alliance. Signature Mimi is a poet, spoken word artist, language enthusiast and creative expressionista, working in Maine. Being born in the Philippines and raised in the US, MiMi wri…
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Episode 1: Saundra Thomas The Community Connector
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This episode get to meet a Saundra Thomas, board member and advisor of Indigo Arts Alliance, a cultural nonprofit in Portland, Maine. Saundra Thomas will dazzle you with her 30 years of media experience and her love of Maine. Originally released in April of 2021 for In The Pocket.By Florence S. Edwards
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This episode features Arisa White who is an assistant professor of English and Creative Writing at Colby College. As the creator of the Beautiful Things Project, Arisa curates poetic collaborations that are rooted in Black queer women's ways of knowing. Arisa is also working on an opera. Please enjoy her sharing of her artistic endeavors and her ex…
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06 - The Reverend Arthur Beebe, the Reverend Cuthbert Eager, Mr Emerson, Mr George Emerson, Miss Eleanor Lavish, Miss Charlotte Bartlett, and Miss Lucy Honeychurch, Drive out in Carriages to see a View ...
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward M. Forster
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13 - How Miss Bartlett's Boiler Was So Tiresome
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14 - How Lucy Faced the External Situation Bravely
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18 - Lying to Mr Beebe, Mrs Honeychurch, Freddy, and the Servants
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Episode 5: Jorge Pena Scientist turned Artist
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Meet Jorge Pena, an entomologist turned painter. Listen as he explains his journey and what his art embodies. His art is also his way of sharing his oral history.By Florence S. Edwards
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Episode 4: Juneteenth Downeast with Jacques Newell Taylor
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This episode sponsored by Nature Based Education Consortium dives into 2023's Downeast Juneteenth Commemoration. There will camping, sailing, chief provided meals and more!By Florence S. Edwards
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Episode 3: Art In The Wake: Marcia Minter
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This episode of ITP is a companion piece for Indigo Arts Alliance's Slavery Symposium Art In The Wake. We will hear Marcia Minter, their cofounder and director, take us through IAA's art residencies, their programming, their partnerships and their symposiums. Enjoy!By Florence S. Edwards
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Episode 2: Arriving at Esther and Emanuel: A companion podcast to the Downeast Magazine article
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This episode is a companion piece for June's Downeast Magazine article about the Upper and Lower Negro Islands of the Bagaduce River. Listen to discover Black history and the new names of the island. This episode shares the writer's cut of the article with interview segments from Lisa Lutz of Castine Historical Society and Caleb Jackson of Maine Co…
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Episode 1: Angela Okafor, Let's Talk About Black Hair Culture
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This episode we meet Angela Okafor, a Bangor Maine resident. She is a renaissance woman with multiple businesses, from her law firm to her international market Tropical Tastes and Styles. She is groundbreaking in the work that she does to keep her community of Bangor unified and not divided. This hour long episode we talk about Black hair culture f…
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This episode meet Uncomon, a poet who became a rapper and singer. His debut album, Ourglass, dives into life's complex emotions and how we choose to handle them. Uncomon has a style reminiscent of Drake laden with emotional sentiment, listen as he explores his journey in creating music.By Florence S. Edwards
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Episode 34: Michael Stiggle's Timberwolves Restaurant
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In this episode meet Michael Stiggle. He'll share why his lifelong experience in hospitality makes Timberwolves a fantastic establishment in Mars Hill, ME and his award winning elderberry syrup. He'll also talk about his church and discrimination his establishment has experienced. You can also get his barbeque sauces and spaghetti sauces in grocery…
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Episosode 33: Alejandro Strong's Pack Raft Maine
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This episode meet Alejandro Strong, an outdoor enthusiast. He shares with us what his Pack Raft Maine can offer its consumers, from day trips to expeditions. He also shares his philosophy on being boundless and how to enjoy nature.By Florence S. Edwards
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Episode 32: Margaret Brownlee Education Dissertation
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In this episode we meet Margaret Brownlee again, this time we focus on her dissertation. Her dissertation documents the racism queer women of color encounter while at predominantly white institutions of education. Feel free to google her.By Florence S. Edwards
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Episode 31: Valeria Bembry Art Curator and Humanitarian
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In this episode we meet art curator and humanitarian, Valeria Bembry. She'll share her trajectory through her formative adult years. As you listen, Valeria will share her stepping stones from Scarborough High School to London to Iraq and back to Maine, and all in between. Please take a look at her "artivism" exhibit at Space Gallery, Spitting Fire.…
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Archive Episode 21: Maya Williams Poet Laureate
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This pandemic thick episode of Portland Maine's 7th Poet Laureate has a lawn mower as a bonus guest. Listen as Maya, shares their journey in writing and spoken word.By Florence S. Edwards
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This pandemic thick episode is one of guerrilla journalism where we take a different direction and interview a Nigerian about his activism when one of the busiest ports in the world, Lagos, was closed. In this episode we see the parallels of police brutality in Nigeria and the U.S.By Florence S. Edwards
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Archive Episode 19: Desiree Nicole Lester The Intrapreneur
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In this pandemic thick episode, meet Desiree Nicole Lester. I like to think of this native of Maine as a curator of artistic taste. She also shares her independent thinking as an intrapreneur. Hear her thoughts a couple of years before she began helping others through rap music and meditation, on @rapmantrameditation.…
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Archive Episode 18: Adilah Muhammad's The Third Place
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This pandemic thick episode introduces us to Adilah, founder and executive director of The Third Place. The Third Place is an organizational collaborative and coworking space that supports Black entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals towards an equitable quality of space.By Florence S. Edwards
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Meet Rhona, a cosmetologist with her own hair salon in Biddeford. This episode she'll share how she began her training and what services she offers. She'll also share about being a Mrs Maine contestant.By Florence S. Edwards
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Archive Episode 17: Rose's Black Owned Maine (BOM)
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In this pandemic thick episode meet Rose and Jerry. They share the purpose and the journey it took to create Black Business directory in Maine. Give BOM a follow and you can learn how to support BOM if BOM resonates with you.By Florence S. Edwards
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Archive Episode 16: Nakeysa Naturals 100% Natural Cosmetics
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This pandemic thick episode we meet Nakeysa. She'll share her environmental insights and what 100% natural products she offers. She'll share her journey beginning this business while in college.By Florence S. Edwards
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Episode 29: Alfine Nathalie a Holistic Health Provider
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This episode we meet Alfine, a holistic health provider. You'll hear about her inspirations, her own lifestyle practices and how everyone is a curator of their own health. Give her a follow so you can be informed when she begins sharing custom video content.By Florence S. Edwards
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Episode 28: Konflik a New England Lyricist
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This episode meet Konflik, who's been in the game 30+ yrs. The score of this episode is his music and the episode closes out with his song Stomp. He shares his journey from two decks and a mic (open mic) in Vermont to starting a record label, Afterlyfe, and his 2022 album release. Please give this creative a follow on Instagram.…
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Episode 27: Drell a Lyricist and Designer
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This episode we meet creative Drell. His interview is engaging due to his inspirations coming across in a storyteller pattern. He'll talk about his music and his clothing line. His cadence pulls the listeners in. And his song "We Won't Stop" featured on this episode is a melodic authentic vibe.By Florence S. Edwards
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