Best Melanie Charles & Yunie Mojica Podcasts (2024)

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SZN 2 Episode 8 | They Not like us… with DJ OOOChild, Melanie Charles & YunieMo 57:53:00

2M ago57:53:00

57:53:00

Peace and love, beautiful people! MJTA Podcast is back with reflections on the recent rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. DJ OOOChild joins the conversation while they review Kendrick Lamar’s historic “Pop Out” concert, discuss who could possibly do the same on the east coast, relevance in today’s Jazz scene and the fine line of Jazz interpr…

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SZN 2 Episode 7 | Art Can Melt Walls Not Build Them: A Spotlight on Meredith Monk with artist L'Rain 44:22:00

4M ago44:22:00

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L'rain and Melanie speak about Meredith Monk's influence on their artistic journey as well as their personal role in preserving and supporting the work of the artists who have paved the way for them. In our current climate what is the role of the artist? For more information on Meredith's body of work and information on how to support the House Fou…

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SZN 2 Episode 6 | With Special Guest Orange Coffee A.K.A. Kat Rodriguez 1:05:14

4M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Orange Coffee aka Kat Rodriguez is a beautiful multitalented, grammy nominated complete musician in all of its many splendors. She is an incredible singer, saxophonist, songwriter, vocalist, and educator who has been touring, performing with everyone from Boyncé to Jay-Z, to Jill Scott and Erykah Badu to name a few. Her dedication and passion for m…

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SZN 2 Episode 5 | Jazz Education & The Root of the Problem with Special Guest Jerome Jennings 1:26:47

5M ago1:26:47

1:26:47

Melanie, Yunie and Special Guest Jerome Jennings get into the flaws of the Jazz Education system. They cover other topics, catch up and even get to some Trill Trivia, but this one right here is what you came for... Get into it, cause it's a problem that needs to change. Let's discuss. And you know we need a part 2! We need your feedback! Please let…

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SZN 2 Episode 4 | The Constellation of Art with Special Guest Lady Moon 1:06:02

5M ago1:06:02

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Lady Moon, the front woman of The Eclipse is a composer, vocalist, designer, healer, hair artist and all around creative being. She is invested in reminding us of our resilience and magic through her cosmic music and style. Join us in conversation with Lady Moon and at her live performance with her group Lady Moon and the Eclipse at the Sultan Room…

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SZN 2 Episode 3 | The Duality of Pop Culture & Jazz Culture 41:10:00

5M ago41:10:00

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Mel and Yunie chat about everything from Pop culture, sports, good reads, jam session culture, new music and even Beyonce. Why? Because Jazz girls [and Jazz folks] are not a monolith, and neither is this podcast. So get into it! Trill Reads: The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron Trill Tracks: "If We Praise, We Are…

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SZN 2 Episode 2 | Michela Lerman: Roots of a Hoofer 1:07:38

7M ago1:07:38

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Melanie and Yunie sit down with the one of a kind Tap dancer, Jazz Hoofer, musician and band leader Michela Lerman. They cover her story from mentorship to her direction of artistry and sound. Many people think of tap dancers from the broadway and dance company perspective, but Michela comes from the school of hoofers. Interacting and creating coll…

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SZN 2 Episode 1 | New Year, Same Podcast 57:32:00

7M ago57:32:00

57:32:00

Sup y'all? You missed us?! Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast is back and here for season 2! Melanie and Yunie catch up on life and share their takes on topics from Jonathan Majors, Andre 3000's new album to the color purple and Taraji P. Henson's outpour on Black women being paid fairly. Also, they share their trill tracks, Yunie's trill sports minute,…

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Episode 13 | Is Every Cis A Sista?... With Special Guest Jack Fuller 1:18:40

1y ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Melanie and Yunie sit down with artist, musician and songwriter, Jack Fuller. They discuss the many facets of gender and gender identity. As many of us have seen in the ethers, blogs, YouTube and internets, the cultural war between our transgendered sisters and cis gendered sisters. In this special episode with Jack Fuller, recorded during pride mo…

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Episode 12 | Back like we never left! Melanie & Yunie Chop it up! 52:30:00

1y ago52:30:00

52:30:00

It's been a little while, but we're back! Mel and Yunie chop it up, catch up, talk about everything from music, movies, tv, basketball and what's happening this summer -- SummerStage, Tour, gigs, all that that good stuff. Stay tuned new episodes with some amazing guests!! Follow Melanie Charles: @melaniecharlesisdflower | melaniecharles.com Follow …

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Episode 11 | Aligning Diversity Values with Artistic Programming with Special Guest Raynel Frazier 1:02:22

1+ y ago1:02:22

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In this Episode your hosts Melanie and Yunie catch up with their long time friend, colleague and fellow musician, Raynel Frazier. Raynel shares her experiences as an arts administrator, and musician, all while studying for her doctorate in Organizational Development and Change. She’s a Trill superwoman to say the least!! The ladies also get into so…

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Episode 10 | I Don’t Break, I Bend and Snap Back! - Special Guest Endea Owens 1:02:04

1+ y ago1:02:04

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If you don’t know who Endea Owens is, you are about to find out! Trill hosts, Melanie Charles and Yunie Mojica sit down with Detroit native, NYC Bassist, Endea Owens and chat about her humble beginnings, journey to New York, the support received and the challenges she endures as a black woman. Endea Shares her faith in God, successes, challenges, i…

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Episode 9 | Give the Drummer Some! - Special Guest Savannah Harris 1:13:32

2y ago1:13:32

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In this episode, Melanie and Yunie catch up with their friend who happens to be one of the most in-demand drummers on the scene, Savannah Harris! These ladies get into so many key topics around being a musician in today’s ever changing times. From the importance of mentorship, touring as a drummer, fashion, femininity as a musician and even dating.…

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Episode 8 | The Real Side of Christian McBride 1:20:28

2y ago1:20:28

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We got a very special guest in the house ya’ll!! The legendary Philly bassist, band leader, festival curator and Grammy award winning recording artist, THEE Christian McBride aka DJ Brother Mister!!! Your hosts, Melanie and Yunie kick it with McBride in the realest most trillest way, chatting about the legendary album Parker’s Mood, how he became a…

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Episode 7 | Summer Recap: Jazz Festivals Part II 54:49:00

2y ago54:49:00

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Mel and Yunie catch up and continue the conversation around Festival Season! The ups and downs, the history, a behind the scenes look at touring, booking, programming, and even budgets and pay💰!! I mean, where does all this money come from anyway?! Come chill with the Trill girls and get into this podcast! Remember, whatever you do… remember to Mak…

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Episode 6 | Summer Recap: Jazz Festivals and Jazz Police 47:52

2y ago47:52

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Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast is back! Instead of comin to you live at a Trill event, Mel and Yunie are bringing you the podcast in true podcast form, remote from the east and west coasts. Tap in and get a chance to catch up with the Trill girls about Summer Festivals reemerging, their hot takes on the “Jazz Police”, industry topics around music, J…

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Episode 3 | Live at Nublu with Special Guest China Moses 1:01:42

2y ago1:01:42

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In this episode, Melanie and Yunie get a chance to sit down with the multi-talented vocalist, musician, composer, VJ and radio personality, China Moses! They get deep into China’s childhood stories, lessons, music, the everyday life of being an artist, and some Trill Trivia! If you missed out on this live experience, now’s a chance to catch the vib…

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Episode 5 | Live in LA at 2220 Arts + Archives with Special Guest Harmony Holiday 45:05

2y ago45:05

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In this episode, MJTA hosts Melanie and Yunie are live in LA!!!! Recorded at the new performing arts venue, 2220 Arts + Archives with a special guest Author, Poet and Activist and Resident Programmer of 2220 Arts + Archives, Harmony Holiday. They celebrate Holiday’s most recent release of her book Maafa, and get deep into multiple topics about Harm…

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Episode 4 | Live at Nublu with Special Guest Keanna Faircloth & Jeanette Berry 55:38

2+ y ago55:38

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In this episode, Melanie and Yunie sit down with not one but two special guests! DC native, Radio personality, writer for New Music NPR and fellow podcaster, Keannna Faircloth and Jazz, R&B, Funk, Neo-Soul vocalist and activist, Jeanette Berry. They get deep into multiple topics on music selection, influences, mentorship, being an underdog, and of …

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Episode 2 | Live at Nublu with Special Guest Kendra Foster 1:06:12

2+ y ago1:06:12

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Melanie and Yunie kick off the Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast live at Nublu with special guest Grammy-Award winning songwriter and vocalist, Kendra Foster! This episode is filled with gems, stories, advice, trill trivia and a straight up good time. If you missed out on this live experience, now’s a chance to catch the vibe here! Presented with suppo…

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Episode 1 | Winter Jazz Fest 2022 with Special Guest Nikara Warren 33:23

2+ y ago33:23

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Welcome to the first episode of the “Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast” Hosted by Melanie Charles & Yunie Mojica! In this first episode, both Melanie and Yunie introduce themselves and highlight special guest Vibraphonist, composer, and bandleader, Nikara Warren. They get into Nikara’s inspiration behind her band and debut album NIKARA presents Black W…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Melanie Charles & Yunie Mojica Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast

Melanie Charles & Yunie Mojica

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SZN 2 Episode 8 | They Not like us… with DJ OOOChild, Melanie Charles & YunieMo 57:53:00

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SZN 2 Episode 7 | Art Can Melt Walls Not Build Them: A Spotlight on Meredith Monk with artist L'Rain 44:22:00

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SZN 2 Episode 6 | With Special Guest Orange Coffee A.K.A. Kat Rodriguez 1:05:14

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SZN 2 Episode 5 | Jazz Education & The Root of the Problem with Special Guest Jerome Jennings 1:26:47

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SZN 2 Episode 4 | The Constellation of Art with Special Guest Lady Moon 1:06:02

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SZN 2 Episode 3 | The Duality of Pop Culture & Jazz Culture 41:10:00

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SZN 2 Episode 2 | Michela Lerman: Roots of a Hoofer 1:07:38

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SZN 2 Episode 1 | New Year, Same Podcast 57:32:00

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Episode 13 | Is Every Cis A Sista?... With Special Guest Jack Fuller 1:18:40

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Episode 12 | Back like we never left! Melanie & Yunie Chop it up! 52:30:00

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Episode 11 | Aligning Diversity Values with Artistic Programming with Special Guest Raynel Frazier 1:02:22

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Episode 10 | I Don’t Break, I Bend and Snap Back! - Special Guest Endea Owens 1:02:04

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Episode 9 | Give the Drummer Some! - Special Guest Savannah Harris 1:13:32

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Episode 8 | The Real Side of Christian McBride 1:20:28

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Episode 7 | Summer Recap: Jazz Festivals Part II 54:49:00

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Episode 6 | Summer Recap: Jazz Festivals and Jazz Police 47:52

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Episode 3 | Live at Nublu with Special Guest China Moses 1:01:42

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Episode 5 | Live in LA at 2220 Arts + Archives with Special Guest Harmony Holiday 45:05

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Episode 4 | Live at Nublu with Special Guest Keanna Faircloth & Jeanette Berry 55:38

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Episode 2 | Live at Nublu with Special Guest Kendra Foster 1:06:12

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Episode 1 | Winter Jazz Fest 2022 with Special Guest Nikara Warren 33:23

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