Best Sela Podcasts (2024)

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[$30B Market Reimagined] Unlocking Home Care's Potential with Honor 32:16

5d ago32:16

32:16

Welcome back to Sit Down Startup! Seth Sternberg, co-founder of Honor ($625M raised), a company dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by senior citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, was heavily influenced by his upbringing in Connecticut and his entrepreneurial spirit. Sternberg's experiences during the pandemic greatly shaped his perspecti…

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Holocaust Remembrance Day: How andamp: Why Israel's Commemoration of the Holocaust Has Changed Over Time | Prof. Avinoam Patt 41:40

23d ago41:40

41:40

In this episode, posted on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Professor Dov Waxman and Professor Avinoam Patt from NYU discuss the relationship between Israel and the Holocaust, the ways that Israel's commemoration of the Holocaust has changed, as w

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Man makes flute from own bone: Ralph Borland artist researcher activist 56:24

1M ago56:24

56:24

In this dialogue, Prof Christo Doherty, the Chair of Research in the Wits School of Arts, speaks to Dr Ralph Borland, an independent artist-researcher and curator based in Cape Town. Ralph has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Cape Town, a Masters in Interactive Telecommunications from New York University and a PhD in Electrical Engineeri…

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Aimiende Negbenebor Sela: The Queen of Collaboration 55:01

1M ago55:01

55:01

Sadie and Jeanne chat with filmmaker, writer, lyricist, model, director, champion of collaboration, Aimiende Negbenebor Sela of Sela Films, LLC. If you are only working on one project at a time, you need to listen to this. A double listen for anyone who wants advice on filmmaking in a collaborative way ... which is the only way, tbh. Resources from…

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Zionism and the Settler Colonial Paradigm | Dr. Arnon Degani

2M ago

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In this season of Israel In Depth, host and Director of the UCLA Yandamp;S Nazarian Center, Professor Dov Waxman, and the Center's Israel Institute Fellow, Dr. Tamar Hofnung, will discuss various facets of the unfolding Israel–Hamas War with a range

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Dan Mirvish: Indie Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Alligator Hunter 1:22:28

1M ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Yes, you read that right. Dan Mirvish, co-founder of Slamdance, does it all. And his amazing new film, 18 1/2, comes out on DVD this month (see links below ... we have all the links). There is quite literally something for everyone in the episode, from practical advice on film school, turning your art into a business, scones ... and alligators. But…

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[$400M raised] FLYR Labs’s Founder, Alex Mans: journey to product-market fit 38:21

2M ago38:21

38:21

Welcome to the latest episode of Sit Down Startup, where host Adam O'Donnell explores FLYR Labs’ founder and CEO Alex Mans' meteoric rise with $400M raised, #boom! Transitioning from a consumer-focused model predicting ticket prices to a B2B powerhouse, they're now strategically collaborating with airlines to optimize pricing. Adam and Alex discuss…

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Sexual Violence Against Israeli Women On and After October 7th | Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari 38:05

2M ago38:05

38:05

Please be advised that this episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence and rape that may be triggering for members of the audience or inappropriate for young listeners.In this episode, the UCLA Yandamp;S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies'

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The Artist Mindset with Multi-Hyphenate Dusty Wright: Don't Let Fear Hold You Back 1:18:51

3M ago1:18:51

1:18:51

Dusty Wright has done it all—musician, William Morris agent, creator of a magazine, interviewed the likes of Led Zeppelin and Ron Howard, and so much more. His story will not only inspire, but also humble every artist who hears it. This one isn't just for musicians. It's for artists of all stripes! We dive deep into the mindset of the creator. (Apo…

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Miranda Moss: artist, outsider-engineer, eco-geek and rogue educator 48:27

2M ago48:27

48:27

In this dialogue Prof Christo Doherty, the Chair of Research in the Wits School of Arts, speaks to Miranda Moss, a South African artist, outsider-engineer, eco-geek, and rogue educator who is currently based in Sweden. Miranda’s transdisciplinary practice, which focuses on the problematics and hopeful possibilities of technology from a socio-ecolog…

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[$80M+ raised] THAT Product-market fit moment: Avoid the analysis trap; Shippo’s Founder, Laura Behrens Wu 41:37

3M ago41:37

41:37

In this episode of Sit Down Startup, join Laura Behrens Wu, founder of the multimillion-dollar shipping platform Shippo, as she reveals the pivotal moments that led to staggering growth and product-market fit success. Discover Shippo's journey using customer retention tactics (8:12), an API-first strategy (13:33), and conquering the Shopify App Sto…

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Unpacking the Case Against Israel at the ICJ: The Charge of Genocide | Professor Yuval Shany 42:49

4M ago42:49

42:49

In this season of Israel In Depth, host and Director of the UCLA Yandamp;S Nazarian Center, Professor Dov Waxman, will discuss various facets of the unfolding Israel–Hamas War with a range of experts across disciplines and backgrounds to help listene

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Trulia’s Founder; product-market-fit journey with Sami Inkinen 42:49

3M ago42:49

42:49

In the latest episode of Sit Down Startup, uncover Sami Inkinen's entrepreneurial journey, [00:11:28] beginning with how seizing the opportunity in his 20s set the stage for a phenomenal career. Sami shares his groundbreaking strides in [00:19:51] revolutionizing residential real estate with interactive maps, helping Trulia achieve an unparalleled …

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Failed startup to $98M raised; Thoropass’s Founder, Sam Li shares their product-market-fit journey 22:20

3M ago22:20

22:20

Sam Li, co-founder and CEO of Thoropass, has a rich background. His perspective on achieving product-market fit as a startup founder is rooted in resourcefulness, curiosity, and adaptability. Here are some cool parts of the episode to check out! (00:02:18) Navigating Rookie Mistakes as a Founder (00:07:48) The Importance of Intellectual Honesty in …

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The "I Need That" Episode: Advice on Making Goals, Endless Writing Resources, and Guarding Your Grave 53:50

4M ago53:50

53:50

It's time to pull back the curtain and discuss how the sausage gets made. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman dive deep into their writing process, making goals, sharing a zillion resources they use to get words on the page and thoughts on juggling a crazy life with trying to be creative. This one has more resources than we even realized, and …

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The Risks of a Regional War: Israel, Hezbollah, and the Houthis | Dr. Daniel Sobelman 43:05

5M ago43:05

43:05

In this season of Israel In Depth, host and Director of the UCLA Yandamp;S Nazarian Center, Professor Dov Waxman, will discuss various facets of the unfolding Israel–Hamas War with a range of experts across disciplines and backgrounds with the goal o

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[$163M raised] Knowing you’ve hit product-market fit; Redpanda’s Founder, Alex Gallego 22:16

4M ago22:16

22:16

In this insightful episode, Red Panda's founder, Alex Gallego, embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the entrepreneurial journey. [00:02:33] He reveals the intertwining of personal struggles and leadership challenges, while advocating for a more supportive startup community. [00:10:36] Alex unpacks his ever-evolving CEO priorities; from achievi…

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Bonus Episode: Maryam Keshavarz and The Persian Version 30:24

4M ago30:24

30:24

Sadie talks with Maryam Keshavarz about The Persian Version's Sundance run, writing comedy vs. drama, indie filmmaking, multi-generational stories, and playing the sitar ... because music is at the center of everything creative. The Persian Version is available on all digital platforms. Sadie's interview of Maryam on Script Magazine Instagram: @mar…

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Phil Stark, Screenwriter Turned Therapist ... Advice Writers Need 58:31

5M ago58:31

58:31

Time for therapy! Sadie and Jeanne chat with Phil Stark, screenwriter of Dude, Where's My Car, "South Park" and more. They discuss his journey from breaking into Hollywood to saving partners from breaking up. You have the questions. Phil has the answers. "Ask Phil" column on Script Magazine gives you a chance to get all your writing questions answe…

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Who Should Govern Gaza? Past Pitfalls andamp: Future Possibilities | Dr. Dana El Kurd 41:52

6M ago41:52

41:52

In this season of Israel In Depth, host and Director of the UCLA Yandamp;S Nazarian Center, Professor Dov Waxman, will discuss various facets of the unfolding Israel–Hamas War with a range of experts across disciplines and backgrounds with the goal o

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[$100M+ raised] How to get product-market fit validation without an MVP 28:26

5M ago28:26

28:26

Sit Down Startup is back with Arjun Narayan, founder of Materialize, who shares how they nearly hit product-market fit before their MVP was ready! Host Adam O'Donnell dives into Arjun's journey from India to raising $100M+ (1:40) and revolutionizing real-time data processing with Materialize (00:45). Founders will appreciate the dialogue on tech da…

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Nathaniel Stern: teaching everyone how to sustain their work with entrepreneurial thinking 52:29

6M ago52:29

52:29

In this dialogue Prof Christo Doherty speaks to Professor Nathaniel Stern, an artist, writer and teacher who holds a 50/50 dual appointment at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as a Professor in Art and Design and Mechanical Engineering where “he teaches artists how to engineer, engineers how to art, and everyone how to sustain their work with …

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What About Bob ... Saenz, That Is 1:06:29

5M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

What can we say about Bob? He's a screenwriter, actor, musician and now ... novelist. He's also a hell of a fun interview! Sadie and Jeanne talked with Bob about adapting his very first script (written decades ago) into a YA novel. Oh, yes, he did it! And it's fabulous! But we also address important screenwriting advice, especially on how to keep a…

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Gaza After Hamas: The Post-war Governance Problem | Professor Jonathan Rynhold 43:04

6M ago43:04

43:04

In this season of Israel In Depth, host and Director of the UCLA Yandamp;S Nazarian Center, Professor Dov Waxman, will discuss various facets of the unfolding Israel–Hamas War with a range of experts across disciplines and backgrounds with the goal o

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How Has Hamas Changed? Shifting Tactics and Strategies | Professor Avraham Sela 40:45

6M ago40:45

40:45

In this season of Israel In Depth, host and Director of the UCLA Yandamp;S Nazarian Center, Professor Dov Waxman, will discuss various facets of the unfolding Israel–Hamas War with a range of experts across disciplines and backgrounds with the goal o

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[$217M raised] Stop convincing prospects and find the ones who get it: Sentry’s Founder, David Cramer 30:51

6M ago30:51

30:51

In this new episode of Sit Down Startup, Adam interviews Sentry's founder David Cramer, who shares insights from his illustrious journey that led to successfully raising $217 million. Tune in as David delves into diverse topics such as unraveling unique product monetization, cultivating unwavering belief in success (00:05:41), the power of focus an…

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Evaluating the Tactics, Strategies, andamp: Future of a Post-10/7 Hamas | Professor Daniel Byman 36:22

7M ago36:22

36:22

In this season of Israel In Depth, host and Director of the UCLA Yandamp;S Nazarian Center, Professor Dov Waxman, will discuss various facets of the unfolding Israel–Hamas War with a range of experts across disciplines and backgrounds with the goal o

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Corey Mandell: Build It and They Will Come ... Teams, Writing, and Career 1:15:05

7M ago1:15:05

1:15:05

Screenwriter and teacher extraordinaire, Corey Mandell, chats with Sadie and Jeanne about everything from the post-strike landscape in film and TV to building a team to help you get discovered. Oh, and we talked about yo' mama. Maybe. Resources from this episode: Corey's website: coreymandell.net Modern Story Tools Masterclass On-Demand Class (NOTE…

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Arc’s $181M Success: Unity-Led-Growth with Founder, Don Muir 23:40

7M ago23:40

23:40

In this week's episode of Sit Down Startup, get to know Donald Muir, the creator and driving force behind Arc, a digital bank crafted for the tech-savvy crowd. As an experienced business leader with a keen desire for breakthroughs, Muir's interpretations of the explosion and teamwork in online banking post-SVB collapse (2:45) come from his hands-on…

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Bootstrapped to $40M and then raised $125M? Slice’s Founder, Ilir Sela 26:35

8M ago26:35

26:35

Join us for the latest episode of Sit Down Startup! Anyone want to order a pizza? You're in luck. This week's guest Ilir Sela is the founder and CEO of Slice, a platform that "builds innovative tech to empower America’s independent pizzerias." Sounds delicious! Ilir dives into... Fax-machine-MVP - meet the customer where they are Why he bootstrappe…

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Just Don't Suck 54:55

8M ago54:55

54:55

"What's the point of anything anymore?" ... that question launched a rambling convo between Sadie and Jeanne which culminated in many thoughts. Maybe too many thoughts. We aren't sorry. Resources from this episode: Deadlocked documentary Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely documentary "Ask Phil: Learning to Set Professional Boundaries" All OG Pipeline Ar…

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[$150M raised] OpenStore’s Co-Founder, Jeremy Wood: Building the Right Engine: Overcoming Doubts 23:54

9M ago23:54

23:54

Jeremy Wood's solution, OpenStore, offers these founders the option to sell their businesses or have OpenStore operate and run the stores on their behalf. This innovative approach has not only provided a lifeline for many e-commerce founders but has also positioned OpenStore as a major player in the e-commerce market. Join Adam O'Donnell and Jeremy…

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Bruce Barton - Understanding Artistic Research in terms of methods, knowledge, and impact 56:37

9M ago56:37

56:37

In this dialogue Prof Christo Doherty speaks to Professor Bruce Barton the Director of the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts, and the Co-Artistic Director (with Pil Hansen) of Vertical City, an interdisciplinary performance hub they co-founded in Toronto in 2007. Bruce is a teacher and theorist of artistic research and …

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[$200M+ Raised] Self-Doubt & Worry to Thriving Through Startup Challenges; Electric.ai's Founder, Ryan Denehy 22:27

9M ago22:27

22:27

Ryan Denehy discussed the importance of overcoming self-doubt in the early stages of a startup. He shares his own experiences, practical advice, and data-driven insights that can help founders navigate the competitive business landscape. Thank you to this week's partners Aktie Now and WorknetGPT! Aktie Now has a special offer for startups joining t…

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The Founder-led Content Formula; Atrium’s Founder Pete Kazanjy 22:37

9M ago22:37

22:37

Atrium, a software company co-founded by Pete Kazanjy in 2016, has achieved more business success with fewer Sales Development Representatives (SDRs). This accomplishment can be credited to their strong inbound game and their valuable content that educates and provides insights to their community of 35,000 members. Atrium's software helps businesse…

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Tanja Sakota: Using Artistic Research to uncover traumatic memories 56:23

10M ago56:23

56:23

In this dialogue Prof Christo Doherty, the Chair of Research in the Wits School of Arts, speaks to Prof Tanja Sakota, an artistic researcher, writer, and filmmaker in the Department of Film & Television in the Wits School of Arts. Tanja is the author of an important new book, just published by Wits University Press, called Uncovering Memory: Filmin…

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Mario O. Moreno is Amazing ... And He Owes Us a Rap. (Not to be confused with a wrap.) 1:05:52

10M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

This is a true reunion of the Three Amigos, but instead of drinking margaritas, the convo is all about writing. The talented Mario O. Moreno branched out from screenwriting and adapted his script into a novella … that’s written as a rap! Trust us, you want to listen to this one. Oh, and there's a Sexy Clock™. Watch for Sadie, Mario and Jeanne to ra…

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[$1.2B Val] Epidemic Sound's Founder, Oscar Hoglund: Overcoming Gov Regulations & Launching A Marketplace 27:52

10M ago27:52

27:52

The success of Epidemic Sound, a platform for content creators and music artists, is a testament to the skill, and creativity of Oscar Hoglund and his team. Despite the numerous legal and financial obstacles they encountered, they refused to give up on their mission and took the fight to Brussels to change copyright laws and protect artists from ex…

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Real Talk™ with Writer/Director Christopher Derrick 1:15:50

11M ago1:15:50

1:15:50

Where do we begin? How about with the raw truth, delivered by the one and only Christopher Derrick. We dive into his experience breaking into TV writing, the bumps and bruises he got along the way, the challenges of A.I., and even the lessons learned by getting ripped off. Oh, yeah, it's a big, bad world out there in La La Land. Most importantly, w…

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Tailscale's $113M Success: Developer-Led-Growth 25:46

10M ago25:46

25:46

Tailscale has been a huge success, raising over $113 million and growing to 80 employees. They discovered that if developers love the product, they will tell their decision makers in their organization to buy it, and the money will follow. To ensure customer satisfaction, they use Net Promoter Score to move people from the middle to the top and off…

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"Labor of Love" on ONE Magazine 37:11

11M ago37:11

37:11

In the midst of the current conservative backlash against LGBTQ+ freedom of expression, Periodically Queer Season 2, Ep. 2 travels back to the 1950s to unravel the stories behind One Institute’s own ONE Magazine, celebrating its seventieth anniversary this year. Featuring archival clips of ONE’s founders and contributors, interviews with staff from…

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[$161M Raised] From Series A Struggles to 400 Employees: LinkSquares' Growth Strategies with Founder Vishal Sunak 19:20

11M ago19:20

19:20

Vishal Sunak, Founder of LinkSquares, shares his journey of building software for legal teams. Listen as he speaks to Sit Down Startup's host Adam O'Donnell about raising $161 million over five rounds of venture capital, overcoming fundraising struggles, and unlocking the secrets to growth. Discover the importance of building a strong product, foun…

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"Prophets and Misfits" on Vanguard Magazine 36:26

11M ago36:26

36:26

In the first episode of Periodically Queer Season 2, host traci kato-kiriyama reminds us of the courageous power of LGBTQ+ youth by uncovering the inspiring history of Vanguard Magazine. In San Francisco’s Tenderloin District in the mid 1960s, Vanguard served as an epicenter of activist publication and organizing by queer and trans street youth fac…

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Feeling at home everywhere and nowhere: Doris Bloom at the Origins Centre 41:23

12M ago41:23

41:23

In this dialogue, Prof Christo Doherty, the Chair of Research in the Wits School of Arts, speaks to Doris Bloom, a multidisciplinary South African artist who has been based in Denmark since 1976. She currently has a major exhibition called Bird Bone Whistler at the Origins Centre Museum in Johannesburg until 02 July 2023. Doris was born on a farm o…

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Screenwriter Tom Vaughan: What's the Story You're Trying to Tell? 1:20:42

12M ago1:20:42

1:20:42

Everyone says, "It's all about the story" ... but what even is story? Tom Vaughan dives deep into structure, and how having a clear process can not only help you get the words down, but it can also dig you out of the ditch when your story goes off the rails. And, yes, Jeanne's plant is still alive. Resources for this episode: Tom's Story and Plot w…

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Periodically Queer Season Two Trailer 1:27

11M ago1:27

1:27

One Institute (formerly ONE Archives Foundation) presents Season Two of Periodically Queer, a podcast delving into the history of LGBTQ+ print media from the 1950s & 1960s. The new season will premiere is onset to release June 21, in honor of Pride Month, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major audio streaming platforms.…

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Bootstrapped to $100M+ Exit: Pardot’s Founder, David Cummings' Startup Journey 21:40

12M ago21:40

21:40

Join Adam O'Donnell on Sit Down Startup as he sits down with David Cummings, the founder of Pardot, which eventually sold to Salesforce. In this episode, they discuss pivoting from unsuccessful strategies, customer discovery, and marketing automation platform, while sharing their personal stories of startup challenges.…

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Instacart's Former Chief Growth Officer; Building a Successful ML Startup: Anomalo's, Founder, Elliot Shmukler 21:15

12M ago21:15

21:15

Adam O'Donnell sits down with Elliot Shmukler, former Chief Growth Officer at Instacart and co-founder of Anomalo, to discuss the challenges data teams face in detecting and solving data quality issues using machine learning. Despite the initial failure of their product to meet customer needs, Anomalo was able to grow 10x ARR during the big recessi…

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Sela Adjei - the power of authentically African artistic research 51:50

1y ago51:50

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In this dialogue, Prof Christo Doherty, the Chair of Research in the Wits School of Arts, speaks to Dr Sela Adjei, a multidisciplinary artist, researcher and curator from Ghana and a leading proponent of a distinctly African approach to artistic research. Sela has degrees in communication design and African art and culture from the Kwame Nkrumah Un…

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Hotspot with Jason Dy [VIDEO] 30:28

1y ago30:28

30:28

For today’s episode, Jason Dy serenades us with his new song, "Ulit-ulit." Moreover, he talks to us about how he feels about being in the music industry for eight years, what moment in his music journey he will never forget, and his experience with his first song under Star Music. Jason also shares with us the process and story behind "Ulit-ulit." …

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