Unsung Stories: Women At Columbia's Computer Music Center podcast

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We’ve turned intuition into a buzzword—flattened it into a slogan, a gut feeling, or a vague whisper we don’t always know how to hear. But what if intuition is so much more? What if it's one of the most powerful tools we have—and we’ve just forgotten how to use it? In this episode, I’m joined by Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir , Icelandic thought leader, filmmaker, and author of InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times . Hrund has spent over 20 years studying and teaching the science and art of intuition through her TED Talk, Netflix documentary ( InnSæi: The Power of Intuition ), and global work on leadership, innovation, and inner knowing. Together, we explore what intuition really is (hint: not woo-woo), how to cultivate it in a culture obsessed with logic and overthinking, and why your ability to listen to yourself might be the most essential skill you can develop. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why we’ve misunderstood intuition—and how to reclaim it ✅ Practical ways to strengthen your intuitive muscle ✅ What Icelandic wisdom teaches us about inner knowing ✅ How to use intuition during uncertainty and decision-making ✅ Why trusting yourself is an act of rebellion (and power) Intuition isn’t magic—it’s a deep, internal guidance system that already exists inside you. The question is: are you listening? Connect with Hrund: Website: www.hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com TedTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/hrund_gunnsteinsdottir_listen_to_your_intuition_it_can_help_you_navigate_the_future?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Newsletter: https://hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com/blog/ LI: www.linkedin.com/in/hrundgunnsteinsdottir IG: https://www.instagram.com/hrundgunnsteinsdottir/ Book: InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times Related Podcast Episodes: How To Breathe: Breathwork, Intuition and Flow State with Francesca Sipma | 267 VI4P - Know Who You Are (Chapter 4) Gentleness: Cultivating Compassion for Yourself and Others with Courtney Carver | 282 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

Unsung Stories: Women at Columbia's Computer Music Center

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This podcast series features five initial episodes of the stories of women who undertook significant work at the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center and the Computer Music Center at Columbia University. In conversation with historical musicologists, music theorists, and fellow composers, they explore aspects of their experiences within the field of electronic music. We hope to continue building on this archive of interviews in the future. This project is made possible by the generous support of a public outreach grant from the Center for Science and Society at Columbia University.

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Unsung Stories: Women at Columbia's Computer Music Center

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Yuriko Hase Kojima 49:36

4 years ago49:36

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Composer Yuriko Hase Kojima (Shobi University) joins us in conversation with electroacoustic music researcher Cathy Cox (Kunitachi College of Music). Together they take us through Kojima’s musical history, including her time at Columbia during the transition from the Electronic Music Center (EMC) to the Computer Music Center (CMC) in the mid-90s. Yuriko speaks about how electronics help her to realize the sounds in her mind that cannot be put to paper. The interview also touches on the importance that female compositional role models have had on her artistic development, including interactions with Betsy Jolas and Mari Kimura. [Special thanks to Cathy Cox for additional editing.] For a sampling of Yuriko’s music, check out: https://soundcloud.com/yurikohasekojima/tracks For more information, please visit: unsungstoriescmc.com…

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Yvette Janine Jackson 59:37

4 years ago59:37

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Composer/sound artist Yvette Janine Jackson (Harvard University) speaks with music historian Amy Cimini (UC San Diego) about her time at Columbia’s CMC in the mid ‘90s, her fascination with splicing things together, and bringing attention to social issues and historical events through experimental sound. Their conversation covers, amongst many topics, narrative soundscape composition, and Yvette’s steady diet of radio drama and Charles Mingus, which has served as inspiration and fueled her radio operas. For Yvette’s website, check out: www.yvettejackson.com For more information, please visit: unsungstoriescmc.com…

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Sondra E. Woodruff II 50:52

4 years ago50:52

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Interviewed by composer Sky Macklay (Valparaiso University), singer-songwriter/guitarist Sondra E. Woodruff II speaks about her music, studies at Columbia, and involvement at the CMC. Sondra has toured with the Backstreet Boys, opened for Anthony Hamilton, performed with Taylor Swift, recorded with LL Cool J, and played guitar for Aaron Pfeiffer, Drew Vision, Bets, and Sara Ramirez. She is also co-director and co-founder of The SCALE Fellowship Program, to promote the advancement of Black women in music, especially in Pittsburgh. For more information, please visit: unsungstoriescmc.com To learn more about SCALE, explore: https://www.limelightpgh.com/about-scale For Sondra’s website, check out: https://sewthesecond.com…

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Pril Smiley 1:00:06

4 years ago1:00:06

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Maverick Pril Smiley speaks with historical musicologist Brigid Cohen (New York University, FAS) about her early days working and making electronic music at the CPEMC (now CMC), and her compositions for theatre amongst other fascinating projects. For more information, please visit: unsungstoriescmc.com…

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Alice Shields (Part 1) 1:00:31

4 years ago1:00:31