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Exploring collaboration through poetry and music with hosts John Medeski and Jeff Firewalker


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  • 1. Lateef: A collaboration between Haleh Liza Gafori and Shazad Ismaily

    01:05:28||Season 2, Ep. 1
    On this episode of the Saint Disruption Podcast we debut "Lateef" a collaborative work between Haleh Liza Gafori and Shazad Ismaily. Gafori, world renowned Rumi scholar and performance artist shares her poem "Lateef." It is a work about the essential nature of gentleness. In their collaboration Ismaily, a legendary NYC based musician and mentor, provides a minimalist sonic backdrop, making this one of the most exciting works we have debuted on the podcast. Join these great artists, along with Jeff and John for a discussion about music-as-medicine and a deep dive into Lateef and its importance in our evolving human experience.

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  • 7.5. PART 2 Jahman Hill and Oteil Burbridge speak about the poem WISDOM

    41:37||Season 1, Ep. 7.5
    Saint Disruption Podcast hosts John Medeski and Jeff Firewalker welcome Jahman Hill and Oteil Burbridge for Part 2 to discuss their creative collaboration. WISDOM is the title of the finished audio piece which includes Oteil's thumping banjo bass paired with powerful poetry from Jahman, written to honor past freedom fighters such as Gil Scott-Heron. Hear stories that led these two down the path of creativity together while producing a 70s themed anthem.oteilburbridge.comjahmanhill.com

  • 7. PART 1 Oteil Burbridge and Jahman Hill speak about FLOAT

    41:00||Season 1, Ep. 7
    Saint Disruption Podcast hosts Jeff Firewalker and John Medeski welcome Oteil Burbridge and Jahman Hill to discuss their collaborative creative project. FLOAT is the title of the finished audio piece which includes powerful poetry from Jahman which drove the creation of a matching soundscape driven by Oteil's thumping bass paired with melodic aquatic tones over rhythms recorded by Jeff Sipe. This discussion reveals a number of ways humans interact with water and some of the correlations with bass.oteilburbridge.comjahmanhill.com

  • 6.5. Poetikah and Vernon Reid debut Storyteller Nation PART 2

    39:08||Season 1, Ep. 6.5
    PART 2 Guitar legend Vernon Reid and acclaimed composer and lyricist Brian Jackson join us for a deep dialogue with performance poet phenom Poetikah. This episode is about storytelling and the importance of music in the human experience. In this show we debut a collaborative music work created by Vernon and Poetikah called “Storyteller Nation.” Poetikah - Thah Hurricane (Official Video)https://youtu.be/4LTSwK0ColE?si=qZF7wXvAEZdNCrF2

  • 6. Vernon Reid and Poetikah debut Storyteller Nation PART 1

    43:43||Season 1, Ep. 6
    PART 1 Guitar legend Vernon Reid and acclaimed composer and lyricist Brian Jackson join us for a deep dialogue with performance poet phenom Poetikah. This episode is about storytelling and the importance of music in the human experience. In this show we debut a collaborative music work created by Vernon and Poetikah called “Storyteller Nation.” 

  • 5. Voxmana - Natalia Clavier and Andrei Matorin; Creating Across Cultural Confines

    01:01:14||Season 1, Ep. 5
    Jeff Firewalker sits down with Voxmana to discuss consciousness, plant medicine, conscious death and healing-thru-music. Voxmana discusses their unique approach to creating inspiring music using a wide variety different approaches; from Natalia's transition from creating EDM with Thievery Corporation to defining how Intentional Dance Music (IDM) is defining Voxmana's future. Andrei reflects on the deep musical lessons he has learned and knowing when to abandon them to allow the birth something unique and beautiful.

  • 4. Randy Granger - Native Wisdom and the Creative Process

    48:10||Season 1, Ep. 4
    Jeff Firewalker sits down for a vibrant conversation with Randy Granger, a renowned artist, healer, and teacher. He uses vocals, interactions with rhythm, and Native flutes to breath into sound healing and music making. Randy honors ancient teachings by sharing with others. This interview features bonus material including extra dialogue and musical creation with Jake Mossman, a longtime friend and collaborator of Randy. Live music performance from LEAF Spring Retreat; May 13, 2023https://theleaf.org