The Quirky Artist

As the final episode of the season, I am exploring my time studying at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance (in Limerick, Ireland) with a few of my incredible colleagues. In this episode, we explore the history and artistic impact the Academy has to offer. On this episode, we hear stories from Rachel Evered, Ranóg Townsend, Kelsey Sutton, Pratyay Raha, and William Troy.

I talk to Fernando Lopez to explore how he has connected his songwriting journey to the social justice efforts in his home country of Guatemala.

I explore two songs that use music and lyricism to explore the in between of emotional expression.

I explore the impact the past year has had on my mental needs and well being in tangent with musical works through social media platforms (specifically Tiktok and Instagram).

To celebrate National Poetry Month, I am delving into several poems that have impacted me in my writing journey.

I speak with my dear friend, Alyssa Melchers, who discusses her connection to organ music and the piece, “Le jardín suspendu”

I will be talking about Frida Kahlo and the impact that her love life has had throughout her art. This episode was produced by Michael Sears.

I speak to Maggie Sears who summarizes some of the political historical imagery she has studied and its context.

I speak to Steven Auster who shares his musical connection with Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana

I explore the cultural and historical impacts of the Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof.