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Scene2IQScene2IQScene2IQ: Kylira - A Passion ProjectIn this episode, Kylira joins me to talk about her passion projects including her singing, harp-playing, getting into the music industry, working with SGI (stonebridge guitar international) and her new studio project in Queubec.2025-06-2342 minScene2IQScene2IQScene2IQ: Sara Geidlinger - Documenting JoyIn this episode, Sara Geidlinger joins me to chat about her creative pursuits in film, music and community building.Her podcasts and documentaries have reached thousands of people within the tricities and beyond. Notably, "Hip-hop Hope" and "The Ref Didn't See It" speak to the impact that music and wrestling have on young people, bringing joy to their lives and fostering a sense of belonging within their local community. 2025-06-0351 minFables - Völker und Geschichten aus ArranFables - Völker und Geschichten aus ArranEp. 22: Die Saga der Zwerge - Jorun von der Schmiede (Bd.6)Willkommen zurück zu "Fables – Völker und Geschichten aus Arran"! Heute kehren wir zurück zu den Zwergen. Zu einer Familie, deren Name in den Hallen der Schmiede ebenso für Ruhm wie für Schmerz steht. Jorun, der jüngere Sohn des berüchtigten Haudraufs Redwin von der Schmiede, wächst im Schatten seines älteren Bruders Ulrog auf. Während Ulrog von Geburt an das Talent des Schmiedens besitzt, bleibt Jorun diese Anerkennung verwehrt. Gefangen in der Enttäuschung seines Vaters und dem eigenen Zorn, wird Jorun zunehmend rebellisch. Seine Wut kennt keine G...2025-05-071h 10Scene2IQScene2IQScene2IQ: Sam Nabi - TapestrySam Nabi is a local hip-hop artist, poet and community activist. If you are in the KW scene, he needs no introduction.In this episode, Sam talks about his latest and one of his older tracks, both with heartfelt lyrics and an unmistakable message. We also talk about what it means to be mixed-race, and the current world climate and the impact art has on all these things.2025-04-0859 minScene2IQScene2IQScene2IQ: Ayesha Ahad - RosesAyesha Ahad is an accomplished musician in her own rite, which is amazing considering she's only been performing for a couple of years in KW.On this episode, Ayesha shares her journey and how she ended up working with Rufus John and the Legacy Showcase through Freedom Marching Project. She also discusses a couple of her songs and the stories behind them.2025-03-2549 minScene2IQScene2IQScene2IQ: Chudear Oyual - Live Off the Floor Book Release & Open MicIn this episode, we rebroadcast the live-off-the-floor recording of Chudear's new poetry book release (through survival) and open mic.Chu reads a selection of her poems, as well as other performances of poetry and music from some talented guest audience members. 2025-03-1153 minScene2IQScene2IQScene2IQ: Pauline Tolentino - Classroom ChatsPauline Tolentino is taking the Kitchener/Waterloo music scene by storm. Originally from the Philippines and starting her journey as an international student, she has successfully navigated the music scene here and has already had key performances at events such as the first Asian Night Market (put on by the BIA and City of Kitchener, in partnership with Good Co. Production) and many other open mics/restaurants in the tricities. Pretty good for only being in Canada for less than 2 years. 2025-02-1847 minScene2IQScene2IQScene2IQ: Chudear Oyual - The Cult of ArtMiss Chu (Chudear @madebychu.o) is a Sudanese artist whose poetry and visual art captivate audiences. Her art helps people connect with their ancestors and her poetry speak to your soul. She is also the founder of some amazing community projects that helped to showcase local artists and venues from the Bipoc community and beyond. I was so grateful for the opportunity to share this conversation with her. Check out her new book of poetry on her Instagram page.  2025-01-2142 minScene2IQScene2IQScene2IQ: J-ONE - Why?The inspirational J-ONE joins me on this episode to talk all things music therapy. J also shares her journey in the community, moving to KW and some amazing shows she's put on, collaborating with some of KW's greatest talents in the BIPOC community. 2024-11-2645 minScene2IQScene2IQScene2IQ: Anat Hector - ButterflyAnat Hector joins me to talk about her amazing journey of musical inspiration and healing while in the Dominican Republic for 8 years. She also shares her new and unreleased (at the time of publishing this podcast) single, "Butterfly" a beautiful dedication to her spiritual mentor. 2024-11-1157 minON THE SCENEON THE SCENEOctober 31, 2024 // Aashay Dalvi & Mike Elliott and Tim Lee LIVE @ Midnight Run CafeIn our first ever HALLOWEEN episode of On The Scene, hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel head to Midnight Run Cafe in Uptown Waterloo to chat with special guests! Aashay Dalvi returns to recommend some of their favourite films and television shows to celebrate DIWALLOWEEN, the first time that Diawli and Halloween have fallen on the same night! In the second half of the show, musicians Mike Elliott and Tim Lee join the show to talk about their history of playing blues with bands, on their own, and how they'll join forces for the first time on November 7th...2024-11-051h 20Scene2IQScene2IQScene2IQ: Marshall Veroni - Moving WaterMarshall Veroni stops by and we chat about 3 of his songs, as well as his experiences in the backcountry. Marshall talks about his first experience in rapids/moving water on a river trip and we muse over the creative process as it connects with being in nature.2024-10-2958 minON THE SCENEON THE SCENEOctober 14, 2024 // J-One and Deren Atkins LIVE @ Sugar Run BarIn this week's episode, the On The Scene team heads to Sugar Run Bar in Kitchener ON to chat with local musician and community leader J-One, and Podcast Host and Midtown Radio producer Deren Atkins. Hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel hear from J-One about her lifelong passion for hip-hop and community, and how she has found family and connections within the local KW hip-hop community when she moved here a few years ago to pursue a degree in Music Therapy at Wilfrid Laurier. They also chat with Deren about his newly launched podcast, Scene2Sceniq that e...2024-10-281h 01ON THE SCENEON THE SCENESeptember 26, 2024 // Jordan Long & Brenda Mabel Reid LIVE @ Counterpoint BrewingIn our Season 5 premiere, the On The Scene team heads to Counterpoint Brewing in Kitchener ON to chat with local musician Jordan Long and local mixed media artist Brenda Mabel Reid. Hosts Allison Dyjach, Shelby Bolitsky, and Darek Reidel hear from Jordan about his new EP release "The Window Seat" and how he was able to create a concept album of complex emotions. They also chat with Brenda about their newly launched magazine "In Process: Visiting Creatives In Their Spaces" that profiles local artists, as well as their upcoming interactive "Nap Tour" event happening in Victoria Park. ...2024-09-291h 07Scene2IQScene2IQScene2IQ: Juneyt - Turkish FlamencoJuneyt is a Turkish-born guitar player of many styles. He landed in the Waterloo region over 10 years ago and has taken the scene by storm with his flamenco style, wowing audiences wherever he plays. Behind the talent is a deep soul, and Juenty sits down with Deren to talk about their shared heritage (Deren has Turkish ancestry), his life in Turkey and passion for music, and the hard work he put in to make it where he is today. 2024-09-2358 minScene2IQScene2IQScene2IQ: Rachel Hickey - No "Excuses"Rachel Hickey, an up-and-coming Indy-Folk songwriter sits down with Deren to discuss her song lyrics, background in music, family dynamics and passion for the outdoors. 2024-09-2350 minFotomenschenFotomenschenHerStory - Frauen und Fotografie ====> 30x Fotogeschichte(n) - Ein Lesebuch für Fotograf*innen mit und ohne Kamera 2021-02-1959 minDie PodcastinDie Podcastin#DiePodcastin im Bild: Isabel Rohner& Regula Stämpfli über Fotografinnen wie Abbot, Atkins, Käsebier, Taro, Cameron, Baker, Freund, Lange, Wearing, Lorna Simpson, Bourke-White, Cunnigham uva#DiePodcastin im Bild: Isabel Rohner& Regula Stämpfli über Fotografinnen wie Abbot, Atkins, Käsebier, Taro, Cameron, Baker, Lange, Freund, Wearing, Simpson, Bourke-White, Cunnigham uva Willkommen im Pantheon der Unkonventionalität. Die Welt der Fotografie wäre nichts ohne die Frauen. Als das Medium 1839 erfunden wurde, hatte es noch nichts vom akademischen und pornografischen Glamour, der die Kamera zum Männerobjekt gemacht hat. Es war die Technik der Demokratisierung und der Frauen. Je progressiver ein Medium, umso mehr Frauen: Dies war bei der Kamera, beim Auto und beim Computer so. Sobald sich die Männer die Technik aneigne...2020-12-1200 min