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Mederi MuzikEP18 - Guantanamo Bay and Music as Psychological Torture feat Leila BarghoutyLeila Barghouty is an award-winning investigative journalist specializing in high-volume FOIA and public records investigations into law enforcement, military, detention, and the long-term effects of armed conflict around the world.Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2023-02-121h 05Mederi MuzikEP17 - Tyre Nichols' Murder and the Continued Trauma on the Black Body feat Dr. Keisha CaresDR. KEISHA is a racial literacy education and leadership development scholar, researcher, and advocate. She joins us to speak about the trauma of another police murder of an unarmed Black man, Tyre Nichols, who was beaten by Memphis police officers and died due to his injuries.Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2023-02-051h 14Mederi MuzikEP16 - Introducing Propaganda feat Propaganda (PropHipHop)We speak with the legendary hip-hop artist, podcaster, and coffee entrepreneur Propaganda of Hood Politics.Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2023-01-291h 05
Mederi MuzikPREM-EP2 - Music and Community with Ropeadope (SAMPLE)Episode 2 with Ropeadope feat. Lisa Marie Simmons and Annie Levin. Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2023-01-1509 minMederi MuzikEP15 - Geared Up to Talk About Disproportionate Health Care (part 1)DeMarisa and Dorian talk about disproportionate health care services amongst marginalized communities. Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2023-01-0829 min
Mederi MuzikPREM-EP1 - Artists Play Key Roles In Affecting Consciousness with Ropeadope (Sample)DeMarisa and Dorian talk with Lisa Marie Simmons during the Ropedope "Healing Sound of the People!" sessions. From her home base on the coast of Italy's beautiful Lake Garda, Simmons collaboratively leads two ensembles – Hippie Tendencies and NoteSpeak – with keyboardist, arranger, and songwriter Marco Cremaschini, each deeply but differently informed by the struggles and triumphs in Simmons' own life. Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.me...2023-01-0109 minMederi MuzikEP14 - Shark Science feat Carlee Jackson BohannonCarlee Jackson Bohannon read her first book on sharks at six years old and fell in love. Today, she is a marine biologist, environmental educator, and science communicator. Carlee researches how human activities affect shark behavior and helps protect sea turtle nests along Florida’s beaches. Carlee is co-founder and Director of Communications for Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS), an organization promoting diversity and inclusivity in shark sciences.https://neonsquidbooks.com/books/sharks-a-day-in-the-life/Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https...2022-12-251h 18Mederi MuzikEp. 13 - WE GOT FIRED FROM RIKERS ISLAND! Part 1: Whistleblowing on Tommy DemenkoffSupport the show2022-10-011h 17Mederi MuzikEP12 - Maroon Militant Matriarch And Making Music Inside with SpiritchildA freedom singer/artist from the South Bronx by way of Staten Island, spiritchild uses the arts to cultivate a cultural revolution throughout the world, from the United States to Europe, Africa to South East Asia. We spoke with him regarding working within the prison system and serving people through music and healing. https://xspiritmental.com/homeSupport the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2022-09-241h 06Mederi MuzikEP11 - Liberation Music Therapy: A Podcast EssayPlease consider donating to the family of Angelina McKnight: https://www.gofundme.com/f/angelina-mcknight-funeral-and-memorial-fundraiser...Brought to you by Loughborough University’s Anarchism Research Group (ARG), Anarchist Essays presents leading academics, activists, and intellectuals exploring themes in anarchist theory, history, and practice.http://www.dorianwallace.com/dorians-mode-blog/liberation-music-therapy-an-emancipatory-practice-to-community-music-making-healing-and-revolutionary-changeWe experience life through vibrations. Music has been a vital part of our evolution since the Paleolithic era and is an integral part of our history. Music can bring people together, encourage social, political, economic, or environmental change, facilitate healing, and illuminate human tran...2022-09-1620 minMederi MuzikEP10 - Dance With the Devil, Understanding Sexual Violence feat Dr. Pamela ScullyContent Warning: Depictions of sexual violencePlease consider donating to the family of Angelina McKnight: https://www.gofundme.com/f/angelina-mcknight-funeral-and-memorial-fundraiserThis week, we chat with Pamela Scully, a Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies historian, Professor of African Studies, and Advisor to the Provost at Emory University. She has her Ph.D. in history from the University of Michigan. We pick Dr. Scully's brain for her expertise in historical and political sexual violence, using Immortal Technique's devastating song "Dance with the Devil" as the catalyst for this conversation....Dance With the Devil - Immortal...2022-09-101h 19Mederi MuzikEP9 - Discussions on Hip Hop Culture, Psychology, & Urban Youth with Jaleel K. Abdul-Adil, PhDDr. Jaleel K. Abdul-Adil's career interest is culturally-sensitive, ecologically-appropriate, and evidence-based practices for low-income urban youth and families. His current research focuses on family-focused interventions for youth with trauma and co-occurring disruptive behavior and community violence exposure that is provided through university-community partnerships, service system collaborations, and national provider networks. Dr. Abdul-Adil is also one of the originators and nationally-renowned experts on using modern Rap music and Hip-Hop culture to enrich psychosocial interventions for urban youth.Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/...2022-09-031h 19Mederi MuzikEP8 - Dark Was The Crossroads For You And MeSupport the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2022-08-201h 13Mederi MuzikEP7 - Christian Fascism (Christian Nationalism, White Christian Culture, and the Religious Right)Christian nationalism has become a buzzword among conservative activists such as Congresswomen Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, and conservative activist Charlie Kirk. We believe we need to call it what it is: Christian Fascism. For this episode, we had a great conversation with Andrew Griffin and Glen McDaniel, two musicians of faith who are continuously deconstructing the phenomena of White Christian Culture, how it affects our society, and how we may confront this socially learned sickness.Christian nationalists believe the United States is meant to be a Christian nation and seek to "reclaim" the nation for God...2022-08-131h 49Mederi MuzikEP6 - Lecolion WashingtonListen to Lecolion's album “Legacy: Music for Bassoon by African-American Composers.”After over 20 years as a performing bassoonist, 15 years as a music professor, and ten years as an arts administrator, Lecolion Washington has established himself as a leader for the next generation of arts entrepreneurs; and he has been a staunch advocate for the relevance of music as an agent for social change. Lecolion is the Executive Director of Community Music Center of Boston. Before moving to Boston, Lecolion was the Co-Founder/Executive Director of the PRIZM Ensemble in Memphis from 2009-2017, and he was the f...2022-08-061h 13Mederi MuzikEP5 - Cincinnati officer caught on body camera using racial slurA Cincinnati police officer has had her police powers suspended after her body camera caught her saying a racial slur while stuck in traffic on duty in April. Officer Valentino believed she had been desensitized by music and hearing people talk on the street. Constant exposure has allowed this slur to slip into Officer Valentino's vernacular.Yeah. It's bullshit.Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https...2022-07-3052 minMederi MuzikEP4 - The White Elephant in the RoomWhite people struggle to talk about race. So, here is Dorian talking to DeMarisa about being the only white person at an event for Juneteenth, in which DeMarisa was a panelist. Let the uncomfortableness begin! Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2022-07-231h 45Mederi MuzikEP3 - Chicago and the (Fred) Hampton HouseDeMarisa shares with us about her journey to Chicago and her visit to the Hampton House with H.O.L.L.A.https://www.savethehamptonhouse.org/Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2022-07-161h 09Mederi MuzikEP2 - The Prison-Industrial Complex: Real Life StoryDeMarisa and Dorian discuss a real-life situation involving youth facing direct impact from the prison industrial complex and pipeline.Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2022-07-091h 21Mederi MuzikEP1 - Introducing Mederi MuzikDeMarisa Steeley and Dorian Wallace explore the integrative effects of music and other creative practices and their therapeutic impact on the trauma of colonialism, classism, racism, mass incarceration, and culture.Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2022-07-021h 10Mederi MuzikEP0 - Rikers IslandDorian has started working at Rikers Island Correctional Facility as RMAS Arts Program Coordinator. In this episode, he talks about developing music therapy-based programs to help incarcerated persons cope with their current situation....Forensic Music Therapy: A Treatment for Men and Women in Secure Hospital Settings by Stella Compton Dickinsonhttps://www.amazon.com/Forensic-Music-Therapy-Treatment-Hospital/dp/1849052522The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexanderhttps://newjimcrow.com/about/buyThe Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our...2022-01-0325 minMederi MuzikEP-1 - The Whys and Hows of Social Media DebatingEveryone gets worked up about social media skirmishes. In a step-by-step examination of an actual argument, he was in the middle of, Dorian shares insights into his methodology to debating individuals on social media.Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2021-12-2751 minMederi MuzikEP-2 - What the Hell is Fascism?!Fascism is a Far-Right political process with a preoccupation with historical mythology and a clearly defined yet abstract enemy. Dorian begins a laydown of some basic definitions of fascism and why it's essential to understand these concepts in the current era. Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2021-12-201h 06Mederi MuzikEP-3 - Let's Talk About Depression, Anxiety, and TraumaIn this episode, I share my personal struggles with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.Let's all keep growing the human-to-human experience. My name is Dorian Wallace. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen. Peace.Mental Health Resourceshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTvoG5FbqDmdFiLCJtXMQyIu4W6HvuhscqoSROymCKmT1IOzE1E7fKkQozmtEUFMj9sHEFm7ONccKWh/pubIntro music: "Helene" from Fantômas by Dorian WallaceOutro music: "Stab my heart forever" by Dorian WallaceSupport the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/m...2021-12-1341 minMederi MuzikEP-4 - Not The Queen You Know / with Maya Ben-MeirMaya Ben-Meir is a multi-genre vocalist, producer, and performance artist who delves into the unknown songs of the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary frontman Freddie Mercury.Watch Maya perform "You Take My Breath Away"You can follow Maya's work at:Maya's WebsiteMaya's Web-series FKITYESInstagramFacebookSupport the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2021-12-061h 42Mederi MuzikEP-5 - Symbols can never be the things they stand for...Today, I wanted to lay down some foundational terms and concepts so that the podcast makes more sense and we have a space to understand where the discussions' starting places are.“However expressive, symbols can never be the things they stand for.” ― Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception & Heaven and HellIntro music: "Helene" from Fantômas by Dorian WallaceOutro music: "Stab my heart forever" by Dorian WallaceSupport the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://t...2021-11-2951 minMederi MuzikEP-6 - The Dorian's Mode OvertureWelcome to my first attempt at a podcast! The audio quality is not very good, but that will be improved over time. I wanted to get something out to describe what this podcast is going to be all about.Support the showSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/mederimuzikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mederimuzik/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MederiMuzikFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MederiMuzikWebsite: https://www.mederimuzik.com2021-11-2334 min