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Best Foot MusicVoices from the Protest. 18/05/24. Nakba 76 CommemorationA soundscape of chants, music and some street speakers (as in those not on the stage) and incidental sounds from the National March for Palestine on 18th May 2024, to commemorate the Nakba. The demonstration finished in Whitehall, although many sat in Trafalgar Square, where there was an event by the Sri Lankan Tamil community, commemorating 15 years since the end of the civil war and also the genocide committed there. Coincidentally as with the Palestine situation, there are also connections to the British Empire.
As always the march was hugely diverse, with a sizeable Jewish Bloc.
2024-05-2132 min
Best Foot MusicVoices from the Protest. 27th/04/24 LondonA week after the Gideon Falter 'openly Jewish' incident, which gained wide press coverage and further attempts by him, some in the UK Gov and media to demonise the demonstrations, we attended the National March for Palestine from Parliament Square to Hyde Park. On this occasion we were near the front of the march, for a while with the Jewish Bloc. Following the previous weeks events, numerous people carried 'Openly Jewish' placards.
There were lots of groups with drums and percussion, leading chants along the way. As always the march was hugely diverse, with people from a...2024-04-2820 min
Best Foot MusicIstanbul Soundscape 3rd to 11th April 2024We visited Istanbul for a holiday from 3rd to 11th April 2024. These recordings were made whilst walking around the city, predominantly in the Fatih district, which includes the historic peninsula . We also visited Kadıköy & Büyükada. Recordings are made with a Zoom H6 recorder with the XYH-6 X/Y MIC.
All recordings made in public spaces.
Istanbul has an estimated population of 15.46 million and covers 5461 square km², compared to London’s population of 8.9 million and size of 1573 km². Considering its size and population, it’ve very easy to find peaceful quiet spaces. This episo...2024-04-131h 20
Best Foot MusicConversation on Ukrainian Literature & PoetryA conversation and poetry reading between Vladyslava Bondar and Naomi Foyle, recorded at Razom ~ Together on the 17th March 2024, at the Rose Hill Brighton
Razom ~ Together is a series of collaborative social events organised by the Ukrainian community and their friends in Brighton, focusing on sharing food, music and a safe space to form friendships.
Naomi worked for Waterloo Press and has a history of publishing Ukrainian literature in the UK. She is Reader in Critical Imaginative Writing at the University of Chichester'.
Further information on Naomi's work on Ukraine...2024-03-1831 min
Best Foot MusicVoices from the Protest. 09th/03/24 LondonSaturday the 9th of March. A short episode, capturing some of the protest for Palestine. Set against the backdrop of the UK Gov and some of the media calling the marches 'Hate marches'. Also includes the thoughts of some Jewish activists and academics we met on the march.2024-03-1008 min
Best Foot MusicVoices from the Protest. 13th/01/24 LondonSaturday, January 13th. National March For Palestine, London, UK.
As always it was incredibly diverse. In relation to some of the negative reactions to the marches, I thought it would be interesting to capture some of the voices of people there, so took a recorder and asked people one question; what made you come today. 10 people spoke, from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences. I didn't ask anyone about how they identify, but 2 people said straight away they were Jewish. Some talked about prejudices they had faced in life and the need to stand against...2024-01-1416 min
Best Foot MusicMade For Ukraine SoundscapeConversations with local Ukrainian people and soundscape of incidental music, and ambience at the Made For Ukraine fundraiser event in All Saints Church, Hove, 21st October 2023.
Music in this podcast is not from live music performances on the day but instead includes clips from song and dance workshops and someone improvising on the piano while the gig was being set up.
More pics, info & donations to medical supplies are in the link:
https://www.bestfootmusic.net/post/summer-to-autumn-20232023-10-2312 min
Best Foot MusicIvana Kupala SoundscapeA fabulous afternoon event, organised by by members of the local Ukranian community. Held in Preston Park on Sunday 9th July.
The Kupala Brighton website has been set up by Vladyslava Bondar and Marek Kohn. Please support their work by visiting the site and following their social media.
https://kupalabrighton.org/
https://www.standforukrainebnh.org/2023-10-1514 min
Best Foot MusicIndia Soundscape 2023 Part 06: Hyderabad, Qutub Shahi Tombs, 23rd AugustSounds recorded approaching, in and around the Qutub Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad. The 7 tombs were built between 1550 and 1667. The large domed structures create a natural reverb and are stunningly beautiful to walk around.2023-08-2814 min
Best Foot MusicIndia Soundscape 2023 Part 05: Nagpur, 13th to 16th AugustSoundscape from Nagpur, including a musician outside Deekshabhoomi, where B. R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism as an action against the caste system and street sounds from the Itwari market district.2023-08-2811 min
Best Foot MusicIndia Soundscape 2023 Part 01: Hyderabad to Balharshah Train, 29th JulySoundscape made on the train journey from Hyderabad to Balharshah.2023-08-2805 min
Best Foot MusicIndia Soundscape 2023 Part 04: Gadchiroli District, surrounding villages, International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, 9th AugustGond people drumming, Chatgaon, Maharashtra, Jungle sounds and music from Markbodi. All recorded during events taking place on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 9th of August.2023-08-2810 min
Best Foot MusicIndia Soundscape 2023 Part 03: Gadchiroli 17th to 21st AugustOur last few days in Gadchiroli include; a candy floss vendor arriving outside the house, monsoon rains, a school choir, distant drums from a funeral on the far side of the river Kathani, morning sounds and insects on our final evening before making the journey to Hyderabad for our flight home (Hyderabad will be in the next episode)2023-08-2717 min
Best Foot MusicIndia Soundscape 2023 Part 02: Gadchiroli 29th July to 13th AugustSoundscape recording made in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, whilst visiting family. Includes street and nature sounds, Sunday market and Tajuddin Muhammad Badruddin parade.2023-08-2730 min
Michelson Alexander Explains...The Mainland is Red! But what will eight Labor governments mean for your organisation? (MA Explains... NSW Election Analysis)On March 25th, NSW voters faced a choice between reinstating the incumbent coalition government, promising to keep their state moving, for a fourth term, or commencing a fresh start with a new look Labor team eager to end their 12-year stint on opposition benches.
An election that was predicted to be the tightest in over a decade, was instead called a Labor victory just hours after polls closed, registering another resounding defeat for the Liberal-National Coalition.
While no “Teal Wave” or “Greens Slide” eventuated, the result in NSW reflects the trend seen federally, with Minns’ Labor to form a minority g...2023-04-1440 min
Best Foot MusicAmnesty International UK Student Conference, 29 Jan 2023We were invited along with our friend and collaborator Polina Shepherd to discuss music as a form of activism, at the Amnesty International annual UK Student conference, at the Amnesty UK headquarters in London. Thanks to Poppy Sheward Skelton for arranging this, conducting the interview and all her hard work and interest in what we do, also thanks to Amnesty for giving us a platform at their event.
Polina's work is here:
polinashepherd.co.uk
the 150 Voices project is here (we worked together on the UK recordings)
Amnesty UK2023-01-3012 min
Best Foot MusicThey are waiting for us to become civilised, while we are waiting for them to turn human.Conversation with Jacinta Kerketta, Felix Padel & Laila Kadiwal, on Adivasi & minority rights, democracy, protest, environmentalism, & colonialism in India.
The title of this episode is from the poem by Jacinta.
With support from:
https://www.indiaandme.com/
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/cweh/
https://twitter.com/JacintaKerkett2
https://www.bestfootmusic.net/
2022-11-031h 05
Best Foot MusicDecolonising The Creative Space: Chapter 4The 4th and final part of this series. Intersectionality, the 5 'R's & concluding thoughts.2020-07-3023 min
Best Foot MusicDecolonising The Creative Space: Chapter 3Kamla & Laila discuss their own experiences with arts-related projects.
Topics include; Unlearning, decision-making processes, the 'right' voice, micro and macro biases and thinking from the margin.
The 4th and final part of this conversation will be published Friday 31st July 9.00 am UK time.2020-07-2424 min
Best Foot MusicComing Soon: Decolonising The Creative SpaceTrailer for Episode 3 (of 4) of Decolonising The Creative Space, with Kamla Jo Braithwaite & Dr Laila Kadiwal.
2020-07-2201 min
Best Foot MusicPolina Shepherd: 5 Choirs, 150 Voices, Russian & Yiddish songs & Cultural ActivismBrighton based musician, composer and cultural activist Polina Shepherd on her exciting collaborative project with Lorin Sklamberg and choirs based in the UK and USA.
150 Voices CD/Download
Polina Shepherd Website
More about the 150 Voices Project
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research2020-07-1615 min
Best Foot MusicDecolonising The Creative Space: Chapter 2Part 2: Kamla Jo Braithwaite & Dr Laila Kadiwal from Trinidad and Tobago and India, discussing their own experiences of working in creative spaces. Chapter 2 includes; Problematic terminologies 'the other', who can tell a story? Black Lives Matter and the creative spaces in Trinidad and Tobago.2020-07-1314 min
Best Foot MusicDecolonising The Creative Space: Chapter 1Part 1: Kamla Jo Braithwaite & Dr Laila Kadiwal from Trinidad and Tobago and India, discussing their own experiences of working in creative spaces. Chapter 1 includes, Setting the context; what do we mean by decolonising the creative space and why do we need it? How did we get here?
Links to some of the discussions in this chapter:
Jane Austen & Edward Said
https://www.jstor.org/stable/1344068
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styles_and_themes_of_Jane_Austen#Role_of_colonialism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orientalism_(book)
https...2020-07-1310 min
Best Foot MusicBest Foot Music: Pilot Episode: Influences and BeginningsThis episode is about how we started Best Foot Music.
It features the music of Anna Lazareva.
You can find the full recording session with Anna here: https://bestfootmusic.bandcamp.com/album/anna-lazareva
Record labels and musicians mentioned in this episode
https://www.babazula.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/39zIRxvWFOGGH4hxGqRkLy?si=JA74JRZrT029x-T8sOELeA
Double Moon Records
https://www.challengerecords.com/catalogue/7/2020-07-0804 min
Best Foot MusicBest Foot Music: TrailerA brief overview of what you’ll find here.2020-07-0700 min