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Break The Chains, Find Your FlameSeason 3 Ep 3: Beats, Rhymes, and Life - Iohann Rashi Vegahttps://radioplasma.com/about-2/https://holyokemedia.org/Iohann Rashi Vega- Director of Media Engagement at Holyoke Media - Freelancer: Voice Over, Radio Host and Producer, Podcast Producer, Videographer, Editor, DJ2025-05-1254 min
radioplasma podcastAlexandra - Food Policy CouncilAlexandra - Food Policy Council by iohann rashi vega2024-06-0605 min
Curated Sounds909 DAY 2023September 9th is also known as 909 Day. The numbers that identify the Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer. A programmable drum machine, and successor of the TR-808 that became the foundation of many music genres like techno, house, dance music, pop, and extending to electronic styles like IDM, jungle, D&B, and trip-hop.
This mixset, curated by iohann, gathers different pieces that span 30 years of music legacy, and cover different moods, tempo, structure, and creative use of the TR-909 where its punchy sound makes clear its powerful influence in contemporary music. Beginning with a slow paced...2023-09-091h 24
radioplasma podcastDaliana Alvarado, con Sabor a CocoRecibimos con un mucha alegría, a Daliana Alvarado, creativa puertorriqueña, comunicadora, gestora cultural y co-creadora de un blog cultural llamado "Con Sabor a Coco".
Daliana fue por varios años la voz anfitriona de un programa de radio producido por Iohann en los primeros años de la década del 2000 en WRTU en Puerto Rico, enfocado en la exploración de nueva música con influencias eclécticas de distintos géneros, épocas y culturas: Travel Lounge.
Después de varios años sin contacto, Dalliana, ahora establecida en la ciudad de Nueva York comparte con nosotros y este episo...2023-08-1845 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 64. MAR 17, 2023.We are celebrating Women's History Month, and our latest session brings you a curated selection of new and even yet-to-be-released Fresh Music out of the Crates made by women, as well as bands led by women from different countries and cultures around the world.
Enjoy the voices and lyrics of artists from England, Denmark, Canada, Ireland and Cataluña; and Korea, via the U.S.A.
This session is curated, produced, and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2023-03-1727 min
Curated Sounds303 Day 2023Celebrating March 3rd, known as 303 day, in honor of the Roland TB-303 Bass Line, the silver box from the 80s that defined the sound of Acid House, Acid Techno, Goa, Psychedelic Trance, and many other genres, mainly in the electronic music realm, with its peculiar squelching sound that was intended to emulate Bass Guitar.
As I do every year, for 303 day, as well for 808, and 909 days, I compiled a music selection of pieces made with the Roland TB-303, and put them together as a DJ Mixset.
I started with a mellow, almost downtempo vibe, that...2023-03-041h 03
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 63As Black History Month comes to a close and we enter Women's History Month, we will explore music from black female artists in this session of Fresh Music out of the Crates.
The music selections we will listen, are a robust and diverse electronically charged display of talented black female artists, their personal histories and experiences, and the cultures and languages of black communities around the world.
You will listen music by artists from Belgium; Congo, via Paris; Nigeria, via London; and England.
This session has been curated, produced, and hosted by Zoë N...2023-03-0329 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 62.We continue celebrating Black History Month in the United States, and we honor it by featuring emerging, independent black artists from different heritages, based in the U.S. and from other countries in Africa and Europe.
This music selection has a special approach to defying genres that are a complete exploratory listening experience, detached from established sounds, keeping a genuine fresh vibe in this session.
You will enjoy music by artists from Cameroon, via New York City; Ethiopia, via Las Vegas and Los Angeles; Ethiopia, via England; Ethiopia, via Washington D.C.; and Sudan, via...2023-02-1728 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 61.Our weekly selection of fresh music out of the crates brings you a curated selection of songs, dedicated to showcasing the latest music created by black artists worldwide, in celebration of Black History Month in the United States.
You will enjoy different representations of black artists in a variety of genres that range from hip-hop, pop, alternative, Afropop, and electronic, with a selection of songs by artists from Los Angeles, California; Anchorage, Alaska; Atlanta, Georgia; Benin, and Nigeria.
This session has been curated, produced, and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2023-02-1020 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 60Warming up your senses, this is our latest music selection of Fresh Music out of the Crates, with a global collection of groovy laidback songs, with alternative and downtempo influences for your listening pleasure and consideration.
Creating sound landscapes with electronic sounds and minimal beats, this selection is designed to create a relaxed and introspective listening experience.
We will enjoy of music from artists from Ireland, Austria, Italy, England, and Germany.
This session has been curated, produced, and hosted by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod.2023-02-0328 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES EP. 59In this session of Fresh Music out of the Crates, we review and showcase newly released music for your listening pleasure.
This is an eclectic selection of music released in 2022 and unreleased pieces scheduled for 2023, with a diverse perspective on art pop, electronic, and indie-alternative music.
You will enjoy music from artists from the UK, Lebanon, New York City, and Toronto, Canada.
This session is curated, produced, and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2023-01-2028 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 58We will bask in a quirky and eclectic feel-good selection of fresh music out of the crates, where instrumentations and voices thread together in an abstract and warm flow of emotions and harmonies in a fuzzy and colorful session for your listening pleasure.
You will enjoy vocal work and instrumentations that explore the realms of avant-pop, electronica, acoustic folk-pop, and alternative post-punk, by artists from England, The USA, Norway, and Australia.
This session has been curated, hosted, and hand-crafted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-12-1630 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 57.We continue exploring the human experience through music, with a follow-up session of experimental pieces. We will learn about the lives and careers of the featured artists in this selection of obscure, experimental, indie, and electronic pieces.
You will listen to musical production by artists from the USA; Spain; Argentina, via Germany; Bolivia, via Belgium; and Japan, via Austria.
This session has been curated, produced, and hosted by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod.2022-12-0926 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 56.This is a sort of different episode of the crates. For this one, we compiled an eclectic selection of fresh music out of the crates, in a mostly instrumental, deep, and introspective session that evokes strong emotions through sound exploration and experimentation.
With musical elements of orchestral, jazzy, minimal, and wordless creations, we will enjoy pieces made by artists from The U.S.A, Denmark, England, Italy, and Norway.
This session was curated, produced, and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-12-0229 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 55.Prepare for a new selection of Fresh Music out of the Crates, with an international selection of deeply expressive, ethereal, and melancholic songs curated for your appreciation and consideration.
You will enjoy of a cathartic selection that explores deep emotions and states of being, from artists from Germany, U.S.A., France, The U.K. and Egypt, via Belgium.
This session has been curated and hosted by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod. Produced by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-11-2529 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 54In this session of Fresh Music out of the Crates, we bring you an eclectic selection of newly released music by artists of the Nordic Region, in an introspective and ethereal session, curated for your listening pleasure.
You will enjoy music that explores from indie-folk to ambient electronic, by artists from England, Germany, Norway, Finland, and Iceland.
This session has been curated produced and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-11-1828 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 53.In this session of Fresh Music out of the Crates, we share with you an eclectic selection of fresh music that blends multicultural representations and languages, with the representation of First Nations, in celebration of Native American heritage Month in the United States.
Honoring, acknowledging, and spreading out the work of independent Native American artists, we combine a selection of music from different cultures and countries, and heritages.
You will enjoy music by artists from Norway, Canada, Israel, and the USA.
This session was curated, produced, and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.
2022-11-1528 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 52It's our first anniversary!!! Over the past year, we've listened to songs from hundreds of artists around the world, highlighting diverse cultures and languages as well as the personal stories and experiences of each artist.
You will enjoy music from artists from Italy, the UK, Poland, and Turkey.
This session was curated, produced, and hosted by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod.2022-11-0423 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 51This is a glamorous dark selection of fresh music out of the crates, in a music experience filled with sophisticated, eerie, obscure, and experimental sounds to celebrate the spooky season in a lush manner.
You will listen to music that explores dark ambient, Avant-gard, cinematic, lo-fi, trip-hop, electronica, experimental, industrial, and glitch.
Featuring artists from England; Peru; France; Turkey and Austria, via London; and Italy.
This session has been conjured, curated, produced, and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega2022-10-2839 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 50It's our 50th episode of Fresh Music out of the Crates, and we fully embrace the fall spirit in celebration of the spooky season.
For this occasion, we summoned a diverse display of curated songs with dark, eerie, ethereal, and haunting vibes.
You will enjoy music from artists from the USA, the Artificial Intelligence realm, England, and Australia.
This Midnight Edition session has been summoned, curated, produced, and hosted by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod2022-10-2134 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 49.Our latest session is a selection of fresh music out of the crates, with an eclectic, electronic-driven, and multicultural exploration of music that opens new perspectives on its appreciation and enjoyment.
Featuring music by artists from Israel-Irán; Norway; England; Canada and the USA.
This session has been curated, produced, and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-10-1428 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 48.This session of Fresh Music out of the Crates is a cathartic, electronically-charged selection of songs with a carefully curated balance of technology, creativity, and emotions.
We will listen to music by artists from Germany; South Africa; Australia; and the USA.
This session has been curated, produced, and hosted by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod.2022-10-0727 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 47.We continue our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, with a selection of dreamy, psychedelic, collaborative music pieces that represent a diverse set of cultures from Latin American and Iberic countries.
Combining rhythms, fusions of traditional and experimental sounds, and honoring languages, we will enjoy a session filled with smooth, relaxing, retro, energetic, and surprising vibes to honor collective memory, ancestry, and life.
This episode features artists from México, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, República Dominicana, and Colombia.
Curated, hosted and produced by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-09-3027 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 46.We continue celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, with a special session, curated by Zoë, with a bilingual curation of songs from artists from different countries, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
This episode features artists with roots and heritage from México, Colombia, Chile, and Bolivia
This session is curated, hosted, and produced by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod2022-09-2322 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 45.It's Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, and we join the celebration with a deep, meaningful, and festive selection of music from artists from Latin America.
Combining rhythms, traditional sounds, language, and experimentation with current genres, we will enjoy a session filled with raw energy, danceable beats, and also a deep and meditative vibe to honor the collective memory, ancestry, and life.
This episode features artists from Cuba, México, Venezuela, Honduras, and Perú.
Curated, hosted and produced by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-09-1628 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 44.For this episode, we have a guest host: Pablo Santiago Quiceno, an intern at Media Lab.
Pablo wanted to share a selection of groovy and psychedelic pieces, that make a great session to enjoy in conjunction with the elements.
In this session you will listen to music by artists from Spain and Serbia, via London; Northern California; Nigeria, via Wisconsin; The U.K.; and San Francisco, CA.
This episode was curated and hosted by Pablo Santiago Quiceno. Produced by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod.2022-09-0927 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 43Natanya Furgal is our guest host in this session, and she is bringing a delicate, meticulously curated selection of pieces that evoke a dreamy and paradoxically intense experience.
As one of our interns, resident historian, and official Media Lab fairy, Natanya gathered music by emerging independent artists from Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Austin, TX; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; and Tallahassee, FL.
This session was curated and hosted by Natanya Furgal, and produced by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod.2022-09-0222 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 42This is a very special session curated with the intention of bringing listeners on a journey.
Join Zoë as she shares a personal and introspective selection of music that explores the mental and emotional stages of depression.
Featuring music by artists from the U.S.A.; the U.K.; Iceland; Canada; and Australia.
This session has been curated, produced, and hosted by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod.2022-08-2633 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 41.We continue bringing you the most eclectic and current selection of music by emerging independent artists from all over the world.
This is a session with an electronic and dreamy approach to a multicultural display of pieces that connect musical heritages with feelings and sonic landscapes.
The selection for this episode features music by artists from Portugal, Brazil, and Cape Verde; The U.S.A.; The Netherlands; Israel and Turkey.
This session is curated, produced, and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-08-1224 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 40It's the 40th episode of Fresh out of the Crates! And the beginning of Season 4! We are committed to bringing you the most eclectic and current selection of music by emerging independent artists from all over the world.
This is a session focused on celebrating life, being alive and present, and overcoming those moments of loss, mourning, depression, sorrow, and overthinking.
You will listen to pieces that go deep into the introspection of feelings and states of the mind and being, which can be cathartic, dramatic, and even dark, but with the intention of manifesting...2022-08-0540 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 39This session is hosted by our youth producers, Kayla Callender and Maggie Kocsmiersky. You will enjoy a selection of pieces that make a soulful, mellow, meditative, and heartwarming session of music made by a combination of emerging, independent artists, and established young talents, from different music genres and cultures.
We will hear music by artists from Iceland, The US, Mexico, Canada, and South Africa.
This session was curated and hosted by Kayla Callender, and Maggie Kocsmiersky, and produced by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-07-2927 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP.38This session is our very first, hosted in tandem, by our Media Lab intern, Aishah Tolentino, along with Zoë Naglieri-Prescod.
You will enjoy a multilingual display of fresh curated songs from various genres, in different languages. Featuring music by artists from Panama, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Japan.
This session has been curated and hosted by Aishah Tolentino, and Zoë Naglieri-Prescod.2022-07-2224 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 37We continue selecting music coming fresh out of the crates, with a selection of songs by artists from different countries and cultures, exploring new sounds, and moods. You will hear music from artists from Japan, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Chile, and Belgium.
This session has been curated, produced, and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-07-1526 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 36This is a takeover by our interns at Media Lab, curating and hosting a summer flavored session of Fresh Music out of the Crates.
You will enjoy the music selection and hosting by Aisha Tolentino, Natanya Furgal, and Pablo Santiago Quiceno, on music that reaches moods of chill-out, electronic experimental pop, world music, shoegazing, retro psychedelic rock, and indie-pop.2022-07-0830 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 35.Join us this week for a global representation of lyrically relevant, and relatable genre-fluid songs, curated for your listening pleasure and consideration.
In each episode, we find songs for you that not only are interesting to listen to for their production value, but also for the stories and messages they convey.
In this session, you will enjoy music from The U.S.A.; Ireland; Indonesia, via Australia; and Singapore.
This episode has been curated, produced, and hosted by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod.2022-07-0124 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 34.We are celebrating Pride Month in June, and our music selection is entirely focused on amplifying the work of LGBTQ+ artists. This session includes work made by trans, queer, and non-binary artists, who infuse their identity into their music, with messages of pride, awareness, rage, encouragement, and care.
We will listen to music from the U.K.; Oakland, CA, Chicago, IL, and Holyoke, MA, in the USA; Colombia via Canada; and Uruguay, and Peru, via Los Angeles.
This session has been curated, produced, and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-06-2430 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 33.In this session of Fresh Music out of the Crates, we continue our celebration of Pride Month, with a fun and diverse display of cultures, and language, through music from LGBTQ+ artists from all over the world. We will learn about the identities of these artists, to get a better understanding of how their experiences as members of the LGBTQ+ community, influenced their lives, careers, and the music that they make.
In this episode, we will enjoy music by artists from Japan; The U.S.A.; Poland; Iraq, via Australia; and the Netherlands.
This session...2022-06-1723 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 32We are celebrating Pride Month in June, and our music selection is entirely focused on amplifying the work of LGBTQ+ artists. This session includes work made by gay, trans, and non-binary artists, who infuse their identity into their music, with messages of pride, awareness, rage, encouragement, and care.
This session has been curated, produced, and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-06-1029 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES EP. 31.It's June! And we are celebrating Pride Month with a selection of fresh music by LGBTQ+ artists and allies, from around the world, cultivating a deeper understanding of the human experience through music appreciation.
This session features music by artists from Brazil; Morocco, via California; The U.S.A., and France. This session has been curated, produced, and hosted by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod.2022-06-0326 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 30As part of our celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, during May, we dedicate this session to featuring music and artists, representing the Pacific Islands.
Enjoy this selection of songs with a focus on the Polynesian, Maōri, Fa'amatai, and Viti, among others.
This episode features music by artists from New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines. With the collaboration of Zoë Naglieri-Prescod on the curation, this session is produced and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-05-2730 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 29.As part of our celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, during May, we continue featuring music and artists, representing the heritage, culture, and music instrumentation.
Enjoy this selection of pieces that include the current musical influences, language, and heritage of the cultures of Asian countries, through songs by young, emerging and established artists.
This episode features music by artists from Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, a collaboration between Bhutan and Tibet, Indonesia, and Thailand. This session is curated, produced, and hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2022-05-2034 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 28.In this session of Fresh Music out of the Crates, we continue featuring music and artists, representing the heritage, culture, and music instrumentations from Asia and the Pacific Islands, as part of our celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, during May.
Get ready to enjoy an eclectic selection of songs that bring together language, traditional instruments, and some of the most current music genres and influences in a deep and emotive music session.
This episode features music by artists from Vietnam, Mongolia, Japan, and China. This session is curated, produced, and hosted...2022-05-1329 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 27.Welcome to Season 3 of Fresh Music out of the Crates! We are committed to bringing you unique listening experiences that encompass the stories, perspectives, languages, and cultures of talented artists in the music industry.
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month during May, we are excited to highlight a global selection of music from independent and underrated artists of Asian and Pacific Island descent.
This episode features music by artists from South Korea, India, Hong Kong, and Christmas Island, in Indonesia. This session is curated, produced, a...2022-05-0622 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 26.BONUS SESSION. As a celebratory way to wrap up Jazz Appreciation Month, and as a bonus episode of April, we present our very first DJ Mix-set of continuous music, curated, selected, and remixed by iohann.
We will enjoy a selection of pieces that take jazz structure, harmonies, instrumentation, improvisational sections, genre-blending, and its experimental nature, to combine music genres like house, Latin jazz, drum & bass, techno, broken beat, and nu-jazz, using traditional and complex rhythm signatures.
Jazzy Jazzed, and some not-so Jazz music to break the rules, expand the...2022-04-291h 02
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 25.We continue celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month in April, with a diverse selection of pieces influenced by jazz, by artists representing different cultures around the world. Because jazz is not only standards, is all about experimentation and fusion of different threads, influences, and contributions that enhance and continue the evolution of jazz music by legacy and emerging artists.
We will enjoy music by artists from the UK, Japan; Puerto Rico; and Western Massachusetts, USA. Session curated, produced, and hosted by iohann.2022-04-2234 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 24.We continue our celebration of Jazz appreciation month in April, with five jazz-inspired tracks from artists around the world. Each song features key elements of jazz music in its composition and styling, adding them to the diverse modern jazz musical catalog. We will hear samples of jazz, through neo-r&b, Latin jazz, groovy funk, and alternative pop genres.
This episode features artists from Zimbabwe, via Ireland; Egypt, via London; Australia; England; and Japan.
Session curated, produced, and hosted by Zoë.2022-04-1524 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 23We continue celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month in April, with a selection of fresh music influenced by jazz, by artists representing different cultures around the world. Because jazz is not only standards, is all about experimentation and fusion of different threads, influences, and contributions that enhance and continue the evolution of jazz music by legacy and emerging artists.
We will enjoy music by artists from The U.S. and Mexico; Japan; Arizona, USA; North Carolina, USA; and collaboration from The UK, and Colombia. Session curated, produced and hosted by iohann.2022-04-0840 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 22.April is Jazz Appreciation Month. And we join the celebration of the most important musical contribution of the USA to global music with a fresh selection of groovy and jazz-inspired tracks from artists around the world.
This session features artists from Paris and Barcelona; The USA; Italy; The Netherlands; and Australia. Session curated, produced and hosted by Zoë.2022-04-0123 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 21.We have been celebrating Woman's History Month during March, showcasing some of the freshest and recently released pieces created by female artists from different countries, cultures, and genres around the world.
We will enjoy throughout this episode, fusions that blend bossa nova, neo-soul, hip hop, afrobeat, Puerto Rican neo-plena, bomba-groove, jungle, dub, and electronic.
Let's get into an energized groove with music by artists from London; Brussels, via Berlin; Puerto Rico; and Mali.
Thank you, Zoë, for the voice-over cameo as interpreter. Episode curated, produced and hosted by iohann.2022-03-2527 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 20.We continue celebrating Woman's History Month during March, and we have a guest host! In this session, Denise Vozella will take us on a journey through different music genres, cultures, and perspectives by female artists, around the world.
Featuring music from Chile; The U.S.A.; India, via Australia; and Malaysia. Hosted, curated, and produced by Denise.2022-03-1822 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 19.In celebration of Woman's History Month in March, we share the music, stories, experiences, and cultures of female artists, around the world. Fresh Music out of the Crates celebrates women, with a selection of pieces in different languages and genres.
Featuring music from Finland, via the UK; Tibet, via the UK; Ukraine; a collaboration from Denmark, and Barbados, via Canada; and France. Hosted, curated, and produced by Zoë.2022-03-1123 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 18.Welcome to a special edition of Fresh Music out of the Crates. This extended edition is a collective curation of music made by the cohort of youth participating in Media Lab's 2022 February School-Break Intensive Podcasting Workshop. The core topic for this selection is to share one song that helped you to go through the COVID-19 pandemic, and share a personal story related to the song, as well as some info about the song and artists who perform in it.
Get ready to explore, discover, and re-discover music in multiple genres, from classical to hip-hop, alternative rock, pop, i...2022-03-041h 08
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 17.Welcome to our fourth Black History Month special session of Fresh Music out of the Crates! We are dedicating our music selections, to celebrate and showcase the talents and musical creations of Black artists around the world, in celebration of Black History Month during February, in the U.S.
We will enjoy a hip-hop-centric session loaded with energy and inspiration that blends jazz, traditional and ancestral roots, street festivity, and underground party pulsing beats, with musical work by black artists representing from all over the world.
Featuring music from Eastern Nigeria; Philadelphia, USA; Haiti; Chicago...2022-02-2539 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 16.We continue celebrating Black History Month, with another session of fresh music out of the crates, featuring music from Black artists around the world. Not only we are sharing the bright talents of black emerging artists, also we are highlighting stories, cultures, and languages from black communities in the global village. Sharing with you music from Puerto Rico, via New York and Germany; Guinea, via the UK; London, England; and South Africa. Session curated, produced, and hosted by Zoë.2022-02-1827 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 15.Welcome to our second Black History Month special session of Fresh Music out of the Crates! We are dedicating our music selections, to celebrate and showcase the talents and musical creations of Black artists around the world, in celebration of Black History Month during February, in the U.S.
We will enjoy positive vibes and dance-inducing rhythms by a representation of artists from Africa and Afro Latinos. Featuring music from Nigeria; The Zulu Kingdom; South Africa; Colombia, and Kenya. Hosted, curated, and produced by iohann.2022-02-1126 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 14.Welcome to Season 2 of Fresh Music out of the Crates! We are dedicating our music selections, to celebrate and showcase the talents and musical creations of Black artists around the world, in celebration of Black History Month during February, in the U.S.
We will enjoy powerful messages through intense and contagious rhythms, lyrics, and harmonies by artists from Brazil, via France; Congo and Italia, via London; Zimbabwe, via the USA; Zambia, via Australia; and Angola, via Portugal. Hosted, curated, and produced by Zoë.2022-02-0421 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 13Our fresh music out of the crates session brings us new, young, and not-so-young artists with a personal and exuberant musical message, full of personality and emotions. Our eclectic selection of tracks includes a multicultural, and multi-language selection, with music from New York City, USA; Singapore; Russia; Greece; and Los Angeles, USA. Hosted by Iohann2022-01-2824 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 12Welcome to our eclectic selection of songs from diverse artists around the world curated for your listening pleasure and consideration. This session includes pieces that connect to deep emotions, experiences, and stories by their creators, in a smooth and uplifting flow.
Featuring artists from London, UK; France, via the UK; Belgium, via France; Los Angeles, USA; Australia; and India. Hosted by Zoë.2022-01-2125 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 11.Heading strong into 2022, we continue sharing fresh music out of the crates with a zesty, eclectic mood. Our eclectic selection of tracks includes a multicultural, and multi-language selection, with music from Greece, via Berlin; Virginia, via New York City, in the USA; Tbilisi, Georgia; Peru; and the UK. Hosted by Iohann.2022-01-1427 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 10As the new year arrives, we continue bringing you the freshest sounds of new music out of the crates. This session comes with an introspective and melancholic vibe. New sounds by independent artists from different countries and cultures, selected for your listening pleasure and consideration. We will enjoy music selections by artists from Australia; Nigeria, via Canada; the USA; and Somalia, via the UK. Hosted by Zoë.2022-01-0722 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 9As we wrap up 2021, we close the year with an international upbeat selection of fresh music out of the crates, for your listening pleasure and consideration. We will enjoy music that blends contemporary rhythms and genres, with an infused multicultural flavor that makes this session a good boost to receive 2022. Featuring artists from the UK, with a Turkish and Barbadian twist; Italia; Brazil; Egypt and Ethiopia, via UK; and China, via Canada. Hosted by Iohann.2021-12-3126 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 8We continue bringing you fresh sounds of new music with an upbeat vibe. New sounds by independent artists from different countries and cultures, selected for your listening pleasure and consideration. We will enjoy artists from Norway; The UK; Sri Lanka via Switzerland, and the UK; and Nigeria. Hosted by Zoë.2021-12-2422 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP 7A new session drops, full of fresh sounds in a high upbeat and underground vibe. We will enjoy danceable, groovy, and experimental pieces with deep bass, sordid stomping rhythms, lots of hip hop, jazz, Caribbean, Afro-beats, and electronic sounds. Featuring music and artists from Japan via the UK; Puerto Rico and Cuba, via the US; London, with Jamaica influences; Brazil; and New Orleans, with Yoruba and Puerto Rican infused flavors. Hosted by Iohann.2021-12-1727 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 6Welcome to our sixth session! We continue exploring new sounds made by independent artists from all over the world, with music selected for your listening pleasure and consideration. Join us in this introspective, energized music selection, featuring music from the Saudi Arabia, via the US; Japan; Iran, via The Netherlands; Cuban and Yoruba heritage, via France; and the USA. Hosted by Zoë.2021-12-1022 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 5On our fifth session, we bring you sounds from independent artists and bands from multiple countries and cultures, with an uplifting, and laid-back mood, selected for your listening pleasure and consideration. All genres, languages, countries, and styles are curated in this musical project by Media Lab, appealing to audiences looking for the latest hip sounds. Featuring music and artists from Germany, The Netherlands, New York City, and a London-based Zimbabwean-Dutch artist. Hosted by Iohann.2021-12-0327 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 4On our fourth session, we bring you introspective sounds with a mellow vibe, featuring recently released musical productions, selected for your listening pleasure and consideration. All genres, languages, countries, and styles are curated in this musical project by Media Lab, appealing to audiences looking for the latest hip sounds. Music from London, and its connections to Bangladesh; the USA, with connections to Korea, and New Zealand. Hosted by Zoë.2021-11-2620 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 3Welcome to our third session! We bring you more fresh music out of the crates, with recently released musical productions, selected for your listening pleasure and consideration. Multiple genres, languages, countries, and styles are curated in this musical project by Media Lab, appealing to audiences looking for the latest hip sounds. This episode features FPA, Pahua, Generationals, Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, and Supaman, with music from the USA, Mexico, France, and the Native American Apsáalooke Nation. Hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2021-11-1924 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 2On our second session, we bring you more fresh music out of the crates, with recently released musical productions, selected for your listening pleasure and consideration. All genres, languages, countries, and styles are curated in this musical project by Media Lab, appealing to audiences looking for the latest hip sounds. Music from Canada, Austria, USA, and Siberia. Hosted by Zoë Naglieri-Prescod.2021-11-1220 min
Curated SoundsFRESH MUSIC OUT OF THE CRATES. EP. 1We bring you fresh music out of the crates, with new musical productions, selected for your listening pleasure and consideration. All genres, languages, countries, and styles are curated in this musical project by Media Lab, appealing to audiences looking for the latest hip sounds. Music from Norway, USA, Germany, and Spain. Hosted by Iohann Rashi Vega.2021-11-0525 min
radioplasma podcastIRENE "I-SHEA" SHAIKLY: CAN'T STOP, WON'T STOPAfter an unexpected hiatus due to COVID-19, here we are. Radioplasma is back in the cyber-ether.
We return to our conversations and randomness, with a session and a story of resilience, adaptation, and a reminder of self care, with Iréne I-Shea Shaikly, emcee, poet, percussionist, dancer, singer, actress, youth worker, and educator.
On this session we talked about Iréne's process and adaptation through COVID-19, the experiences of a trip to Senegal that inspired some of her most recent musical work with the Lost Tribe. A song titles "Say Their Names"2020-07-0938 min
radioplasma podcastBETSAYDA MACHADOBetsayda Machado y su Parranda el Clavo, se presentaron en Gateway City Arts en Holyoke, el 1 de marzo.
Después de una cálida y energética sesión musical, Betsayda nos brindó unos momentos para conversar sobre su trabajo musical, así como algunos detalles de los instrumentos de la cultura musical de Venezuela y una pieza teatral que esperamos poder disfrutar en el futuro.2020-03-1514 min
radioplasma podcastRANDOM SEARCHES PUBLIC FORUM - DEANProduced in partnership with Holyoke Media.
On March 5th, 2020, Dr. Stephen Mahoney, Executive Principal at Holyoke High School, met with students, teachers, parents, school committee members, and community members, to listen to their feedback on the implementation of this policy.
This meeting continued showing the different angles of how the random searches policy seems to be creating more problems than solutions, and it brought some moments of tension, and statements worth of scrutiny regarding data, research, and consistency in the reasons for the implementation of a random search policy.
This second public meeting was held at the Tea Room in...2020-03-151h 21
radioplasma podcastRANDOM SEARCHES PUBLIC FORUMThis is the recording of the public meeting, held at Holyoke High School, North Campus, regarding the random searches policy.
Dr. Stephen Mahoney, Executive Principal at Holyoke High, met with students, teachers, parents, and community members, to listen to their feedback on the implementation of this policy. Recorded on February 27, 2020.2020-02-281h 16
radioplasma podcastCRAVE FOOD TRUCKNicole Ortiz is a young entrepreneur, who is also a student at the HCC Culinary Arts Institute. In this conversation, we learned about CRAVE, her new business, a food truck with a plant forward menu, focused on using local ingredients, and exploring different culinary influences.
An inspiring session, that sets a standard for taking action and pursuing dreams and goals, while giving back to the community.2020-02-2022 min
radioplasma podcastHOUSE OF COLORSOur teen host Shayleena, shares a conversation with Micah Katz Zieger, who is in charge of the programming and activities with the House of Colors LGBTQ Youth Group, based at Enlace de Familias in Main St. in Holyoke, MA.
This youth group engages in different activities to provide a safe space and create awareness in different spaces around the city. House of Colors has been meeting at the Teen Room in the Holyoke Public Library for the past months, and as a way to recognize their presence, Shayleena and Micah talked about House of Colors in this radioplasma episode.2020-02-1616 min
radioplasma podcastVERONICA WHITE - TEEN LIBRARIANWe had a conversation with Veronica White, "Vicky", the new teen librarian at Holyoke Public Library to give her a welcome to our community, and also to learn about the ongoing activities designed for the teen community that gathers in this dedicated space for them.
With the participation of one of the teens from the group, we invite everybody to explore all the activities and programs at Holyoke Public Library. A safe place for everyone, to be.2020-02-0500 min
radioplasma podcastEL CPI EN BOSTONEl Centro de Periodismo Investigativo de Puerto Rico es una organización creada en el 2007 para fomentar el acceso a la información del pueblo de Puerto Rico mediante las vías del periodismo de investigación, la litigación y la formación periodística.
Como parte del trabajo investigativo del CPI, resaltan los recientes eventos en Puerto Rico que resultaron en la renuncia del gobernador, Ricardo Rosselló en el verano de 2019.
Durante la visita del CPI a la ciudad de Boston, se llevó a cabo una conversación sobre el trabajo de este grupo de periodistas y la importanci...2020-02-041h 14
radioplasma podcastCOALESCENCEOur very special guest, is Pasqualina Azzarello, City Arts Coordinator at Easthampton City Arts, Painter, Public Muralist, and educator. In this conversation, Pasqualina shares with us the work process that took place on the creation of COALESCENCE, an exhibition that opens the residency program at the Readywipe Gallery, inside the Baustein Building in Holyoke, created as a collective work with artists Zoe Sasson, and Jason Montgomery.2020-01-2526 min
radioplasma podcastPODCAMP WESTERN MASS 2020PodCamp WesternMass is celebrating its 12th edition on February 29th, 2020 at Valley Venture Mentors (VVM), in Springfield, MA.
We got the chance to talk with the new team in charge of putting together this un-conference about social media, online networking, podcasting and media creation.
In this session, we talked with three young entrepreneurs and professionals in the social media, marketing, and branding industry: Robyn Lee, owner of MorningBird Media. Jamie Cocco, owner of Empowered Social Media, and Aimée Boettcher, owner of Two Moons Creative.2020-01-1736 min
radioplasma podcastLADY MOON & THE ECLIPSEWe welcome Lady Moon & the Eclipse, on their first show and visit to Holyoke.
Being this show, their last of 2019, we got the opportunity to have a conversation with all the band about its origins, the meaning of representation of Cosmic Soul, with a multi-cultural proposal that fuses soul, R&B, afrobeat, jazz, and Congolese roots. This diverse band work together as an alignment of talents, that creates music connected to the cosmic soul energy.
The voices of Lady Moon & the Eclipse are sisters Ngonda Badila, on lead vocals; Ntangou Badila, and Nkoula Badila, on backup vocals, representing Congo.
The...2019-11-2551 min
radioplasma podcastTa'Naya. Not at easy target.Meet Ta'Naya. She is a blind 15 years-old black girl, who recently joined our teen group for media literacy. She writes poetry, and plays piano. She is a high school student, and she is full of positive energy.
In this conversation with our teen host, Shayleena, we got to learn more about Ta'Naya's story, and to be more aware of what it means to live with a disability. A powerful and moving experience, we wanted to share with everybody.2019-11-2018 min
radioplasma podcastMONTE'S MARCH 2019We welcome Monte Belmonte to talk about Monte's March. A fundraiser for the Food Bank of Western Mass. intended to provide food for people in need, and create awareness about hunger, and the need to end food insecurities in the region.
In this conversation we got to learn about the march's origins, and how it has been an event that has engaged different members of the communities in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties, to address the issues of hunger. Monte's March, is happening on November 25, and 26, of 2019, starting in Springfield, and ending in Greenfield.2019-11-1532 min
radioplasma podcastKIMAYA DIGGSWe welcome our guest, singer songwriter, teacher artist, Kimaya Diggs to an interview about her musical work, and the opportunity of enjoying a couple of songs recorded live in our session.
Kimaya is an artist who explores music from different streams, and creates a unique sound, reminiscent of the vibes of folk, soul, jazz, in a soothing, vibrant, and personal musical experience.
We got the opportunity to talk about her personal story, her debut album, Breastfed, her process making music, and also, her teaching experiences.2019-11-0932 min
radioplasma podcastAMY PORCHELLI - BIGGER THAN MEWe welcome singer, songwriter, educator, Amy Porchelli. A local talent who embraces art as the way to share stories and empowerment. Amy released her album "Bigger Than Me" in September 2019, and she shares a live performance of the title song with us, in this session.
This radioplasma session with Amy, was an intimate conversation that approaches her process creating this musical storytelling production, and how it connects to her work as an arts educator through her program, ArtSong.2019-11-0738 min
radioplasma podcastDIA DE MUERTOS EN HOLYOKESession recorded at the Readywipe Gallery, in occasion of the celebration of the Day of the Dead, titled: "Por Nosotros y para Todos Nosotros, Día de los Muertos Holyoke Community Altar."
This was an emotive, colorful, beautiful collective experience, created by Neftalí Duran, Jason Montgomery, and the Readywipe Gallery, to make a space to honor, remember, and celebrate the lives of the dear departed friends, and family members of the community, in a ceremonial ofrenda that connects to the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead, celebrated on November 1st, and 2nd.
In this conversation with Jason Montgomery, we...2019-11-0325 min
radioplasma podcastJORDAN LEMIEUX - AT LARGEJordan Lemieux is a candidate for Holyoke City Council at-large. As a retired firefighter, and skilled on negotiations, Jordan wishes to continue serving the City of Holyoke at City Council, and we had an engaging conversation about all the possibilities available to Holyoke, his motivations to serve at City Council, and his priorities to take care of, on behalf of the constituents, should he join City Council.2019-10-2331 min
radioplasma podcastMICHAEL THOMAS SICILIANO - WARD 4Michael Thomas Siciliano is a candidate for Ward 4 at Holyoke City Council. On this conversation, he addresses his continuous interest on joining local government, in hopes of improve the public service, putting politics aside, and taking care of the issues that are of concern for neighbours and constituents.2019-10-2328 min
radioplasma podcastJENS MICHAELSEN - WARD 5We welcome Jens Michaelsen to our series. Jens is a candidate for Ward 5 at Holyoke City Council. As a challenger to the incumbent Linda Vacon, Jens shared his motivations to run for office, his priorities for Ward 5 and the city, the experience, expertise, and skills he brings to the table, and his ideas on how to bring fresh energy to City Council.2019-10-2226 min
radioplasma podcastGLADYS LEBRON-MARTINEZ - WARD 1Gladys Lebron-Martinez is the incumbent City Councilwoman for Ward 1.
Running unopposed, she shared her reasons to continue serving at City Council, as well as the main concerns with Ward 1 and the city, that would be part of the work in this new two-year term at City Council.
Also we addressed some issues regarding representation, holding power in local government, and ways to engage better with the underrepresented members of the community.2019-10-2147 min
radioplasma podcastJUAN ANDERSON-BURGOS - WARD 6Juan Anderson-Burgos is the City Councilor for Ward 6 in Holyoke. Running uncontested for this election, he spoke with us about the work as Councilor for the past two years, and the priorities to continue looking forward to a new term.
In this conversation we addressed issues of safety, the importance of listening to everybody's concerns, the middle schools, and overall, how his work looks to be a mediator that integrates all parties involved in a discussion, to find a common ground where decisions are made, thinking about the benefit of the whole city of Holyoke.2019-10-1431 min
radioplasma podcastJOSEPH MCGIVERIN - AT LARGEOur guest is Joe McGiverin, City Councilor at-large, seeking a new two-year term at Holyoke City Council. McGiverin joined us for a great conversation in our series Know Your Candidates, and we addressed some of the details about the work being done at City Council, regarding the Middle Schools, and what are some of the priorities for the City Council to take care of.2019-10-0829 min
radioplasma podcastREBECCA LISI AT-LARGEWe welcome Rebecca Lisi, City Councilor at-large, who is seeking for a new term at Holyoke City Council. On this conversation, we covered her campaign, her priorities for the City of Holyoke as City Councilor, and we addressed the need for more civic engagement, and leadership development in the community. Also, we pointed out issues on gender, race, and social equity in local government.2019-10-0231 min
radioplasma podcastWILMER PUELLO - AT LARGESgt. Wilmer Puello, is a candidate for Holyoke City Council at-large. After serving his country in the Air Force, now Puello wants to serve as City Councilor, and we had a good conversation about the issues that are important for him to pursue a seat at-large. We discussed the two middle schools, safety, democracy, and how he is planning to work at City Council, should he be elected.2019-09-2628 min
radioplasma podcastDGR Meeting 090919 - BartleyThis is the audio excerpt, taken from the archives by Holyoke Media, of the Development and Government Relations meeting of September 9, 2019, with statement by Clr. David Bartley, in regards of Whiting Street Reservoir.
From the Agenda:
Item 9: Bartley 8/6/19: Ordered, that in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30B and the Holyoke Code of Ordinances procurement ordinance, the City Council declare a lot on Easthampton Road as surplus property available for disposition. Said parcel is identified by the Holyoke Board of Assessors records as Map 212, Block 00, Parcel 001 consisting of vacant land of approximately 53.5 acres in size. The property is more particularly...2019-09-2412 min
radioplasma podcastNELSON LOPEZ - AT LARGENelson Lopez is a Candidate for Holyoke City Council, at Large. Born and raised in Holyoke, Nelson shares his story, reasons to run for City Council at Large, and we discussed some of the main concerns that the city needs to have as priorities to take care of.2019-09-1330 min
radioplasma podcastRAQUEL OBREGON - TERTULIARecibimos con mucho orgullo, la visita de Raquel Obregón, quien es la anfitriona y productora del espacio radial "Tertulia", que se transmite en NEPR, los Domingos de 8-10 de la noche.
En celebración del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, Raquel, quien es originaria de Lima, Perú, es una de las homenajeadas en las celebraciones a realizarse en Holyoke durante Septiembre y Octubre.
En esta sesión conversamos sobre su trayectoria y la importancia de espacios como Tertulia para la difusión cultural de la representación Latina en la región, tanto para el disfrute de estas comunid...2019-09-1234 min
radioplasma podcastRAINBOW SUPPER CLUB - INTERFAITH PANNELThis is a special coverage of the Rainbow Supper Club's Interfaith Panel, recorded at the Holyoke Council on Aging and Senior Center on September 4, 2019, presented by WestMass Elder Care. During this event, the panelists had a dialogue examining the intersections of faith, gender, and sexuality, linked to the LGBTQ+ community.2019-09-1253 min
radioplasma podcastLET'S TALK: PARADESThis is our first iteration of a series of conversational discussions on topics of interest, led by Holyoke local media, and open for everybody to participate and follow up.
"Let's talk - Hablemos" is an approach to generate a diverse and open series of conversations, where journalist, Natalia Muñóz, News Director at Holyoke Media, along with Radioplasma's producer and host, Iohann Rashi Vega, will share and present points of view on news, events, issues, and affairs of our local, regional, and national environment.2018-06-0920 min
radioplasma podcastDAY OF DEADDía de Muertos, Day of Dead, is a complicated date that goes beyond the sugar skulls so much visible everywhere as evidence of cultural appropriation. On this session, Mexican Chef, Educator, and Activist, Neftalí Durán(Oaxaca); Artist, Performer, and Dancer, Michelle Marroquín (México DF); Xicanx Artist, Songwriter, Singer, and Educator, Diana Alvarez (Texas); Chicano Playwritgh and artist, Jason Montgomery (California); and Radioplasma's Host and Producer, Iohann R Vega (México DF), we had a conversation to share and learn from each other's perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and meaning of what Day of Dead is, and is not.2017-10-301h 15
radioplasma podcastQUE LES QUEDA A LOS JOVENES?Poema "¿Qué les queda a los jóvenes?" de Mario Benedetti.
Voces: Karimar Perez, Iohann Rashi Vega.
Música: Metamorphosis IV de Philip Glass2017-03-2101 min