This week on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with musicians and educators Shon Klose and Svetlana Bunic. Working under the name Ba-Boom! this two woman collaborative travels through Australia's Outback teaching a variety of musical styles in remote aboriginal communities. Their short term courses often culminate in a performance, challenging the participants to overcome their fear as they take the stage for the first time. As well as increasing the mental fortitude of the children the curriculm also addresses their physical well-being by teaching practical life skills like cooking, sewing, and physical fitness.
In the interview we discuss their experience working as traveling musicians, their cross disciplinary approach to education and their perspective on sustaining first world cultures. For more information on Ba-Boom! please visit http://ba-boom.com.au. You can also keep track of Ba-Boom! by "liking" their new Facebook page. Click here to visit.
This is good stuff, reminds me of the drum circle I go to at the beach.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, A beach drum circle sounds fantastic. I'm sure the sound really carries out there. Hope your having a good summer.
DeleteI just got hooked up with your podcasts!!! So much food for thought, I need to pause and digest. Perfect listening or the studio, but oh how I want to jump into the conversations! Thanks so much for thoughtful interviews and asking the things studio people want to know...I loved the Matt Long discussion about artists being influenced by others, taking liberties, searching for the essencce of someone else's work. I agree, no one will ever truly make someone else's work, but we do need to be aware of what it is we are searching for. Keep bringing the great work-- pottery and podcasts!!
ReplyDeleteHello Christy, Glad you found the podcast. I started it specifically for studio listening. I'm always on the hunt for new podcasts to listen to. They help me get in the zone.
DeleteThat Matt Long conversation was a lot of fun. He has been a mentor for many years and his honest feedback has never sent me in the wrong direction. I appreciate he care free attitude towards sharing information. Passing what we know to the next generation is one of our greatest gifts.
Hope you are doing well.
Ben
Great project, theres something about music that just breaks down barriers :)
ReplyDeleteMusic is a great unifier. I was so impressed by the music Ba-Boom! is making. They have forged a connection with communities that often go unnoticed. Glad you like the podcast.
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