24: A Communal Circle (w/ JULIA LOVING)
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A Communal Circle. In this episode, (part 2 of 2) JULIA LOVING discusses her intimate history with Black New York art forms, the dances she runs in Harlem, and a controversial opinion that will make some people in Queens wanna fight. Also, Chisomo, Bobby tackle an important question from Julia. 0:00 Julia's Question 4:00 Laws, acts, amendments, mindset, What are white people doing to change that opinion? 8:00 The knitty-gritty takes place on the local scene 11:00 About Julia's dances in Harlem 13:30 I learned in Harlem 18:30 Chisomo's hope with Integrated Rhythm… 20:00 A conversation across racialized identities 23:00 Appropriation, appreciation, and the need to follow the money 26:00 What Integrated Rhythm means to Julia 27:30 We all need… 35:00 Julia's controversial opinion 39:00 Important connections between Swing & Hip Hop ----------------- Welcome to Integrated Rhythm! Two Swing Dancing besties (Chisomo Selemani & Bobby White) navigate race and the Black Experience in the world of Jazz Dance and other Afro-centric social dancing. Our goal is comfortable conversations about uncomfortable things. Our intro and ad music this week is by Barron Ryan, Laurel Ryan's brother. Check out firstofitskind.net, and www.barronryan.com. Our podcast music is by Laurel Ryan & Michelle Stokes, and the background drumming is by Bobby White Find us at your local podcast ap, or at: https://anchor.fm/integratedrhythm  Please donate to help keep us in business: Patreon: patreoncom/integratedrhythm PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: @bobbyswungover (Where applicable, lease put the note "IR" in it, so that we know it's for the podcast.)
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