Movement with Meklit Hadero

Latest Episodes:

"Sing Every Song Like It's Your Last" ft. Gino Yevdjevich Jul 04, 2023

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Meklit talks with Gino Yevdjevich, lead singer of the gypsy punk band Kultur Shock, about the need to create art, especially when the world is at its darkest.

More about Kulture Shock: http://www.kulturshock.com/

More about Movement: https://movementstories.com/

"Welcome Home Pop" ft. Momma Nikki -- Live from Seattle Jun 20, 2023

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Momma Nikki speaks and sings about a complicated relationship with their father, who immigrated to the US from Haiti. The story was recorded live on stage at the Meany Center for the Performing arts at the University of Washington.

More about Momma Nikki: https://www.mommanikki.com/

More about Movement: https://www.mommanikki.com/

More about Meklit Hadero: https://www.meklitmusic.com/

"Love at First Sight" ft. Larry & Joe Jun 06, 2023

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Larry Bellorín is a legend of Venezuelan Llanera music; Joe Troop is a bluegrass virtuoso from North Carolina. Meklit talks with this unlikely duo about the social forces and serendipity that brought them together.

Find all of Larry & Joe’s music at https://www.larryandjoe.com/

Learn more about Movement at https://movementstories.com/

More about Meklit at https://www.meklitmusic.com/

"Making Weird Normal" ft. NNAMDI May 23, 2023

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Meklit talks with Nnamdi Ogbonaya about making music that draws the listener in, while at the same time challenging them. His new album is called "Please Have a Seat."

Find all of NNAMDI’s music at https://nnamdi.bandcamp.com/

Learn more about Movement at https://movementstories.com/

More about Meklit at https://www.meklitmusic.com/

"Writing a Ritual" ft. Xenia Rubinos May 09, 2023

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Meklit talks with Xenia Rubinos about finding her way back to the stage after a long and difficult time away.

Find all of Xenia’s music at: https://www.xeniarubinos.com/

Learn more about Movement at https://movementstories.com/

More about Meklit at https://www.meklitmusic.com/

“The Craziest Thing I Ever Did" ft. Jesus Díaz Apr 25, 2023

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Meklit talks with Cuban-American percussionist and bandleader Jesus Díaz about his journey from playing homemade drums in Havana to performing on the biggest stages in the world.

Find all of Jesus’s music at http://www.jesusdiazqba.com/
Learn more about Movement at https://movementstories.com/
More about Meklit at https://www.meklitmusic.com/