the Saint Disruption Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Lateef: A collaboration between Haleh Liza Gafori and Shazad Ismaily Aug 28, 2024

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On this episode of the Saint Disruption Podcast we debut "Lateef" a collaborative work between Haleh Liza Gafori and Shazad Ismaily. Gafori, world renowned Rumi scholar and performance artist shares her poem "Lateef." It is a work about the essential nature of gentleness. In their collaboration Ismaily, a legendary NYC based musician and mentor, provides a minimalist sonic backdrop, making this one of the most exciting works we have debuted on the podcast. Join these great artists, along with Jeff and John for a discussion about music-as-medicine and a deep dive into Lateef and its importance in our evolving human experience.

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PART 2 Jahman Hill and Oteil Burbridge speak about the poem WISDOM Nov 29, 2023

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Saint Disruption Podcast hosts John Medeski and Jeff Firewalker welcome Jahman Hill and Oteil Burbridge for Part 2 to discuss their creative collaboration. WISDOM is the title of the finished audio piece which includes Oteil's thumping banjo bass paired with powerful poetry from Jahman, written to honor past freedom fighters such as Gil Scott-Heron. Hear stories that led these two down the path of creativity together while producing a 70s themed anthem.

oteilburbridge.com

jahmanhill.com

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PART 1 Oteil Burbridge and Jahman Hill speak about FLOAT Oct 25, 2023

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Saint Disruption Podcast hosts Jeff Firewalker and John Medeski welcome Oteil Burbridge and Jahman Hill to discuss their collaborative creative project. FLOAT is the title of the finished audio piece which includes powerful poetry from Jahman which drove the creation of a matching soundscape driven by Oteil's thumping bass paired with melodic aquatic tones over rhythms recorded by Jeff Sipe. This discussion reveals a number of ways humans interact with water and some of the correlations with bass.

oteilburbridge.com

jahmanhill.com

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Poetikah and Vernon Reid debut Storyteller Nation PART 2 Oct 13, 2023

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PART 2 Guitar legend Vernon Reid and acclaimed composer and lyricist Brian Jackson join us for a deep dialogue with performance poet phenom Poetikah. This episode is about storytelling and the importance of music in the human experience. In this show we debut a collaborative music work created by Vernon and Poetikah called “Storyteller Nation.”

Poetikah - Thah Hurricane (Official Video)

https://youtu.be/4LTSwK0ColE?si=qZF7wXvAEZdNCrF2

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Vernon Reid and Poetikah debut Storyteller Nation PART 1 Sep 27, 2023

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PART 1 Guitar legend Vernon Reid and acclaimed composer and lyricist Brian Jackson join us for a deep dialogue with performance poet phenom Poetikah. This episode is about storytelling and the importance of music in the human experience. In this show we debut a collaborative music work created by Vernon and Poetikah called “Storyteller Nation.”

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Voxmana - Natalia Clavier and Andrei Matorin; Creating Across Cultural Confines Sep 14, 2023

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Jeff Firewalker sits down with Voxmana to discuss consciousness, plant medicine, conscious death and healing-thru-music. Voxmana discusses their unique approach to creating inspiring music using a wide variety different approaches; from Natalia's transition from creating EDM with Thievery Corporation to defining how Intentional Dance Music (IDM) is defining Voxmana's future. Andrei reflects on the deep musical lessons he has learned and knowing when to abandon them to allow the birth something unique and beautiful.

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Randy Granger - Native Wisdom and the Creative Process Jul 13, 2023

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Jeff Firewalker sits down for a vibrant conversation with Randy Granger, a renowned artist, healer, and teacher. He uses vocals, interactions with rhythm, and Native flutes to breath into sound healing and music making. Randy honors ancient teachings by sharing with others. This interview features bonus material including extra dialogue and musical creation with Jake Mossman, a longtime friend and collaborator of Randy.

Live music performance from LEAF Spring Retreat; May 13, 2023

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Gina Cornejo talks with Jeff Firewalker about courage, generosity, versatility, and the creative process May 31, 2023

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Multidisciplinary artist Gina Cornejo (she/they) is an Americana Peruana and Queer identifying creative. Aiming for a pinnacle of honesty to be revealed by curating intimate autobiographical theatrical performances for our collective healing, the mediums they specialize in are writing, immersive solo performance, and storytelling. For 17 years, claiming Chicago as her artistic home, Cornejo contributed her writing, choreography, and theatrical concepts to Teatro Luna, a multiple Jeff Award winning Latinx/WOC company. Navigating the art scene in Asheville, North Carolina, she was selected for the First Draft Residency at Revolve Gallery (2021) debuting her deviously detailed solo show “when sugar was sugar was sugar,” alongside her pandemic-born collaborative short film “Atmosphere.”

https://www.ginacornejo.com

“Dirty Laundry,” Cornejo’s ambitious writing project that unapologetically discloses the irreverent unraveling of her marriage and divorce was coupled with innovative choreography and cinematic elements from Stewart Owen Dance and videographer Josh Finck. Cornejo was the first artist selected for the Story/Arts Residency at Story Parlor (2022), where she showcased the visually captivating 35 minute collaborative film while amplifying her solo performance in an immersive theatrical setting of her conception.

“Dirty Laundry” was recently featured at the Asheville Fringe Festival (2023). Cornejo proudly resides on the advisory board of Story Parlor. This summer she will be joining the team at American Players Theatre, in Spring Green, Wisconsin.

Photos by Araya Hansen

Episode brought to you in part by Side House Records and Valor Private Wealth

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Legacy and Leadership: DJ Logic and Brian Jackson talk with Jeff Firewalker May 03, 2023

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DJ Logic and Brian Jackson sit down with Jeff Firewalker to discuss the importance of understanding your roots, connections to creativity through nature, honoring your elders, and listening to the youth. Brian shares intimate stories from his era of making records with Gil Scott-Heron and DJ Logic talks about buying those same records in his learning years in an attempt to shape his own sounds.

Featuring audio excerpts from all three sets of the Feb. 15, 2023 live performance from Salvage Station in Asheville, NC.

John Medeski & friends

https://youtu.be/TRNWWODHldQ

Sonos+Poetica

https://youtu.be/UVHtqUrAUWE

One Voice Project

https://youtu.be/FKA8ufQlP98

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John Medeski talks with Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Sipe regarding Mentorship Apr 05, 2023

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During this episode, John Medeski sits down with Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Sipe and takes a deep dive into their early music adventures while performing with Col. Bruce Hampton and the Aquarium Rescue Unit. During this discussion, personal stories are shared regarding Col Bruce Hampton's uncanny clairvoyance, the role he played as an unlikely mentor, the art of taking a breath, and the shaping of their own mentorship skills through these experiences.

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