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A Music of Their Own | Episode 6

Sarah Cahill

December 8, 2022

Composer Sarah Cahill discusses her Future is Female project; the parallel between her brilliant but oppressive father and 19th-century composer Felix Mendelssohn; and the problematic phrase “artists who happen to be women.”

A Music of Their Own | Episode 5

inti figgis-vizueta

December 8, 2022

This episode opens with the expression of transness in composer inti figgis-vizueta’s Music for Transitions. inti talks about a boycott of her music, and how and when to share negative experiences in a public way without it backfiring.

A Music of Their Own | Episode 4

Angélica Negrón

December 8, 2022

Angélica Negrón is a Puerto Rican-born composer and multi-instrumentalist. She talks about the paradox of writing “cute” music as a petite woman, and whether she is trapped into reinforcing a stereotype.

A Music of Their Own | Episode 3

Wu Fei

December 8, 2022

Wu Fei is a classically-trained composer, singer and master of the guzheng, a Chinese zither. Fei describes growing up in the restrictive creative environment of Chinese conservatories, and compares it with the openness of music training in the U.S.

A Music of Their Own | Episode 2

Nathalie Joachim

December 8, 2022

Grammy-nominated composer, flutist and vocalist Nathalie Joachim discusses a surge in recognition of Black women composers; the album Fanm d’Ayiti; and her fearless pursuit of what moves her, regardless of success.

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