S2E10 | Closing
BLK SCOTIAN; BLK ART: Unfinished Work Podcast
Tune in to our final episode as we share and explore our connection to Nova Scotia as artists, discuss family histories, podcast future possibilities and reflect on the journey we shared with guests on this season of Blk Scotian: Blk Art.
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S2E9 | Kye Clayton
BLK SCOTIAN; BLK ART: Unfinished Work Podcast
We have musician and icon, Kye Clayton, in the studio with us in this episode, talking about beginnings, influence, and dreams. Not only is Kye a celebrated guest on this podcast, he is family! Find Kye Clayton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyeclaytonst/?hl=en
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S2E8 | NAT chantel
BLK SCOTIAN; BLK ART: Unfinished Work Podcast
NAT chantel is a performance artist that uses the metaphysical space around her to affect the energy of those experiencing her work. Drawing on the use of breath, inward reflection, and healing, she uses trauma to collectively shift, and uplift the consciousness present within her surroundings. Answering questions with pieces of art, every moment will have you breathing and thinking differently. Find NAT chantel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nat.chantelle/?hl=en
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S2E7 | Nessy Thomas
BLK SCOTIAN; BLK ART: Unfinished Work Podcast
Vanessa “Nessy” Thomas experiments with digital and mixed media art processes. In this episode she shares her experiences as an emerging artist in Scotia. Nessy also tells us about what inspires her and her exploration of the arts in the NFT world. Find Nessy Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nessyrt/
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S2E6 | Kevin A. Ormsby
BLK SCOTIAN; BLK ART: Unfinished Work Podcast
Kevin A. Ormsby is a body of knowledge. In this episode we dive into his interest as a Jamaican born artist that feels a deep connection to the maroons who settled here in Scotia. He speaks about technique and the individuality of movers being validated within performing arts spaces. He explains how he balanced his lifelong career while maintaining space to reflect and continue to show up for his craft. Find Kevin A. Ormsby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinaormsby/?hl=en
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S2E5 | Manny Dingo
BLK SCOTIAN; BLK ART: Unfinished Work Podcast
Tune in to share time with drag performer extraordinaire, Manny Dingo (Joee Smith). With a self-taught background in acrobatics, they talk about the importance of self determination and how they use their drive to fuel their success. They talk about their experience leaving Scotia for Toronto, and living the dream of a full time artist. Find Manny Dingo on: @https://www.instagram.com/princemannydingo/?hl=en
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S2E4 | Marqeis “KekeBeatz” Williams
BLK SCOTIAN; BLK ART: Unfinished Work Podcast
Marqeis “KekeBeatz” Williams shares his insights on the multiplicity of projects he works on, from music to video production, and how he is creating a network that uplifts the community around him and continues to bring growth to all his collaborators. Find Marqeis on: Instagram: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KekeBeatzTV
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S2E3 | Cyndi Cain
BLK SCOTIAN; BLK ART: Unfinished Work Podcast
This episode dives into conversations around legacy, community and receiving our flowers while we are still here. Cyndi Cain is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur. Cyndi is known for her artistic achievements and outstanding presence and participation in her community. Art has the power to reflect our deepest thoughts and passions. It has the power to make change in society, shining light on the issues that face our communities. Cyndi Cain makes art that does just that: her music, her involvement in theatre and her personal brand We Been Here all...
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S2E2 | Andre Fenton
BLK SCOTIAN; BLK ART: Unfinished Work Podcast
In this episode hosts I’thandi, Kate and Kordeena explore the importance of home, growth, and grief alongside the decorated author and creative writer - Andre Fenton. Andre Fenton is an African Nova Scotian, Halifax born and raised Young Adult author. Andre Fenton is an award-winning African Nova Scotian author, spoken-word artist, screenwriter and arts educator who has represented Halifax at seven national poetry festivals across Canada. He is a recipient of the Emerging Artist Recognition Award at the 2022 Creative NS Awards, and the author of three young adult fiction...
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S2E1 | Francesca Ekwuaysi
BLK SCOTIAN; BLK ART: Unfinished Work Podcast
In the opening episode of Season 2, Blk Scotian: Blk Art hosts I’thandi, Kate and Kordeena dive into conversations of belonging, connection, and inspiration with Lagos born artist, learner and storyteller Francesca Ekwuyasi. Francesca Ekwuyasi is a learner, artist, and storyteller born in Lagos, Nigeria. Her work has explored themes of faith, family, queerness, consumption, loneliness, and belonging. She was awarded the Writers Trust Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ2S+ Emerging Writers in 2022 for her debut novel Butter Honey Pig Bread (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2020). Butter Honey Pig Bread was also...
info_outlineThree African Nova Scotian artists, Kordeena Clayton, Kate Macdonald, and I'thandi Munro discuss the journey of artistic creation and the unexpected learnings along the way. Hear conversations with guest artists about their connections to African Nova Scotian culture, settlements, community, and lineage.
These three artists dig into conversations with their guests about what is the “Scotian connection”? How are other artists connected to this place through family, artistic practice, homelands, and ancestral journeys? Tune in to this season to hear our hosts connect with folks from far and wide and down the road to explore the great and intricate fabric of African Nova Scotian culture, art, and community.