In this first episode of the podcast, I talk about the mission of this project- to encourage listeners to engage with art in a conscious and ethical manner. I provide just a few of many examples of this, such as examining instances of cultural appropriation, like in the history of Detroit techno, the longstanding dilemma of separating the art from the artist, and lastly, I propose we acknowledge the labor and contributions of marginalized groups, like women, in the development of technology and electronic music. This ties into the broader idea that technology is not solely a tool of liberation, but one that can also enable oppression.

In the following segment, I provide context for the podcast, explaining that it is a final project for a Diversity of Music Technology course at the University of Michigan. I also share a bit of my personal story and motivation for undertaking this project.

Lastly, the episode features a musical piece, "Mariposas acuáticas," by Venezuelan electroacoustic composer Oksana Linde.

Special thanks to:
Earl Bae, Ronald Luke Jamieson, Lukas Armand Nepomuceno, Emelia Isabel Piane, Palmer N Stratton, Ayden Jacey Williams, Naomi Elisabeth Wolfe and Dr. Zeynep Özcan. 

Many of the ideas I've shared in this space were shaped by conversations I've had with them.

FNTR Episode 1 - Intro

This is part 1 of interview with Dr. Zeynep Özcan. http://zeynepozcan.net/

Dr. Zeynep Özcan is an experimental and electronic music composer, sound artist and performer. She holds a Ph.D. in Music, an M.A. in History of Architecture, and a B.A. in Philosophy. She explores biologically inspired musical creativity, interactive and immersive environments, and generative systems. Her works have been performed and presented throughout the world in concerts, exhibitions, and conferences, such as AES, ICMC, ISEA, NYCEMF, and ZKM. She is an Assistant Professor and a faculty director of Girls in Music and Technology (GiMaT), Summer Institute at the Department of Performing Arts Technology at the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance. She specializes in the implementation of software systems for music-making, audio programming, sonification, sensors and microcontrollers, novel interfaces for musical expression, and large-scale interactive installations. Her research interests are exploring bio-inspired creativity, playfulness and failure in performance, community-engaged research, autoethnographic methodology, feminist epistemology, and sonic cyberfeminisms. She is passionate about community building and creating multicultural and collaborative learning experiences for students through technology-driven creativity.

FNTR Episode 2 - Interview with Zeynep Özcan (Part 1)

This is part 2 of interview with Dr. Zeynep Özcan.

This episode touches on themes such as diversity in music technology and academia. We talked about being an immigrant in the US, consequently we touched on language barriers and language in general. We also discussed the Summer Camp she is leading at the University of Michigan called Girls ind Music Technology (GiMaT), her newest class, Diversity in Music Technology and more! I featured two of her electronic pieces, "Connotation" and "As If I Didn't" - you can find her music in her personal website http://zeynepozcan.net/
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Dr. Zeynep Özcan is an experimental and electronic music composer, sound artist and performer. She holds a Ph.D. in Music, an M.A. in History of Architecture, and a B.A. in Philosophy. She explores biologically inspired musical creativity, interactive and immersive environments, and generative systems. Her works have been performed and presented throughout the world in concerts, exhibitions, and conferences, such as AES, ICMC, ISEA, NYCEMF, and ZKM. She is an Assistant Professor and a faculty director of Girls in Music and Technology (GiMaT), Summer Institute at the Department of Performing Arts Technology at the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance. She specializes in the implementation of software systems for music-making, audio programming, sonification, sensors and microcontrollers, novel interfaces for musical expression, and large-scale interactive installations. Her research interests are exploring bio-inspired creativity, playfulness and failure in performance, community-engaged research, autoethnographic methodology, feminist epistemology, and sonic cyberfeminisms. She is passionate about community building and creating multicultural and collaborative learning experiences for students through technology-driven creativity.

FNTR Episode 3 - Interview with Zeynep Özcan (Part 2)

This podcast aims to shed light on the often overlooked, forgotten, and unsung individuals whose contributions have shaped the advancement of music technology.

This podcast will be discussing artists, music technologists, ideologies, writers, dissidents, noisicians, and artistic movements that disrupt and actively challenge heteronormative and hegemonic narratives in music history.

FNTR Episode 1 - Intro

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