FTF Conversations

Tru & Dr. John H. Paxton
Installation & Performance
Presented by SNDMNDBDY x Floating Records
Zorthian Ranch • Altadena, California • 12 17 2023

Images Here: https://truuu.world/HOLY-MOUNTAIN

Holy Mountain (Live @ Zorthian Ranch)

Tru @ Zula Den | Pt. 1

A conversation on Ethiopian art & culture, authentic storytelling, the power of filmmaking & more with Dee, Salem & Tru.

Denkinesh Argaw is a cultural producer and entrepreneur within the Ethiopian-Eritrean diaspora. She is deeply involved in several initiatives (KITFO TV, Motherland Sounds & 2591Worldwide) that bridge gaps between community, technology, and culture. Outside of the Ethiopian-Eritrean space, Denkinesh is involved in the music tech world working with independent artists through her platform Sound Squeeze. 

IG: @denkinesh // denkinesh.com // IG: @kitfo.tv // kitfo.tv 

Salem Daniel is an Ethiopian American director and producer based in Los Angeles.  Her work is informed by the interplay of culture, migration, and socio-political dynamics that shape one’s identity.  Salem’s commitment to unifying the diaspora and rewriting divisive narratives is reflected in her initiative Cushy Collective, a grassroots network that aims to foster Pan-African artistic collaboration.

IG @diasapienne // www.salemdaniel.com 
IG @cushycollective // www.cushycollective.com

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FTF Conversations w/ Dee & Salem

In conversation with Elsa M'Bala, Cameroon-born Sound Artist & Researcher based in Germany. M’bala speaks on early upbringings and being a self taught musician, the unique transformative power of sound, cultural awareness in her work, and much more. 

Elsa M'Bala:

Elsa M’Bala aka A.M.E.T. is a sound artist who makes live podcasts as a mixture between DJ’ing and live radio shows, in which field recordings and interviews are shared live with an audience. She performed internationally at Akademie der Künste Berlin (DE); Casino Luxembourg-Forum d’art contemporain (LUX); Dak’Art Biennale (SEN); Gessnerallee Zürich (CH), among others. She made the trailer for the Berlin Biennale 10 and currently she is working in Cameroon on a project funded by Akademie der Künste Berlin and Musicboard.

A.M.E.T.’s musical journey, and her reflections on race, cultural background, gender and spirituality, challenge preconceptions of how someone’s music should sound based on where they’re from. Her practice breaks with western classical music by creating graphic scores that enable her to include semi tones as it is regular in non western music. By using technology, she amplifies her unique voice and addresses narratives of inclusion and visibility. Her work is also marked by collaborations with musicians, dancers, artists, performers and makers from different backgrounds. Since 2019, Elsa M’Bala also practices as a massage therapist.

Links: 
https://bio.site/forthefuture
Tru: https://bio.site/truuuworld
M'bala (Web):  https://elsambalacom.wordpress.com/
M'bala (IG):   / anabambalaelsatatiana

FTF Conversations w/ Elsa M'bala aka AMET

In conversation with Los Angeles born interdisciplinary Artist Zeroh on Self-awareness, Ras G, Low End Theory, gardening, sound design & sound art, living / not making a living with your art, knowing your why, philosophy & much more. 

Zeroh:

https://horez.bandcamp.com/album/sumlyte
https://instagram.com/blqlyte


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FTF Conversations w/ Zeroh

Tru joined Amina El Kabbany in studio to catch up on all things happening at Kismet Cazimi Studio.The two talk on importance of third spaces, art as a safe space to confront and explore identity, family histories and introducing new generational cycles, and much more. 

Amina El Kabbany:
https://www.aminaelkabbany.com/
  /   / aminayasmin_    


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FTF Conversations w/ Amina El Kabbany

For our latest FTF Conversations, we had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Nicole Ramsey, an expert in Central American and Black Studies. We explored the dynamic cultural landscape of Belize, diving into its histories, current events, and the growth of industries in towns and cities alike. 

From the importance of music, art, and education to the critical role of archiving and research, Dr. Nicky shared invaluable insights from her personal work, research, and experiences as a professor. We also touched on the challenges and triumphs of preserving Belize’s cultural identity.

Tune in for a deep, thoughtful conversation in celebration of Central American Heritage Month and join the conversation using #FTFConversations #FTFEchoes

Dr. Nicole Ramsey:
  / https://www.instagram.com/dr_nicole.ramsey/  


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FTF Conversations w/ Dr. Nicole Ramsey

Work The Room- Mariah The Scientist

talk my shit  🇧🇿 brukdown (tru edit)

weak knees  🇧🇿 brukdown (tru edit)

i like yo confidence 🇧🇿 brukdown (tru edit)

sorry i'm outside 🇧🇿 brukdown (tru edit)

Another 95 - 135 BPM mix of R&B and southern sounds. A few Texas producers' edits include:

@porvida
@onloveave

Enjoy :)

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