These are the artist introductions for Dr. Guthrie P. Ramsey Jr.'s "Cross Relations:  Experimentation and the Arts," a public performance and conversation held at Philadelphia's ICA on October 29, 2016.

Artists participating in the talk included Christian Campbell, V. Shayne Frederick, James Maurelle, and Tiona McClodden.

Cross Relations: Artist Introductions

In the debut episode of the MusiQology Podcast, Dr. Guthrie Ramsey interviews multitalented vocalist and performer Laurin Talese. The two discuss her beginnings, rise, and craft.

The MusiQology Podcast - Episode 1 - Laurin Talese

This week’s episode is a musical history lesson with Philadelphia institution J. Michael Harrison, who is celebrating 20 years of his acclaimed WRTI radio show, The Bridge. Touching on important figures such as Gil Scott-Heron, Miles Davis, and Sonny Rollins, he shares his personal musical story, tracking the social and activist impact of music on this city and nation over time.

The MusiQology Podcast - Episode 2 - J. Michael Harrison

Multi-talented Philadelphia vocalist V. Shayne Frederick joins Dr. Guy in the studio for a podcast discussion on finding his voice. The two discuss the influence of his mother, the virtues of liner notes, performers' relationships to jazz standards, and curating the perfect musical moment.

The MusiQology Podcast Episode 4 – V. Shayne Frederick

Poet, musician, and activist Ursula Rucker joins Dr. Guy at Turtle Studios for a wide-ranging discussion on her upbringing, influences, and finding her voice. They discuss her important activism in Kensington, the responsibilities of an artist, and the “I am an artist” moment. This look into the magic of artistic generation is as entrancing as Rucker’s poetry.

The MusiQology Podcast Episode 6 – Ursula Rucker

Former Poet Laureate of Philadelphia and creative arts educator Yolanda Wisher’s art has deep ties to our home city. Trained by Sonia Sanchez and finding her voice in Germantown’s vibrant arts community, Wisher discusses the way artists’ memories work, the musical, rhythmic, and personal character of Philly neighborhoods, and her deep well of performance rhetorics. She also reads a few of her powerful and beautiful poems.&nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;   &nbsp;

The MusiQology Podcast Season 2 Episode 3 – Yolanda Wisher

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