Staticc is committed to highlighting useful tools to help creatives experiencing hardship during the #COVID19 pandemic. Johnnie sat down with Michael Rios of the website Queerantine.Me to discuss the inspiration behind the site, and how it’s helping LGBTQ service industry professionals in Philadelphia and beyond. Visit https://www.queerantine.me for more information.
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Seeing Sounds is a podcast that centers conversations with LGBTQ+ creatives of the African diaspora, and also shares thoughts and interesting conversations with folks from all walks of life. Join in the discussions.
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On this episode of Seeing Sounds, I am taking a detour from creativity and having a discussion with Dr. Leo Moore* about the impact of COVID-19 on our everyday lives. For this show we define COVID-19, why it's so important to follow the guidelines provided to prevent it and what music Dr. Moore is listening to to get him through this moment.
Dr. Moore is the Medical Director for Clinic Services at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. In this role, he oversees 9 public health centers throughout the county that specialize in HIV prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Tuberculosis, and Refugee Health.
*The views of Dr. Moore expressed here do not represent those of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
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In February, 2020, I traveled to one of my favorite cities - Detroit. I sat down with three black gay men living there to ask them questions about their lives and experiences.
On this episode of Seeing Sounds, I am presenting these Detroit Stories. This one features Damon Percy aka Magic of the House of Charles. This podcast includes a special story about Magic's friend Lance.
Special thanks to LGBT Detroit for allowing me to use the space there, and Black Bear Brotherhood of Detroit for their support.
Our theme song is composed by Myles Tha Sixteenth (https://soundcloud.com/mylesthasixteenth)
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On this show I have two conversations. Following the suicide of 15-year-old Nigel Shelby, I was heartbroken. I invited Dr. D. Dionne Bates to the show. Dr. Bates and I discuss ways that we can recognize when our loved ones need us, and she offers tips to individuals listening to the show who are having challenges.
For my second conversation I chat with Shawn J. Moore. During that discussion Shawn and I discuss his history growing up as the youngest of four boys in Baltimore, and his podcast The Mindful Rebel.
Our theme song is composed by Myles Tha Sixteenth (https://soundcloud.com/mylesthasixteenth)
Seeing Sounds is a podcast that centers conversations with LGBTQ+ creatives of the African diaspora, and also shares thoughts and interesting conversations with folks from all walks of life. Join in the discussions.
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During a recent tour, Alicia Keys would lock cell phones at concerts, except for a few specific people, and in 2016, Apple announced that it has patented technology that could disable an iPhone camera if a specific infrared signal is detected. Childish Gambino has also been urging his fans to put their phones away at shows.
How can you capture better cell phone video at concerts? Listen or watch and learn.
Read the blog post here: bit.ly/cellvidstaticc.
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Seeing Sounds is a podcast that centers conversations with LGBTQ+ creatives of the African diaspora, and also shares thoughts and interesting conversations with folks from all walks of life. Join in the discussions.
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On this episode of Seeing Sounds we welcome humorist and copywriter Rita Nicole Leslie. Rita is reading her piece Stable Is For Horses.
Rita Nicole Leslie is an Atlanta native, copywriter, humorist, co-producer/host of Bleux Stockings Society, a monthly reading series catered toward marginalized individuals: WOC/POC, LGBTQIA, non-binary folks and cis women. Her pronouns are, she/her.
She loves writing, fashion and laughing, anything in groups of three really. She also puts periods at the end of her "haha's" and "lol's" because her joy is definitive and never overstays its welcome.
More inspiration and profundity can be found at:
IG: @MinxieLaRue
Contact: leslie.rita@gmail.com
Our theme song is composed by Myles Tha Sixteenth (https://soundcloud.com/mylesthasixteenth)
Seeing Sounds is a podcast that centers conversations with LGBTQ+ creatives of the African diaspora, and also shares thoughts and interesting conversations with folks from all walks of life. Join in the discussions.
Visit us online at www.seeingsoundsradio.com.
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Seen/Unseen is a conversation, curated by Seeing Sounds host Johnnie Ray Kornegay III, with Queer visual artists of color in Atlanta-metro. We discuss how we show our true selves (or not) in our work, personal histories, journeys to self discovery and acceptance as well as desire and longing. This episode is presented in full, with audience questions. This episode of Seeing Sounds was recorded live at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art.
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Seeing Sounds is a podcast that centers conversations with LGBTQ+ creatives of the African diaspora, and also shares thoughts and interesting conversations with folks from all walks of life. Join in the discussions.
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There’s been a revolving thought since rewatching Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight that I knew I’d need to get out, at some point. Here's that thought.
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Seeing Sounds is a podcast that centers conversations with LGBTQ+ creatives of the African diaspora, and also shares thoughts and interesting conversations with folks from all walks of life. Join in the discussions.
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On this episode of Seeing Sounds we welcome Travon Bracey, creative director of fashion and art. Travon operates his own online fashion and culture website ArtREV: The Hub and is known for his writing, wardrobe styling and fashion merchandising. Travon and I dive deep into his creative history, inspirations, and Travon opens up about his journey to his own mental wellness.
This show is produced by Staticc
Theme Music by Myles Tha Sixteenth
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On this episode Johnnie chats with storyteller Daniel D. Edwards. Daniel uses photography to address sensitive social and personal topics. His goal is to spark constructive conversation. His work is a culmination of multiple interests with the goal of creating a solid foundation for his non-profit BlackVign. BlackVign will be a platform for other artists to create and showcase their work. One of the main criteria is that the work has to be socially-engaged. Daniel and I spoke about inspiration, family, art and Black Outlined Blue.
This show is produced by Staticc
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Following up on their 2015 photoshoot, on this episode of Seeing Sounds Johnnie welcomes kinkster and leatherman Daddy Rod. Daddy Rod is a photographer, DJ and community advocate who’s very active in the leather community. Johnnie & Rod discuss what it means to wear leather, why it all isn’t fashion, sexual fetishes, self-acceptance and history.
He’s the ONYX National Treasurer and Social Media Coordinator and co-founder of the Atlanta BDSM workshops. He’s also the executor of the Southeast Annex of the Jill Carter/Vi Johnson Carter Library and Archive. You can check out his music mixes, erotic/fetish photography on his website daddyrod.com. He also makes a delicious peach cobbler.
This show is produced by Staticc
Theme Music by Myles Tha Sixteenth
Photography of Daddy Rod by Malik Shabazz
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Taking a break from the art, because it’s time to VOTE! This show is all about what that means during the mid-terms, and how you can make your voice heard!
This show is produced by Staticc
Theme Music by Myles Tha Sixteenth
Photography Bruce Davidson | Magnum Photos
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What does it mean to love music that doesn’t always affirm the full you? What does it mean to love hip hop so much that, despite all of the things that say you shouldn’t, you decide to be an out Black gay rapper? During this event Black gay photographer and artist manager Johnnie Ray Kornegay III sat down for a one on one, in front of a live audience with Baltimore MC DDm. DDm’s style is rooted in classic battle rap. Johnnie explores DDm’s journey as a rapper by discussing his history, inspirations and how he’s managed to navigate the hip hop industry as an out Black gay man. The highs, lows and everything in between.
Yes, we talk about his incredibly popular Secretary of Shade.
Images from the event (All images by Kirklan Hawes / XL Tribe)
This show is produced by Staticc
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How does one find inspiration in the midst of becoming? Johnnie explores the history and artistry of Ron Shirley II as he prepares to release his upcoming full-length album About A Boy.
This show is produced by Staticc
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Photography of Ron Shirley II by Johnnie Ray Kornegay III
*Note: At 00:10:33, Johnnie references a march in Atlanta for Michael Johnson. That was incorrect. The march was for Michael Brown. For more information on the case of Michael Brown visit http://bit.ly/2xP0Vv1. For more information on the case of Michael Johnson visit http://bit.ly/2xT74q7.
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On this show, I am discussing Lil Yachty's appearance on Everyday Struggle. It’s through this lens that I would like to spend some time talking about the importance of supporting Black men in being happy, joyous and fully present in our lives. This past week, Joe Budden and Lil Yachty appeared on the show Everyday Struggle. It’s an illuminating, while uncomfortable interview at parts, with Budden playing the overbearing dad character to Yachty’s more care-free, but hardworking, son role.
Read more on Medium: https://bit.ly/36kqvJv
Watch the video on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aowCxR
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On this week's show, Jay sits down with Atlanta-based duo Jimmy and June to discuss their history and their new album TOLC (The OutLaw Class). They discuss their history and influences and give us a glimpse into their process for creating. More information on Jimmy and June can be found on their website jimmyandjune.com.
Playlist (All songs by Jimmy and June from the album TOLC, unless specified. All songs can be purchased through Bandcamp)
One-Sided
Starting To Wonder
Make Away
All the Way (From The Catchup)
I Swear
Everyday Holiday (Single)
The Americans
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On this interview, taped in 2015, Jay Ray chats with emcee and visual artist James Lewis. This warm conversation covers everything from James' hip-hop influences to overcoming his childhood stutter. Prepare to be inspired. Visit James online at www.iamjameslewis.com. Enjoy the show, which includes all music by James Lewis, himself!
All Songs By James Lewis (Visit Soundcloud and Bandcamp)
Black Coffee
Blue Skies
Pulp Fiction (Feat. Juran Ratchford)
Goddess (Prod. by Atu)
One Hunnit (James Lewis & 100K)
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On this show, Jay Ray returns and chats with Producer & Musician Jay Denes. Jay is the co-Founder of seminal record label Naked Music, and he performs as Blue Six. This conversation unpacks the history of Naked Music from it's earliest tunes through Blue Six's 2014 release Signs & Wonders.
Playlist
Beautiful Tomorrow - Blue Six (iTunes)
I'll Take You To Love - Naked Music (Out of Print)
You Are Love - Lovetronic (iTunes)
Sean - Aya (iTunes)
Love You More - Gaelle (iTunes)
Music and Wine - Blue Six (iTunes)
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On this show Jay sits down with Alan Avery owner of the Alan Avery Art Company in Atlanta, GA. Alan's gallery is the oldest surviving contemporary art gallery in the city, and his programming doesn't shy away from difficult issues around class, race and the American South. In this conversation they chat about Alan's history and what it takes to run a successful gallery.
Playlist
Gaelle & Chris Brånn - Release (Soundcloud)
BOSCO - LOTF (Love On The Floor) (Soundcloud)
Byron The Aquarius - PrOtoTypE (Bandcamp)
LO'99 - All Night (Beatport) View fullsize
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Sometimes the road we travel leads to beautiful art. If we're lucky we get the opportunity to express it. In this discussion Jay sits down with Actor/Singer Minka Wiltz (www.minkawiltz.com) to discuss her journey to creating her new one-woman show, Shaking The Wind (www.shakingthewind.net). Through the trials, and through the journey, Minka talks honestly about her singing career and coming to terms with the relationship with her mother. May we all find strength in Minka's story. Shaking The Wind runs 8/14-8/16 at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center in Atlanta.
All music can be found on Minka's Reverbnation page.
Photography by Jay Ray / Body Art by Curron Gajadhar
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