Hello Language Lovers!
In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are SO thrilled to welcome French singer-songwriter Mike Ibrahim, a multifaceted artist whose work intertwines the intimate and the political. With a poetic lens, Mike discusses his upcoming LP, La Ballade de Salvatore Lupo, which explores themes of memory, belonging, and the coexistence of life and death through his unique experiences.
We discuss Mike's linguistic journey, starting with his first language, French, and the Creole of Martinique, which he embraces as a vital part of his identity. He shares how these languages shape his artistic expression and reflect his childhood memories, connecting him to the sounds of his youth.
In this episode we discuss:
🎶 The dynamics of writing songs for others and for himself, and how he navigates the complexities of language and cultural identity in his lyrics.
🇲🇶 The significance of Caribbean literature and its impact on his artistry, highlighting influential authors like Édouard Glissant and Patrick Chamoiseau.
🇫🇷 The profound themes of intimacy, politics, and social commentary that permeate his music, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences.
✨ Mike's latest single “L’Amour Est Une Langue Étrangère”, the interplay between language and space, and how art can emerge from the simplest moments in nature and everyday life.
Big thank you to Mike Ibrahim for sharing your work, your music & your art with all of us. If you enjoyed this episode of Speaking Tongues, please subscribe, rate, and review the Speaking Tongues Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and like and subscribe on YouTube so that other language lovers can find the show! You can now pledge ongoing support for the show on Buy Me a Coffee dot com or on Patreon dot com. And as you know, I wrote a book! My food ‘zine of international language and cuisine, Taste Buds Vol 1. is available now for purchase! Check social media for sneak peeks inside the book and make sure you purchase for yourself and your friends! Links to all platforms are below!
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