Winnipeg Music Producer and Recording Engineer, Riley Hill, joins the Studio 393 Podcast to discuss his experience in the field of music production, and working for recording studios in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg hip hop artist and teacher, GeNie Baffoe, joins the Studio 393 youth podcast to discuss his experience in the hip hop art scene, and culture.

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson recently released Theory of Ice. An 8 song album of ideas and moods. water and ice, layers and space. listening to this interview takes you to the significance of art. Leanne illustrates with words like lake waters gently cover rocks. We talk about the impact of indigenous musicians of the past, why go from written word to music and how? This is a magnificent, candid listen with an emotionally brilliant, self aware, wise and well-informed artist. "Leanne Betasamosake Simpson" is a renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer and artist, who has been widely recognized as one of the most compelling Indigenous voices of her generation. Her work breaks open the intersections between politics, story and song—bringing audiences into a rich and layered world of sound, light, and sovereign creativity." Albums Theory of Ice Noopiming Sessions

Andrew Eastman is one of the man people behind Synonym Art Consultation in Treaty 1 Territory, Winnipeg. This crew decided to put on a virtual Drag festival. Andy walks us through the beginning idea, acts involved and the layout for the Festival.

Sappfyre chats about Take Home BIPOC Arts House In Treaty 1 (Winnipeg), Manitoba. Their first exhibition "Embodied: They Hold Their Own" (February 27 - March 20, 2021) , meeting the needs of artists in the Black, Indigenous and communities of People of Colour. It's a first in the city and we get to hear a piece of their story with The Administrative Coordinator, Sappfyre Mcleod. "TakeHome BIPOC Arts House is an artist run centre and communal art studio with the focus of providing space, support and nourishment to BIPOC artists on Treaty 1 Territory, to show and create art, in any discipline. We recognize the energy and knowledge afforded to us and honour this by sowing seeds for future generations of BIPOC collectives, spaces and projects."

Studio 393 chats with the Scarborough based writer Natasha Ramoutar. The Indo-Guyanese writer walks us through her collage of thoughts. Where is home and the idea of home being many places. What is memory? From Scarborough to Guyana to India lets explore with this greater writer through her book, Bittersweet.

Tasha Spillett talks about her series "Surviving The City 1 & 2." There are wonderful questions about inspiration, creative collaboration and insights into the decision making process of her Graphic Novels. The Cree/ Trini author, speaker, and educator left us with vital questions answered. enjoy. Edit: Osani Hosts: Osani, Stella, Racquel, Mercy

Caid Jones - MC/ Producer/ Community organizer has made the city of Winnipeg take notice with his technical rap skills, enthusiasm for the craft and a work ethic that is second to none. A true lover of community. It has been him and his group of friends priority to work with organizations like Taking It Global and Graffiti Art Programming to assemble aid packages for those that need in Treaty 1 , Winnipeg. Proud of his Indigenous and Irish heritage you can see this in every step that he takes. "Stay Woke" is his current release. Pay Attention Records is the label he co-founded to put the music out. Take a listen as 393 jogs through the beginning of promising career with Caid Jones.

The active, Brash and empathetic Alt-Diva chats with the 393rs about closing a tour down because of COVID, a new live record, the creative process of working with the Dead Matt production team and tips for young creatives. Mercy, Aiyanna, Cade, Osani, Stella, Kenneth are the host. Please check @artx393 on Instagram for these interviewers great virtual art gallery. "Pegged as Canada’s breakout alt-diva, Begonia launched into the Canadian music scene on the strength of her critically acclaimed 2017 EP Lady In Mind. The indie pop singer has received media praise and numerous awards, and had two #1 songs on Canada’s CBC national radio chart. As Begonia, Alexa Dirks has blossomed into a glittery supernova who feels like music’s best-kept secret to her fans." http://www.hellobegonia.com/home

Lxvndr (MC/Singer) - Sits with Sappfyre & Osani to talk inspiration, PEI and Black Lives Matter protest, clothing, creative processes and rapped styles.

From May 22 2019 - Drag Queen and community activist Prairie Sky dropped by to speak with 393 participants. Answered questions about the scene, Drag prep and the Winnipeg community at large. A great convo with some great chemistry. All of this done after a hard day of sellin tacos for Sunshine House. 2nd Part features an interview with Khao House owner Randy Khounnoraj . Kenneth asks questions. They talk business, swap stories of immigrant common threads, talk food and serving the community their in.

Join us for a talk with Winnipeg emcee Len Bowen. He sits down with Sappfyre and Osani to discuss his roots in the Winnipeg rap scene. Him being a part of a proud lineage of some emcees from Central Park in Winnipeg. He talks of his first productions, the start of his rap group Shades Of Black and gets into depth about his current solo release "Flow Nostalgic on Fourth Quarter Records.

Mahlet Cuff is one of the many organizers fot the Justice 4 Black Lives Winnipeg team. Through out the month of June 2020 they've organized 9 rallies to bring awareness to the many layers of Black Lives Matter in the city of Winnipeg. Demands have been brought forth to governments, politicians, police, education and citizens about equality, police brutality, equity, and over all human rights. How does change come about? All these things are discussed with our interviewer Sappfyre. Mahlet is a multi -disciplined artist. Please check her work with Collective Patterns and Rind plus on her instagram feed.

Interview with legendary Hip Hop producer, audio engineer & visual artist David Strickland. Cayden & Osani sit with him as he shares stories of his Indigenous background and how it's woven into his current project "Spirit Of Hip Hop" June 29th release.

5 years ago, Jayem Kayem picked up her things in Calgary and moved to Canada's most populous city for various reasons. This DJ, Promoter, Writer, Broadcaster and Producer shares with Tessa, Osani and Kenneth her journey of wearing many hats. From Dj to Promoting parties and explaining the value of community. She barely touches on it but her and partner, Freeza Chin has provided a great online radio station in ISO Radio. A real community has formed. Enjoy the listen.

DJ Hunnicutt has been around the national and Manitoba music scene since he emerged with his rap group, Farm Fresh in 1993. For the past few years he has been a venue owner. Because of COVID 19 Good Will Social Club, his current business, was threatened to permanently close its doors. This interview was done just after a GoFund Me campaign was launched and the community immediately might the ask. Sappfyre, Osani and Kenneth are the interviewers.

Grammy & Juno Nominee, plus multi-award winner Fresh IE sits down does a Zoom interview with Caiden and Josh. They discuss the Winnipeg artist's journey through Hip Hop and the Christian music scene, Steps that he took that later created a path for other artists in his sub-genre.

U of W Collegiate Teacher and Red Rising Education Co-founder speaks with Osani & Kenneth about integrating hip hop into her curriculum and changing the narrative of the colonial perspective to something more diverse in perspective, truth based and worth investing interest in for students. Plus explaining her involvement with Red Rising Magazine and its education wing.

Josh ahd a chance to interview MC/ Singer Haviah Mighty before her 13th Floor album was long listed and eventually won the Polaris Prize. This interview is an indepth conversation with the Toronto & Brampton raised musician. We get to walk thru her influences of family and place. Her understanding of having a voice as a proud Black Woman is also explored. A great convo from May of 2019.

Shad - MC/ Broadcaster/ Play Collaborator - For more than a decade Shad has been visible on the Canadian and International Hip Hop scene. As an emcee he's a Juno award winner and a multiple Polaris Prize short lister. He's currently the host of the Netflix documentary series Hip Hop Evolution and has recently had "Anywhere But Here," the play that he wrote songs for premier in Vancouver. Our hosts, Sappfyre & Osani spoke with him as he was in the midst of working on a new album. Thanks for listening.