Episodes

  • Sahfi Uwizeye chats soprano Dawn Padmore

    Sahfi Uwizeye chats soprano Dawn Padmore
    Jan 31 2023

    Sonic Safari young artist Sahfi Uwizeye chats soprano Dawn Padmore. Celebrating the legacy of African American & other black composers, featuring works by Akin Euba, Duke Ellington, Undine Smith-Moore, J.H. Kwabena Nketia, and more! Mark your calendar now for Feb 25 at Maryville University Auditorium. Beginning with a pre-concert dialogue interspersed with interpretive dances by the duo of Sahfi & Jahja, leading into a performance of works by black composers featuring soprano Dawn Padmore and pianist Kamilla Arku. Please share in your circles, and let's help rouse a great audience for Feb 25! For tickets, call (314) 652 6800 or online at https://imi_concert20230225.eventbrite.com

    You may also watch video of this interview at https://fb.watch/itfHaJsoKN/


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    15 mins
  • Creative Intuition, Instincts, Inspiration, and Proficiency: Perspectives on Fred Onovwerosuoke's "A Triptych of American Voices"

    Creative Intuition, Instincts, Inspiration, and Proficiency: Perspectives on Fred Onovwerosuoke's "A Triptych of American Voices"
    Jan 16 2023

    Creative Intuition, Instincts, Inspiration and Technical Proficiency: Perspectives on Fred Onovwerosuoke's "A Triptych of American Voices."


    Conversations with composer Fred Onovwerosuoke, conductor David Hodgkins, pianists Darryl Hollister, Sheila Kibbe and Michaele Hymes, flutist Wendy Hymes, writer Janet Riehl and photographer Adelia Parker-Castro (Moderator).


    Produced by IMI Artists, a non-profit subsidiary of the Intercultural Music Initiative.

    Email: info@www.imusici.net

    Tel: +1 314.652.6800

    Web: www.imusici.net

    Support IMI at https://imusici.org/donate


    You may watch the video of this chat at https://youtu.be/6JyOVVypMvA


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    33 mins
  • Wendy Hymes and Mary Bryant Talk Scott Joplin

    Wendy Hymes and Mary Bryant Talk Scott Joplin
    Jan 9 2023
    IMI Chamber Players flutist Wendy Hymes and clarinetist Mary Bryant talk Scott Joplin. Interview culled from the Intercultural Music Initiative Concert Series

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    5 mins
  • Sonic Safari African Drum and Dance Ensemble

    Sonic Safari African Drum and Dance Ensemble
    Nov 23 2022
    In this episode, Tina interviews Jahja and Sahfi Uwizeye, featured artists of IMI's Sonic Safari African Drum and Dance Ensemble. They will performing LIVE in our Kwanzaa celebration at New Awakening United Methodist Church on December 18, 2022 at 3:00 PM.

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    21 mins
  • Liberian-Norwegian pianist, Kamilla Arku

    Liberian-Norwegian pianist, Kamilla Arku
    Sep 26 2022
    Welcome to the Intercultural Music Initiative (IMI) podcast! In our first episode, we are talking to award-winning, Liberian-Norwegian pianist, Kamilla Arku. Kamilla shares her passion for playing music by intercultural composers, as well as her work with her non-profit "Music for Liberia."

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    35 mins
  • 5 minute teaser for Kamilla Arku podcast

    5 minute teaser for Kamilla Arku podcast
    Sep 21 2022

    Here is a sneak peek of our first episode of the new IMI podcast!


    This 5 minute clip features Liberian-Norwegian pianist, Kamilla Arku, who will be performing live on Sunday, October 9 at 3:00 PM.


    Listen to the full episode when it releases on September 26, and get your tickets to Kamilla's performance at www.imusici.org today!


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    5 mins