Ear Expansion Podcast

In this expansive dialogue from Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton engages with BSA Gold, delving into her musical journey, starting from her early experiences with the flute to her evolving as a musician and producer, eventually fully embracing her unique sonic identity. 

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In this episode of Ear Expansion, a conversation unfolds between LaMont Hamilton and Roman Norfleet, centering around Norfleet's journey and insights as a deeply spiritual and musically innovative individual. Norfleet shares his journey with sound, diving into his deep connection with various communities, painting a vivid picture of a vibrant, continuation of Black Art traditions. 

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In this episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton is joined by LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs. This detailed and insightful conversation focused on her unique background in sound, particularly as a poet/vocalist/sonic experimentist, and her explorative journey with effects, synthesizers, and poetry in her performances.

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In this episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton engages in a deep and revealing conversation with artist Joel St. Julien. Against the backdrop of a sunny day in San Francisco, Joel shares the profound influence of his Haitian heritage, early experiences with sound, and his journey through music and sound art.

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In this episode Ear Expansion our guest Zachary James Watkins is in conversation with host LaMont Hamilton. This conversation explores Watkins' profound journey in the realm of sound and music, touching upon his early influences, his unique compositional techniques, and the philosophical underpinnings of his work.

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In this episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton engages in a profound conversation with Sham-e Ali Nayeem, delving into the intersections of sound, poetry, and personal history. Through a reflective dialogue, Sham-e Ali shares her journey from poetry, to integrating sound into her artistic expression. 

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In this episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton engages in a detailed and expansive conversation with composer Anthony R. Green. Green shares insights into his diverse sonic upbringing, diverse musical influences ranging from gospel and R&B to classical music, and his evolution into a composer and performance artist.

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In this episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton is in conversation with multi-hyphen artist Sholeh Asgary. In this expansive and engaging conversation, Asgary delves into her artistic transition from visual mediums to sound, exploring the profound influence of her cultural background, personal experiences, and philosophical musings on her work.

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In this episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton is in conversation with Nelson Bandela. This dialogue traverses the multifaceted landscape of Bandela's creative journey and philosophies. From discussing Bandela's formative years influenced by a rich artistic family background in Dallas, Texas, where his parents and siblings were and currently are immersed in artistic endeavors, to exploring Bandela's multifarious creative outputs that span music, filmmaking, and beyond, the dialogue delves deep.. 

This conversation between LaMont Hamilton and Maria Luiza de Barros on Ear Expansion delves deep into the intersections of sound, space, and Black diasporic practices in Maria’s work. Maria,

 sharing her journey from Brazil and her engagements with various sonic and spatial practices, emphasizes the significance of sound in understanding and interacting with urban environments and architecture from a perspective deeply rooted in Afro-diasporic traditions. 

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In this episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton engages in a profound conversation with artist Zekarias Thompson, exploring Thompson's multifaceted relationship with sound, spanning his communal practice in Oakland and Reykjavik, to his artistic journey through the saxophone and immersive soundscapes.

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