Ear Expansion Podcast

In this episode of Ear Expansion, Damon Locks discusses his extensive musical and visual art journey, emphasizing the intersections between his practices. Starting from his formative years influenced by punk music, he details his experiences with bands like Trenchmouth and The Eternals and their sonic evolution. He highlights how his interest in visual art, inspired by his mother, led to an explor...

In this episode of Ear Expansion, Yaw delves into his musical journey, influenced by his Ghanaian heritage and his father's diverse record collection. He discusses the evolution of his sound, drawing from experiences in the Chicago Children's Choir, R&B influences, and music from around the globe. Yaw reflects on incorporating the Twi language into his work and addresses the emotional weight i...

This episode of Ear Expansion features a deep conversation with musician Luke Stewart, discussing his sonic background and influences. Stewart recalls his formative years in both Mississippi and Washington D.C., highlighting experiences from playing in school bands and a punk group to his exposure to jazz and experimental music. He elaborates on the transition from saxophone and electric bass to t...

In this episode of Ear Expansion, Brother Nicholas engages in a profound discussion with the host about the early influences on his sound work, particularly focusing on the impact of his father, David 'Strummin' Dog' Galanin. They explore how his father's passion for Delta blues and early musical education helped shape his artistic path. The conversation also delves into the symbolic and cultural...

In this continuation of the two part episode of "Ear Expansion with Morgan Craft", LaMont Hamilton and Morgan Craft delve deeper into the intricacies of Craft’s musical journey, his philosophies, and his distinctive approach to live performance and studio work. They explore Craft's method of blending mathematical concepts with improvisational music, particularly highlighting his live performance a...

In this first of a two part episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton engages in a deep and sprawling conversation with musician Morgan Craft. Morgan shares his journey of musical evolution, from being an isolated metalhead in Minneapolis, discovering a passion for avant-garde and improvised music, to his adventures in New York City, where he encountered his heroes and eventually found his un...

In this episode of "Ear Expansion," the host LaMont Hamilton engages in a rich and reflective conversation with Akeema-Zane, exploring her multifaceted journey as an artist. The conversation delves into Akeema-Zane's formative years, her hesitant embrace of her artistic identity, and the development of her unique sound, heavily influenced by her background, community connections, and the intersect...

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...

In ttheir episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton engages in a profound conversation with artist Zekarias Thompson, exploring Thompson's multifaceted relationship with sound, spanning their communal practice in Oakland and Reykjavik, to their artistic journey through the saxophone and immersive soundscapes. Thompson shares insights into their creative process, highlighting the importance of...

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...

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. Asgary articulates her journey through the rea...

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. Green recounts his formative years, influenced by the musical diversit...

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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. LaTasha shares her evolution from using her voice in unorthodox ways within the s...

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. The discussion d...

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. This discussion further explores themes of Islamic and Sufi poetry's connection to music,...

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. Watkins dives deep into his childhood, marked by a rich artistic environment and piv...

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. Joel discusses his artistic evolution, from his initial fascination with the Casio...

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. BSA Gold reflects on the poignant impact of Saturn Return, her album, and its connection to personal growth, exploration of se...