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This week I speak with Jermaine Rowe- we had a great conversation about the cultural value, codification and The Children form the Blue Mountain. This is EP23 of #MikesMomentOf … Code of Culture with   @jermainerowe Links   https://linktr.ee/aelsean or in my Bio.   Also michaelseanharris.com/podcast   #Jamaica #Myths #Superstitions #Folklore #Proverbs #culture #musicaltheatre #dance   BIO: Born in...

A stellar example of a Jamaican who has navigated some unusual and exciting international spaces, my guest for ep. 22 of #MikesMomentOf is The Hon. Sir Willard White. A Jamaican-born British operatic bass baritone.   #UKOpera ##BassBaritone #AgeAnimo https://www.michaelseanharris.com/podcast   Sir Willard Wentworth White , world renowned bass-baritone, was born on October 10, 1946, in Ewarton, Jam...

For Ep 21 of #MikesMomentOf I catch up with my friend @trinitydevi : #GongMaster #Kundalini practitioner #AyurvedicPractitioner We discuss her journey to, and current practice with these traditions.   Bio Trinity Devi,  is a Gong Master,  Gong Avatar Trainer, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Vibrational Healer. She has been in the yogic path and healing practice for more than 15...

There's nothing like folklore and superstition as a true cultural snapshot. For episode 20   of #MikesMomentOf my special guest is Journalist and Cultural Icon, Fae Ellington @fae.ellington .This was truly a blast and I'm sure there will be a sequel. #Jamaica #Myths #Superstitions #Folklore #Proverbs Fae A. Ellington (Ms.) CD; MA.   Born in the 50s; shaped by the 60s; fired and glazed throughout t...

Join me in a sweet conversation with my good friends Michael Holgate and Tami Chin Mitchell. We dissect the story of Mirren and of course, go on some interesting tangents …and we laugh- a lot! This is EP 19 of #MikesMomentOf #ashe #LPTPC @aelsean @mwaholgate @tamichinmitchell I've known Tami Chin Mitchell since we were kids performing on stage with Little People and Teen Players Club. I think Mich...

For EP 018 of #MikesMomentOf I catch up with a great friend from Berklee College, Studio Engineer Marc Lacuesta. He shares some Nashville stories and a bit about his new post at Interlochen Arts Academy. @interlochenarts @puppytn @aelsean @berkleealumni   Marc Lacuesta is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor's degree in Music Production and Engineering and Vocal Performance, as w...

What more could there be to 'Row your boat'? Join me as I introduce you to Mirren and the Journey to Tera-Genero. Have listen and play it for your children and friends…and let me know what you think mikesmomentof@gmail.com or leave a comment. Like•Rate•Review•Share•Subscribe and all those things. This is Episode 17 of Mike's Moment of… Story Time: Mirren and the Journey to Tera-Genero. #MikesMomen...

Today, I have a talk with my good friend Chevaughn about his industry trod…so far. This is episode 16, Mike's Moment Of… The Journey: A Conversation with #urfavouritesinger   Chevaughn makes a smooth, rich, limitless and Xoul-FULL sound. He is a singer's singer, whose quality sound is unmatched by his peers. His ability to captivate with the magical tones and the rich timbre of his voice is only m...

We pick up the conversation right where we left off with Peter Ashbourne in episode 13. This is Mike's Moment Of… Reggae History Part 2. eter Ashbourne attended the St. Hugh's Preparatory School, the Wolmer's High School for Boys, the University of the West Indies in Kingston, the Jamaica School of Music, and has a Bachelor of Music (composition) degree from the Berklee College of Music (Boston, M...

Jamaicans are everywhere! Hahaha! This week with Broadway performer, writer, songwriter…more, and a bright light of positive energy- Syndee Winters. We talk about lessons learned along her journey; coping with the current life and career changes and her deep Jamaican connection. This is Episode 14 of #MikesMomentOf - Theatre: One Jamerican Girl. With over 15 years of experience on Broadway and on...

Peter Ashbourne returns to talk about some key players in, and clear up some misconceptions around the Jamaican Popular Music timeline. We spoke for almost 2 hours, so this will be Part 1 of 2 episodes. The second part, (Episode 15) will be published in 2 weeks. This is Mike's Moment Of… Reggae History Part 1. Peter was previously featured in Episode 5, Music Technology: A Jamaican Story Listen he...

On today's episode, I talk about times along my journey where I had to make a major decision and what that meant for me. This is episode 12- Mike's Moment Of… Turning Points.   The milestones I share are by no means exhaustive, but they helped shape who I am in some way. We can all look back and name a situation 'good' or 'bad', but the truth is we grow from each one of them, if we allow ourselves...

This pandemic's got us feeling anxious. Can improvisation guide us into mindfulness? I'm discussing this with my friend Neila Ebanks on Episode 11 of Mike's Moment Of… Improv as Mindfulness.   NEILA-ANN EBANKS   Acting Director of Studies of the School of Dance, Neila-Ann Ebanks, holds a Master of Arts in Physical Theatre from Royal Holloway University of London and the University of Surrey[UK], a...

He's a drummer, teacher, composer, father and one of my best friends in the world. From his home in Stockolm, Sweden, we meet Mr. Andersson. We talk about life and career and adjustments to expectations on episode 10 of Mike's Moment Of… Music: Life Negotiations with Michael Andersson.   Michael Andersson is a freelance drummer with touring and recording credits worldwide. Graduated from Berklee C...

Dwayne has seen and done a lot, and there's still more to come. For Episode 9 of #MikesMomentOf … I speak with Dwayne Morris about his journey teaching, touring, working with artists and making music. He has much to say…   Dwayne Morris' music career started some 20 years ago in the parish of Westmoreland where he discovered his passion for music while attending the Frome Technical High School. Af...

My very special guest for Episode 8 of Mike's Moment Of… Tech: Stage Tech is my very dear friend, Mijanne. Join us as we talk about   her beginnings in theatre and her present situation. @aelsean @mijjymijj #MikesMomentOf #Jamaican #Theatre #SouthFlorida Find me on IG and Twitter: @aelsean Facebook.com/MichaelSeanHarris Youtube.com/aelsean For my gratitude posts: #MikesGratitudePost For my moments...

How can you be grateful at a time like this? This is Mike's Moment Of… Gratitude. A conversation with Rev. Sheila McKeithen about gratitude and starting a practice of gratitude. We examine my practice of regular gratitude posts on Facebook and Instagram #MikesGratitudePost and discuss just how gratitude works.   Find me on IG and Twitter: @aelsean Facebook.com/MichaelSeanHarris Youtube.com/aelsean...

This week my guest is Marlon Simms, Artistic Director of the NDTC Jamaica and Dean of The School of Dance. We have an engaging convo about his journey as a dancer and the dance scene at present. Marlon Simms is the Dean of the School of Dance at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA). He completed a Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of the West Indies (UWI),...

This week we take a historical journey with my guest and good friend Peter Ashbourne. He takes us from the beginning of the music scene in Jamaica to his studies at Berklee in Boston and his prolific career creating jingles, highlighting the technology of the day along the way. This is episode 5, a moment of Music Technology- A Jamaican Story. Peter Ashbourne attended the St. Hugh's Preparatory Sc...

Recently, Shawna-Kae Burns had a brief stint of Twitter fame for some comments she made on a televised entertainment show. We talk about this, relationships and culture on this week's episode ….as she set's he record straight and I throw in some unfiltered commentary in a Moment Of Clarity.   Shawna-Kae Burns is a member of the Faculty in the Social Work Unit at the University of the West Indies,...

In this week's episode we have a conversation on body image with performer Courtni and Podcaster and Medical Doctor Mario Evon, Host of TalkTruthJa.com . We share our experiences navigating spaces and attitudes being larger than most in the entertainment industry as well as just not being 'skinny' anymore. We have a really personal conversation about adjusting expectations as we grow and also then...

In Episode 2 ... Mike's Moment of Vulnerability , my special guest is Conroy B. Wilson. I've know him since high school days, we were both part of The Little People and Teen Players Club and founding members of The Ashe Company.  I've placed his bio below so you can get to know him even better.  In this episode we will discuss the concept of 'Vulnerable Moments' as a strategy to get right to the h...

Hi! I'm Michael Sean Harris and this is the first episode of my podcast- Mike's Moment Of…   Now, the name 'Mike's Moment Of...'  comes from a series I've done   for a couple of years now on InstaGram called Mikes Moment of Cheer … I usually do it in December   and   I drag my friends in to sing seasonal songs and Christmas carols …and its been growing in popularity …but it's really just a fun way...