Words Beats & Life Podcasts

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, sits down with Nye Winslow, and Giancarlo Cambrelén Santiago of the DC Justice Lab. They speak about the work they are doing to reform policies that directly impact Black Washingtonians disproportionately.   Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet JoJo.  Later, Mazi has a conversation with Andre, Trayvon, and Jayce...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa speaks with Manny Faces about the power of the podcast and the importance of gatherings of hip-hop artists in Academic spaces. He also discusses preparing for the release of his first book.   After that, Mazi interviews Natalia Huitz Corvoisier who is a community collaborations staff member at Wholly Mammoth Theater. They spe...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Quique Avilés about his history as a street theater producer, actor, and his latest film project.   Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with poet and writer Kenny Carroll, and youth poet Kiara Ramirez. Later Mazi speaks with O. Abiola Akintola and Sabriyah Hassan-Ismail of the Education and community outreach pro...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host Mazi Mutafa has a conversation with Dr. Allan Laiño, Principal Conductor & Advanced Studies Director National Children's Chorus about the access and impact of choral music in the lives of children.  Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with 2022 Youth Poet Laureate for Arlington County, Kashvi Ramani and Youth Poet Amasa Maleski.  An int...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, interviews Nick Hernandez about his life as a producer, sound engineer, and DJ in Washington DC. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poets Kiara Ramirez and Chimwekele Okoro.  Later Mazi sits down with Nina Brewton from Eaton House about her recent travels abroad. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the “Somet...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, has a discussion about the state of environmental justice with Kari Fulton.  Co-host Patrick Washington interviews youth poet Jojo.  After that Mazi speaks with Maxx Moses, aka Pose 2, about a recent arts immersion program he developed in California, and his own journey through graffiti and the larger creative world.  Thank...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa interviews Ms Smith and Ms Stanberry of the Junior League of Washington about the work of the organization and its current priorities in Washington DC.  Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet Precious Foreman.  Later Mazi converses with Toni Asante Lightfoot, a nationally known poet and Chinese medicine practitione...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Life the Griot about his youth development work in Athens, Georgia, using chess. Co-host Patrick Washington interviews writer and poet Kenny Carroll. Later, Mazi speak with DJ RBI about his journey in music and the state of popular music and hip-hop.   Thanks for tuning into this episode of the “Something to Say” podc...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, has a conversation with Leroy F. Moore Jr. about Krip Hop, and how differently abled or disabled artists have made their own space in hip-hop. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with Amasa Maleski, the 2021 Arlington County Youth Poet Laureate.  Later, Mazi speaks with Omar Eaton Martinez, President of The National Trust for H...

In this episode of the Something to Say podcast, host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Martha Diaz Founder of the Hip-Hop Education Center. They discuss Martha’s trajectory as an activist and social organizer in the hip-hop community. Later, Mazi sits down with Suzan E. Jenkins the CEO of the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. They discuss the important work of the Arts & Humanities...

In this episode of "Something to Say": co-host, Patrick Washington interviews Kashvi Ramani, Arlington County's 2022 Youth Poet Laureate. Host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Stan "Substantial" Robinson about creatives navigating the changes occurring in our government. Patrick interviews multi-disciplinary artist Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman. DC poet Malachi "MalPractice" Byrd closes the episode. Thanks...

In this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, interviews marketing strategist, Gloria Nauden. They discuss the DMV's cultural impact on both the U.S. and the globe. Mazi also interviews communications professional, Mercy Chikowore. They discuss how to craft compelling stories and how to get the media to be interested in your product. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks wi...

In this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, interviews Luci Murphy, community activist and singer, about how she works and serves in Washington, DC. He also speaks with Ama'd about his journey as a working musician in Washington DC.    Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet Lemonade Dream.   Thank you for tuning into this episode of the "Something to Say" p...

In this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast, our host Mazi Mutafa sits down with an important DJ in our region DJ Shablast along with one of Mazi's mentors, Hodari B. Davis. They discuss Shablast's journey as a DJ and the work Hodari is doing in Oakland, California, while he finishes his doctoral program.   Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with the 2023 Youth Poet Laureate for Washington D....

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with poet Toni Asante Lightfoot. They talk about the U Street poetry scene, getting into poetry during college, transitioning from being a poet to an organizer, Chinese Medicine, the importance of uplifting communities, and the value of communal healing.  Mazi speaks with MC Mikal Amin Lee Co-host Patrick Washington s...

In this episode of the “Something to Say Podcast” our host, Mazi Mutafa, opens up the phone lines and asks listeners to call in and reflect on the past year. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with educator, writer, and performance artist, Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman. They talk about Khadijah’s appointment as the Prince George’s County Poet Laureate, becoming an arts educator, her ongoing projects,...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, host, Mazi Mutafa, Speaks with Ugandan hip-hop artist Babaluku and Howard University Professor, Dr. Msia Clark. They discuss the recent hip-hop conference, the Bavubuka foundation, what community based work looks like within the framework of hip-hop culture, uplifting local artists via podcasting, encouraging more indigenous language articles to b...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Prowess the Testament and Substantial. They discuss the importance of conventions and their connection to hip-hop culture, the intersection of hip-hop and anime, how Japanese technology has influenced the world of hip-hop, how Japan has been influenced by the African American community, how anime and K-pop are in...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, sits down with Columbian born, DMV based artists, MasPaz. They discuss how he got into art, how graffiti helped him develop his voice and identity, the inspirations and influences on his art, finding the balance between working and relaxing, how art has allowed MasPaz to travel, and the origin of the name “MasPaz.”   We hear...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with our WBL Academy Director, Donney Rose and WBL Marketing and Communications Director, Dominic Painter. They discuss the importance of giving young people a voice, Donney's creative process, and the new generation of poets. Dominic discusses how the ways in which organizations engage with youth have changed over ti...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, co-host, Patrick Washington, speaks with 2024 Montgomery County Youth Poet Laureate, Tara Prakash. They discuss Tara’s poetry journey, the inspirations behind her poetry, and she shares one of her poems.    Patrick sits down Sainey Ceesay, the 2021 Youth Poet Laureate for Prince George’s County, poet Jordan, 2023 Virginia state Youth Poet Laureate...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, Co-host Patrick Washington, speaks with poet Princess Best. Princess discusses how she got started in the arts, her experience with theater, uplifting women, discovering her artistic persona, she shares her remix of a Nicki Minaj song, and she also discusses balancing work and personal life.   Patrick sits down with 2019 Prince George’s County You...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa is joined by Manny Faces, Founder of The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. They discuss how Manny got interested in the New York hip-hop scene, how to foster discussion between different generations of hip-hop listeners, what makes podcasting so important, and hip-hop’s influence on politics.   Co-host Patrick Washington speaks wi...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with our Academy Director, Donney Rose. They have a quick discussion about our academy. After that Mazi speaks with the founder of Heal the Hood, Emile Jansen. They discuss how Emile got started in the arts and activism, grappling with government suppression of information, and the Hip-Hop as Healing festival.   Patri...

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our co-host, Patrick Washington starts off the episode with an interview with poet, Kenny Carroll.   Mazi speaks with our WBL Academy director Donney Rose. They discuss Donney’s experience working in DC, what it means to be a programmer, differences in support for the arts across the country, securing grant funding,    Patrick Washington speaks wi...