Tazeen and her husband, guitarist and composer, Lu Fuki, discuss the metaphysics of sound and it relates to meditation.
Check out Lu Fuki and Divine Providence at www.lufuki.org.
Death and Deadlines with Kanem X
Tazeen and Kanem X discuss death and deadlines as it relates to artists and creativity.
Check out Kanem X and his music: http://www.kanemmusic.com/
Digging Deeper on iTunes!
Digging Deeper is also available on iTunes!
Merging Selves: Poetry, Politics & Identity with Dr. Reem Abou Samra
Tazeen and Dr. Reem Abou-Samra talk about how to go from a fragmented identity to a unified sense of selfhood through poetry and politics and what it means to be an activist.
Books Mentions: W.E.B. Du Bois- The Souls of Black Folk https://www.amazon.com/Souls-Black-Fo...
Check out Reem's poetry on her IG!
Hip Hop: Preserving Sacred Space
Tazeen and community organizer and co-founder of WeFoundHipHop, Piper Carter, discuss how Hip Hop is a means of preserving sacred spaces.
Check out Piper's photography and WeFoundHipHop!
Modern Creative Writing for Historic Justice Issues with Aishah Gulam
Tazeen and award-winning poet, Aishah Gulam, discuss how modern mediums for creative writing can be used for historic justice issues, particularly issues of oppression of women, sexual abuse and assault, and religious persecution.
Check out more of Aishah's short poems on her IG!
Decolonizing Beauty Yoga with Leah Slagenwhite
Tazeen and Leah Slagenwhite, owner of Starseed Yoga, discuss Decolonizing Beauty Yoga and what it truly means to be honoring the practice, essence, and history of Yoga.
Check out Leah's studio Starseed Yoga!
Spirituality and Self Care as a Guide for Arts & Activism with Lady Khadija
In episode 8 of Digging Deeper, Tazeen and poet/educator Lady Khadija, discuss spirituality and self care as a guide for arts and activism.
Check out Lady Khadija!
Life as a Creative Entrepreneur with Ashley Peacock
Tazeen and talent developer, Ashley Peacock discuss life as a creative entrepreneur and how to deal with perfectionism and fears as an artist.
Stay connected with Ashley at his website https://thesoulfoundry.com/.
Spirit Spaces & Honesty in Expression with Traci Currie
In Episode 6 of Digging Deeper, Tazeen and Communications and Spoken Word Professor, Traci Currie, discuss what Traci has coined "Spirit Spaces," and about how to cultivate honesty and authenticity in expression.
Book Recommendations:
Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
Check out Traci's Instagram, Poetry, and Talks:
Art Identity and Spirituality with Kamau Ayubbi
In Episode 5 of Digging Deeper, Tazeen and spiritual chaplain and Sufi poet, Kamau Ayubbi, discuss art identity and spirituality as it relates to community, meditation, and reflection.
Be sure to look up Kamau's guided meditations online.
Poetry as Healing with Ber-Henda Williams
In Episode 4 of Digging Deeper, Tazeen and Detroit Poet and Host, Ber-Henda Williams, discuss poetry as a means of healing in both the writing and performance stages.
Check out Ber-Henda Williams!
https://www.ber-hendawilliams.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bintentional...
Brene Brown on vulnerability:
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown...
Brene Brown on Trust:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agOgn...
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Activism as Artists with Mahogany Jones
In Episode 3 of Digging Deeper, Tazeen Ayub and rapper/recording artists, Mahogany Jones, discuss what activism and advocacy looks like for artists and others.
Be sure to look up Mahogany Jones, her latest album Sugar Water, and all her upcoming projects!
Jazz and Spirituality with Mike Monford
In Episode 2 of Digging Deeper, Tazeen Ayub and Detroit jazz saxophonist, Mike Monford, discuss the history and roots of jazz in the United States as a spiritual art form.
Books mentioned:
The Mysticism of Sound and Music (https://www.amazon.com/Mysticism-Soun...)
Find Mike Monford's work:
Health: Mind, Body, and Soul with Sophiyah E.
Tazeen and singer/songwriter, Sophiyah E., talk about all the aspects of health (mind, body, and soul) as they relate to music-making, creativity, and our overall well-being.
Books and Sites Mentioned:
Water Experiment with Words: http://highexistence.com/water-experi...
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath: https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Jar-Sylvi...
The Ultimate Book of Vegetables by Susie Ferrie https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Book-...
Possibilities by Herbie Hancock and Lisa Dickey https://www.amazon.com/Herbie-Hancock...
Check out Sophiyah E.'s music and upcoming projects!