Something to Say (04-02-2024)
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Host Mazi Mutafa interviews Kelvin Lyons, a Towards 2040 Fellow, about his family, podcast, mentors, leadership through the arts, and the fellowship itself. Mazi then chats with Ravish Momin, D.A. Mekonnen, and Kamyar Arsani. They share music, discuss collaborations,artistic journeys, and play some of their work. Co-host Patrick Washington takes over to interview 2024 Arlington County Youth Poet Laureate, Mia Dimina. They delve into her relationship with poetry, and she shares her poem "A Fox." Mazi rejoins the conversation with the previous musicians and welcomes new guest Amirah Sackett. Together, they explore the concept of labels in art, Amirah's work, her path to dance, upcoming shows, and the intersection of Art and Islam. Mazi dives deeper with Amirah alone, discussing her artistic journey and self-expression through art. Patrick returns to interview Amasa Maleski. They discuss her upcoming book, and she shares her poem "Lightening Bugs." To wrap up, Mazi speaks with Dr. Lowe of the Office of Out of School Time Grants. They explore the importance of the office, Summer in the City programs, and the future of after-school programming.
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