The Art of Sonic Storytelling with Majesty Royale-Jackson

In this episode of Durham Artist Archive, I sit down with Majesty Royale-Jackson, also known as Glitter Boi Wonder, a Black Seminole artist whose work moves through dance, sound, digital media, and installation. We talk about how movement has always been central to their practice, shaping everything from choreography to immersive storytelling. We also dig into Soft Riot Radio, a dreamy, post-apocalyptic sound piece layered with memory, grief, and rich sonic textures. Majesty shares how sound became a way to process loss and honor legacy, drawing from both science fiction and personal experience. We close by reflecting on Durham’s changing cultural landscape and the importance of staying rooted while making space for new artistic visions.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in:* How movement, sound, and digital media can be forms of storytelling* Exploring local history through experimental art* Using sound design as a way to process grief, memory, and legacyThanks for reading The Durham Artist Archive! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 Connect with Majesty:glitterboiwonder.comhttps://www.instagram.com/glitterboiwonder/👋🏽 Connect with me, Alyssa Cuffie Onuoha:https://www.instagram.com/alwhyssa/https://www.instagram.com/womanifestomag/alyssacuffie.comwomanifestomag.com☕️ Support the Pod:https://ko-fi.com/alwhyssa✏️ Additional Details:Sponsored by VAE Raleigh and their Snapdragon GrantRecorded at Queeny's in DurhamThanks for reading The Durham Artist Archive! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to The Durham Artist Archive at durhamartistarchive.substack.com/subscribe