Herizon Music: The Podcast

From music teacher to innovative looping artist/vocalist/songwriter/producer, Angela Sheik stuns audiences as a live looper whose bare feet create songs before your very ears. Winner of the 2011-2012 Boss U.S. National Loop Champion, her 2019 Tiny Desk Contest submission "chiN uP giRL" received an honorable mention and well-deserved praise from NPR's "All Songs Considered."  If you like what you hear, support the cause by visiting backstagechats.com and clicking the DONATE button...

Ali Dineen is a singer-songwriter and musician based in New York City. She’s performed her original music from the American folk tradition at the Savannah Music Festival, the American Folk Art Museum, and the Brooklyn Folk Festival, just to name a few. Ali’s lyrics have been described as poetic and deeply personal...

As a practitioner of the Blues, Karma Mayet describes her sound as “equal parts funk and glitter, cornbread and molasses.” Born in Chicago, the composer and performer has traveled the globe, collaborating with the likes of Meshell Ndegeocello, Lizz Wright, Vernon Reid, and The Roots. Karma has developed her own unique practice called Rootsong, which combines yogic healing with the power of voice. Credits: Hosted and produced by Eleanor Bennett. Executive Producer is Thea Wood...

Susan Rogers' chat was so informative that we split it into two episodes. This is Part 2, where Susan talks about  * Her teachings/research at Berklee College of Music.  * The differences in working with men and women  * What happens to your career when your "eggs" are about to expire  * How women and men are physically and psychologically impacted differently (and sometimes the same!) by music, and the conscious decisions artists/engineers/producers make as a result...

Susan Rogers is a professor at Berklee College of Music who broke gender norms by becoming one of the few female audio engineers in the 1980s. Her life took a sudden turn when she joined Prince's team and went on to engineer Purple Rain, Around The World In A Day, and Sign 'O' The Times. This episode focuses on her work with Prince. Part 2 focuses on her work at Berklee and why women face different challenges than men do in their careers...

In this episode, Leslie Nuss covers: -- Why she took a 10+ year hiatus from songwriting/recording -- How an innocent trip to the movies turned into a traumatic, life-changing turning point -- An unexpected cover of "Eye of The Tiger" by Survivor -- Making her own clothing and applying for the hit TV show Project Runway Thank you to the Ritz-Carlton Chicago for hosting this episode at their architecturally captivating Water Tower Place location...

In this episode, Jan Bozarth chats about: Why "selling out" is no longer relevant Key success factors to controlling your career How surviving Stage 3 breast cancer affected her creativity and priorities The story behind "True Love Train" The BCWIM podcast and scholarship grants are made possible because of music lovers like you. Help us amplify the voices and careers of women in music and donate to the cause. Guest links: ReDragonFly.com Dreameroo...

In this episode, Jamie Bahr chats about: The unexpected finale of her first European tour. The emotional impact of music camps for teen girls and their families. How she became a comic book super hero. Her mom's shocking words that shut up a belligerent concert attendee...

In this episode, Boyfriend chats about: Reconciling her rap cabaret art with her conservative christian upbringing Experiencing Imposter Syndrome Hairy armpits & beauty pains The problem with social media And don't forget about The Shakedown, a standard set of questions we ask all of our special guests! Who was your first concert?What was the first album you bought with your own money?Which artist or band is in heavy rotation on your playlist right now?Which woman has had the most influence on...

In this episode you’ll hear: — The unconventional approach Ghostlight took to recording the album Best Kept Secrets — What it was like playing with two of her musical idols — Late night musical meditations (her best kept musical secret) — The most influential woman in her musical career