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When was your last time hearing your own voice? My first time doing #RoundRobin . Watching my fellow artists improvise was mesmerizing, but stepping into that circle was a leap into the unknown. So, as I got inside the circle, I closed my eyes for a moment. Observing the tone like a surfer watching the waves and then letting my voice ride 🌊🏄🏻‍♀️ Sometimes she felt playful and released some textured character, sometimes playing with hometown tonal, sometimes even hitting some range I haven’t heard so often.  It was liberating to hear my own voice doing what it could do. It’s not every day I get to voice out tonalities and textures that were unexpected, unwelcomed, and haven’t been given a chance to exist for no reason.  Funny enough, after that session ended, I asked myself, “Am I still a vocalist? Or am I just a Music Producer?”🤔 I have been working on my producing muscle, I felt like it’s time to go back to working on that singing muscle again! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 #RoundRobin #videodump #carousel #culturediplomacy #improv #jazzimprovisation #OneBeat13 #MusicJourney #artresidency #vocalist #blessed #fellowship #instatravel

This is hi key worse than any breakup. I really don’t know how to miss these guys, it’s like actually one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. #onebeat13 #1beat

We learn from collaborations and connections, but most of my profound lessons are found in the losses. That day, I learned that I should’ve put more faith in my own capabilities of creating new things all the freaking time. Taken from several videos during our #SpeedDating session in @1beatmusic where they paired us with other fellows to jam for 10-20 minutes before taking turns. Thank you @katecampbellstrauss @muneyi_ @luandafro @aranchiataaa @yammmamah @shermvn @noga.cabo I truly appreciated our short time at the studio that afternoon 💕 And thanks o the owners of all these clips 🙏🏻 #culturediplomacy #Jamming #OneBeat #loopartist

Our 1st day at @1beatmusic 13 began with a brief introduction of ourselves followed by a group challenge to make music without musical instruments. I was grouped with @aranchiataaa @katecampbellstrauss @chabobobobobo @magda.reda.58 . I felt like I wasn’t my best at the time, but I learned the importance of actively listening and always going for simplicity. There are many occasions where time is a luxury we can’t afford, making it crucial for musicians and artists to just vibe. We continued with a #sonicmeditation by Pauline Oliveros, #teachyourselftofly . This helped me move past what happened earlier; it deserves a reel of its own, which I’ll share later. After “coming back” to the barn, we explored the farm and visited the lake. To me @avalochfarmmusicinstitute was so dreamy✨ and the whole neighborhood looks like it’s straight outta my childhood storybook. #OneBeat13 #musicdiplomacy #newhampshire @exchangeourworld @usembassyjkt @foundsound

@nowadaysnyc @_bodyhack_ 🎤 photos by @zergination_ and @jovamimosa

Lake ليك من عرض lake leek ، ديو بين العود والكواترا (آلة تقليدية من كولومبيا) كتبت المقطوعة دي الهاماً من البحيرة إللي جنب معهد افالوك ، وشاركتني في العزف والارتجال عازفة الكواترا زاهيرة من كولومبيا وطبعا علمتني شوية إيقاعات من كولومبيا وكانت إضافة جميلة ، مع مشاركة لواندا من الارجنتين في الحفل دا علي التمبورين التقليدي (مختلف شوية) مع صوت الدف المصري. العرض دا كان بمدينة إكستر بنيو هامبشر في the word barn والمكان دا قديم جدا ومليان انتيكات وحاجات عتيقة وبوم (الطائر المفضل لي) فا طبعا اتبسطت ♡︎♡︎ Thanks to @1beatmusic ____________________________ Pic 2-my design for lake leek.

Recomendaciones musicales afrocentradas - Parte #15👌🏾 @osgarotin - Calor do Momento @queenstafari - Miss Adicción @apollogofficial - Controla Una selección por @luandafro ✨️ Ya saben, también pueden sumarse a nuestra playlist en Spotify con todas nuestras recomendaciones, buscándola como “Recomendaciones Afrocolectiva” #afrocolectiva #recomendaciones #musicanegra #musica #trending #reels #blackmusic

ONEBEAT Recap 5 First show of the tour @avalochfarmmusicinstitute . We all had to say see you soon to the “creation cove” we cultivated. Love to you and all! 🫶🏾👌🏾 🎵: “GTG” by @shermvn Also thank you @alexiawebster for the extra footage and photos! #onebeat #1beat #shermvn #artist #baritonesaxophonist #afmi #synthesizer #musicresidency #blackamericanmusuc

One month after returning from @1beatmusic and it was definitely not only a dream (all of you reading this just google 1beat and apply as soon as you can). I couldn't be more grateful after experiencing a month in the US with special humans from around the world. I am now closer to thinking of music without compeition, trusting new friends, perceiving conflict from someone else's pain and loving the dreams and hopes of those next to me. No words or laughter or tears will be enough to express all that OneBeat13 was, but I know now for what feeling to look for. Forever grateful to @1beatmusic and @usembassyathens . 1.The OfficialPoster 2.The Unofficial Poster 3. Little solo excrept from Nakupenda (Fred's loving band) 4. Ziaire is a source of light (and musical genius) 5. Emerging trio 🎉 6. Latino family 7. Three great friends 8. Chiki Quintet <3 9. Chikis with the ultra magical Ben LaMar Gay 10. Best times ever P.S: The good photos were taken by @alexiawebster

Recomendaciones musicales afrocentradas - Parte #14👌🏾 @ricodalasam x @linikeroficial - QUEBRADOS @cimafunk - Playa Noche @ayomusic - Money Love Una selección por @luandafro ✨️ Ya saben, también pueden sumarse a nuestra playlist en Spotify con todas nuestras recomendaciones, buscándola como “Recomendaciones Afrocolectiva” #afrocolectiva #recomendaciones #musicanegra #musica #trending #reels #blackmusic

some shit happens and it makes you fearless and it just changes your fucken life and your entire perspective. everyone must do @1beatmusic at least once in their lifetime!!! 📷 x @bbbestias

AGNUS ⚚ ------------- A way to say good morning with @1beatmusic