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Word Up Podcast is part of the Word Up movement that promotes social inclusion and diversity through spoken word poetry and related expressions. We are focusing on the people behind the art form and their worldly perspectives.
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
In the first episode of this year we look back at your favorite episodes of 2019. Enjoy bits and pieces from the 10 most listened to episodes.
The next Word Up Podcast episode will be on February 18th.
See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com.
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Guests: MP Yamfam, Zino Ainsley, Ard Kok, Ihaka, The Orator, David Chislett, Mérida Miller, Sydney Lowell, Joshua Baumgarten & Joseph Kearney
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi
Production, Music & Engineering: Burgundy Sound
Transcript: BLESZ
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
In the last episode of 2019 Evy and Webster have a chat with Mérida Miller, founder of Project Fearless an after school program for girls. Merida explains the journey towards Project Fearless, anecdotes and much more.
Word Up Podcast will be back in 2020 on February 4th.
See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com.
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Guest: Mérida Miller
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi
Production, Music & Engineering: BLESZ
Transcript: Audrey van Houten
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
In this episode Evy and Webster meet up with the multi talented Zino Ainsley. Zino is a dancer, choreographer and musician and he gives an insight into the world of street and theatrical dance, life with his crew and his journey from a street artist to the theaters.
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Guest: Zino Ainsley/
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi/
Production, Music & Engineering: BLESZ
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
In this episode Evy and Webster talk to the one and only Naniso Tswai. Globetrotter, writer, spoken word artist, political scientist and founder of Berlin Spoken Word. Naniso opens up about the responsibility of artists, boundaries, world views and nostalgia.
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Guest: Naniso Tswai/
Hosts: Evelina Kvartunaite & Webster Mugavazi/
Production, Music & Engineering: BLESZ
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
In this first episode of another season of Word Up podcast Evy and Webster have a chat with Joel McKerrow who was in Amsterdam for a few days in between his festival performances. Joel opens up about poetry, creativity, life in Australia, writing books and tuning into yourself.
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
In this season's final episode* Evy and Webster sit down with The Orator, a spoken word artist, author and globetrotter. He opens up about his creative origins, love for Gambia and Jamaica and shares some gems worth sharing.
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*Word Up Podcast will be back with the second season in September 2019
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Tuesday May 21, 2019
In this episode Evy and Webster went to Luke Davies and put him on the spot (his words). Besides a writer and performer, Luke is the owner of a video production company and an improv teacher. Luke gives an insight into his creation process, side tracked globetrotting and successfully procrastinating.
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Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
In this episode Evy and Webster are talking to the one and only Mp Yamfam, a spoken word artist and organisor/host of Soul Food Poetry. MP shares his energy and talks about his art, balance and inclusion. See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com.
To win the Soul Food Poetry prize follow these steps:
1. Listen carefully to MP's question and tell us what he ate.
2. Share your answer on the Word Up Podcast Facebook or Instagram competition post.
3. Follow Word Up Podcast and Soul Food Poetry on Facebook or Instagram.
The winner will be announced on May 20h 2019.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
In this episode Evy and Webster are talking to spoken word artist Aspasia, who was in town from Germany and made some time for this Word Up Podcast episode. The three discus growing up bilingual, feelings in art and the unfortunate absence of arguing.
See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
In this episode Evy and Webster are talking to Ard Kok, an experimental electronic music producer. Ard shares his love for Iceland, opens up about anxiety and social awkwardness and gives some insights into his world of experimental electronic art.
See the full transcript on our website www.worduppodcast.com.