Pass the Mic: Creating a Stage for Change Podcast
1) The Big Ears Collection #5: Sunny War
For this episode of Pass the Mic: Creating a Stage for Change, we spoke with singer songwriter Sunny War prior to her performance at the Pilot Light in Knoxville. Sunny War’s early musical history wa...Show More
2) The Big Ears Collection #4: Leyla McCalla
For this episode of Pass the Mic: Creating a Stage for Change, we talked to songwriter, activist, and multi-instrumentalist Leyla McCalla during the 2024 Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee. Pr...Show More
3) The Big Ears Collection #3: Samora Pinderhughes
For this episode of Pass the Mic: Creating a Stage for Change, we spoke to composer, pianist/vocalist, and interdisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes during the 2024 Big Ears Festival. Samora is a ...Show More
4) The Big Ears Collection #2: Amythyst Kiah
For this episode of Pass the Mic: Creating a Stage for Change, we spoke to Amythyst Kiah during the 2024 Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee. Amythyst earned a GRAMMY nomination for her song “B...Show More
5) The Big Ears Collection #1: Ashley Capps & Casey Fox
For this episode of Pass the Mic: Creating a Stage for Change, we decided to highlight some of the sights, sounds, and experiences of the 2024 Big Ears Festival. We spoke with the festival’s executiv...Show More
6) Episode 17: Rissi Palmer
For this episode of Pass the Mic: Creating a Stage for Change, we spoke to self-described “Southern Soul” artist Rissi Palmer. Rissi has released multiple solo records and music for children. Some ca...Show More
7) Episode 16: Brandi Augustus
For this episode of Pass the Mic: Creating a Stage for Change, we spoke with Knoxville-based comedian, activist, community leader, poet, and self-described “truth teller” Brandi Augustus. In her comed...Show More
8) Episode 15: Jonathan “Courageous” Clark
For this episode of Pass the Mic: Creating a Stage For Change, we interviewed Knoxville-based performer and entrepreneur Jonathan “Courageous” Clark. Courageous has been an important figure in the Kno...Show More
9) Episode 14: Devan Jaquez
For this episode of Pass the Mic, we talked to Devan Jaquez who serves as Principal Flutist with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Devan was selected as a finalist in the 2020 Young Concert Artists In...Show More
10) Bristol Episode #7: Rebekah Todd
For this episode of Pass the Mic, we talked to North Carolina based musician Rebekah Todd at the 2023 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion. Rebekah, who identifies her music as “Cosmic Soul Rock”, has won...Show More