In a new sense of place, today I talk to Ratel C who has evolved her career and art over many years, many languages, and many places. Her life has also been shaped by bearing long term disability, and she refuses to be your inspiring example. Her works showcases the daily life of disability and facing ableism and the raw tearing needs in the self and relationships that this occasions. Her nickname (‘ratel’) means ‘honey badger’ as she takes in and embodies this badass animal in the survival and creation of every day. Author, performer, composer and producer, Ratel C has clawed her way out of adverse circumstances over and over and has reintroduced her talents, voice and experiences as they transform richly over time. I so enjoyed talking with her that we went overtime, so look for a further part of this interview, discussing accessibility in music, that I will bring in a future episode.
Show links:
https://www.canva.com/design/D…
https://soundcloud.com/ratel‑c
https://www.instagram.com/this…
https://www.facebook.com/PageO…
https://groover.co/en/band/pro…
https://www.youtube.com/channe…