homophonix: Recent Episodes
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Zan makes some delectable music, ripe for your ears. Blending a love of pop music with a respect for their southeast Asian roots, this artist delivers some very fresh sounds. Cloaked within intelligent digital creations with soaring vocals, Zan explores themes that arise from their unique queer Muslim perspective. We discuss three songs; Salafi Secrets, Erazor Head, and Fight. We also chat about the state of things; from Zan’s closet to war-torn Syria.
Zan, photo by Tasha Faye
Petter Wallenberg chats about his music project his Rainbow Riots. The collective of artists from Uganda, Malawi, Jamaica, and Sweden uses music to both celebrate their lives and as an activist tool for change. Wallernberg gives insight to the difficulties that face our LGBTIQ+ family in countries such as Uganda, Jamaica and Malawi. Featuring artists such as Yo Majesty, Mista Majah P, Umlilo, and Stash Crew as well as a guest appearance by Victoria Wilson James RAINBOW RIOTS serves up some funky and thought provoking tunes to get us both moving and fighting for what is right.
Stockholm based Kristian Kaspersen is a remarkably dedicated songwriter who seeks to find truths and communicate stories through lusciously well produced pop songs. We talk about three tracks ; Queer at Heart, Big Black Hole, and Gone Gone Gone. For many years Kristian has been diligently making music and finding ways to perform his music in Sweden. It is about time his music reached people in other countries. So lend your ears and open your mind to his songs, and the stories behind them.
The aim of HOMOPHONIX is simply to introduce you to songwriters and their songs. Music makers who although are not defined by their sexuality, gender, or beliefs, are people who identify as part of the LGBTIQ+ community. The interviews centre around their music, not their gender or sexuality. There are some amazing stories to be told, from some incredible talent, through some beautiful tracks.
Mandy Richis Sweden's first out and proud transgender rapper and hip hop artist. In just two years she has become one of Stockholm's queer scene’s most beloved artists. Powerful lyrics delivered with well-produced beats - Mandy shares her personal story to give strength and encouragement to others. In this interview Mandy chats with Vinn Pitcher about three songs; Regnbårgarnas Stad produced by Måns Billner featuring Irma Rence, Skarpnäck also produced by Måns featuring Frida Winlöf, and Mitt Gamla Jag created by Erik Toro in which Mandy features.