Episode Zero: Introduson/Introduction
In this premiere episode of Sounds from the Eleventh Star, Candida and Ruby talk to us about their musical journeys, how their friendship grew, and why they’re doing this podcast in the first place! Digressions include Candida’s career as a film star, Ruby’s long history with dancing her heart out, and the morabeza between them.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
For your listening enjoyment:
-Horace Silver, “Song For My Father”
-Vickie Vieira, the Creole Sextet, and Joe Livramento - “Amor da Mae”
-Toi Grace and the Verdatones - “Rosinha”
Find Ruby Erickson:
Ruby Erickson is a graduate student and teaching assistant at Brown University, pursuing a Ph.D. in Musicology and Ethnomusicology: the study of music, history, and culture. Since her arrival in Rhode Island in the summer of 2021, she has fallen in love with the sounds of Cape Verdean music as it resounds through voices, from the community commentary of Nha Nacia Gomi to the festivity of Lura to the sung sorrows of Bana. With the help of many generous community members, she is completing her thesis research project: an inquiry into the connections between vocal performances, emotions, memory, and what it means to be Cape Verdean in the New England diaspora. When she's not listening to, practicing, teaching, or talking about music, Ruby works in environmental activism, speaks French or Cape Verdean Creole with conversation partners, and tries new vegan restaurants in town.
Find Candida Rose:
https://www.candidarose.net/
Facebook: Golden Rose Music and Candida Rose
Instagram: @goldenrosemusic
Candida finished her residency at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park with a bang, presenting an AHA! Night Presentation called “New Bedford Cultures: Kriolas Poderozas” in September. Showings of Dr. Negrón’s documentary, Candida, are ongoing. And Candida recently presented her research to the Voice, Africana Studies, and Professional Performance departments at Berkeley College of music. Finally, you can keep up with “Candid Convos,” and see old conversations, on Candida’s Facebook page.
Theme Music: “Kabu Verdi, Un Dia,” published by CaboAmericana publishing; lyrics are by Candida Rose, and music is by David Ndiaye. Find it on Apple music, Spotify, or Amazon.
Orkka International Website:
https://www.orkkainternational.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066673986226