Episodes

  • Episode 10: On the Shoulders of Giants: An Organizer Conversation with Genevieve Senechal

    Episode 10: On the Shoulders of Giants: An Organizer Conversation with Genevieve Senechal
    May 26 2024
    Dr. Chelsea Adams and Philly organizer and dancer Genevieve Senechal discuss Powerhouse Blues and Blues Muse, how to build community, and how to evolve events to fit community needs after a pandemic. This interview is from June 2023, and has been edited to reflect the delay in release. Host: Dr. Chelsea Adams Guest: Genevieve Senechal www.bluesmuse.dance/ www.powerhousebluesphilly.com/ Produced by Dr. Chelsea Adams 12-Bar Talk is supported by Salt City Blues, LLC, a blues dance event and education organization committed to bringing education about black dances and blues to the Greater Salt Lake City area. Podcast intro music is Chicago Shuffle Blues, courtesy of JuliusH. Song can be found at https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/.
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    33 mins
  • Episode 9: The Power of Community Mentorship, A Conversation with Erica Brown

    Episode 9: The Power of Community Mentorship, A Conversation with Erica Brown
    Apr 20 2024
    Award-winning musician Erica Brown talks with Dr. Adams about the power of community to lift up talent, how that influenced her career, and the importance of mentorship to continue to build and innovate in blues music. Host: Dr. Chelsea Adams Guest: Erica Brown https://www.ericabrownentertainment.com/ Produced by Dr. Chelsea Adams 12-Bar Talk is supported by Salt City Blues, LLC, a blues dance event and education organization committed to bringing education about black dances and blues to the Greater Salt Lake City area. Podcast intro music is Chicago Shuffle Blues, courtesy of JuliusH. Song can be found at https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/.
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    35 mins
  • Episode 8: Musician Spotlight, Gertrude "Ma" Rainey

    Episode 8: Musician Spotlight, Gertrude "Ma" Rainey
    Feb 15 2024

    In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Chelsea Adams gives a brief historical spotlight of famed, but often forgotten or marginalized blues singer and performer Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, utilizing information from archives and a variety of sources, including the one official biography of Ma Rainey: Mother of the Blues: A Study of Ma Rainey, written by Sandra Lieb.

    Link to Biography

    Produced by Dr. Chelsea Adams 12-Bar Talk is supported by Salt City Blues, LLC, a blues dance event and education organization committed to bringing education about black dances and blues to the Greater Salt Lake City area. Podcast intro music is Chicago Shuffle Blues, courtesy of JuliusH. Song can be found at https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/.
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    16 mins
  • Episode 7: Blues and the Black Experience, a Conversation with Brother Yusef

    Episode 7: Blues and the Black Experience, a Conversation with Brother Yusef
    Jan 15 2024

    In our first episode of 2024, Dr. Chelsea Adams and musician Brother Yusef discuss blues, history, black experience in the United States, and why race is inextricable from the music, culture, and conversation surrounding blues and other forms of black music.

    Host: Dr. Chelsea Adams Guest: Brother Yusef http://www.brotheryusef.com/ Produced by Dr. Chelsea Adams 12-Bar Talk is supported by Salt City Blues, LLC, a blues dance event and education organization committed to bringing education about black dances and blues to the Greater Salt Lake City area. Podcast intro music is Chicago Shuffle Blues, courtesy of JuliusH. Song can be found at https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/.
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    39 mins
  • Episode 6: Scene or Community? A Conversation with Organizer Andi Hansen

    Episode 6: Scene or Community? A Conversation with Organizer Andi Hansen
    Dec 15 2023

    In our final episode of 2023, Dr. Chelsea Adams talks with Grand Rapids, MI organizer Andi Hansen about what it was like restarting a dance community post-pandemic, what the differences are between a dance scene and a dance community, and why that matters for community building, sustainability, and a sense of belonging both locally and regionally.

    Host: Dr. Chelsea Adams Guest: Andi Hansen Produced by Dr. Chelsea Adams 12-Bar Talk is supported by Salt City Blues, LLC, a blues dance event and education organization committed to bringing education about black dances and blues to the Greater Salt Lake City area. Podcast intro music is Chicago Shuffle Blues, courtesy of JuliusH. Song can be found at https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/.
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    32 mins
  • Episode 5: What Makes a DJ? A Conversation with DJ Steven Watkins

    Episode 5: What Makes a DJ? A Conversation with DJ Steven Watkins
    Nov 16 2023

    Anyone who loves music can likely tell you who their favorite DJ is, whether that's a radio DJ, club DJ, or dance DJ. In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Adams and DJ Steven Watkins discuss the art of DJing, what it takes to teach it, and how we evolve our understanding of what a DJ is and does for a dance floor in comparison to the choices we make when we DJ in other situations.

    Host: Dr. Chelsea Adams Guest: DJ Steven Watkins Produced by Dr. Chelsea Adams 12-Bar Talk is supported by Salt City Blues, LLC, a blues dance event and education organization committed to bringing education about black dances and blues to the Greater Salt Lake City area. Podcast intro music is Chicago Shuffle Blues, courtesy of JuliusH. Song can be found at https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 4: The Blues Experiment

    Episode 4: The Blues Experiment
    Oct 20 2023
    The pandemic killed off many national events and intensive learning experiences offered across dance styles. In this episode, we discuss a unique, week-long intensive event called The Experiment, which has revived post-pandemic. Hear from the founders of The Blues Experiment and learn what it's all about and what it's offering, and why it's important to have spaces to explore what it means to be a dancer in many different contexts. Link to Learn More about the Experiment: www.thebluesexperiment.com/ and www.thebalboaexperiment.com/ Host: Dr. Chelsea Adams Guests: David Rehm and Mike "The Girl" Legenthal Produced by Dr. Chelsea Adams 12-Bar Talk is supported by Salt City Blues, LLC, a blues dance event and education organization committed to bringing education about black dances and blues to the Greater Salt Lake City area. Podcast intro music is Chicago Shuffle Blues, courtesy of JuliusH. Song can be found at https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/.
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    43 mins
  • Episode 3: Blues Dance in Europe, an Interview with Vicci and Adamo

    Episode 3: Blues Dance in Europe, an Interview with Vicci and Adamo
    Oct 3 2023
    In this episode, Vicci Moore and Adamo Ciarallo discuss building up blues instruction, and blues festivals, in Europe. We talk about the importance of music and history, but also the importance of creating ways for small communities with fewer resources to have access to quality information and teaching and learning materials about the blues. You can find out more about their online platform, The Blues Room, and their other events in the links below that Adamo and Vicci have provided for this podcast: The Blues Room thebluesroom.com Why do I exist? To make blues dancing accessible to everyone world wide! You can learn from a range of teachers from the comfort of your own home without needing the time or finances to travel to an event. Bluesology thebluesroom.com/bluesology Why do I exist? For teachers (of any level of experience) to learn and improve their pedagogy skills, be inspired, inspire others, connect and support each other. Building a dance community can be hard, but at Bluesology you'll realise you're not alone. The Jump thebluesroom.com/the-jump Why do I exist? To help you bridge the gap between where you are with your dancing and where you want to be. Dance events can often feel like a selection of taster classes and it's rare to have the time to dig deep into technique and body awareness. The Jump will give you the time to do just that! ESpanish Blues Festival (Spring and Winter editions) espanishblues.com Why do I exist? As a space for you to celebrate the full spectrum of blues music and blues dance. No frills. No competitions. No interruptions. Just high quality classes and many, many hours of partying to incredible live blues music. Good Time Blues Fest www.goodtimebluesfest.com This event is is run by Adamo in his hometown. It exists to combine blues with the tradition of the village. During the day there are not only blues dance classes but also cultural activities such as pasta making, bread making, piazza making etc.. At night you dance to the best live music from international artists. Host: Dr. Chelsea Adams Guests: Adamo Ciarallo and Vicci Moore Produced by Dr. Chelsea Adams 12-Bar Talk is supported by Salt City Blues, LLC, a blues dance event and education organization committed to bringing education about black dances and blues to the Greater Salt Lake City area. Podcast intro music is Chicago Shuffle Blues, courtesy of JuliusH. Song can be found at https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/.
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    27 mins