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Holding Up The Ladder

Matshidiso

A podcast about the creative process - the how, the why.

Most artists are inspired by more than just their own medium – so even though podcast host, Matshidiso is a musician, the Arts more broadly, politics, people – in short, life informs the music she makes.

And why ‘Holding up the ladder?’ Because we’re all trying to get somewhere and Matshidiso believes we not only further the arts but each ot... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes64Founded5 years ago
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Welcome to a special live episode of Holding up the Ladder in collaboration with The Royal College of Art. feat. Gülce Tulçalı and Phoebe Davies.

As part of the Royal College of Art (RCA) MA graduate students', 'Curating Contemporary Art Exhibition'... more

I can’t think of a better way to end season 4 and the never before heard conversations from my archive, than my conversation between friends, Zadie Smith and Devonté Hynes. I’d been badgering Zadie for a while to let me interview her and when she agr... more

Welcome to part 2 of I've been thinking about...friendship. I talk about the importance of friendship and how pivotal it's been in my creative practice.

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Welcome back to part 2 of my conversation with Francis Fuster. We pick up our conversation in London in the 1980's. Francis is playing percussion for Hugh Masekela, he's touring with Paul Simon and that huge record, Graceland. We talk about playing i... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Best show on art, culture and politics

    Love the show and highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about the process of creating, different artists’ perspectives and how we can use art and culture to positively impact the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AfricanMIT
    South Africa4 years ago
  • A solid mindful listen

    I am always searching for podcasts with meat not just bones. This is a diamond find, brought out by a host who is a deep thinker herself - and a transnational lineup of guests. Yes please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    African Olive
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Very much looking forward to season 2!!

    Spent two solids days listening to each episode on Soundcloud and was so excited to hear that the podcast was moving to an array of podcast platforms. This made me exceptionally happy as it allowed me to rate and share my feelings about HUTL. Matshidiso has a lovely presence and welcoming interview technique that automatically makes you feel that you have known for years. Her thirst knowledge within the creative arts regarding the process is so engaging to the listener that you end up making a f... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    b_2_b
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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