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Stance Podcast with Chrystal Genesis

Stance Podcast
Caribbean Cuisine
Album Production
Music
HIV/AIDS
KIN
Warlord Of the Weejuns
Elijah
Family Recipes
Grief
Close the App, Make the Ting
Future Ghetto Funk
Full Moon
Do It London
Miners' Strike
Civil Rights Activism
Thatcherism
Black Queer Representation
1981 Uprisings
Brixton
Clause 28

Stance is an independent award-winning arts, culture and current affairs podcast run by New York based journalist and curator Chrystal Genesis. An episode is released on the 1st of every month. Stance is produced by Chrystal Genesis, Zara Martin and Saskia Sewell. stancepodcast.com @stancepodcast Guests so far include musicians Four Tet, Jamila Woods, Róisín Murphy, Amber Mark, Caribou, Kaytranada... more

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Latest Episodes

Artist Brittney Leanne Williams joins Chrystal Genesis to talk about her evocative figurative work, where architecture, landscape, and color blur together, and the body opens into a space of transcendence, memory, revelation, suffering and the mystic... more

Writer, DJ, lecturer and creative provocateur Elijah joins Chrystal Genesis to talk about his new book Close The App, Make The Ting: Transformative Prompts For The Modern Artist. In this wide-ranging conversation, they chat about how his Yellow Squar... more

Singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray joins Chrystal Genesis to talk about her new album, Weirdo, an ambitious, deeply personal project written, performed, produced, mixed, and arranged entirely by Emma-Jean in her ... more

Musician and artist Goya Gumbani joins Chrystal Genesis in New York's East Village ahead of his live show to talk sound, style, Miles Davis, and his new album, Warlord of the Weejuns. In this episode, the Brooklyn-born, South London-based artist refl... more

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Emma-Jean Thackray
Singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist
Brownswood Recordings and Parlophone Records
Episode: Ep. 70: Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray on Owning Her Inner Weirdo
Goya Gumbani
Jazz hip hop artist and musician
Ghostly International
Episode: Ep. 69: Style, Sound & Self-Expression w/ Musician & Artist Goya Gumbani
Marie Mitchell
Chef, writer, and mental health advocate
Author of KIN
Episode: Ep. 68: Cooking, Culture & Caribbean Cuisine w/ Chef Marie Mitchell
Marc Thompson
One of the UK's leading campaigners for HIV and AIDS awareness, describes himself as an out, proud and unapologetic black gay man.
Episode: Ep.67: Exploring Tate Britain's 80s Exhibition Through a Black Queer Lens w/ Campaigner Marc Thompson
Moonchild Sanelly
South African musician known for her eclectic style and Future Ghetto Funk sound.
Transgressive Records
Episode: Ep.66: Introducing South African musician Moonchild Sanelly

Host

Chrystal Genesis
Host and producer at Stance, Chrystal Genesis is an independent journalist and curator, bringing a unique perspective to discussions around arts, culture, and social issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • A wonderful thought provoking podcast

    What a incredibly beautifully curated and well researched show! I admire how much creativity has gone into producing such thought provoking and inspiring content. Congratulations to you all on making such a fantastic body of work.

    So excited to see what happens next! 💫💫💫

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SophiaM3
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Thank you

    Hello Stance,

    Thank you for creating a podcast which sees, platforms and celebrates creatives who affirm my life experience as a Queer Black African artist. Every episode brings moments of insight, learning and joy. You are changing what’s prioritised in the landscape of the arts with every interview - I feel hopeful. Keep up the fantastic work!

    With gratitude,

    N

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nalituh
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • The best arts and culture podcast out there!

    I listen to podcasts on and off but Stance is one of the few I listen to religiously. I’ve never missed an episode right from the very beginning and I look forward to the first of every month knowing that the topics are always going to be relevant and thoroughly researched, and I always come away with a new artist - whether a musician, director, painter, actor - to explore, the most recent being Samantha Crain! Other ‘discoveries’ from Stance that have enhanced my knowledge and my life include t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yasmine_Rose
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Amazing!

    Great podcast! Full of so much information. Really digestible content. Opens your mind up further than listening just to curated content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlessedbyJa
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Brilliant!

    This podcast is one of my absolute favorites. It tackles interesting relevant topics that all types of people can relate to. These Women are intelligent, informed, and bringing important topics that should be discussed everywhere to light. Really a breath of fresh air!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachelsewell
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and thought-provoking content that features diverse voices and perspectives. They find the podcast to be informative, challenging societal norms and stereotypes while celebrating creativity.
Many highlight the excellent production quality and the engaging nature of the discussions, which often lead to new musical discoveries or artistic inspirations.
Some feedback mentions a desire for more relaxed conversations despite the generally high praise for topics and guest selections.

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Ep. 70: Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray on Owning Her Inner Weirdo
Q: Is there a part of you that doesn't want your experience to feel universal?
Emma-Jean discusses the ownership of grief, navigating personal experiences while acknowledging the connection music provides to a wider audience through her honest lyrics.
Ep. 70: Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray on Owning Her Inner Weirdo
Q: Tell me about how you found music. You play so many instruments and you sing. How did this all come to be?
Emma-Jean shares her journey starting with the cornet at age eight, expanding to the trumpet, keyboards, guitars, and eventually formal education in jazz trumpet and voice, mixing self-taught experiences with classical training.
Ep. 71: Artist and DJ Elijah on Independence, Creativity, and Closing the App.
Q: Have you found that this disagreeability has consequences?
Yes, I expect consequences for my takes, and I enjoy seeing that play out, as it indicates a level of commitment on my side.
Ep. 71: Artist and DJ Elijah on Independence, Creativity, and Closing the App.
Q: What do you think has changed the most in the independent music scene since Butterz was founded in 2010?
There's a lot more negotiation with the algorithm and immediate feedback now, contrasting with the more tangible, slow-paced nature of music distribution back then.
Ep. 71: Artist and DJ Elijah on Independence, Creativity, and Closing the App.
Q: When you think about the words club culture, what comes to mind like instantly?
Club culture feels like a generational thing of people used to go out all the time dancing to music, but now it's more casual, with people consuming music at home.

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What is Stance Podcast with Chrystal Genesis about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on arts, culture, and current affairs, bringing together a wide array of guests from various backgrounds, including musicians, authors, activists, and visual artists. It highlights the intersection of culture and contemporary societal issues, often featuring discussions around identity, representation, and personal narratives that challenge mainstream perspectives. Topics covered include the complexities of Black identity, modern societal constructs, and the experience of underrepresented communities in the arts and beyond, providing listeners with thought-provoking insights and fresh viewpoints. The diversity in topics and guests helps create a richly textured listening experience that is both engaging and enlightening.... more

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2. Goya Gumbani
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4. Marc Thompson
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