Toward gender liberation in the Community Moderator: Kavita Shah Panelists: Caroline Davis, Shanta Nurullah, Sara Serpa, Jen Shyu, Fay Victor, Anjna Swaminathan The Community Conversations around the gendered and hierarchical nature of jazz/creative musical environments have opened up significantly in the past decade. This track will focus on the different relationships that exist in the music community with an emphasis on accountability.Continue reading "M³ DEEPER DIVES: Toward gender liberation in the Community"

Toward gender liberation on the Bandstand Moderator: Kyla Marshell Panelists: Samantha Boshnack, Miriam Elhajli, Cleo Reed, Michele Rosewoman, Sumi Tonooka, Malika Zarra The Bandstand  Gender discrimination and the imbalance of gender representation are widespread in festival lineups, staffing, venues’ programming and on the bandstand. What can we do to broaden this musical landscape to ensure that every musician contributing to the ecosystemContinue reading "M³ DEEPER DIVES: Toward gender liberation on the Bandstand"

Toward gender liberation in our Personal Lives Moderator:  Jordannah Elizabeth Panelists: Romarna Campbell, Eden Girma, Maya Keren, Lesley Mok, Camila Nebbia, Monnette Sudler The Personal   This track will serve as a gateway toward sharing personal matters that affect our community. When a significant life event takes place, freelancers are in a vulnerable position due to the precariousness of their work. Through theContinue reading "M³ DEEPER DIVES: Toward gender liberation in our Personal Lives"