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Ear Expansion PodcastAuthor: LaMont Hamilton
Ear Expansion Podcast is a multi-part series of recorded, long form conversations between host LaMont Hamilton and various artists of color working in all aspects of sound. This podcast aims to highlight artists who are invested in the idea of making art that extends the listening experience. Traditionally this has been described as sound art or experimental work. Ear Expansion Podcast; however, hopes to advocate for a new descriptive language- aural art. Aural Art is a move away from less defined terms such as ambient or experimental in order to specify art made for the hearing body- both the act of listening and its somatic extension. Language: en Genres: Arts, Music, Music Commentary, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ear Expansion with Melissa Almaguer
Episode 62
Monday, 15 December, 2025
In this episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton converses with rhythmic tap explorer Melissa Almaguer. In this conversation they explore Almaguer's journey from her early tap dance experiences to her expansive work that spans improvisation, ensemble collaborations, and experimental forms. Almaguer shares how tap dance became her primary sonic language and a means of healing and liberation. The discussion delves into the historical roots of tap dance, its connection to African American history, Latin American, Caribbean and Indian analogs and its role in artistic and personal expression around the globe. Melissa also reflects on her collaborations with renowned artists and the importance of improvisation and community within tap dance. Themes of rhythm, movement, and sound are woven throughout the conversation, highlighting the transformative power of movement and sound.
