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As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Ally Hocking Howe, an Australian violinist, vocalist, composer, and producer, living in Texas. Listen to Ally Hocking Howe’s interview This post presents the resources that she mentioned during the conversation. Ally Hocking Howe Hailing from Canberra at the age of 24, Ally Hocking Howe is a rare species, a young emerging eclectic violinist and electronic producer. She composes and produces jazz/pop electronica hybrids that feature her violin, vocals and fellow acclaimed talent – both local and international – such as industry heavyweights Regina Carter (USA) , Scott Tixier…

As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Deshaymond, a singer-songwriter and producer living in Atlanta. Listen to Deshaymond’s interview This post presents the resources that he mentioned during the conversation. Deshaymond Deshaymond is a singer-songwriter and producer living in Atlanta. In 2015, the Louisiana native lost his sight to Optic Atrophy. He was then working as a software trainer at one of the world’s leading cloud based HRIS companies. After becoming blind, Deshaymond was told by several people close to him he could never achieve his dreams or realize the life he had been working…

As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Andrea Benham, a singer, songwriter, and Grammy District advocate. Listen to Andrea Benham’s interview This post presents the resources that she mentioned during the conversation. Andrea Benham Andrea Benham is a true survivor, a warrior, and a shining example of the power of resilience and determination. She is a Singer Songwriter and Grammy District Advocate, 5 times FYC Grammy submission, Best Dance Recording. She is streamed nationally and internationally on radio. She works with John Kano, a producer, songwriter, remixer, and DJ, well known as Havanafunk. Visit Andrea…

As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Rachel Marks, a practicing Relaxed Performance Consultant who helps artistic organizations to welcome the neurodiverse and disability communities to their venues and performances. Listen to Rachel Marks’ interview This post presents the resources that she mentioned during the conversation. Rachel Marks Rachel Marks has been a practicing Relaxed Performance Consultant for several years. Prior to this Rachel has an extensive background in theatre (ie. Stage Manager, Playwright, Artist Educator, Box Office and FOH) and worked developing events and programming for children/youth on the Autism Spectrum and their families…

As part of the podcast series, “ArtsAbly in Conversation,” Diane Kolin interviewed Lia Pas, a Saskatoon-based Canadian multidisciplinary artist who works in the fields of music, writing, and visual arts. Listen to Lia Pas’ interview This post presents the resources that she mentioned during the conversation. Body Map (2016) by Lia Pas An outline of a naked woman is embroidered on linen in the same bone white colour as the linen. She stands legs together, her right hand covering her groin, her left hand, palm up, extended slightly to her side. She looks to the right. Her entire body except…