Destiny Muhammad: Jazz Harpist Her Inspiring Personal Journey (re-release)

24/05/2025 1h 33min Temporada 5 Episodio 21
Destiny Muhammad: Jazz Harpist Her Inspiring Personal Journey (re-release)

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Episode Synopsis

This week's episode is a highlight from the archive, originally aired in 2023: I was so honoured to have this opportunity to talk with the inspiring Destiny Muhammad, who is a California-based jazz harpist and composer. You’ll get to hear inspiring stories from her life as well as her music. She had a dream to play the harp but didn’t have the opportunity until she was 30 years old. She speaks openly about the challenges in the 1980s due to the crack cocaine trade, her success as a barber, her determination and mentors including John Handy, and her unique perspectives in celebrating the legacies of Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane. I’m sure you’ll be inspired by Destiny’s stories and music! The video and transcript are linked hereDestiny Muhammad websiteNewsletter Buy me a coffee?Podcast merch

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