http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2017/09/couch-wisdomCouch Wisdom is a weekly podcast presenting the best of Red Bull Music Academy’s lecture archive. Questlove has called these in-depth interviews ‘Inside the Actors Studio’ for music, and who are we to disagree with Questlove? With personal stories and creative insights from Björk to The Black Madonna, Young Thug engineer Alex Tumay to Moodymann, there’s something for every music fan. Red Bull Music Academy is a world-traveling series of festivals and workshops est. in 1998.enRed BullMon, 18 Dec 2017 06:56:49 -0000https://s3.amazonaws.com/rbmaradio2016/images/podcasts/20170329_rbma_couch_wisdom_fin_brown_frei_pink_221daf379.4598ed.jpghttp://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2017/09/couch-wisdomserialinfo@redbullmusicacademy.comRed Bull Music AcademyCouch Wisdom is a weekly podcast presenting the best of Red Bull Music Academy’s lecture archive. Questlove has called these in-depth interviews ‘Inside the Actors Studio’ for music, and who are we to disagree with Questlove? With personal stories and creative insights from Björk to The Black Madonna, Young Thug engineer Alex Tumay to Moodymann, there’s something for every music fan. Red Bull Music Academy is a world-traveling series of festivals and workshops est. in 1998.interviews,music,redbullmusicacademyRed Bull Music Academypodcast@redbullmusicacademy.comyeshttps://www.redbullradio.com/shows/couch-wisdom/episodes/jah-shaka-podcastJah Shaka’s legendary dubs, spiritual message and chest-rattling soundsystem symbolise a deep meaning in sound. Coming from Jamaica to London in the late ’50s, his young life was embedded within the black British immigrant experience. Having toured the world with his message of love, tolerance and spirituality, Shaka's 2014 lecture at the Red Bull Music Academy in Tokyo remains a truly special one.Mon, 18 Dec 2017 06:56:49 -0000<![CDATA[20534]]>Jah ShakaAn original Rastafarian music culture hero in conversation.0:59:39jah,shake,RBMA,yes<![CDATA[Jah Shaka’s legendary dubs, spiritual message and chest-rattling soundsystem symbolise a deep meaning in sound. Coming from Jamaica to London in the late ’50s, his young life was embedded within the black British immigrant experience. Having toured the world with his message of love, tolerance and spirituality, Shaka's 2014 lecture at the Red Bull Music Academy in Tokyo remains a truly special one.]]>https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/couch-wisdom/episodes/black-madonna-podcastOne of the most respected DJs working today, The Black Madonna has never shied away from speaking up for women, people of color and the LGBTQ community, both on and off the dancefloor. In her lecture from the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montreal, the former Midwest raver tells us what it takes to challenge the status quo.Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:04:55 -0000<![CDATA[20445]]>The Black MadonnaThe passionate and vocal champion of positive tells the story of her rise to prominence.0:49:31the black madonna, RBMA, chicagoyes<![CDATA[One of the most respected DJs working today, The Black Madonna has never shied away from speaking up for women, people of color and the LGBTQ community, both on and off the dancefloor. In her lecture from the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montreal, the former Midwest raver tells us what it takes to challenge the status quo.]]>https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/couch-wisdom/episodes/kaytranada-podcastAn unofficial Janet Jackson remix put Kaytranada on the map, but the Haitian-born beatmaker has emerged as the next in a long line of talents from Montreal. His debut album for XL Recordings netted him a Polaris Prize while putting his passion for Dilla beats, disco oddities and ’90s R&B on full display. At the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy, Kaytranada traces his early rise to fame.Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:39:58 -0000<![CDATA[20399]]>KaytranadaFrom his early rise to fame from a sleepy Montréal suburb to collaborations with the best in the game, Kaytranada tells it all.0:39:09kaytranada, RBMAyes<![CDATA[An unofficial Janet Jackson remix put Kaytranada on the map, but the Haitian-born beatmaker has emerged as the next in a long line of talents from Montreal. His debut album for XL Recordings netted him a Polaris Prize while putting his passion for Dilla beats, disco oddities and ’90s R&B on full display. At the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy, Kaytranada traces his early rise to fame.]]>https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/couch-wisdom/episodes/pauline-oliveros-podcastOne of electronic music’s most important early figures, Pauline Oliveros dedicated her life to sound. An original member of the pioneering San Francisco Tape Music Center, she also founded the Deep Listening Institute. In this episode, recorded at the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montréal and released in rememberance of her passing, Oliveros talks about building her own instruments and transformative potential of listening with more than the ear.Thu, 23 Nov 2017 12:34:52 -0000<![CDATA[20317]]>Pauline OliverosHow listening can help change how you hear.0:34:40Pauline, Oliverosyes<![CDATA[One of electronic music’s most important early figures, Pauline Oliveros dedicated her life to sound. An original member of the pioneering San Francisco Tape Music Center, she also founded the Deep Listening Institute. In this episode, recorded at the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montréal and released in rememberance of her passing, Oliveros talks about building her own instruments and transformative potential of listening with more than the ear.]]>https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/couch-wisdom/episodes/mtume-podcastJames Mtume may have crafted iconic LPs with Miles Davis, but it was his transition to R&B master that really set him apart. His duo with Reggie Lucas was an unstoppable force through the ’80s, and after decades of serving hit after hit, most notably the sampled-to-death “Juicy Fruit,” Mtume opens up at the Red Bull Music Academy Tokyo 2014. Subscribe on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-wisdom/id1279717987?mt=2) or [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/red-bull-music-academy/couch-wisdom9) Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:31:40 -0000<![CDATA[20104]]>MtumeJames Mtume in a conversation about making spiritual jazz, and crafting hip-hop prototypes with his R&B slow jams. 0:55:03james,mtume,jeff,maoyes< or [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/red-bull-music-academy/couch-wisdom9) ]]>https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/couch-wisdom/episodes/iggy-pop-podcastIggy Pop was punk before punk even existed. His band The Stooges created some of the most potent rock music the world had ever heard, and his high-wire collaborations with David Bowie are the stuff of legend. In 2016, he affirmed his position in the pantheon of rock music with his Post Pop Depression LP. Red Bull Music Academy was honored to host him to Montreal in 2016.Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:31:04 -0000<![CDATA[20149]]>Iggy PopPunk and rock legend Iggy Pop discusses his colossal career.0:42:21iggy,pop,rbma,montreal,carl,wilsonyes<![CDATA[Iggy Pop was punk before punk even existed. His band The Stooges created some of the most potent rock music the world had ever heard, and his high-wire collaborations with David Bowie are the stuff of legend. In 2016, he affirmed his position in the pantheon of rock music with his Post Pop Depression LP. Red Bull Music Academy was honored to host him to Montreal in 2016.]]>https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/couch-wisdom/episodes/moodymann-podcastMoodymann is one of the most enigmatic figures house music ever bred. Despite his refusal to play the press-and-promo game, his voice has been among the loudest when it comes to preserving the rich heritage of Afro-American music while fighting the industry powers that be. In a rare public lecture at the 2010 Red Bull Music Academy, Kenny Dixon Jr. reveals all. Subscribe on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-wisdom/id1279717987?mt=2) or [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/red-bull-music-academy/couch-wisdom9) Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:08:06 -0000<![CDATA[20069]]>MoodymannOne of the most enigmatic figures house music ever bred reveals all. 0:46:14kenny,dixon,jr,moodymann,benji,byes< or [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/red-bull-music-academy/couch-wisdom9) ]]>https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/couch-wisdom/episodes/tanya-tagaqA powerful voice from Canada’s north, Tanya Tagaq’s take on Inuk throat singing is a fiercely innovative fusion of old and new. In this episode of Couch Wisdom, recorded at the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montreal and released in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, Tagaq discusses how the country’s untold history of human rights abuses have influenced her music and beliefs. Subscribe on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-wisdom/id1279717987?mt=2) or [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/red-bull-music-academy/couch-wisdom9) Wed, 11 Oct 2017 17:32:04 -0000<![CDATA[20006]]>Tanya TagaqDiscussing how Canada’s untold history of human rights abuses have influenced her music and beliefs. 0:47:59tanya,tagaq,inuityes< or [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/red-bull-music-academy/couch-wisdom9) ]]>https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/couch-wisdom/episodes/young-thug-engineer-alex-tumayIn this lecture from the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montreal, Tumay discusses working with one of the brightest and weirdest talents in rap and how Atlanta’s new generation struck gold with a unique new sound. Subscribe on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-wisdom/id1279717987?mt=2) or [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/red-bull-music-academy/couch-wisdom9) Thu, 05 Oct 2017 14:54:19 -0000<![CDATA[19955]]>Alex TumayNobody knows Atlanta rapper Young Thug quite like audio engineer Alex Tumay. 1:00:02alex,tumay,young,thugyes< or [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/red-bull-music-academy/couch-wisdom9) ]]>https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/couch-wisdom/episodes/bjorkOver the last three decades, few musicians have matched the electrifying output and restless reinvention of Björk. On albums like *Post*, *Vespertine*, *Medúlla* and 2015’s *Vulnicura*, the Icelandic icon has used the transformative power of her voice to construct unforgettable sonic worlds, prizing collaboration as an essential tool for creation and linking ideas from across disparate generations and cultures. After a childhood education in classical flute and piano, Björk released her self-titled solo debut at age 11 and explored far-flung genres as part of Reykjavik’s invigorating punk scene and pop group the Sugarcubes. In 1993 she returned as a solo artist with her *Debut* LP, and since then has continued to chart her own path, a collision course between abrasive electronics, sublime symphonics and her own inimitable voice. In addition to her musical accomplishments – including album sales in the tens of millions – Björk has constantly pushed boundaries in fashion (who could forget her swan dress at the 2001 Academy Awards?) and the immersive experiences offered by virtual reality. In her 2016 lecture at the Red Bull Music Academy Montréal, she offers thoughts on her long and multifaceted career, how intuition drives her recordings and DJ sets, and what utopia means to her. Subscribe on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-wisdom/id1279717987?mt=2) or [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/red-bull-music-academy/couch-wisdom9) Thu, 05 Oct 2017 14:53:39 -0000<![CDATA[19793]]>BjörkThe Icelandic iconoclast gives us a meditation on her homeland, the importance of family and a remarkable career guided by intuition. 1:00:00björk,bjorkyes< or [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/red-bull-music-academy/couch-wisdom9) ]]>