In the second episode of our Emerging Futures series, Geneva Virasami explores music’s unique ability to inspire change. Discussing sustainability, indigenous knowledge, corporate greenwashing and the power of unity through music, poetry and discussion.

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Special guests include:

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BaoBao Chen & Tim Cole, co-founders of the Small Island Big Song project which unites 100 musicians across 16 island nations on the Pacific and Indian oceans. They join us to discuss their project, ethos and creative journey as well as share some of their work.

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Chantelle Lunt is a writer, public speaker, entrepreneur, and anti-racist activist. She is the founder of Merseyside BLM Alliance (MBLMA), co-founder of the Kill The Bill coalition and chairs the Merseyside Alliance for Racial Equality. She joins us to share her poem, ‘Pass The Mic’.

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Michael Stanton is a musician and composer whose work is inspired by a love for nature and ancestral wisdom, tapping into folk traditions from across the globe.

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Mahesh Parkar is a multi-instrumentalist, mainly playing the piano and tabla. A part of the Grand Union Orchestra (GUO), he is also a member of The Re:Generation Band.

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About Your Host:

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Geneva Virasami is a British-Mauritian journalist and producer dedicated to empowering young people through liberationist politics. She learnt from London’s grassroots activists volunteering at The Spark social justice festival, and demonstrating with such groups as UK Black Lives Matter and Sisters Uncut. She has worked in TV broadcast, online, and radio news and is currently studying Public History.

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Hosted by Geneva Virasami (she/her) and produced by Amy Parkes (she/her) on behalf of the RISE Collective (Registered Charity: 1168856)