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Gone Monk, Conversations With Great Artists by Rise Ashen in Ottawa, Canada. In this show, Rise will go deep with artists about their processes, their experiences, creating, and living as an artist. Dancers, Movers, Musicians, DJs, Actors, Visual and Multimedia Artists, Rise takes you on a journey into the minds and lives of people who have "Gone Monk" in their respective practices. Long-form conversations inspired by late-night discussions while sitting on the sub-woofer in a nightclub... Enjoy!

Location:

Canada

Description:

Gone Monk, Conversations With Great Artists by Rise Ashen in Ottawa, Canada. In this show, Rise will go deep with artists about their processes, their experiences, creating, and living as an artist. Dancers, Movers, Musicians, DJs, Actors, Visual and Multimedia Artists, Rise takes you on a journey into the minds and lives of people who have "Gone Monk" in their respective practices. Long-form conversations inspired by late-night discussions while sitting on the sub-woofer in a nightclub... Enjoy!

Twitter:

@riseashen

Language:

English


Episodes
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Gone Monk Episode 8 - Alex "Kazam" MacInnis, Gymnast

12/31/2020
Rise Ashen in conversation with Alex "Kazam" MacInnis, gymnast and coach who teaches adults gymnastics in Ottawa, Canada. They go deep into his gymnastics journey and how he is breaking down barriers to learning for adults.

Duration:01:19:56

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Gone Monk Episode 7 - Archie Burnett - Dancer

6/15/2019
Rise Ashen's long-form interview with the legendary dancer Archie Burnett.

Duration:01:40:15

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Gone Monk Episode 6- Ashton "Stackz" Lites, Dancer

6/15/2019
Rise Ashen's interview with the amazing dancer Ashton "Stackz" Lites from Boston. They cover his path into dance, life, and how he uses dance to engage and lead within his community. You can watch the show at www.gonemonk.com

Duration:00:55:12

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Gone Monk Episode 5 - Kosi Eze - House Dancer

6/15/2019
Rise Ashen's long-form conversation with Nigerian-born Kosi Eze, a house and hip hop dancer who spent her teen years learning to dance in Toronto. We go deep into her process, her methodology and inspiration in the dance. We also delve deeply into the differences between dancers in her generation and in mine. Recorded in the car on the way from Montreal to Toronto... You can watch the show here www.gonemonk.com

Duration:01:32:15

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Gone Monk Episode 4 - Amelia Griffin, Dancer and Choreographer

6/15/2019
Rise Ashen's long-form converation with the amazingly talented Canadian dancer and choreographer Amelia Griffin. We talk about her background and growth as a dancer... her progression from ballet and modern to her current work with Propeller Dance Company.

Duration:01:58:33

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Gone Monk Episode 3 - Raoul Wilke - House Dancer

6/15/2019
Episode 3 of Gone Monk features Raoul Wilke, housedancer with the Toronto dance crew the MoonRunners. Wide-ranging conversation covering his roots in dance and his approach to the art...

Duration:01:07:31

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Gone Monk Episode 2 - DJ Trevor "Lifeboogie" Walker

6/15/2019
My long chat with the incredible Canadian DJ, Producer and Record Collector Trevor "Lifeboogie" Walker. A long late-night conversation that is wide ranging and covers everything from Trevor's start in music and dancing, to his influences and his views on DJing and the music business. You can catch Trevor live at the Mercury Lounge in Ottawa, Canada every Saturday and listen to some of his amazing mixes on Mixcloud at https://www.mixcloud.com/trevor-walker4/

Duration:01:22:32

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Gone Monk Episode 1 - Matt "Knoxander" Walker - House Dancer

6/15/2019
Episode 1 of Gone Monk features the amazing Canadian Housedancer Matt "Knoxander" Walker. We go deep into his approach to dancing, life and his love of music.

Duration:01:02:41

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Gone Monk - Intro

6/15/2019
An intro for the show Gone Monk, Conversations With Great Artists by Rise Ashen in Ottawa, Canada. In this show, Rise will go deep with artists about their processes, their experiences, creating, and living as an artist. Dancers, Movers, Musicians, DJs, Actors, Visual and Multimedia Artists, Rise takes you on a journey into the minds and lives of people who have "Gone Monk" in their respective practices. Enjoy!

Duration:00:00:56