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New York Said

Teacher, sales associate, officer, tobacconist, rebel, MTA worker, artist, drifter - who? These are the people in your neighborhood. Hosted by Amon Focus, the New York Said podcast features in-depth artful conversations with people you don't often hear from, to hear things that aren't often shared (said), spotlighting life in New York. This is what New York Said. New episodes available on Tuesdays.
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Now displaying: 2022
Dec 31, 2022

Juan and Amon are back to pontificate, philosophize and reminisce on the year 2022

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/2022-year-end-wrap-up/

 

Dec 1, 2022

On a walk through Central Park, Stay Sain talks growing up in Philly, his experiences in West Africa and chess strategies.

Show Notes:  https://www.newyorksaid.com/walking-to-stay-sain/

Oct 20, 2022

Artist Shantell Martin’s signature black and white lines have led her to exciting and very successful collaborations that highlight both her work and those of the brands she loves. In her newest collab - Shantell x HOEK - Shantell designed super fun pieces with her iconic pen, from coasters to coffee tables to wall art, to spread throughout any eco-conscious home. 

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/shantell-martin-shares-how-she-fused-her-signature-lines-with-hoeks-transformable-furniture

 

Sep 26, 2022

Vikki Tobak explores the intricate dialogue between culture, adornment, and identity in her latest book, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/vikki-tobak-ice-cold-interview/

 

Aug 26, 2022

TTK is educating and inspiring the next generation of black creatives with his new documentary film, JUST LIKE ME.

Show Notes:

https://www.newyorksaid.com/ttk-harris-is-educating-and-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-black-creatives

 

Apr 26, 2022

Listen to a short but in-depth conversation with Artist and Art Critic, Ricky Amadour about the 2022 Whitney Biennial.

Show Notes:

https://www.newyorksaid.com/2022-whitney-biennial-talk-with-art-critic-ricky-amadour

Apr 19, 2022

Larry and Sonia Wright Perform a Masterpiece in the Union Square Subway Station 

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/larry-and-sonia-wright-perform-a-masterpiece-in-the-union-square-subway-station

 

Mar 11, 2022

 

Director Jay Rosenblatt shares some insight on creating his Oscar-Nominated Short Documentary, ‘When We Were Bullies’ with Amon Focus.

Show Notes: 

https://www.newyorksaid.com/director-jay-rosenblatt-on-his-oscar-nominated-short-documentary-when-we-were-bullies

 

Feb 28, 2022

From being a Make A Wish kid to growing up to have twins of her own, Savannah doesn't look at being born HIV+ as a curse bestowed upon her.

In this talk Savannah shares her journey and what she has learned along the way.

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/born-with-hiv-savannahs-story/

 

Feb 21, 2022

An in-depth conversation about the importance of On Air Fest advancing the culture of audio with founder, Scott Newman.

Show Notes:

https://www.newyorksaid.com/how-on-air-fest-is-advancing-the-culture-of-audio-with-scott-newman/

 

Jan 28, 2022
It's been a minute. Happy New Year. It's snowing outside. It's cold in New York. So you know what that means, it's time to release another new episode of "Sounds of the City".

This summer I went back to my old neighborhood in Southside Jamaica, Queens to record the fireworks. I recorded about four hours of the festivities that night, and then edited it down into a nice 25.

It's not boom, boom, boom consecutively throughout the whole episode but it is s an orchestration.

If you really want to get into this episode, I highly suggest you go somewhere quiet. Close your eyes, put on some headphones and let your imagination be your guide.

I'm out of here. I love y'all. Peace.

-Amon

Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/fireworks-in-the-hood/

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