Marie Bashiru
@mariebashiru
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musician | current researcher-person and writer of music-related things. “British Folk Music: “Where Are All The Black People?” podcast out now
London, England
Joined August 2017
The podcast I’ve spent the last two years of research on is out now - “British Folk Music: Where Are All The Black People?”A real labour of love. A huge thanks to @ace__london @TheEFDSS @BBCArchive @britishlibrary, BANMT & Alan Surtees Trust for all contributions - link in bio 🤓
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A month ago, I had the privilege of writing, and sound designing ‘A Ballad Of Thamesmead’, with @danteordie for the @GDIFestival. A mega creative team, telling the history and stories of the historically marginalised town in South-East London, thank you for having me/us for it ✨
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@bothyproject Morning! I was fortunate to be awarded a self-directed residency last year but despite months of attempts, have not heard back from. Comms update on taking this up would be much appreciated 🙏🏾
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@bothyproject Excited to take up my self-directed residency this year but having issues getting in touch with anyone to confirm logistics? Comms much appreciated! 🗣️
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Exciting news - I’ve started a new Substack titled “Culture Soup” talking all things ethnomusicology research, creative practice and musings on music culture. If you’d like to join the action, come sub and say hi!
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RT @delilablack: ACCESS FOLK podcast online! Joanie Bones & Oliver Cross discuss themes emerged from @AccessFolk research project about…
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Had the pleasure of writing a piece on the banjo’s oldest ancestor, the ekonting of West Africa for the October issue of @SonglinesMag. Got to interview Joël Bassane, one of those who are playing on to continue its legacy and future. Out now in newsstands/digital!
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Out today! 🥳 And it’s Bandcamp Friday too yay. A song as an ode to better endings. Support, buy, listen stream - independents need ya. Much love for all the support x
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RT @TheEFDSS: Congratulations to @mariebashiru, who has been awarded @FdnFutureLondon funding for her project on Black Folk Music and cross…
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In May! ✨
We're bringing compelling songwriters Midori Jaeger and Marie Bashiru to the new Tap Social bar 🍻 at the Covered Market. 19th May, Free. Funded by @PRSFoundation @PPLUK @ace_national
#ocm #FundedbyPRSF
@mariebashiru @CoveredMarketOx @tapsocialbrew
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I’ve been in hibernation but I’m re-emerging with my first live show in almost a year - supporting the brilliant @angelcakepie - this Friday 21st @BlackheathHalls. Can’t wait. Come through.✨
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RT @angelcakepie: Kudos to the brilliant @mariebashiru for this piece in @SonglinesMag on Black Folk music & British Folk history… So excit…
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Back on the scene supporting the amazing @angelcakepie this April 🙌🏾
🌞April Solo Tour!! 🌞 Hope you can make it - check out the amazing support from: @hellodaudi @mariebashiru @clarkecamilleri Tickets:
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Privileged and honoured to have my very first published article w/@SonglinesMag in this month’s issue - fancy myself as a budding music journalist I thinks 🤓
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RT @TheEFDSS: We were pleased to present three artists at @englishfolkexpo last year as part of our Artist Development Programme: @OliverC_…
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RT @ASurteesTrust: We are grateful to @mariebashiru for joining our judging panel as a guest assessor this year. Marie was awarded a gran…
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Really interesting series - recommended watch 👌🏾
“When do you feel English?” he asks a South Asian family over dinner. “When I go to India!” comes the reply, and they all hoot with laughter.
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RT @GoldsmithsMusic: Only just come across this wonderful must-listen podcast from @GoldsmithsUoL Music Dept alumna @mariebashiru "British…
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I wrote a piece for the great @BlackBalladUK on Black Folk Music - 5 min read below 👇
The English folk scene is a much-loved music genre, but why are Black Britons so ominously absent from it, despite our historic presence on the Isles? 📝 @mariebashiru
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RT @TheEFDSS: #FolkEducators Esther Ferry-Kennington from @HorseandBamboo told us about the experiences and challenges of working in Bacup…
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