“Change is uncomfortable…but give me a chance,” with Khadija Mbowe
10/07/22 • 31 min
Season 3 of the HearTOGETHER podcast opens with a passing of the torch as Executive Producer Tori Marchiony interviews incoming host, Khadija Mbowe. Khadija is a socio-cultural content creator, classically trained soprano, and self-described loving provocateur. In this episode, you’ll hear about Khadija’s cross-continental upbringing, musical evolution, why they made a sharp turn away from the opera world, and much more.
Chapters:
[07:03] Khadija's cross-continental upbringing
[08:48] Khadija's journey into music
[16:57] Facing impossible comparisons
[23:46] Marigold Music Program
[28:13] The messiness of newness
Music from this episode:
- Owens, A Complaint, performed by Khadija Mbowe
- Khadija Mbowe, Deff Bem toup
- Brahms, Alto Rhapsody, performed by Jessye Norman with The Philadelphia Orchestra
Links from this episode:
- Delusion and ALL Its Remixes by Fab Socialism
- Khadija's Youtube channel
- Khadija's website
- Marigold Music Program
- Terrance Real, How Can I Get Through To You?
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s HearTOGETHER series is generously supported by lead corporate sponsor Accordant Advisors. Additional major support has been provided by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust.
Season 3 of the HearTOGETHER podcast opens with a passing of the torch as Executive Producer Tori Marchiony interviews incoming host, Khadija Mbowe. Khadija is a socio-cultural content creator, classically trained soprano, and self-described loving provocateur. In this episode, you’ll hear about Khadija’s cross-continental upbringing, musical evolution, why they made a sharp turn away from the opera world, and much more.
Chapters:
[07:03] Khadija's cross-continental upbringing
[08:48] Khadija's journey into music
[16:57] Facing impossible comparisons
[23:46] Marigold Music Program
[28:13] The messiness of newness
Music from this episode:
- Owens, A Complaint, performed by Khadija Mbowe
- Khadija Mbowe, Deff Bem toup
- Brahms, Alto Rhapsody, performed by Jessye Norman with The Philadelphia Orchestra
Links from this episode:
- Delusion and ALL Its Remixes by Fab Socialism
- Khadija's Youtube channel
- Khadija's website
- Marigold Music Program
- Terrance Real, How Can I Get Through To You?
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s HearTOGETHER series is generously supported by lead corporate sponsor Accordant Advisors. Additional major support has been provided by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust.
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HearTOGETHER Podcast - “Change is uncomfortable…but give me a chance,” with Khadija Mbowe
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TORI MARCHIONY VOICEOVER (00:00):
Hello and welcome back to the HearTOGETHER podcast from The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc. I'm your host Tori Marchiony, and this is a space where we hope you'll find ho
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