The Cornerstore spoke with Emcee and Artist Manager Navarro about his name change from Scheme to Navarro and being a bilingual lyricist; the creation of Loop Theory; and much more.
The Cornerstore spoke with Painter and Visual Artist Vivian Le about the role cartoons and anime has played into her artistic style, her first experiences working with galleries, and enjoying the separation of art and working a 9-5.
The Cornerstore spoke with Monique Meloche about The Monique Meloche Gallery and the practices they plan to continue post-pandemic; the strength of the contemporary art market; and much more.
The Cornerstore spoke with Demetrius Amparan about his latest project, "Surveillance Alert", and all of the works he's recently dropped including music videos for "Real" + "Say Something". Demetrius also talks about being a girl-dad; the recent loss of his father, Edward, and The Edward Amparan “DREAM REAL BIG” Essay Contest that is launching in his honor; and much more. Surveillance Alert will be available EVERYWHERE February 12th & The Edward Amparan “DREAM REAL BIG” Essay Contest launches February 15th for 7th + 8th grade students at Henderson Elementary. Learn More HERE!
The Cornerstore spoke with Felicia Rose Chavez about her debut book "The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop: How to Decolonize the Creative Classroom"; her journey with becoming an educator; and much more.
The Cornerstore spoke with Author Kathy Iandoli about continuously ensuring women are at the center of her writings; writing the definitive biography of Aaliyah titled "Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah"; and shares stories about the early beginnings of her career.
The Cornerstore spoke with Visual Artist and Musician Arrington Porter about his recent work with Disney Pixar for the movie SOUL, the power of social media and having his work go viral several times, and what he has in the works musically and visually.
The Cornerstore spoke with Mixed-Media Artist Chris Silva about the many disciplines he specializes in; the importance of the graffiti and skateboard scenes in his creation process throughout the years; and the constant goal of keeping art adventurous.
The Cornerstore spoke with Alt_ Co-Founders Jordan Campbell and Jon Veal about Alt_ Chicago and the work they do, their individual backgrounds in the arts, and more.
The Cornerstore spoke with Brittney Carter about her debut album "As I Am" and the importance of collaboration throughout it, being a part of the Loop Theory collective, this year in music, and much more.
The Cornerstore spoke with Vic Lloyd about staying busy during quarantine and picking up new activities, the formation of Fat Tiger Workshop and being 1 of the 4 Fat Tigers, continuously inventing and reinventing himself, and more.
The Cornerstore spoke with Atlas about expanding beyond graffiti and transitioning into the fine art side, his life beyond the art, and much more.
The Cornerstore spoke with President & CEO of Delmark Records, Julia Miller, about the history of Delmark Records, her journey through music and her love for the guitar, and more.
The Cornerstore spoke with Myron Laban about his solo exhibition "Sitting With My Thoughts" at the Elephant Room Gallery & the constant growth/expansion of his craft, actively working as a formerly trained pharmacist, and more.
The Cornerstore spoke with Asiaha (Ay-sha) Butler, Co-founder & President of the Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.) about how R.A.G.E. came to be, how she personally got in this work of community organzing, and more.
The Cornestore spoke with Prob Cause about his early integration into the Chicago Hip-Hop Community; releasing a project in the midst of a pandemic - 'Moonflower' EP; and his fundraiser for Connections For The Homeless on November 20th.
The Cornerstore spoke with Penny Pinch about the origin of his name, the turning point that led to him putting his work on the street and staying under the radar, & provides insight into one of his main recurring characters.
The Cornerstore spoke with founder of TNTJ Tennessee Trans Journey Project, member of Chicago Trans Gender Nonconforming Collective and the Trans Liberation Collective, and Director of Brave Space Alliance, LaSaia Wade, about motherhood and the vital role(s) of Brave Space Alliance for/in the community. LaSaia also speaks about breaking barriers and the power of education combined with compassion; the undeniable power of the Ballroom Scene; and much more.
The Cornerstore spoke with Ausar about his latest EP "Flight of the Honeybee", being apart of the New School of emerging Chicago Hip-Hop musicians and his musical journey up until this point, what he does beyond music, and much more. Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!
The Cornerstore spoke with David Kelly aka cap D about being one of the integral Hip-Hop Writers during the era that helped give Chicago an identity in the conversation of music and especially hip-hop, transitioning to the role of Chief Legal Officer for the Golden State Warriors, and more. Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!