Of Music and Men

If you're new, this is a story, so it's best to start at https://ofmusicandmen.com/archives (episode one).Hi, Kayona here. Here's part two of last week's interview with Sovereign Noir Publications.I hope you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far, as I've really enjoyed bringing it to you. Episode 2.7 (the last FULL episode you heard) was the completion of book two, or if this were the TV show, it would’ve been episode two of that.With this global crisis, we’ve all been affected, and all of us in different ways. Personally, things have been quite hard for me financially, as I am a small business owner who has made money through artistic gig work over the last few year, which is a double edged sword. It allows me the opportunity to work on my art more consistently, but it’s subject to the whims of people who need you when they need you, and when they don’t need you, then they don’t need you--hence, no income for you.This is especially difficult for me right now as I’m trying to get the next novella (episode two o

Hi, Kayona here. I hope you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far, as I've really enjoyed bringing it to you. Episode 2.7 (the last episode you heard) was the completion of book two, or if this were the TV show, it would’ve been episode two of that.With this global crisis, we’ve all been affected, and all of us in different ways. Personally, things have been quite hard for me financially, as I am a small business owner who has made money through artistic gig work over the last few year, which is a double edged sword. It allows me the opportunity to work on my art more consistently, but it’s subject to the whims of people who need you when they need you, and when they don’t need you, then they don’t need you--hence, no income for you.This is especially difficult for me right now as I’m trying to get the next novella (episode two of the series) out to you. Now of course, you just listened to it here with these last 7 episodes of the podcast but the book is a different experience. It was supposed to come out April

Thank you for taking the time during this world crisis to still include this program in your daily life.We usually jump right into the episodes, but i just wanted to take a moment to say that your time is greatly appreciated, and if you or a loved one are trying to find ways to find your way back to good health, just know that you’re always in my heart.My hope is that this brings you joy, entertainment, and a much needed escape during your forced solitude. Thank you again, and enjoy the show...Kenya stops avoiding it and finally commits to meeting her father’s new love interest—the 33 y/o. And later, she helps Tk to make a life-changing decision about what’s most important—continuing to “act her age”, or for once, live her dream for true happiness.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-7-life-is-what-happensCREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED I

As Kenya helps nurse Lucas back from illness, she realizes that she has to draw a line. They are business partners, not parent and child. Meanwhile, both J and Ty experience the impressions that younger men can have--good and bad.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fofmusicandmen.com%2Fepisode2-6-of-age-yet&token=9b112b-1-1585427912630 (ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-6-of-age-yet)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEReveal by IksonStream/buy Ikson music:- Spotify: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2FGSvyMN&token=1807c9-1-1585427912631 (goo.gl/GSvyMN)- Soundcloud: @https://soundcloud.com/ikson (ikson)- iTunes: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fse%2Fartist%2Fikson%2Fid533041587&token=4f9796-1-1585427912631 (itunes.apple.com/se/artist/ikson/id533041587)Zdarmania by @htt

Kenya's date with the older guy starts out great--a @https://soundcloud.com/BalkanBeatBox (BalkanBeatBox) show and pancakes at The Diner--but a 20 year age difference quickly reveals some differences in how they see their futures (and present, for that matter).For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fofmusicandmen.com%2Fepisode2-5-the-great-compromise&token=36d209-1-1583419175001 (ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-5-the-great-compromise)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEChillin in the 70s by Studio MonkeyGet The Balkan Party Started by @https://soundcloud.com/Soundroll (Soundroll)Things by @https://soundcloud.com/LiQWYD (LiQWYD) & @https://soundcloud.com/thisisLeGang (thisisLeGang) :Music by LiQWYD & Le Gang - Free download: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fthings-free-download&tok

Kenya's job overseeing the careers of musicians often blur the lines between professional and parental, when Lucas needs more from her than she can give. And Tk is forced to make a big decision about her music and her day-job.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-4-when-to-start (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-4-when-to-start)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by KayonaKIDS by @https://soundcloud.com/MonaWonderlick (MonaWonderlick)Mona Wonderlick on Spotify: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fspotify-mona-wonderlick&token=a2bc3b-1-1584557050445 (bit.ly/spotify-mona-wonderlick)Mona Wonderlick on Apple Music: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fapplemusic-monawonderlick&token=5212c2-1-1584557050445

Kenya agrees to go out with a man in his 40s, although she has second thoughts, when she hangs out with her longtime male friend who's her age, she starts to wonder if older men might be better.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-3-men-certain-age (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-3-men-certain-age)https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/wheres-my-go-go-music-residents-say-turn-up-the-music-after-a-complaint-silenced-a-dc-intersection/2019/04/09/fde12318-5af4-11e9-9625-01d48d50ef75_story.html (Click here )for more info on Don’t Mute DC or go to the credits page.CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by Kayonahttps://www.unminus.com/post/181956418877/sad-circus (Sad Circus) x Unminus (Free download)Music for the Word of the epi

While hanging out with J and Ty, the topic of age comes up, and when Kenya reveals that her father is dating someone 33-years-old, she has to admit that she's not handling this like an adult.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:http://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-2-where-timeline (http://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-2-where-timeline)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by Kayonahttp://bit.ly/AMJTS-FreeDL-Streaming (A Magical Journey Through Space) by Leonell Cassio (free download)Music for the Word of the episode:https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/a-new-year/ (A New Year) by Scott BuckleyEdited with Adobe Creative CloudTo have your music considered for placement in the show, send us a link where it can be streamed and downloaded. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are

Kenya realizes that there are some similarities between being a grown-up and being an entrepreneur--neither of which she's gotten any good at yet. Meanwhile, Tk finds that despite what she thinks, Hip Hop has no age limit.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-1-no-time-for-biding (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-1-no-time-for-biding)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by KayonaCome On, Let’s Go by Le GangLe Gang on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang (@thisislegang)Le Gang on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Nqx1E1Le Gang on Apple Music: apple.co/2tCxx8MLe Gang on YouTube: bit.ly/2Th5V7EPillow by Mona WonderlickFree download: bit.ly/pillow-download- YouTube: bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick- Soundcloud: bit.ly/soundcloud-mona-

This is a recap of episode one (first eight podcast episodes).Of Music and Men was created to be a television series. Still working toward that, this project continues to grow. I decided to turn each of the those television episodes into its own novella. For this podcast, you're hearing those novellas broken up into sub-episodes that you get each week. The last eight podcast-episodes that you've heard make up the pilot for the TV show (and for that matter, the first novella).For credits on each of the episodes that make up this bonus, visit our episode archive page:https://ofmusicandmen.com/archives/ (https://ofmusicandmen.com/archives/)Please support us at http://Patreon.com/ofmusicandmen (Patreon.com/ofmusicandmen) Support this podcast

In this Q&A episode, Kayona answers questions about Of Music and Men, talks about her heroes Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Issa Rae, gives insight about the goal for the project, and provides details about how we got to this point.1. What is the goal for this approach to the project?2. Tell us how the podcast differs from the novellas, how the novellas differ from the TV scripts, but what they all have in common.3. You start each episode with what you call a "cold open". How or why did you want to do this?4. How would you describe your writing style?5. The music is very important. Tell us about the journey (past, present, and future) of the music.6. What can we expect moving forward?If you have a question, email us at contact@ofmusicandmen.comOf Music and Men was created to be a television series. Still working toward that, this project continues to grow. I decided to turn each of the those television episodes into its own novella. For this podcast, you're hearing those novellas broken up into sub-episodes tha

Determined to get her artist to perform at 9:30 Club, Kenya gives it one more try. But with this new plan, even if she strikes out, she'll still win the game.UPDATE!!! Since the recording of this episode, Barry Farm has received its https://wpgc.radio.com/blogs/poet/barry-farm-is-officially-a-historic-landmark?fbclid=IwAR3TqMvSKXc8jEo--Q2V0sBVo-EnwHZihtAiCDuNfq8uZL4W6AQ_fWglXJY (Landmark Status). Learn more on the credits page for this episode.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-8-little-miss-nobody (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-8-little-miss-nobody)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by KayonaStomp Clap Slap by Leon FelekyanNiña by Mona Wonderlick(Free Download): http://bit.ly/nina-download (http://bit.ly/nina-downl

Kenya and Tk show up for their big radio break, but things go different than planned. And we finally meet Lucas, a 20-year-old singer-songwriter, the other artist on Kenya’s burgeoning record label, and evidence that youth—and talent—is wasted on the young.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-7-never-say-never (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-7-never-say-never)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by Kayonahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eMFtO3EAp8 (Made in Japan) by HUSH Lvhttps://sethpowermusic.com/ (Who) by Seth PowerCredits music: https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang/i-dont-need-u-2-say-anything (I Don’t Need You to Say Anything) by Le GangWord of the episode: Trio for Piano, Cello, and Clarinet by https://incompetech.

Demoralized, with just two days left to find a way to get her artist on the card at 9:30 Club, Kenya goes back to the drawing board, but finds inspiration for her next move in an unexpected place.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-6-fair-weather (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-6-fair-weather)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by KayonaVirgo by Mikael ManvelyanLaundrette by Mona Wonderlick - http://bit.ly/laundrette-download (Free download - )Subscribe to Mona Wonderlick's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIoLf3kLDfTtVIEa427f8ig?sub_confirmation=1 (Mona Wonderlick)Credits music: by Luca FranciniWord of the episode: Sleep by https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ (Scott Buckley)Sound effects: Audio BlocksEdi

Kenya gets a chance to redeem herself with the folks over at 9:30 Club. She has everything planned out--what she's going to say and how she's going to say it. She wants to get her artist, Lucas, on that stage, opening for Gavin DeGraw. But there's just one thing that maybe she didn't think of.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-5-that-brown-brown (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-5-that-brown-brown)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by KayonaCredits music: https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang/i-dont-know-anything (I Don’t Know Anything) by LeGang - Get a https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-5-that-brown-brown (FREE download) on the credits page!Word of the episode by https://youtu.be/2SujSmkDeYU (Sophia Bush)Music by http

Taj Kamal is an enigmatic, soft spoken, lyrical genius... and she's the reason Kenya started her record company in the first place.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-4-take-taj-kamal (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-4-take-taj-kamal)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music provided by Filmstro; arranged and designed for this episode by Kayona.Additional music: 7s Club by Jeff LopezWord of inspirationScars by https://khalilismail.com/ (Khalil Ismail) - Licensed by KI CreativesTo have your music considered for placement in the show, send us a link where it can be streamed and downloaded. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are two great sites to do so. https://ofmusicandmen.com/music-license-application/ (Click here )for more info. Support this podcast

Kenya is adventurous, cool under pressure, and confident... when it comes to her business. It's a different story, however, when it comes to men.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-3-and-men (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-3-and-men)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCThis episode featured info about Wuilly Arteaga. Learn more about https://www.instagram.com/wuillymay/?hl=en (Wuilly Arteaga), and read about his story in the https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/15/opinion/venezuela-violinist-wuilly-arteaga.html (NY Times).MUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music provided by Filmstro; arranged and designed for this episode by Kayona.End credits music Ascent by Mona WonderlickFree download: http://bit.ly/ascent-download (http://bit.ly/ascent-download)Subscribe to Mona Wonderlick’s https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIoLf3kLDfTtVIEa42

Kenya's life is about more than just helping to nourish the music careers of her artists and building her fledgling company. Her longtime friends, Ty and J, help reveal more to you about the young entrepreneur's personal life, and how they all manage to navigate DC as single millennial women.Not only is this a story of music, but it's also a music experience. So sit back, put on your headphones, and enjoy the show...For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-2-victims-perps-me (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-2-victims-perps-me)CREDITSEpisode narrated by http://kayonaebonybrown.com/ (Kayona Ebony Brown)Written, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEMusic in all ads and promos provided by http://khalilismail.com/ (Khalil Ismail).A.L.O.N.E. by https://soundcloud.com/mikeleite (Mike Leite) Licensed by CC — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Filmstro- music arranged for this

Meet Kenya Shaw, a 20-something kid from DC working to build an independent record label while also (as a bachelorette) navigating perhaps the worst city in the country for single women and not exactly the place you’d expect when it comes to entertainment -- Washington, DC.Not only is this a story of music, but it's also a music experience. So sit back, put on your headphones, and enjoy the show...For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-1-funny-stories/ (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode1-1-funny-stories)CREDITSEpisode narrated by http://kayonaebonybrown.com (Kayona Ebony Brown)Written, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEMusic in all ads and promos provided by http://khalilismail.com/ (Khalil Ismail).Strangers by Le Gang (Sweden) https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang (https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang)I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod (USA) https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

http://ofmusicandmen.com/podcast (Of Music and Men) is a scripted drama-comedy series presented to you in a weekly storytelling podcast format.You thought it was a book, or a short film, or a TV show?Well, all of that is true. Somewhat. Let me explain. Back in 2012, I set out to create a TV show about my life as a single young entrepreneur trying to establish an indie record company in Wash DC. I developed it, wrote the pilot, then made a short film...The thing is, tv shows, even those no budget YouTube ones, still require lots of resources and people. I know exactly what I want the tv show to be, but I believe that timing is everything, and trying to move forward before it’s time would be a disservice to what I know will be a great series someday.So I went another route. The pilot script was recognized in a few reputable industry contests, so knowing that it’s a more than solid story worth telling, I made a short film, then I turned that full season I wrote, 12 episodes of tv scripts, into novellas (little b