While being a multidisciplinary artist was never the intention, Vivek Shraya has redefined her artistry is many times. With nearly 20-year music career that never quite took off in the way she wanted, Vivek found other creative avenues to explore that offered her a reminder about what she loved about music while also embracing the unsustainability and gatekeeping aspects of the Canadian music industry. In rewriting what success is she has found her stride by creating in more contexts than just music. It's an incredible artistry that only continues to expand.Vivkek ShrayaWebsiteStreaming Apple Music | SpotifySocial Media Instagram | Twitter***********************************************************************Theme music by:Meg Warrenhttps://megwarrenmusic.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-femme-dial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Answering a Craigslist ad starts a journey to Kamilah Apong leading a disco band that is a genuine representation of the genre. From the political history of disco to living and creating art with multiple neural divergence, Kamilah's powerful vulnerability and deep values paints an incredibly rich picture of what it means to lead a band, build community and transcend time and space through the power of music.TUSHTUSH Fan Club + WebsiteStreaming: Apple Music | SpotifySocial Media: InstagramLIL SIS***********************************************************************Theme music by:Meg Warrenhttps://megwarrenmusic.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-femme-dial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

D-I-Y West African Canadian rapper Exmiranda is making a name for herself with her unique androgynous presence and dynamic flow. Blending modern and West African sounds she sets herself apart by constantly experimenting with her sound and refusing to be boxed in. From a musically inspired childhood to spoken word, she has found her home rapping and creating hip hop music that blends sounds you wouldn't typically put together. Take a listen as Exmiranda goes deep through her tracks "Steam" and Fresh Fro."ExmirandaStreaming: Apple Music | Spotify | TidalSocial Media: Instagram | TikTokTheme music byMeg Warrenmegwarrenmusic.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-femme-dial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toronto's R. Flex brings the sexy sounds of 90s R&B to the 21st century with their music. As a vibrant performer R. Flex talks about the challenges of being away from the stage and planning a release in the ongoing pandemic. They get into the nuance of their lyrics and shout out a few of the feminine powers that have informed their work and the importance of creating their own lane and being a voice so others can stand in their power. R. FlexStreaming: Apple Music | SpotifySocial Media: Instagram | Twitter***********************************************************************Meg Warrenhttps://megwarrenmusic.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-femme-dial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Chennai India to running around the streets of Calgary Canada, Contra and Eboshi talk about the sounds that make up their signature Goonda Rap. From niche lyricism and inside jokes to creating a vibe and evolving their sound, the duo take us on a journey into their "complicated artistry" and beyond.Cartel MadrasStreaming: YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify | TIDALSocial Media: Instagram | Twitter***********************************************************************Meg Warrenhttps://megwarrenmusic.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-femme-dial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.