How People Move People, is a podcast about the impact that our words, art, stories, and lives have on each other. Each series unfolds in a multi-episode arc, focused on the work and passions of the host.
Series Two, titled "Trace Elements" (released June 2023) is hosted by Jose Solís. Solís traveled between the Americas and Europe to gather stories of men and trans women artists who were impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. We honor these stories in their first languages, offering half of this series in English and half in Spanish. To learn more about Jose, meet his guests, and access other program materials and resources, read the liner notes at nccakron.org/traceelements.
Series One, titled "Back and Forth," (released February 2023) is hosted by Cara Hagan and focuses on the influences of pop culture on the kinetic lives of black girls. To learn more about Cara, meet her guests, and access other program materials and resources, read the liner notes at nccakron.org/backandforth.
How People Move People, is brought to you by The National Center of Choreography at The University of Akron, or NCCAkron. This podcast is produced by Jennifer Edwards. Silvana Cardell produces episodes offered in Spanish. James Sleeman is our editor, theme music by Ellis Rovin, transcription by Arushi Signh, and cover art by Micah Kraus. Special thanks to The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for their continued support of NCCAkron programming like this. To learn more about NCCAkron, please visit us online at nccakron.org.