Ear Expansion with Jordan Deal

In this episode of Ear Expansion, host by LaMont Hamilton is inc conversation with multi-dimensional artist Jordan Deal. The conversation explores Jordan's artistic journey, rooted in various mediums including sound, performance, poetry and installation. Jordan discusses their early sonic influences growing up in Philadelphia, influenced by a diverse array of music. They reflect on important milestones such as their engagement with political thought and Black radical traditions, and their deep dive into jazz and free jazz. A significant part of the discussion is about their performance practices, which include invoking spiritual and ancestral presences through sound and ritual. Jordan explains how chaos and guerrilla tactics influence their work and their concept of 'chaos force'. The episode also delves into the interwoven themes of memory, trauma, and healing in Jordan’s practice, and their use of water as a symbolic and physical element in their art. They also elaborate on the impact of their projects like 'Momma I Rode the Beast' and 'Seas of Triple Consciousness'. They wrap up by discussing their recent work 'Go-Go Underworld' and the multidimensional aspects of their sound practice. 

(Note: We had some audio issues towards the end of this conversation. Please forgive the technical difficulties)