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KeyBARD

Welcome to the KeyBARD Podcast, hosted by Artist/Educator Thembi Duncan.In each episode, Thembi sits down with trailblazers, visionaries, and innovators who are shaping the landscape of our world. From distinguished educators to acclaimed artists and tech pioneers, KeyBARD offers a platform for thought-provoking conversations that transcend boundaries and spark new ideas.Whether you"re passionate about the arts, intrigued by technology, or committed to advancing education, KeyBARD has something for

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69:49

S2.E4 | Keith Hamilton Cobb Part 2: Shifting the...

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2025/03/11

Send us a text What kind of art would you create if money was no object? What stories would you tell? It’s a powerful question, but in American theatre, too few artists ever get to explore it. In Part 2 of my conversation with actor/playwright Keith Hamilton Cobb, we unpack what it really takes to make meaningful work in an industry that often prioritizes profit over process. We discuss: Art Without Limits – What theatre could look like if artists had unlimited time, resources, a...

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S2.E3 | Keith Hamilton Cobb Part 1: Upholding...

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2025/03/05

Send us a text In this episode I speak with award-winning actor and playwright Keith Hamilton Cobb, and this conversation was so rich that I had to split it into two parts. In part 1, we talk about Keith’s training and his early years as an actor. We get into a really nuanced conversation about the commercialization of acting, barriers that Black actors face on stage and on screen, and the ideal process for developing story and character in American theatre. We also get into his groundbreakin...

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49:13

S2E2 | Jose Moreno | From Netflix to Neulight: What...

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2025/02/11

Send us a text Thembi talks with Jose Moreno, Founder and CEO of Neulight, an ed-tech company leveraging AI to help K-12 educators support student success. In this episode, we discuss: ✅ What it’s like to transition from streaming tech to education ✅ How AI can revolutionize student interventions ✅ The impact of leadership styles on company culture ✅ Bias in AI and strategies to mitigate it ✅ Why sitting all day might be worse than smoking (seriously!) Plus, Jose breaks down his vision ...

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2.2 Season 1 Recap with Nadia Duncan

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2025/02/07

Send us a text What in the world is a KeyBARD, anyway? In this episode, I sit down with my daughter Nadia to reflect on the first season of the pod and look ahead to Season 2. We get into the heart of why I started the podcast, from the joy of deep conversations with brilliant minds to the behind-the-scenes realities of producing an independent podcast. Internal music by u_98o9hlkn7r on Pixabay (YouTube Content ID) KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan. Theme music...

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65:50

1.20 Farah Lawal Harris: Joy, Healing, and the Power...

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2024/09/25

Send us a textS1. E20.“There's always an aspect of joy, because otherwise, what's the point?”In this episode, Thembi speaks with playwright, poet, and artistic leader Farah Lawal Harris about her journey as a breast cancer survivor and how her experiences have influenced her approach to storytelling, leadership, and wellness. Farah shares how the challenges she has faced, both personal and professional, have refined her as an artist and leader.KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Themb...

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66:27

Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich: Exploring Diasporic...

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2024/08/27

Send us a textS1 E19.“Story was just the foundation of my life.”In this episode, Thembi sits down with celebrated author and educator Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich to discuss her approach to creating compelling children's literature. A self-described "Jamaican Nigerian New Yorker," Olugbemisola’s layered cultural identity informs her writing, which often explores themes of family, migration, and the rich storytelling traditions of the African diaspora. Olugbemisola describes her creative...

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55:09

Chad Harper: Building Children's Self-Esteem Through...

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2024/08/13

Send us a Text Message.S1. E18.In this episode of KeyBARD, Host Thembi Duncan sits down with Chad Harper, founder and CEO of Hip Hop Saves Lives, a social entrepreneurship that uses hip-hop as a tool for education, empowerment, and global connection. Chad shares his journey from Cleveland, Ohio to New York City, where he combined his passions for hip-hop and community service to create a curriculum that teaches humanity through hip-hop.Learn more about Chad and his work with Hip Hop Saves Liv...

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76:13

Caleen Sinnette Jennings: Crafting Theatre of...

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2024/08/06

Send us a Text Message.S1. E17. "I wanted to write the roles that I wish somebody would write for me."Thembi talks with Caleen Sinnette Jennings about her journey as an actor, director, playwright, educator, and arts leader, including her memories of being introduced to Shakespeare in an international school in Nigeria, her motivation for becoming a playwright, her creative process, and why she believes she is "an everlasting learner."Caleen Sinnette Jennings has had seven plays published by ...

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122:30

W.Ellington Felton: Building a Legacy of Originality...

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2024/07/16

Send us a Text Message.S1. E16.In this episode of KeyBARD, singer, poet, actor, and emcee W.Ellington Felton opens up about his artistic journey, creative process, and love for teaching. He talks with host Thembi Duncan about his vision for turning 50, the different eras of his work, and what it means to truly be free.Introspective. Loquacious. Giving. Insightful. Passionate. Honest. Transparent. Artist. W.Ellington Felton has long been described as a renaissance man and a ranter of his own t...

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36:58

Michael Lavine: Shaping Global Perceptions of Musical...

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2024/07/12

Send us a Text Message.S1. E15.Michael Lavine is a celebrated music director, performance coach, sheet music expert, archivist, musical theater expert, orchestra conductor, record producer, and singer who's worked with Broadway icons such as Stephen Sondheim, John Kander, Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Craig Carnelia, Hugh Martin, and Sheldon Harnick.In this episode of KeyBARD, Michael traces his journey as a musician and explains how his passion for collecting sheet music led him to amass one o...

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41:41

Helynsia Brown: Driving Equity and Innovation in...

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2024/07/09

Send us a Text Message.S1E14.In this episode Thembi speaks with technology executive Helynsia Brown about her career in tech, beginning with the U.S. Air Force, leading to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Museum of Modern art in New York, and currently the Women Donors Network.With an emphasis on service, purpose, and social justice, Helynsia shares inspiring insights from her journey!KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan. Theme music by Syc...

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52:23

Sam Lewis: Innovating Craftsmanship in Film and Theatre

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2024/07/05

Send us a Text Message.S1E13. Sam LewisIn this episode of KeyBARD, host Thembi Duncan interviews Sam Lewis, an omni media artist and designer whose innovative craftsmanship spans various artistic disciplines.Sam shares his earliest memories of working with his hands, which sparked a lifelong passion for creating. The conversation leads into his process for theatrical set design, from initial script readings to the final build. Enjoy this exciting deep dive into the intricacies of theatre and ...

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65:02

Lynne Streeter Childress: Improving Social Emotional...

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2024/07/02

Send us a Text Message.S1E12. Lynne Streeter ChildressIn this episode, multi-talented theatre artist Lynne Streeter Childress shares her journey through 30 years of working in professional theatre, focusing on her extensive work in theatre for young audiences (TYA).Lynne Streeter Childress is a playwright, actor, teaching artist, singer, director, and the founder and artistic director of Building Better People Productions, an organization based in Annapolis, MD, that uses theatre-based shows,...

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87:03

Roy Clariana: Exploring Brain Patterns and Knowledge...

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2024/06/11

Send us a Text Message.S1.E11.In this episode, Dr. Roy Clariana describes his journey from the Peace Corps, through corporate training, and into academia, where he's been a tenured professor in Learning Design and Technology at Penn State University since 1997.His recently completed 5-year National Science Foundation research project with colleague Ping Li examined how the implicit concept structure of texts influences fMRI brain patterns of activation and eye-track fixations of sixth graders...

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147:07

Goldie Patrick: Centering Black Womxn and Girls...

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2024/06/04

Send us a Text Message.S1.E10.Thembi talks with brilliant playwright, poet, screenwriter, director, and cultural worker Goldie Patrick about the cities and cultures that shaped her identity and artistry, her innovative theatre projects, and her belief that Black liberation begins with Black womxn and girls. This dynamic conversation also covers Goldie's hip-hop pedagogy, how she encourages vulnerability in her work, and her thoughts on the broader implications of the Kendrick Lamar/Drake...

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91:29

Dr. Giani Clarkson: Inspiring Change in the Classroom...

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2024/05/28

Send us a Text Message.S1.E9.In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Giani Clarkson joins Thembi to discuss his journey as an educator, the importance of mentorship and cultural representation in education, his approach to teaching civic engagement, and he even lets us in on which Abbott Elementary character that he most identifies with.Dr. Giani Clarkson is a proud graduate of Dillard University and received his master's and doctorate from Concordia University. Clarkson is a chemist in the cl...

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77:58

Dan McCreary: Revolutionizing Education with...

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2024/05/21

Send us a Text Message.S1.E8: Dan McCrearyThembi takes a deep dive into MicroSims, systems thinking, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and so much more with Dan McCreary, an AI strategist that works as head of AI for TigerGraph.In the past, Dan worked as a VLSI circuit designer at Bell Labs and with the creators of the UNIX operating system. He worked with Steve Jobs at NeXT Computer, and founded his own consulting firm with over 75 employees. His background includes topics...

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56:14

Wil Green II: The Power of Passion and Authenticity...

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2024/05/14

Send us a Text Message.In Season 1, Episode 7 of the KeyBARD Podcast, Thembi talks with the multifaceted community advocate, consultant, and educator Wil Green II. With over 28 years of experience in education and youth development, Wil brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to this dynamic conversation. Wil talks about the city that made him, Buffalo, NY, and the way he advocates for marginalized groups and amplifies the voices of the unheard.He is the owner and operator of Tremani So...

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52:11

Naila Ansari: Amplifying Black Voices through...

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2024/05/07

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Thembi is joined by award-winning choreographer, director and performing artist, Naila Ansari, who shares her journey from the world of dance to her work as an academic and archivist. We talk about some of her groundbreaking projects including The Movement of Joy, in which she archives the Joy of Black women, challenging dominant narratives and celebrating resilience. Naila also discusses her innovative work in exploring the subversion of gender norms a...

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60:40

Michael Bobbitt: Leading Innovative Growth in the...

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2024/04/30

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