Episode 2: Communication with Sounds of Nature: In conversation with Tiffany Challe-Campiz, musician and climate change advocate

Tiffany is currently a Communications Associate at Columbia Law School's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, where she promotes the Center's legal work related to fighting climate change. She is also a Communications Coordinator at the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund. She has also worked as a communications facilitator at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and has interned at the Equator Initiative (UNDP), supporting communications efforts and developing case studies of Equator Prize winners. She holds a Master's degree in Sustainability Science and Education from the Graduate Center, CUNY. Show More

Tiffany is a climate & indigenous rights advocate and a singer/songwriter who has written, recorded, produced and performed her own pop music. She explores the interconnections between music, nature & indigenous cultures in her MusEcology blog and is currently producing eco-music. She believes that music interwoven with sounds from nature can reach people across the world and inspire them to connect with their natural environment in a deeper and more meaningful way and to engage in climate action.

She is a devoted wife and mother. In her spare time, she loves to travel, read, crochet, garden, hike, dance and practice yoga. She is multicultural and trilingual (French, English and Spanish): she was born in Colombia, was raised in France by an American mother and French father and currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and two small children.

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Episode 3: Music with Trees: In conversation with St. Brikama Boyo, a global hip-hop musician and environmentalist

St. Brikama Boyo is a Gambian born and raised hip-hop musician. He has released multiple albums and has won awards such as the Artist of the Year Award at the Wah Sah Halat Music Awards. He has been appointed as the Cultural Ambassador by the President of the Republic of the Gambia. In 2019, he launched a foundation called the ST Foundation for Community Development. The foundation aims to support the education of the underprivileged students. Mr. Boyo uses his music to bring awareness to the climate crisis through his million tree initiative. His foundation has engaged in a series of tree planting activities across the country to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.

Episode 4: Science + Music + Action: In conversation with Fran Schulberg, Executive Producer- ClimateMusic

Fran is an attorney who has worked on issues related to international environmental policy for her entire career. Most recently, she was the Executive Director of a non-profit organization that focuses on energy efficiency in China. A former Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Fran worked for more than two decades as a consultant in support of international organizations and government agencies addressing environmental and chemicals management issues. Prior to becoming a consultant, Fran worked for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in Paris in their Environment Directorate. Fran has a BS degree from SUNY Albany, with a double major in Environmental Studies and Mathematics, and a JD from Harvard Law School.

Episode 5: Sounds of Nature: In conversation with Sandeep Pillai, Design Evangelist, Musician, Farmer

A graduate of the National Institute of Design (NID), a Product & User Experience designer by profession ... he has always been a musician and sound designer at heart. He owes it all to his Dad for giving him the freedom to dream & be whatever he wished to be. Show More

After dabbling for close to 20 years in the corporate world contributing, heading and leading various User Experience Design Innovation initiatives. . . he finally quit the comforts of his corporate routine to focus and explore his journey of Life through Music, Entrepreneurship, meaningful Design engagements and the appreciation of Nature and all it's creation. His keen connection with Nature & farming has also resulted in him starting a successful Homestay venture called Namma Kadu Estates in South Coorg... a getaway for family & friends that's fast gaining popularity just by word of mouth.

His upbringing, childhood initiation, training and exposure to Indian classical music has been a strong foundation to help nourish his musical sensibilities. Besides composing and arranging jingles for Radio & Television, he has composed, written and performed music for several plays which have been performed live at prestigious venues.

He thoroughly enjoys sharing & conducting Sound Design workshops for enthusiasts and children. He has also had the honour of working closely with the renowned Mrinalini Sarabhai and Mallika Sarabhai on their Theatre & Dance productions. His background score for the feature films "Bhoomiyude Avakashikal” & the recent “Mohavalayam” by National Award winning Director T.V.Chandran has received a lot of appreciation. He also scored the music for a short film "The Breadfruit Tree” by Priyamvada Narayanan that was adjudged the Best Foreign Short Film at the California International Film Festival.

He is also a self taught guitar player and performing Artist who has been constantly seeking to collaborate with musicians from other genres to discover, learn and bring in that unique Indian classical & folk touch to his guitar playing and singing. Ustad Faiyaz Khan, a childhood friend he considers his elder brother & Music Mentor constantly inspires him to fine tune his musical repertoire. His band Soulë a multi-genre Indian Classical Fusion Band defines his musical ethos. Sandeep truly believes that there is a Guru in every little creation ... all one needs to do is remain a humble student ... Observe and Listen.

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Episode 6: Science of Sound: In conversation with Erik Ian Walker, composer - CLIMATE

Erik has been writing and recording music for theater, dance, film and television in the Bay Area since 1982. His knowledge and use of the science of sound in his compositions, and the inclusion of everyday/nature sounds as part of the soundscape, are a good fit for The ClimateMusic Project. His extensive collaborations include experimental theater/dance performance, film, and rock and jazz ensembles. His latest releases include Climate by the Climate Ensemble and numerous singles as Hash Brown and the Red Eyed Rangers. Show More

Erik runs WackoWorld Music in San Francisco, a recording and teaching studio. He produces local artists and teaches musicianship, improvisation, synthesizer madness and piano for all ages at the studio. Erik holds a degree in composition from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

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Episode 7: All of Me: In conversation with Scarlet Rivera, Grammy nominated American musician

Grammy nominated American musician Scarlet Rivera burned a hole in the fabric of rock history as a pioneer of electric violin. From a classical background she bent the accepted norms by experimenting with all genres of music from Rock fusion and Jazz to Latin polyrhythms. She was a revolutionary from the start.Show More

Bob Dylan was the first to discover and acknowledge Scarlet, inviting her as an integral part of the legendary album ‘Desire’ and Rolling Thunder Revue tour. Dylan recognized the genius of Scarlet’s vision as a violinist who played much like a lead guitarist. Scarlet’s dynamic presence led the way to the inclusion of other string players in Rock music. ‘Desire’ was chosen by Time Magazine as one of the top five albums of Dylan’s career and was Scarlet’s debut on the world stage.

As the first female member of Dylan’s band Scarlet was featured on four additional multi-platinum albums. She is known for her contributions to countless recordings and performances with the most influential artists of our time. Her abilities are wide ranging and have enjoyed the spotlight in music’s most hallowed Carnegie Hall, with The Duke Ellington Orchestra as well as The Kennedy Center and the Carnival of Venice, Italy. Her current Grammy nominated vocal debut, ‘All of Me’, has been spotlighted with stellar reviews around the world.

Scarlet continues her journey of expression and creativity having performed with such treasured legends as Indigo Girls, Tracy Chapman, Eric Andersen, Keb Mo, Peter Maffay, David Johansen and Sylvia Tyson of ‘Ian and Sylvia’, and five time Grammy winner Cindy Cashdollar.

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Episode 8: In Strings: In conversation with Nandini Shankar, Indian Classical Music Prodigy

Nandini Shankar, one of the exceedingly talented daughters of Mr. Shankar Devraj and the violin maestro Dr. Sangeeta Shankar, began her training in music from the tender age of 3 under the tutelage of her mother and illustrious grandmother, Padmabhushan Dr. N. Rajam, the ace violinist of the country.Show More

Having been born and brought up in an atmosphere surcharged with high caliber music round the clock, Nandini has taken to music as a duck takes to water. Her progress has been enormously astonishing and she has reached a high level of proficiency on the violin. Nandini has been highly applauded by music enthusiasts for being one of the most promising faces of Indian Classical music.

She has performed in many prominent music festivals and places in India and abroad. She is also a part of various collaborations. She currently teaches at Rajam School of Violin, and was faculty at Whistling Woods International for 5 years. Academically, she has completed her Masters in Music from SNDT University and also is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

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Episode 9: Climate Tale: In conversation with Aurélie Kalenga, a skilled communicator and storyteller combating food insecurity and climate illiteracy in Africa

Aurélie Kalenga is a skilled communicator who is passionate about using innovative storytelling to create solutions to combat food insecurity and reinforce the importance of climate education and literacy in Africa. She is the Communications Manager at the African Climate Reality Project, which is one of the world’s leading organisations dedicated to mobilising action around climate change. Aurélie is also the founder and director of NGO – Grace Beyond Borders, which is concerned with ending hunger, achieving food security and promoting sustainable agriculture among African migrants in South Africa. She has been a journalist for over 10 years and is the host of the morning show on Channel Africa - the international radio service of the South African Broadcasting Corporation - keeping listeners up to date with current affairs and developing news stories on the continent. Aurélie holds a Masters degree in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Witwatersrand.