NYMM 02: The King, His River Queens and the Son Who Gives It All Up

Not Your Mother's Mahabharata

For this episode we welcome musician Rhiannon Fiskradatz and tell her the story of the tortured King Shantanu who only manages to catch a single break because of his devoted demigod son.
S.P. Jayaraj loves bringing people together through stories. He has authored two mythological fantasy books The Secret of the Zipacna Dragons and Legacy of the Crow. He draws inspiration from global mythology. Find out more about S.P. Jayaraj at spjayaraj.com
Rhiannon is among many things a musician who goes by MaMa Faerie. Her debut album, Anthems for the Apocalypse, is experimental electronic pop music and is available on all platforms.Rhiannon is also one half of Songversations, a performance series that amplifies intersectional feminism through song, story and ritual. They have taken on issues including LGBTQ+ allyship, the wellness industry, and witchcraft.

For those of you living in the Twin Cities Metro area, their next show will explore the many facets of “Women’s work” how gender culture and identity show up in the workplace, and this mystical work/life balance for which we’re all supposed to be striving. The show “We have been told this is good work.” Will premiere at Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis on May 9th & 10th.

Check out this and all of the other amazing work she does at www.rhiannon.fiskradatz.com.

Have an imaginative day.
Artwork and music by Azure Anderson