Respect Your Elders with Risa Taniguchi

For the final episode in the Assurance Podcast series titled 'Respect Your  Elders', Juba is joined by Risa Taniguchi, a DJ, Producer and classically trained musician from Tokyo in Japan.Throughout their fascinating conversation, they discuss Japan's monoracial society, obedience and the culture of seniority and how these impact Tokyo's music scene. They also discuss beauty standards for Japan's female DJ, challenging norms and how the pressures of motherhood shape the dancefloor, plus much more.Check out Risa's suggestions for organisations that are supporting women in music in Japan:  Women In Music Japan This podcast is sponsored by adidas and Zalando as part of their #shareherpower campaign, which is all about camaraderie over competition and women empowering women.Music: Badsista - Esperando O Verao (Original Mix) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

The Assurance Podcast is a follow up to Juba’s documentary 'Assurance' which explored the experiences of female DJs in Nigeria. Throughout the eye-opening and motivating 6-part Assurance Podcast series, Juba will talk to women DJs across the Global South, reflecting on their personal journeys, their music scenes and how their social contexts impact their careers and lives. Guests will also offer up wisdom and advice to DJs and Producers. Assurance is all about spotlighting voices away from the European and North American club scenes, which dominate in conversations around gender and representation in music. This podcast is sponsored by adidas and Zalando as part of their #ShareHerPower campaign, which is all about camaraderie over competition and women empowering women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.