The IJCM Conversations Series Podcast is a collaboration between the International Journal of Community Music and the Community Music Learning Youtube Channel. This podcast series is hosted by Alicia de Bánffy-Hall and Roger Mantie. In the series, we interview authors and editors of the International Journal of Community Music about individual issues or articles they wrote or edited for the journal. Our goal is to make the journal’s ideas more accessible.
In this conversation, Dr. Gillian Howell discusses her extensive work in community music, focusing on its impact on social justice, peace building, and the well-being of communities. She shares her journey from her early involvement in community music to her research on music's role in supporting refugee children and her experiences in conflict-affected areas like East Timor. Gillian reflects on the importance of critical self-reflection in her practice and the evolving nature of her research...
6 Jan 2026
5 - From Inclusion to Inclusivity with Deanna Yerichuk
Deanna Yerichuk, Associate Professor, discusses the evolution from inclusion to inclusivity within community music with Alicia de Bánffy-Hall and Roger Mantie, emphasizing participatory music's role in driving social change in this interview.
6 Aug 2025
4 - Community Music with Kari Veblen
Professor Kari Veblen shares her early musical experiences and significant contributions to community music scholarship in a conversation with Roger Mantie, highlighting the importance of community engagement in various settings in this interview.
23 Jul 2025
3 - Community Music in Nordic Countries with Brit Ågot Brøske and Kim Boeskov
Brit Ågot Brøske and Kim Boeskov share experiences and insights regarding community music projects in Nordic countries, highlighting inclusion and access to music education in this interview with Alicia de Banffy-Hall.
9 Jul 2025
2 - Music Making and Sustainable Futures with Dave Camlin
Lecturer Dave Camlin discusses his journey into community music, emphasizing dialogue in music pedagogy and the crucial role of sustainability in music making, in an interview with Roger Mantie.
25 Jun 2025
Building bridges with community music during Northern Ireland‘s Troubles with Kathleen Turner
Kathleen Turner discusses her experiences with community music in Northern Ireland during the Troubles and her research into the role of community musicians in an interview with Alicia de Bánffy-Hall.
28 May 2025
Specia Episode: Season One Recap with Alicia de Bánffy-Hall and Roger Mantie
Hosts Alicia de Bánffy-Hall and Roger Mantie recap season one of the podcast, reflecting on community music, research, and guest stories in this interview episode.
24 Oct 2024
8 - Busking with Meg Elkins and Paul Watt
In this conversation, Meg Elkins, Paul Watt and Alicia de Bánffy-Hall discuss the special issue on busking published in 2023. Meg and Paul share how they got interested in the topic of busking, and talk about its history and evolution. They highlight the role of buskers in a community and the strategies buskers use to engage the audience. The conversation explores the role of busking in creating a sense of space, excitement, and occasion. It discusses how buskers contribute to the cultural ex...
24 Oct 2024
9 - Community Music in Italy with Antonella Coppi and Johann van der Sandt
In this conversation, Antonella Coppi, Johann van der Sandt and Alicia de Bánffy-Hall discuss the special issue on Italy published in 2024. Antonella and Johann share how they got involved in community music, what challenges they have faced in introducing the concept of community music in Italy and the progress they have made in developing the field. They also talk about the articles published in the special issue on community music in Italy, which cover topics such as community opera, univer...
23 Oct 2024
7 - Community Music in Germany with Alicia de Bánffy-Hall
In this conversation, Alicia de Bánffy-Hall and Roger Mantie discuss the special issue on community music in Germany published in 2016. Alicia explains that the special issue came about during a time where community music emerged in Germany as a distinct field. She highlights the contributions of the Munich Community Music Action Research Group in developing community music within Germany. Co-edited by Alicia, Burkhard Hill, and Theo Hartogh, the issue invited diverse contributions, covering ...
23 Oct 2024
6 - Community Music in Canada with Lee Willingham
In this episode, Dr. Lee Willingham delves into his journey into the world of Community Music, exploring the inspiration that led him to become involved and how he played a pivotal role in shaping the Community Music degree programs at Wilfrid Laurier University in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. He shares his experiences in designing these innovative programs and offers practical advice for implementing similar initiatives at other universities. Additionally, Dr. Willingham discusses two signif...
22 Oct 2024
5 - Community Music in the Asia Pacific Region with Brydie-Leigh Bartleet
In this conversation, Brydie-Leigh Bartleet, associate editor of the IJCM, discusses her involvement in community music and the diverse practices in the Asia Pacific region. She emphasizes the importance of learning from First Nations cultures and their interconnected ways of making music. Brydie discusses her research approaches ranging from auto ethnographic work to large scale studies. She discusses her paper on the concept of love and how she used this concept as a lens to criticall...
22 Oct 2024
4 - Community Music with Don Coffman, Associate Editor of the IJCM
In this conversation, Don Coffman discusses his involvement in community music and the International Journal of Community Music. He shares how he became involved in the field and his role in the New Horizons movement. Don also talks about his role as an associate editor of the International Journal of Community Music and how the journal has evolved over the years. He highlights the importance of the journal in promoting research and scholarship in community music. We then discuss his own arti...
22 Oct 2024
3 - Founding the IJCM and the journey as Senior Editor with Lee Higgins
In Episode Three of the IJCM conversations series, Lee Higgins talks about the journey of founding the journal, being Senior Editor for 16 years, the development of the journal from its inception, the succession of Roger Mantie as next Senior Editor, and the challenges and projects that sprung from the journal.Our guest: Lee Higgins is professor and director of the International Centre for Community Music at York St. John University (England) and Co-Founder (in 2004) and Editor Emeritus ...
22 Oct 2024
2 - Introducing the International Journal of Community Music
In this episode Roger Mantie, Senior Editor of the International Journal of Community Music gives us an introduction to the journal, its history, mission, how the journal works and how to access it.Our guest: Roger Mantie is a professor in the Arts, Culture and Media department at University of Toronto Scarborough (Canada) and Senior Editor of the International Journal of Community Music.https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/roger-mantieMore information about the International Journal of Community...
22 Oct 2024
1 - Introducing the Podcast - International Journal of Community Music Conversations Series
In this first podcast Roger Mantie and Alicia de Banffy-Hall present the new International Journal of Community Music Conversation Podcast Series "IJCM Conversations". They discuss how the idea came about, the history of the Community Music Learning channel and what listeners can look forward to.More information about the International Journal of Community Music:https://www.intellectbooks.com/intern...This podcast series is hosted by Alicia de Banffy-Hall and Roger Mantie and produced by Laur...
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Deanna Yerichuk
Kari Veblen
Brit Ågot Brøske
Kim Boeskov
Dave Camlin
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