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Outernational

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by Amirtha Kidambi

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Outernational is a podcast that explores the relationship between music and revolution, featuring discussions with musicians who are using their music and platforms to grapple with the intersecting global crises of our times. Hosted by Amirtha Kidambi, a vocalist, improviser, composer, organizer and educator, the conversations highlight the role of music in shaping social consciousness and sharing stories and strategies to inspire us in our collective struggle and build solidarity. Introduced by the late composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, “Outernationalism” is a concept that defies creative, spiritual and political borders, exploring our relationships as listeners, artists and culture workers outside of global capitalism and nation-states. Credits: Amirtha Kidambi, edited by Z Park, Intro music by Amirtha Kidambi “Proper Burial”, Recorded at Pioneer Works, Brooklyn, Clips from Episode 1 with Angel Bat Dawid and Episode 2 with Greg Saunier <a href="https://amirthakidambi.substack.com/s/outernational?utm_medium=podcast">amirthakidambi.substack.com</a>

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June 23, 2026

Outernational Episode 8: Samora Pinderhughes

We’re back with a mini episode of Outernational after a short hiatus. This is a special live episode with the brilliant pianist, composer and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes, from the Press Play fair at Pioneer Works back in December 2025. We talked about what it means to be an abolitionist, his work collaborating with incarcerated folks through his organization the Healing Project and how art can help people process the horrors of the prison industrial complex. It was short and sweet, but packs a powerful punch.In the intro you’ll hear me mention raise the concern of the Suno AI funding the Press Play fair and Pioneer Works working with Suno to host AI workshops. Suno notoriously and shamelessly data mines the intellectual and creative property of musicians, with no credit or compensation and makes generative AI “tools” which will eventually lead to the obsolescence of many forms of creative musical labor. The CEO of Suno AI infamously said people "don't enjoy" making music. Gross.I was happy to hear that Pioneer Works will no longer be working with Suno AI, I hope in some small part to the attention many artists including Samora and I brought to the issue.If you didn’t catch the last episode with Alsarah, it’s a great one discussing her story and identity as a Sudanese refugee and the history and current genocide in Sudan. She talked about how “refugee” is the identity of the future and offers some wisdom on how one might thing about home in these changing circumstances. She’s also funny as hell. Get full access to Amirtha Kidambi at <a href="https://amirthakidambi.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">amirthakidambi.substack.com/subscribe</a>

March 31, 2026

Outernational Episode 7: Alsarah

I’m hitting you with a new fresh episode of Outernational with a musician, researcher, producer and thinker Alsarah, bandleader of the East African retropop band The Nubatones. We had a deeply engaging conversation about her roots in East Africa and her identity as a refugee, one that she emphasizes will be the future normal. From Sudan to Yemen, to Boston and finally New York, her story is both inspiring and deeply relatable in her journey of personal and political discovery.With the genocide still raging in the Sudan creating the largest humanitarian and displacement crisis on the planet, I was grateful to learn and hear from someone who has lived through the history that led to this moment.This episode is filled with resources if you’re looking for ways to support, reminding us that all struggles are connected. Please follow <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/bsonblast/">@bsonblast</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/sunduqalsudan/">@sunduqalsudan</a>, and hashtags #keepyoureyesonsudan #freesudan.Enjoy this episode with Alsarah, recorded at Pioneer Works, engineered by me and produced by Z Park. Get full access to Amirtha Kidambi at <a href="https://amirthakidambi.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">amirthakidambi.substack.com/subscribe</a>

February 26, 2026

Outernational Episode 6: Omar x Amirtha

This episode is a bit of a special one, as we’re playing around with the format. In this one, my dear friend, Omar Ahmad interviews yours truly, your hostess with the mostess, in a flipped episode. For those of you who are just encountering me through the podcast, this one gives you some insight into who the heck I am, and my own music and practice is all about. We talk about my devotional, DIY and punk roots, my circuitous journey to where I am, and my focus as we navigate these apocalyptic times.While you’re at it, you can <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outernational-episode-4-omar-ahmad/id1831048675?i=1000738138930">check out the episode where I interview Omar</a>. You’ll see that these two chatterboxes can gab profundities for hours on end, so there’s plenty to chew on here.At this moment, you can listen to all archived episodes, but starting March 2nd you’ll only have access to the last few archived episodes, so check out the episodes with <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outernational-episode-2-greg-saunier/id1831048675?i=1000727920873">Greg Saunier of Deerhoof </a>and <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outernational-episode-1-angel-bat-dawid/id1831048675?i=1000722519507">Angel Bat Dawid</a><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outernational-episode-1-angel-bat-dawid/id1831048675?i=1000722519507"> </a>while you still can!This podcast is self-funded, so I’m starting introduce some incentives for your material support. The podcast started with a generous fellowship from Pioneer Works in 2025, but as we move into 2026 I am trying to find ways to make this sustainable. In addition to paying my amazing producer Z, this labor of love takes a huge amount of time and work to keep going. You can check out the perks below and decide if this is something you can do at this time!February is the last chance to listen to all Outernational episodes for free! Starting in March, readers with any paid subscription ($5/monthly or $50/annually) can listen to / access all archived Outernational episodes. Paid subscribers can also access bonus content, including the full improvisation at Le Guess Who? from Episode 5, as well as future discounts on Elder Ones LPs and shirts. All paid subscriptions directly help the Outernational podcast to keep going!Free subscribers will continue receiving the monthly newsletter and will be able to listen back to the 3 most recent episodes of the Outernational podcast, but will not be able to comment or post and will not receive discounts for Elder Ones merchandise.Credits: Hosted by Amirtha Kidambi, Edited by Z Park, Music by Elder Ones “Live in Vilnius - Third Space”, Recorded at Pioneer Works, Brooklyn Get full access to Amirtha Kidambi at <a href="https://amirthakidambi.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">amirthakidambi.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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What is Outernational?: Outernational is a podcast that explores the relationship between music and revolution, featuring discussions with musicians who are using their music and platforms to grapple with the intersecting global crises of our times. Hosted by Amirtha Kidambi, a vocalist, improviser, composer, organizer and educator, the conversations highlight the role of music in shaping social consciousness and sharing stories and strategies to inspire us in our collective struggle and build solidarity. Introduced by the late composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, “Outernationalism” is a concept that defies creative, spiritual and political borders, exploring our relationships as listeners, artists and culture workers outside of global capitalism and nation-states.

Credits: Amirtha Kidambi, edited by Z Park, Intro music by Amirtha Kidambi “Proper Burial”, Recorded at Pioneer Works, Brooklyn, Clips from Episode 1 with Angel Bat Dawid and Episode 2 with Greg Saunier <a href="https://amirthakidambi.substack.com/s/outernational?utm_medium=podcast">amirthakidambi.substack.com</a>
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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