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Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate Weaves Musical Stories at Seattle Symphony
Reviews, Interviews Gray Harrison Reviews, Interviews Gray Harrison

Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate Weaves Musical Stories at Seattle Symphony

On June 12, Octave 9 hosted an evening of music at Benaroya Hall from Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate. The chamber pieces were performed by a string quartet composed of Emerson Millar and Jacqueline Audas on violin, Ursula Steele on viola, and Katherine Audas on cello. One of the pieces, entitled “MoonStrike,” also featured live narration from Washington local musician, actor, and storytelling legend Swil Kanim

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Beyond Protests, Humanize MENA Lives with Intentional Arts + Culture
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Beyond Protests, Humanize MENA Lives with Intentional Arts + Culture

Across the street from the (in)famous Rickshaw Lounge lies the unassuming 1 Million Cafe. I’ve lived in the area for over a decade and never knew it was Yemeni and that their chai is homebrewed with love; my iced version with oat milk presented a homey, unadulterated flavor unlike any chai I’ve had in Seattle. 

How many of us walk by establishments owned by Middle Eastern people and never try them? Is it fear? Racism? Flavors unknown? 

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