Gestern • 40 Min.

In this episode, hosts Bronka Pálešová and Peter Tracy, master's students in the Music Sound Performance Program at the Free University of Berlin, welcome members of the Ritama Collective from Peru—Yemit, Wendolin, and Claudia—as special guests of the Crippled Symmetries Festival. The conversation introduces the collective's background, their experiences in Berlin, and sets the stage for an exploration of their work in contemporary music, artistic collaboration, and the promotion of women composers. Notable highlights include the collective's candid discussion of the challenges faced by women composers in Peru, their democratic and inclusive approach to artistic collaboration, and the integration of indigenous and sociopolitical themes into their music. The episode features in-depth insights into the use of multimedia—particularly video and animation—to enhance audience engagement, as well as personal stories illustrating the importance of cultural heritage and protest in their creative process. The guests share memorable examples of how their music has resonated with audiences and contributed to broader conversations about identity, justice, and the transformative role of art. The episode concludes with reflections on the enduring power of music to inspire change, foster community, and communicate complex emotions and ideas. The hosts thank Yemit, Wendolin, and Claudia for sharing their experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of artistic collaboration and the role of music in both personal and societal transformation.