Welcome to a captivating episode of "The Truth in This Art"! Join host Rob Lee as he engages in a meaningful conversation with Uni Q. Mical of Black Kotton Kandy! Uni started as a young poet living in the city, absorbing all the artistry she could handle. Now, she is an inspirational force for all the young artistic voices in Baltimore through Black Kotton Kandy. Later, Rob and Uni Q. Mical discuss inspiration, hometown pride, music, and the difference between East and West Baltimore. This is the essential episode for all Baltimore natives and transplants! In our talk, Uni shared:An extraordinary blend of music, poetry, and performance as Black Cotton Candy delivers a truly distinctive and experimental sonic experience.Uncover Baltimore's hidden musical legacy as we delve into the city's rich history in club and house music—a captivating narrative that has remained largely unexplored and unrecognized until now.Anticipate a vibrant exploration of the city's diverse music scene, showcasing its inclusive and welcoming nature, where artists from all backgrounds find a harmonious and supportive platform to share their unique talents and voices.Join us in this enlightening episode as Uni Q. Mical, of the Black Cotton Candy, discusses their influences and the unique blend of music, poetry, and performance that defines their work. They talk about the vibrant arts scene in Baltimore and the importance of elevating and celebrating local talent. Uni Q. Mical also shares their perspective on the different neighborhoods in Baltimore and the stereotypes that often surround them. They emphasize the need to challenge these stereotypes and highlight the creativity and resilience of the city.Mentioned in this episodeUni Q. Mical and Black Kotton Kandy on social media and SoundCloud.🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis. Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★