![]() ![]() ![]() ” During a season of collective isolation, her film does just that for the people of Los Angeles, wrapping nostalgic imagery of the city in longing lyric. In an effort to draw parallels between sound and space, Buchanan has coined what she calls song poems. “I believe in the power of language to transform and engage our sense of self and community…I’m using writing as a way to help deal with my own societal anxieties while helping my community do the same.” She’s also been thinking about ways to infuse Black literature into curriculum. She has been thinking and writing about education disparity impacting youth, particularly the impoverished. Through her craft, Buchanan reflects on how we take care of ourselves and write our own authentic stories during a time of “unhealth”. For Buchanan that means focusing on spiritual, mental, physical and psychological, and meta-narrative well-being. “For the Love of L.A.” showcases a diverse group of Angelenos who use their artistry to reflect on the current time. Her short-short film, “We Are All Angels,” recently premiered on The Music Center’s YouTube channel. Shonda Buchanan, class of ’03 and ’97, is a featured Los Angeles community artist in The Music Center’s provocative “For the Love of L.A.” series. ![]()
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