Maurine Celebrates Two Years of Cloud Records Music Podcast!

Maurine McFarlane marks two years and the close of Season Four of Cloud Record Music Podcast with a look back at the conversations, artists, and moments that made it all worthwhile.

To celebrate two years and the close of Season Four, host Maurine McFarlane revisits some of her favorite moments from past guests — composer Ava Covington on capturing melody ideas before they disappear, producer Austin Woodlin on gospel music’s evolution from choir to contemporary, anti-bullying advocate Neskens Dorcelus Jr. on why exposure is a bully’s worst enemy, Joy Jackson and Blake Melvin on how maturity transforms writing from catchy hooks to lasting stories, opera-trained vocalist Val Gay on the faith and timing that brought her collaboration with tenor Garrick together, and photographer and stage designer Devon Taylor on building a craft that makes artists look and feel their best. Maurine closes with heartfelt thanks and a call for listeners to keep supporting everything Cloud Record is building.

Connect with Maurine McFarlane & Cloud Music Records LLC

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurine-mcfarlane-2a5836161 Cloud Records LLC Website: https://cloudrecordllc.com Cloud Records LLC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudrecordsllc2020 Cloud Records LLC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cloudrecordllc Cloud Records LLC Fanbase: https://www.fanbase.app/@cloudrecordsllc1

Music Platforms to Cloud Records LLC Music:

I Am Strong (EP) by Capathia Jenkins – https://capathiajenkins.hearnow.com/i-am-strong-2

Jesus Christ is Lord by Carmella Green – https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jesus-christ-is-lord

Jesus Christ is Lord (Instrumental) by Carmella Green – https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jesus-christ-is-lord-instrumental

Jesus Christ is Lord (Radio Edit) by Carmella Green – https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jesus-christ-is-lord-radio-edit

There is A Time (EP) by Garrick V. Morgan & Valerie V. Gay – https://garrickvmorgan.hearnow.com

LIFTED (EP) by Joy Jackson

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/blakemelvinandjoyjackson/the-calm-before-the-storm

The Calm Before the Storm by Blake Melvin & Joy Jackson

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/joyjackson/lifted

Fighting for My Destiny (Prayer Meditation Music) by Maurine McFarlane & Jennifer Thomas – https://maurinemcfarlane.hearnow.com/fighting-for-my-destiny-prayer-meditation-music-3

Luchando por Mi Destino Música para la Oración de Meditación ) by Maurine McFarlane & Maria Antonella Moreno Maldonado – https://maurinemcfarlane.hearnow.com/fighting-for-my-destiny-prayer-meditation-music

Joan Eno Otitoyomi, Nigerian performing artist and creative educator, shares how her cultural heritage, passion for contemporary dance, and commitment to authentic storytelling fuel her transformative work including her productions Ibere and Kintsugi.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Show notes:

In this episode of Cloud Record Music Podcast, Maurine McFarlane sits down with Nigerian performing artist Joan Eno Otitoyomi to explore culture, storytelling, and transformation through dance and theater. Joan shares how her heritage fuels her creative work, from her production Ibere—meaning “the beginning,” encouraging people to take bold steps despite fear—to Kintsugi, a piece about repairing mindsets and challenging societal norms. They discuss her experience representing Nigeria at the Holland Festival in Amsterdam, her journey from self-doubt to creative confidence, and her role as a performing arts instructor empowering young people. Joan opens up about using art to address national issues and her vision for connecting with global audiences while staying rooted in authenticity. It’s an inspiring conversation about embracing new beginnings, staying real in your storytelling, and using the arts to spark dialogue and drive meaningful change.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• Joan’s work celebrates Nigerian culture while addressing real societal challenges through dance and theater.
• Ibere means “the beginning”—a call to push past fear and take bold steps toward something new.
• She blends African contemporary dance with storytelling to explore identity, healing, and resilience.
• Authenticity is her foundation—real stories create deeper connections and inspire change.
• Her vision is to use art to spark national dialogue and empower the next generation.

Music Platforms to Joan Eno

Instagram (@dancebug08): https://www.instagram.com/dancebug08

Instagram (@officialjecs): https://www.instagram.com/officialjecs

Connect with Maurine McFarlane & Cloud Music Records LLC

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurine-mcfarlane-2a5836161 Cloud Records LLC Website: https://cloudrecordllc.com Cloud Records LLC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudrecordsllc2020 Cloud Records LLC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cloudrecordllc Cloud Records LLC Fanbase: https://www.fanbase.app/@cloudrecordsllc1

Music Platforms to Cloud Records LLC Music:

I Am Strong (EP) by Capathia Jenkins – https://capathiajenkins.hearnow.com/i-am-strong-2

Jesus Christ is Lord by Carmella Green – https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jesus-christ-is-lord

Jesus Christ is Lord (Instrumental) by Carmella Green – https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jesus-christ-is-lord-instrumental

Jesus Christ is Lord (Radio Edit) by Carmella Green – https://carmellagreen.hearnow.com/jesus-christ-is-lord-radio-edit

There is A Time (EP) by Garrick V. Morgan & Valerie V. Gay – https://garrickvmorgan.hearnow.com

Fighting for My Destiny (Prayer Meditation Music) by Maurine McFarlane & Jennifer Thomas – https://maurinemcfarlane.hearnow.com/fighting-for-my-destiny-prayer-meditation-music-3

Luchando por Mi Destino Música para la Oración de Meditación ) by Maurine McFarlane & Maria Antonella Moreno Maldonado – https://maurinemcfarlane.hearnow.com/fighting-for-my-destiny-prayer-meditation-music