Is an Island, by Mahawam

Is an Island

by Mahawam

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Ohmstar I can't get over the poetry, the use of language, and how much of themselves Mahawam puts into their work. I hope they continue sharing their art for years to come. Favorite track: Hoping No One Notice.

keisha "A closed mouth don't get fed." A poetic, visceral, even at times witty opus grappling with disease, mortality, and queerness. Saw them perform in at the Bandcamp Oakland office, and had to support their gorgeous work. Favorite track: Hoping No One Notice.

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1.	Hoping No One Notice 04:18	buy track
2.	Is an Island 03:57	buy track
3.	Livery 03:56	buy track
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5.	Michelle Pfeiffer 03:46	buy track

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Mahawam straddles a line between technician and artist. A means to process both the trauma and joy at the intersection of Black queer identity, their work as a producer and vocalist serves as a study in the ways that intersection informs cultural and personal progress. Mahawam's new EP 'Is An Island' serves multifaceted explorations of resignation, loneliness, lust and hope navigated during their journey to come to terms with their HIV diagnosis with the intention of bringing visibility to nuanced experiences of similar bodies in similar situations.

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released March 29, 2019

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Mahawam Oakland, California

Mahawam is the studio recording and performance outlet for Oakland based musician, songwriter, and producer Malik Mays. Black and queer, among many things, the 30 year old’s work combs the borders and unexplored terrain of self and other, with themes of discovery, reclamation, and purpose through a deeply considered, intersectional lens. ... more

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