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Jefferson Alade (he/him) is an interdisciplinary creative currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

He is completing his Master of Design at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Prior to attending Emily Carr, he studied at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). There, he completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication and a minor in Music Industry.

During his time at UCLA, Jefferson gravitated toward the music, food and art spaces at school and around the city. On a personal level, he established a storytelling platform that produced music, podcasts, DJ mixes and events. He also gained work experience at companies such as Dim Records and Red Bull Media House.

At Emily Carr, Jefferson’s practice centers around listening and how musical and sonic experiences can form, build and shape community.