Counterspells is a digital exhibition featuring the 16th cohort of Kresge Artist Fellows. Within this collection, the video work Motormouth serves as a personal "counterspell" rooted in the story of Stevie Soul.
For Stevie, beatboxing is the tactical magic that turned a debilitating childhood stutter into a rhythmic force. By flipping an obstacle into a command of connection, Motormouth embodies the exhibition’s theme of transforming energy into something powerful, beautiful, and resilient.
How Stevie Soul Found His Rhythm
Motor Mouth is a short film about Stevie Soul, a Detroit-based musician who transformed his childhood stutter into a rhythmic language all his own, finding confidence and connection through the art of beatboxing.
Detroit-based beatboxer and performance artist Stevie Soul has teamed up with competitive jump roper Eli Lindauer. In this heart-stopping video, Stevie provides the backbeat and tempo for Eli to work his jump rope magic.
Detroit-based beatboxer and performance artist Stevie Soul has teamed up with Detroit baller and sneakerhead Sadelle Moore. It's Delle's basketball handling skills that provide the backbeat to Stevie's vocal gymnastics in this one-of-a-kind performance, simply titled "DRIBBLE."
Stevie Soul and Nicole New got together with guitarist Matt LoRusso to have a little jazzy holiday jam sesh to get into the spirit.
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![Radio station studio with three people, microphones, computers, and sound equipment. WDET Stevie Soul Ansara is an award winning beatboxer, vocalist & Multimedia producer]()
WDET
Shares his story and performs live on air
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Kresge Arts in Detroit
2024 Gilda Award Recipient
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Detroit News
Artist Profile
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![Fathead logo with website URL and logos of brands like Marvel, Disney, MLB, NFL, Star Wars on a blue background. Stevie Soul Ansara is an award winning beatboxer, vocalist & Multimedia producer]()
FATHEAD commercial
Aired on Disney and Nickelodeon
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![Magazine article featuring a musician. The article, titled "Sounds Abound," profiles Detroit beatboxer Stevie Soul. Hour Detroit Stevie Soul Ansara is an award winning beatboxer, vocalist & Multimedia producer]()
Hour detroit
Sounds Abound: Detroit beatboxer Stevie Soul's latest artistic endeavor finds music in the rhythms of everyday life
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H&R Block: The Detroit Story 2012
Hip-Prov is a game show where comics and improvisers compete in short-form improv games and hip-hop challenges. Audience members may also join in the fun by providing game suggestions and winning prizes.Upcoming Show dates below!
