‘Feeling Good’ is an art, sport, and civic singing project that invited fans to sing ‘Feeling Good’—the song made famous by Nina Simone—as an evolving video installation and live and remote singing event dedicated to amplifying the voices of athletes in women’s sport who search for equity and joy.
‘Feeling Good’ was organized by artist and Wall of Song co-founder Mel Day in collaboration with SJSU Institute for the Study of Sport, Society & Social Change and community partners from 2019-2022. Thanks to all who added their voices!
View the project launch video as part of a live half-time performance at a San José State University Women’s Basketball Game on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, February 2020.
“Title IX Finds Its Song” Exhibition Essay by feminist performance scholar Peggy Phelan
Why sing FEELING GOOD? Read our FAQ.
Celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Feeling Good’s second 2021 National Girls & Women in Sports Day virtual multi-channel video installation and multi-disciplinary event was co-hosted with the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society & Social Change, San José Museum of Art, San Jose Jazz, and a number of affinity partners, including SJSU Pride & Gender Equity Center, SJSU Choirs, and the Spartan Marching Band. This event featured the amazing soprano soloist Danielle Marie, an exclusive interview with Grammy-winning jazz powerhouse Ledisi, Bay Area student athlete activists, and scholars in sport and song. / Credits: 3D Modelling/After Effects: Kiki Wu; Video/Sound Editing: Justin Edwards; Title Design: Lee Friedman
QUEERBALL, 2022-, Limited Edition Basketball
Click HereRecent Events
ISSSSC's Sport Conversation for Change:
National Girls and Women in Sport Day & Title IX
Feb 17, 2022, 12-1pm PST (Virtual Event)
More Events
It’s a new dawn / It’s a new day / It’s a new life / For me /
And I’m feeling good / I’m feeling good
— Feeling Good, the song made famous by Nina Simone