Almirah Radio Hour

Almirah Radio Hour

A podcast that brushes the dust off of local politics, art, and culture. A podcast by Nina Bhattacharya and Sheela Lal.

  1. 05/05/2020 ·  Bonus

    Aerogram #2: Rising Voices

    In this little missive from Sheela -- an aerogram, if you will! -- we hear about some Asian American movers and shakers. Find Nina on Instagram at @radio.rani and Sheela on all social at @queenofblah. Follow Rising Voices of Asian American Families at @risingvoices_aaf. Want to tell us what's on your mind? Drop us a voice message from your phone or computer. We'd love to hear from you! Music by Saraswathi Jones. Art by Mili Sethia.

    2 min
  2. Tracklist for Tenderness (ft. Ava Sophia)

    04/12/2020

    Tracklist for Tenderness (ft. Ava Sophia)

    We're delighted to have the effervescent singer-songwriter Ava Sophia join us for a conversation about voice, biracial identity, Boston’s creative landscapes, and her favorite quarantine recipes. We are verklempt! You can find Ava on all social platforms at Ava Sophia Music.  Want to suggest a topic for an uninformed hot take? Drop us a voice message from your phone or computer. We'd love to hear from you! As always, find Nina online at @radio.rani and Sheela at @queenofblah.  Related Links: Read: Have We A Dusky Peril? (SAADA) Learn: Radical South Asian Timeline (Payal Kumar) Listen: Don't Take It From Me (ft. Guyclaude) (Tashawn Taylor)

    46 min

  3. 04/05/2020 ·  Bonus

    Aerogram #1: COVID Contemplation

    In this little missive from our listeners -- an aerogram, if you will! -- we hear how COVID-19 is feeling more real, the perks of boredom, some imagined futures, and a song. Find Nina on Instagram at @radio.rani and Sheela on all social at @queenofblah. Want to tell us what's on your mind? Drop us a voice message from your phone or computer. We'd love to hear from you!

    4 min

  4. 03/30/2020

    Uninformed Hot Takes

    Nina and Sheela are back in with a new season of Almirah Radio Hour, fresh with commentary about dragonfruit, labor organizing, succulent scams, telework disparities and more. Find Nina online at @radio.rani and Sheela at @queenofblah. Want to suggest a topic for an uninformed hot take? Drop us a voice message from your phone or computer. We'd love to hear from you! Related Reading: True/False Films Currently Streaming The Inequality of Telework (Journalist's Resource) Unerased Book Club Mango and Marigold Press

    36 min

  5. Season 3 Trailer

    Leave Us A Message!

    Hello, friends! Long time, no see. We just recorded our first episode of 2020 the other day, and it felt so good to laugh together. As we bring back new episodes, we would love to hear from you! What are  you feeling? How are you navigating your day to day? What are you  wrestling with? What brings you joy? Leave us a voice message from your phone or computer.

    1 min

  6. 05/30/2019

    The False Hope of Sunshine

    This week, Nina and Sheela talk about the role of community during hardship, do a quick friendship inventory, and discuss why April was the worst month.

    44 min

  7. 04/25/2019

    Genrebending Justice ft. Saraswathi Jones

    This week, Nina sits down with musician and organizer Saraswathi Jones for a conversation that spans artistic colonialism, genre labels, the history of Bangladesh, and her own first memories of music.

    46 min

  8. 04/01/2019

    What To Do With Discomfort?

    This week, Nina and Sheela wrestle with everything that is uncomfortable, especially the topics where they still feel like they are learning…. Whew.

    41 min
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5
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13 Ratings

About

A podcast that brushes the dust off of local politics, art, and culture. A podcast by Nina Bhattacharya and Sheela Lal.

Information

  • Creator
    Almirah Radio Hour
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2020
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Almirah Radio Hour
  • Show Website
    Almirah Radio Hour