the Black Monologues

the Black Monologues
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The podcast is a homage to the rich African tradition of oral history; driven by the core belief that oral traditions guide social and human morals, which give people a sense of place and purpose. One of the central tenets of this is storytelling, which would be through various means, such as speech, song, poetry, narration, proverbs, monologues and anything and everything audible!We believe that through sharing personal stories across the Black community, not only will our diversity be highlighted in a fresh, innovative way, but also the very idea of Blackness reclaimed and deconstructed. Allowing for the freedom of capturing Black culture through the prism of time and beyond.The episodes will be released every last Sunday of the month (or at the very least we'll certainly try to!) and our debut season is about love in all its different forms!

Episodes

  1. 10/03/2021

    Shani & Olivia-Rae's Love between Mother & Child

    MEET SHANI & OLIVIA-RAE... 34, CISGENDER WOMAN 6, CISGENDER GIRL UK, JAMAICAN ACTUARY, SUPA DUPA MOTHER, DAUGHTER THEY LOVE BEING JAMAICAN PLEASE Support us here! the Episode Production Team: Meet Naja. Audio Production Assistant. A runaway neuroscientist, radio presenter, pop music fan, groovy ally, based in London Email: naja.mahler@gmail.com Website: www.najamahler.com Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident. An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from Germany Email: simon@simonashwood.com Website: www.simonashwood.com Meet Solomon. Composer. A musician aka the last musicbender, gamer, anime fan, from Barbados, based in London Email: solomonbeckles3@gmail.com Instagram: @blizzardlp Meet Lizzie. Sound Engineer   An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in London Email: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com  Website: www.lizziebmusic.com  Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes) Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com  Website: www.theblackmonologues.com the Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music. the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest. the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience. the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible. the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice! the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. *Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down! P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom.  Support the show (https://linktr.ee/theblackmonologues) Support the show

    17 min
  2. Goldalyns Love of Community

    08/01/2021

    Goldalyns Love of Community

    MEET GOLDALYN... 17, CISGENDER GIRL LUHYA, KENYA ALBINISM, SCIENTIST SHE LOVES COMMUNITY  PLEASE Support us here! the Episode Production Team: Meet Laura. Audio Production Assistant.   A dj, budding radio producer/presenter, bonnet lover, from Angola, born & based in London  Email: lcandengue@gmail.com Instagram: @Lauracan._  Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident. An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from Germany Email: simon@simonashwood.com Website: www.simonashwood.com Meet Lewis. Composer of the music score. A musician, writer, wannabe polymath, ally, from Wales, based in London Email: lewisacampbell99@gmail.com Website: www.lewisacampbell.co.uk Meet Lizzie. Sound Engineer   An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in London Email: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com  Website: www.lizziebmusic.com  Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes) Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com  Website: www.theblackmonologues.com the Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music. the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest. the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience. the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible. the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice! the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. *Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down! P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom.  Support the show

    23 min

  3. 06/03/2021

    Kobe & Kyles' Love of God Pt. 2 : Finding Love Through God

    MEET KOBE & KYLE... 27 , CIS WOMAN 27, CIS MAN UNITED STATES THERAPIST & FINANCE GHANAIAN & AMERICAN PARENTS & MARRIED THEY LOVE GOD PLEASE Support us here! the Episode Production Team: Meet Laura. Audio Production Assistant.   A dj, budding radio producer/presenter, bonnet lover, from Angola, born & based in London  Email: lcandengue@gmail.com Instagram: @Lauracan._  Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident. An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from Germany Email: simon@simonashwood.com Website: www.simonashwood.com Meet Solomon. Composer. A musician aka the last musicbender, gamer, anime fan, from Barbados, based in London Email: solomonbeckles3@gmail.com Instagram: @blizzardlp Meet Lizzie. Sound Engineer   An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in London Email: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com  Website: www.lizziebmusic.com  Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes) Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com  Website: www.theblackmonologues.com the Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music. the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest. the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience. the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible. the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice! the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. *Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down! P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom.  Support the show

    28 min

  4. 05/23/2021

    Kobe & Kyles' Love of God Pt.1: Love Cultural Differences

    MEET KOBE & KYLE... 27 , CIS WOMAN 27, CIS MAN UNITED STATES THERAPIST & FINANCE GHANAIAN & AMERICAN PARENTS & MARRIED THEY LOVE GOD PLEASE Support us here! the Episode Production Team: Meet Laura. Audio Production Assistant.   A dj, budding radio producer/presenter, bonnet lover, from Angola, born & based in London  Email: lcandengue@gmail.com Instagram: @Lauracan._  Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident. An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from Germany Email: simon@simonashwood.com Website: www.simonashwood.com Meet Solomon. Composer. A musician aka the last musicbender, gamer, anime fan, from Barbados, based in London Email: solomonbeckles3@gmail.com Instagram: @blizzardlp Meet Lizzie. Sound Engineer   An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in London Email: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com  Website: www.lizziebmusic.com  Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes) Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com  Website: www.theblackmonologues.com the Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music. the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest. the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience. the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible. the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice! the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. *Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down! P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom.  Support the show

    22 min

  5. 04/25/2021

    Michael's Love of Music

    MEET MICHAEL... 49, CISMAN UNITED KINGDOM DRUM & BASS DJ RADIO BROADCASTER HE LOVES MUSIC PLEASE Support us here! the Episode Production Team: Meet Laura. Audio Production Assistant.   A dj, budding radio producer/presenter, bonnet lover, from Angola, born & based in London  Email: lcandengue@gmail.com Instagram: @Lauracan._  Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident. An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from Germany Email: simon@simonashwood.com Website: www.simonashwood.com Meet Lewis. Composer of the music score. A musician, writer, wannabe polymath, ally, from Wales, based in London Email: lewisacampbell99@gmail.com Website: www.lewisacampbell.co.uk Meet Lizzie. Sound Engineer   An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in London Email: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com  Website: www.lizziebmusic.com  Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes) Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com  Website: www.theblackmonologues.com the Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music. the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest. the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience. the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible. the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice! the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. *Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down! P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom.  Support the show

    18 min

  6. 04/08/2021

    Katie's Love of Self-Identity

    MEET KATIE... 29, CISWOMAN UNITED KINGDOM ECONOMIST RUNNER ECOLOGIST SHE LOVES HER IDENTITY PLEASE Support us here! the Episode Production Team: Meet Laura. Audio Production Assistant.   A dj, budding radio producer/presenter, bonnet lover, from Angola, born & based in London  Email: lcandengue@gmail.com Instagram: @Lauracan._  Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident. An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from Germany Email: simon@simonashwood.com Website: www.simonashwood.com Meet Lewis. Composer of the music score. A musician, writer, wannabe polymath, ally, from Wales, based in London Email: lewisacampbell99@gmail.com Website: www.lewisacampbell.co.uk Meet Lizzie. Sound Engineer   An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in London Email: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com  Website: www.lizziebmusic.com  Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes) Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com  Website: www.theblackmonologues.com the Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music. the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest. the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience. the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible. the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice! the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. *Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down! P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom.  Support the show

    18 min

  7. 03/28/2021

    Ashley's Journey of Self-Love

    MEET ASHLEY... 27, TRANSMAN UNITED KINGDOM VISUAL MERCHANDISER FRENCH GUIANESE DEPRESSION HE LOVES HIMSELF PLEASE Support us here! the Episode Production Team: Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident. An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from Germany Email: simon@simonashwood.com Website: www.simonashwood.com Meet Solomon. Composer. A musician aka the last musicbender, gamer, anime fan, from Barbados, based in London Email: solomonbeckles3@gmail.com Instagram: @blizzardlp Meet Lizzie. Sound Engineer   An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in London Email: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com  Website: www.lizziebmusic.com  Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes) Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com  Website: www.theblackmonologues.com the Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music. the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest. the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience. the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible. the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice! the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. *Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down! P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom.  Support the show

    17 min

  8. 03/14/2021

    Edwin's Love of Storytelling

    MEET EDWIN... 31, NON-BINARY SWITZERLAND COMEDIAN ANXIETY + ADHD DISABLED THEY LOVE STORYTELLING PLEASE Support us here! the Episode Production Team: Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident. An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from Germany Email: simon@simonashwood.com Website: www.simonashwood.com Meet Lewis. Composer of the music score. A musician, writer, wannabe polymath, ally, from Wales, based in London Email: lewisacampbell99@gmail.com Website: www.lewisacampbell.co.uk Meet Lizzie. Sound Engineer   An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in London Email: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com  Website: www.lizziebmusic.com  Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes) Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com  Website: www.theblackmonologues.com the Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music. the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest. the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience. the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible. the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice! the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. *Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down! P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom.  Support the show

    17 min

  9. 02/28/2021

    Introducing the Black Monologues: Funmi's love letter to Blackness

    MEET FUNMI... 29, NON-BINARY WOMXN BRITGERIAN SCIENTIFIC CREATIVE CPTSD + FND STORYTELLER THEY LOVE BLACKNESS PLEASE Support us here! Funmi Adebayo, is the CEO & Founder of Olorun Limited. Olorun Limited is a production company focused on illuminating Black Culture.   the Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music. the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest. the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience. the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible. the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice! the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. *Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down! P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom.  the Production Team: Meet Solomon. Composer. A musician aka the last musicbender, gamer, anime fan, from Barbados, based in London Email: solomonbeckles3@gmail.com Instagram: @blizzardlp Meet Simon. Composer. An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from Germany Email: simon@simonashwood.com Website: www.simonashwood.com Meet Lewis. Composer. A musician, writer, wannabe polymath, ally, from Wales, based in London Email: lewisacampbell99@gmail.com Website: www.lewisacampbell.co.uk Meet Laura. Audio Production Assistant.   A dj, budding radio producer/presenter, bonnet lover, from Angola, born & based in London  Email: lcandengue@gmail.com Instagram: @Lauracan._  Meet Naja. Audio Production Assistant. A runaway neuroscientist, radio presenter, pop music fan, groovy ally, based in London Email: naja.mahler@gmail.com Website: www.najamahler.com Meet Lizzie. Sound Engineer   An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in London Email: lizziebmusic123@g Support the show

    20 min
  • 9 Episodes

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The podcast is a homage to the rich African tradition of oral history; driven by the core belief that oral traditions guide social and human morals, which give people a sense of place and purpose. One of the central tenets of this is storytelling, which would be through various means, such as speech, song, poetry, narration, proverbs, monologues and anything and everything audible!We believe that through sharing personal stories across the Black community, not only will our diversity be highlighted in a fresh, innovative way, but also the very idea of Blackness reclaimed and deconstructed. Allowing for the freedom of capturing Black culture through the prism of time and beyond.The episodes will be released every last Sunday of the month (or at the very least we'll certainly try to!) and our debut season is about love in all its different forms!

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