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Ismatu Gwendolyn
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ismatu gwendolyn seeks revolution as an inevitable fact of life rather than some hopeful, distant maybe. In doing so, they necessarily investigate what must differ about our day to day. What systems must topple? Where can we begin to rebuild even before that happens? How do I go about loving my neighbors— the people literally next door to me? Who can I learn from? Where have we been before? Where are we going?

  1. Notes on the Moment [02.02.2025]

    3 FEB

    Notes on the Moment [02.02.2025]

    Midnight musings on Bird Flu, Yahtzee, and the merits of taking a jumping break with your resident one year old. Pour some tea for this one. All essays (transcripts) available at threadings.io

    17 min
  2. The Mythical Black Artist™

    8 JAN

    The Mythical Black Artist™

    Otherwise entitled, “Everybody wanna be Nina Simone; don’t nobody wanna sing Mississippi Goddam.” In which ismatu gwendolyn, writer and public scholar, unpacks our collective desire for artists that reflect the times (and holds up a persistent and unforgiving mirror). The full transcript can be viewed at threadings.io.

    28 min
  3. State of the Constituency 2024

    31/12/2024

    State of the Constituency 2024

    The purpose of the State of the Constituency is to reorient ourselves to who I am (the invisible pen behind all these essays, Ismatu Gwendolyn) what I do, why I do what I do, and how you all affect me. You are also invited to explore what you want from your participation in this ether community. I’m also sitting here with blueberry chamomile lemon tea. God, that's so good. With a little honey. Read the full transcript, and all other essays, at threadings.io https://www.threadings.io/state-of-the-constituency-2024/

    38 min
  4. On Fear.

    17/12/2024

    On Fear.

    in which ismatu gwendolyn returns to their stage to talk about what’s keeping them up at night. Transcription available at threadings.io https://www.threadings.io/on-fear/

    26 min

  5. 13/09/2024

    There are a great many springtimes: notes on Bethann Hardison’s Invisible Beauty

    The strangest part about terminal illness is how often death comes for a peck on the lips and nothing more. A few weeks ago, I flew home to attend my mother's final affairs. Now we sit, smoothies and champagne glasses, watching a movie to spend time together. It's sunny this Tuesday. Here are reflections from Invisible Beauty on Bethann Hardison, from both me and my mother. Jazz of the Episode: Stepping Through The Shadow x Menahan Street Band Tryin’ Times x Roberta Flack Estate x Leilo Luttazzi Slow and Easy x Speedy West Rainy Day Lady x Menahan Street Band Love And Peace x Quincy Jones Read the full essay at ismatu.substack.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ismatu.substack.com/subscribe

    17 min

  6. 01/08/2024

    Harris, Palestine, and the Spectacle of Liberation.

    a series of musings nearly entitled, “I am frightened by the way people tire of the world.” I have had a negative amount of desire to write but Toni Morrison said it’s your job to write when evil wishes to distract you so. Here I am, I suppose. The thesis of today’s musings are that we want the fiction of a happy ending more than we want actual liberation. Looking for a transcript, sources and links? Read the full work at ismatu.substack.com. Selected Jazz of the Episode: Muziqa heywete x Getatchew Mekurya Afternoon of a Swan x Speedy West HOW CAN WE MEND A BROKEN HEART x Kahil El’Zabar Love and Peace x Quincy Jones A Taste of Honey x Andy Bey, The Bey Sisters Better Than x Lake Street Drive Soul Serenade x Aretha Franklin La notte muore (orchestra) x Sandro Brugnolini Sweet Leilani x Les Paul & His Trio This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ismatu.substack.com/subscribe

    43 min

  7. 01/08/2024

    The Question of Agency and Creation

    Questions for your consideration: how do I appreciate you well for taking part in this space? And, how best can we a public good? Please whatever comment features you have available and let me know! ft. Afternoon of a Swan by Speedy West This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ismatu.substack.com/subscribe

    15 min

  8. 15/06/2024

    Girl go to SLEEP! ft. lessons from night life, grad school, and strangers

    Sleep tips for those who struggle to sleep when they could. Essay (and transcript) available at ismatu.substack.com. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ismatu.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 1m
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ismatu gwendolyn seeks revolution as an inevitable fact of life rather than some hopeful, distant maybe. In doing so, they necessarily investigate what must differ about our day to day. What systems must topple? Where can we begin to rebuild even before that happens? How do I go about loving my neighbors— the people literally next door to me? Who can I learn from? Where have we been before? Where are we going?

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  • Creator
    Ismatu Gwendolyn
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ismatu Gwendolyn
  • Show Website
    Threadings.

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