Brooklyn Free Speech Radio

Brooklyn Free Speech Radio

Brooklyn Free Speech Radio is the borough's first community podcast network with content produced and edited by New York City's most diverse audio makers.

Episodes

May 1, 2024 28 mins

The cellist/composer/improviser in commentary with excerpts from several performances at Roulette: his own Transfer 01 and Metahaven projects; collaborative works with guitarist Wendy Eisenberg, drummer Ryan Sawyer, vocalist Charmaine Lee, violist Joanna Mattrey; and yuniya edi kwon's Sun Han Guild. St. Louis has also worked with Jaimie branch, Isabel Crespo Pardo, the Vision Festival, and for Spectrum, the Manhattan exper...

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Film student Savanna Mai Rust and drama student Navi Dixon discuss their journey as emerging artists.

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 There's an old saying which is now scientifically proven: "One drop of Black blood, means you're Black!." Listen to Andrea J. Fulton, Founder of the Fulton Arts Foundation (ABCfulton.org), as she explores the history and themes of that adage, through her play called "ONE DROP", being co-presented as dinner-theater at the John Wesley United Methodist Church in Brooklyn, NY, April 18-20th! Don't miss it! 

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Power in the Pen podcast. Celebrate National Poetry Month with us a we honor great poets who have inspired our crafts. Listen and you will be enlightened and encouraged by members Lenora, Gail, Chante, Chrissy and founder ED Cathie-Wright Lewis as they recite their original poetry and discuss the spirit that compels them to write.

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Wow a brand new podcast! On our first stop along my journey to interview every cool person in New York City, I chat with fashion designer, social media star, and friend Alejandro Fortunes aka dyebones. While his 1.5 million TikTok followers know him for his zany storytimes, Alejandro is also a full-time clothing designer through his brand Good Fortunes Project. In this episode, we discuss the origins of his brand, how he c...

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Bassist, composer, and improviser Brandon Lopez in solo, duo, and ensemble works recorded at Roulette alongside the artist's commentary on technique, process, influences, and the unexpected. With appearances by collaborators Steve Baczkowski (sax), gabby fluke-mogul and Marina Kifferstein (violins), Nate Wooley (trumpet), Michael Foster (sax), Ben Bennett, (percussion), Gerald Cleaver (drums), and Cecilia Lopez (electronic...

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Introduction by founder of Power in the Pen founder Cathie Wright-Lewis. We will talk about the Creation of Power in the Pen workshop in its ninth year of existence and enjoy two powerful readings. This is a unique, cathartic, safe space for writers of poetry and prose to share their stories, hone their writing and oratory skills and receive guidance from published author, poet and certified, spiritual life coach Cathie Wr...

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The composer Ches Smith in a collection of excerpts from performances at Roulette featuring Smith on drums, percussion, vibraphone, drum machine, and electronics. The artist provides background on his wide-ranging band projects including a Haitian ceremonial project with drummer Daniel Brevil plus ensembles with Bill Frisell, guitar; Craig Taborn, piano; Matt Maneri, viola; Mary Halvorson, guitar; Devin Hoff, bass, and man...

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 Host Kim Singleton discusses the annual conference and the programs of the International Association of Blacks in Dance with co-executive directors Omar Ingram and Dr. Natasha Moreland Spears. 

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Host Kim Singleton discusses the Amazon Prime movie "The UnderDoggs" starring Snoop Dogg.

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Vocalist, composer, and electronic musician Charmaine Lee with commentary on and excerpts from four performances at the Roulette concert hall in Brooklyn from 2017-2021 with bits of the works Ceremony and Papillae, an appearance at the Resonant Bodies Festival, plus solos and collaborations with violist Joanna Mattrey, cellist Lester St. Louis, trumpeter Nate Wooley, and electronics with Conrad Tao. Raised by Hong Kong émi...

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 So just who is Ebone' Bishop? Learn more about her new show UNLEASHING HUMANITY as she explores conversations with people you know, and those you need to know. An attorney and cultural strategist, Ebone' has something to say, about almost everything and everyone! 

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 Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton gives some of her recommendations on 2023 films to stream and watch:

A THOUSAND AND ONE Starring Teyana Taylor 

CHEVALIER Starring Kelvin Harrison Jr 

SURROUNDED Starring Letitia Wright

 H/JACK Starring Idris Elba 

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Composer, pianist, educator Angelica Sanchez in commentary alongside excerpts from performances with bassist Michael Formanek, drummers Billy Hart and Hamid Drake, composer/percussionist Susie Ibarra with violinist Jennifer Choi, and a solo at the tribute to jaimie branch. Sanchez returns to Roulette in a new trio with guitarist Brandon Ross and drummer Chad Taylor on 16 January 2024.

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Composer and multi-instrumentalist John King (viola, guitar, electronics) in excerpts and commentary from six appearances at Roulette where his solo, small and large ensemble, and "politically tinged" works have appeared since the mid-1980s. This program features performances by collaborators including vocalist Gelsey Bell, bassist William Parker, violist Joanna Mattrey, Crucible String Quartet, TILT Brass, Cornelius Dufal...

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November 29, 2023 58 mins

"Hot Topics!" is a video and audio podcast where we talk real talk about things that are happening in education,
employment, mental health, social services, or anything else steamy.

Link: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast

Homeschooling (Part 4): Host Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Diana Kluwin about her homeschooling journey and its
impact on her family and budget.

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Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton sits down with Monica Ellis, founding member of the wind quintet Imani Winds. Ellis discusses the performances and accomplishments of the group, as well as the representation of people of color in classical music.

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"Hot Topics!" is a video and audio podcast where we talk real talk about things that are happening in education,
employment, mental health, social services, or anything else steamy.

Link: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast

Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs: Host Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville about
the rules, regulations, and the know-how of homeschooling a ...

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