Radiotopia Presents: Red for Revolution (binaural edition)
Radiotopia Presents: Red for Revolution is an audio drama centering intergenerational stories of Black women, queer love, and liberation. We meet Jazmine, an 18-year-old grappling with her queer identity, first crush, and the delicate task of mending her relationship with her homophobic mother. As Jazmine seeks solace and guidance from her grandmother, we are transported back to 1971, to follow the passionate love affair between jazz singer Lorraine Giovanni and activist Ella Ali. Two remarkable women from vastly different backgrounds, with opposing political views and living oceans apart, embark on a romance that defies all conventions. Note to listener: This edition has been mixed in Atmos Binaural audio to create a deeply immersive spatial soundscape. For optimal experience, please use headphones. Thank you for joining us—we hope you enjoy this revolutionary sonic journey!
Episodes
Red for Revolution is an enthralling audio drama that tells the passionate love story between jazz singer Lorraine Giovanni and activist Ella Ali. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of 18-year-old Jazmine, who is coming of age and seeking wisdom from her grandmother, Ella. As Jazmine conducts heartfelt interviews with her grandmother, listeners are transported between the vibrant present and the tumultuous year ...
After the assassination of a Black female revolutionary, an unexpected romance blossoms between the two women left in her wake—an apolitical jazz singer and a radical activist. While in the present day, college-bound Jazmine embarks on a journey to find her grandmother's first love and document their love story.
Note to listener: This edition has been mixed in Atmos Binaural audio to create a deeply immersive spatial sounds...
Jazmine uncovers her grandmother's journals, shedding light on previously unknown aspects of her inner life and igniting the tale of how Ella and Lorraine reconnected in 1971, New York City for a taping of the TV show Black Dreams after their passionate first encounter in Gary.
Note to listener: This edition has been mixed in Atmos Binaural audio to create a deeply immersive spatial soundscape. For optimal experience, pleas...
As Jazmine grapples with self-acceptance, Grandma Ella and Ms. Lorraine feel compelled to share their respective insecurities. This leads to a poignant recollection of the day a power outage compelled a young Ella and Lorraine to reveal their deepest secrets and vulnerabilities.
Note to listener: This edition has been mixed in Atmos Binaural audio to create a deeply immersive spatial soundscape. For optimal experience, plea...
Jazmine holds space for Ms. Lorraine as she shares her story of substance abuse, inspiring a conversation about grace and self-acceptance. Meanwhile, back in the 70s, a younger Lorraine confesses her substance abuse to Ella, generating a difficult impasse between the two.
Note to listener: This edition has been mixed in Atmos Binaural audio to create a deeply immersive spatial soundscape. For optimal experience, please use...
As tensions between Jazmine and her mother boil over, Grandma Ella steps in, guiding the three women to confront the painful reality of intergenerational homophobia. Meanwhile, back in the 1970s, the stakes soar for Ella and Lorraine’s relationship as young Ella is falsely accused of a crime.
Note to listener: This edition has been mixed in Atmos Binaural audio to create a deeply immersive spatial soundscape. For optimal e...
As tensions escalate and hearts are both shattered and healed, our season one love story reaches its climax in the City of Love. Jazmine’s family surprises her with a graduation trip to Paris, but little do they know, she has a surprise of her own in store.
Note to listener: This edition has been mixed in Atmos Binaural audio to create a deeply immersive spatial soundscape. For optimal experience, please use headphones. Tha...
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