Griot Connects Podcast
Griot Connects Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Griot Connects, the podcast where we bring brilliant but often lesser known African American authors into the spotlight. Hosted by the perfectly paired, Yolanda Rascoe and Tina Wise, each 30-minute episode is a journey into the minds and works of these talented black writers. We delve into their stories, inspirations, and the unique perspectives they bring to the literary world.Griot Connects celebrates the rich and diverse voices that shape our culture. Join us as we uncover hidden gems in the literary community and provide a platform for these authors to share their craft with the world. Whether you’re a book lover, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the vast landscape of African American literature, Griot Connects is your gateway to discovering new, thought-provoking, and inspiring works.The podcast season will showcase books across a wide breadth of genres; historical fiction, romance novel, mystery, personal growth/development, spiritual, memoirs, graphic novels, and so much more.Griot Connects is a virtual hosted interview with the author that leaves the listener informed of compelling page turners to search out and inspired to raise their own voices with storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on a wide range of literary themes, including historical fiction, romance, mystery, personal growth, and memoirs. Episodes delve into specific books such as 'My Sister the Serial Killer' discussing sibling dynamics, 'Dark Facade' exploring betrayal and revenge, and 'Troubles Don't Last Always' emphasizing resilience and empowerment, presenting a rich tapestry of African American literature.
Welcome to Griot Connects, the podcast where we bring brilliant but often lesser known African American authors into the spotlight. Hosted by the perfectly paired, Yolanda Rascoe and Tina Wise, each 30-minute episode is a journey into the minds and works of these talented black writers. We delve into their stories, inspirations, and the unique perspectives they bring to the literary world.
Griot Connects celebrates the rich and diverse voices that shape our culture. Join us as we uncover hidden gems in the literary community and provide a platform for these authors to share their craft with the world. Whether you’re a book lover, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the vast landscape of African American literature, Griot Connects is your gateway to discovering new, thought-provoking, and inspiring works.
The podcast season will showcase books across a wide breadth of genres; historical fiction, romance novel, mystery, personal growth/development, spiritual, memoirs, graphic novels, and so much more.
Griot Connects is a virtual hosted interview with the author that leaves the listener informed of compelling page turners to search out and inspired to raise their own voices with storytelling.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the book review, we take a peek into the captivating world of “Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Fashion.” We explore the origins of the Black dandy, tracing its roots back to the complex and unsettling concept of the “luxury slave.” We discuss how enslaved individuals, forced to dress in fine attire, used fashion as a tool of resistance and self-expression, laying the foundation for the Black dandy tradition. We also examine how Black dandies challenged prevailing stereotypes and asserted their humanity in the face of dehumanization by presenting themselves with elegance and sophistication. Listen in while folding those clothes and feel good as we celebrate the resilience and agency of enslaved people and their profound impact on fashion and identity.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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