Well friends, we made it. 2023 had its share of joys and challenges, individually and collectively, but we are here. Together. In community. This special podcast edition is our final episode of the year, and you’re in for a treat! Not only will you hear from me, but you will also hear from 6 IBI team members, in their own words, as they introduce a snippet from their favorite episode of 2023.

We begin with a conversation from Choreographer and Director Camille A. Brown.

Followed by Former Minister of Culture, Black Panther Party Emory Douglas

Up next will be Chorographer & Producer George Faison

Then a chat with Director and writer Milisuthando Bongela

Next, we hear from Producer, writer, and actress Lena Waithe

Followed by Photographer and artist Andre D. Wagner

And conclude with Dancer, Choreographer, and Artistic Director Robert Battle. 

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Featured Episode Links

E59. Camille A. Brown: For Colored Girls

E86. Sketching A Revolution with Emory Douglas

E82. Dancing Through the Archive with the Legendary George Faison

E66. Inside Apartheid's Wish with Milisuthando Bongela

E85. Mastering Your Story - Lena Waithe

E84. Life on the Streets with Andre D Wagner

E62. Robert Battle: The Power of Community

Host Dario Calmese 

Producer:  K.T. Thompson

Visual Art Direction and Designs: River Wildmen

Director of Digital Content: Vicky Garcia

Production Asst:  Noa Lesche

Original Music composed by Adam Radice

Sound Engineer:  Adam Radice

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