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Radiotopia Presents: Red for Revolution

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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 of 1971, encountering a captivating array of characters and experiencing an epic romance that transcends time.

Red for Revolution is created, written, and directed by Jana Naomi Smith, with musical direction by Tammy L. Hall and sound design by Collin Gerald Thomas. Original music by Tammy L. Hall and Jana Naomi Smith, and performed by Renée Wilson, Loretta Devine, and Jordan Hull featuring the Red for Revolution band: Tammy L. Hall on piano, Kofy Brown on electric bass, Ruth Davies on acoustic bass, Ruthie Price on drums, Kristen Strom on saxophone and flute, and Vicki Randle on percussion. The series is executive produced by Renée Wilson, Jana Naomi Smith, and Meta Mana Media with associate producers Jordan Hull, Adrian Snegg, and Vanessa E. Williams. All episodes produced by Liz McBee.

The Red for Revolution team would like to thank each person who helped bring this project to life. Please visit redforrevolution.com for the complete credit and gratitude list.

Performances featured in order of appearance:

  • adrienne maree brown as Series Sonic Guide
  • Jordan Hull as Jazmine
  • S. Epatha Merkerson as Ella Ali (Present Day)
  • Caro Guzmán as Adrienne
  • Loretta Devine as Lorraine Giovanni (Present Day)
  • Rutina Wesley as Ella Ali (1970s)
  • Renée Wilson as Lorraine Giovanni (1970s)
  • Alimi Ballard as LeRoy
  • Don Daniels as Sean
  • Vanessa E. Williams as Barbra Graves
  • Jennifer Beals as Suzanne Sands
  • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Delores Ali
  • Danny Glover as Howard Ali

Song Featured:

  • "Revolution" — Written by Jana Naomi Smith. Original composition by Tammy L. Hall. Performed by Renée Wilson and the Red For Revolution Band

Learn more about Red for Revolution at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.

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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 of 1971, encountering a captivating array of characters and experiencing an epic romance that transcends time.

Red for Revolution is created, written, and directed by Jana Naomi Smith, with musical direction by Tammy L. Hall and sound design by Collin Gerald Thomas. Original music by Tammy L. Hall and Jana Naomi Smith, and performed by Renée Wilson, Loretta Devine, and Jordan Hull featuring the Red for Revolution band: Tammy L. Hall on piano, Kofy Brown on electric bass, Ruth Davies on acoustic bass, Ruthie Price on drums, Kristen Strom on saxophone and flute, and Vicki Randle on percussion. The series is executive produced by Renée Wilson, Jana Naomi Smith, and Meta Mana Media with associate producers Jordan Hull, Adrian Snegg, and Vanessa E. Williams. All episodes produced by Liz McBee.

The Red for Revolution team would like to thank each person who helped bring this project to life. Please visit redforrevolution.com for the complete credit and gratitude list.

Performances featured in order of appearance:

  • adrienne maree brown as Series Sonic Guide
  • Jordan Hull as Jazmine
  • S. Epatha Merkerson as Ella Ali (Present Day)
  • Caro Guzmán as Adrienne
  • Loretta Devine as Lorraine Giovanni (Present Day)
  • Rutina Wesley as Ella Ali (1970s)
  • Renée Wilson as Lorraine Giovanni (1970s)
  • Alimi Ballard as LeRoy
  • Don Daniels as Sean
  • Vanessa E. Williams as Barbra Graves
  • Jennifer Beals as Suzanne Sands
  • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Delores Ali
  • Danny Glover as Howard Ali

Song Featured:

  • "Revolution" — Written by Jana Naomi Smith. Original composition by Tammy L. Hall. Performed by Renée Wilson and the Red For Revolution Band

Learn more about Red for Revolution at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.

Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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