Qualified Qool
Hosted by Your VibeMistress Stephanie Renée, the Qualified Qool podcast is an inside listen to conversations with trailblazers and trendsetters in the arts, past and present. Listen to excerpts of Stephanie's interviews with late legends and those who continue to push the culture forward, boldly and unapologetically.
Episodes
If you know anything about the multi-hyphenate OZZIE JONES, you know that his brilliance and irreverence go hand-in-hand. Over the course of two hours, we talked about lots of realities for Black creatives and encounters with the notorious and famous. This excerpt is the first in a sort of mini-series with highlights from that conversation.
In this segment, we reminisce about the beginnings of our friendship and artistic m...
Nakia Dillard's acting resume is miles long, even if you don't immediately recognize his name or face. This Philly native has paid his dues and is reaping the rewards of hard work on independent films and hit network TV series. We chat about his longevity and work ethic, and what the wish is for outcomes from the SAG/AFTRA/WGA strike, as he instructs other acting hopefuls on how to get in the game.
If you want to...
After a long, unexpected hiatus, we're back with more content.
Your VibeMistress Stephanie Renée caught up with poet, author, and screenwriter Kwame Alexander during the Philly stop on his book tour promoting his memoir, Why Fathers Cry At Night. Listen in as these long-standing friends reminisce about their time on the spoken word circuit, personal growth, the power of writing, and the blessing of community. Recorded...
As the creative community tries to navigate the uncertainty of cranking up to a pace that is near or equal to pre-pandemic, we present excerpts of two conversations with jazz chanteuse DIANNE REEVES. One from 2015, fresh off of her Grammy win for Best Jazz Vocal Performance. And here in 2022, as she prepares to visit Philadelphia again for the first time in several years, live on the Kimmel Center Campus stage.
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In our debut episode, we reach back into the archives to celebrate two accomplished Black women from the world of performing arts: recent Academy Award Best Supporting Actress nominee Aunjanue Ellis and the late, legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
Each sister has defied expectations and unleashed their torrential talents for the public to enjoy, but also have lived nuanced lives with concerns much larger than their...
Soul Sanctuary Radio is proud to announce the launch of our latest streaming program, Qualified Qool, on the celebration of our 20th Anniversary on April 10, 2022.
Visit www.Soul-Sanctuary.net for more details on our history and programming, and other ways you can support this non-profit arts education foundation.
The Qualified Qool podcast is a Soul Sanctuary Media production. Associated video content for e...
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