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EPISODE · Oct 26, 2023 · 50 MIN

That soft strength: A conversation with Audra McDonald

from Homegoings · host Vermont Public

Audra McDonald, singer, broadway and television star — is a household name. As well as being the winner of six Tony Awards, two Grammys and an Emmy, The 53-year-old is also a bit of a truth-teller, to say the least. Earlier this summer, we sat down with Audra for a conversation on life, activism and navigating an artistic career in traditionally white spaces.Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. Follow season 1 here.This episode was mixed, scored and reported by me, Myra Flynn. I also composed the theme music.Other music by Blue Dot Sessions and Audra McDonald. Brittany Patterson edits the show, and James Stewart always contributes to so many things on the backend of making this thing come to life. Special thanks to Kevin Sweeney, at the Flynn Theater in Vermont who graciously helped to orchestrate this interview with Audra. Also thanks to Elodie Reed, who is the graphic artist behind all of our Homegoings artist portraits.As always, you are welcome here. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: Sign up for the Homegoings newsletter Write to us at: [email protected] Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling Tell you friends, your family or a stranger about the show! And of course, subscribe!

Audra McDonald, singer, broadway and television star — is a household name. As well as being the winner of six Tony Awards, two Grammys and an Emmy, The 53-year-old is also a bit of a truth-teller, to say the least. Earlier this summer, we sat down with Audra for a conversation on life, activism and navigating an artistic career in traditionally white spaces. Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. Follow season 1 here. This episode was mixed, scored and reported by me, Myra Flynn. I also composed the theme music.Other music by Blue Dot Sessions and Audra McDonald. Brittany Patterson edits the show, and James Stewart always contributes to so many things on the backend of making this thing come to life. Special thanks to Kevin Sweeney, at the Flynn Theater in Vermont who graciously helped to orchestrate this interview with Audra. Also thanks to Elodie Reed, who is the graphic artist behind all of our Homegoings artist portraits. As always, you are welcome here. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: Sign up for the Homegoings newsletter Write to us at: [email protected] Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling Tell you friends, your family or a stranger about the show! And of course, subscribe!

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Audra McDonald, singer, broadway and television star — is a household name. As well as being the winner of six Tony Awards, two Grammys and an Emmy, The 53-year-old is also a bit of a truth-teller, to say the least. Earlier this summer, we sat down...

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