IRL
What we do offline AKA In Real Life.
The Robeson Records - Workshop w Bsix College
In December 2024 we facilitated a second archival workshop for BSix College’s A Level History students.
in this workshop, we explored the historical silences around Paul and Eslanda Robeson using the Marx Memorial Library’s collection of documents on Paul Robeson.
The workshop was recorded for the creation of an upcoming audio-documentary
Audio storytelling Workshop Brunel Uni Undergrads
On October 21st 2024 we had the pleasure of returning to Brunel University of London to speak with Music undergraduate students about Storytelling through podcasting and audio documentaries.
POP UP EXHIBITION AT BLACK EATS FESTIVAL
On the 28th of June 2024 we presented our Assata’s Chant and Other Histories collection for the 3rd time in an audio visual exhibition at Black Eats Festival. Big thanks to Black Curatorial for having us on the menu.
Podcasting Workshop with Young historians Project
On the 10th of February 2024 we hosted a workshop for the Young Historians Project at Queen Mary University of London . In the workshop we explored the creative and logistics of creating podcast rooted in history in preparation of YHP’s upcoming Podcast series.
“This workshop was both constructive and inspiring. We would like to extend a big thank you to Weyland for his willingness to help with the pre–production of our podcast.” - Young Historians Project
Podcasting Workshop with Burnel university undergraduate music students
In December 2023 we had the pleasure of speaking to a group of undergraduate music students as they embark on creating Podcasts as part of their degree. We broke down production and editing process behind the "Connie Matthews" episode of Assata's Chant and Other Histories.
Paul Robeson Archival workshop with BSix collge and Marx Memorial Library
In September 2023 we facilitated an archival workshop for BSix College History students exploring the life and work of the great Artist and Activist Paul Robeson using the Marx Memorial Library’s collection.
Assata’s Chant and Other Histories Bsix College worlshop
We've had an amazing time bring Assata's Chant and Other Histories to the A Level History students at BSix Brooke House Sixth Form College over 3 sessions. These workshop resulted in the BBC Radio 4 documentary Radio Free Dixie which appeared on Short Cuts Series 34.
" [Nello] gave us the original documents & let us make a story out of it. It puts you in the mind set of an archivist. You're in the history rather than watching from the outside."
Assata’s Chant and Other Histories oakland exhibition
In August 2023, in collaboration with FAM Oakland we brought the Assata’s Chant and Other Histories Audiovisual experience to Oakland California.
Assata’s Chant and Other Histories Roundhouse exhibition
In 2022 we brought the Assata’s Chant and Other Histories audiovisual experience to the Roundhouse for a month long display which included multiple events and a partnership with New Beacon Books which saw London’s first black publishers and book store setting up a stall at our opening event.