In the final episode of the season, Amen Noir and Yomi talk on the spoken word scene over the years and what gives strength to presence on stage, they touch on music and the power of harnessing your vulnerability. They discuss the importance of archiving in documenting the Black British cultural journey within the scene.

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

Yomi is joined by Belinda Zhawi where they delve into how Belinda uses sound and voice in her work to transport audiences. They discuss the influences that fed into their craft and the legacies and contexts that come into storytelling.

Belinda shares her poem ‘Sin Blue Note’

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.

In this episode, Yomi is joined by Asmaa Jama. They talk about the interdependencies that writing and visuals have had on Asmaa’s work and creative journey. They discuss the importance of embodying and honouring your words through your work, allowing yourself to take up space and reach audiences.

Asmaa shares her poem ‘Sympathy ​for ​Ishaq, after ​Ladan ​Osman’

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound production by Drew at Lab Studios.