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Hearing Black History: A conversation with Robin Miles

Hearing Black History: A conversation with Robin Miles

FromBehind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine


Hearing Black History: A conversation with Robin Miles

FromBehind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Golden Voice narrator Robin Miles is known for her powerful voice and has narrated hundreds of audiobooks, including important works of women's and Black History. She combines thoughtful and subtle reading with a chameleon-like ability to create a wide array of accents for titles including:

Zora Neale Hurston’s BARRACOON

A GIRL STANDS AT THE DOOR: by Rachel Devlin

REFLECTIONS BY ROSA PARKS: THE QUIET STRENGTH AND FAITH OF A WOMAN WHO CHANGED A NATION

by Rosa Parks, Gregory J. Reed


THE WARMTH OF OTHER SUNS by Isabel Wilkerson, read by Robin Miles


Listen in to our interview to hear about the work behind her narrations, and what she’s imagining as she sits “behind the mic.” She is known for her biographies, history and fiction and fantasy audiobooks. Robin has won numerous Earphone Awards and is an AudioFile Golden Voice. Among our favorites are THE STONE SKY, AMERICAN STREET, and ANOTHER BROOKLYN. Once you’ve heard her interview, explore her full audiography and find your next great listen.
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On today’s episode are host Jo Reed and narrator guest Robin Miles. 
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Released:
Feb 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Find your next great audiobook on our podcast, Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine. Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile Editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. All in 6 minutes or less. It’s short, sweet, and just what your ears need. Want more? Listen to our bonus episodes featuring conversations with the best voices in the audiobook industry.