Listen & Be Heard

08/13/2026

s4e18 – Rewind – Writers on Writing with ADHD, Lisa Van Orman Hadley, Chloe Martinez, Ni Rivera

Ni Rivera welcomes Chloe Martinez and Lisa Van Orman Hadley, co-editors of "Chaos, Creativity, Completion," to discuss writing with ADHD. Plus, poetry by Dave Gonzalez, Tony Robles in conversation with Katherine Scott Crawford and Malaya Ulan, and a rare live recording featuring Bernie Worrell and DJ Logic....

Ni Rivera interviews Chloe Martinez & Lisa Van Orman Hadley on writing with ADHD, plus poetry and a rare live set with Bernie Worrell & DJ Logic.

08/10/2026

Behind the Mic: Thrilled to Share My New Role with Listen & Be Heard!

My day-to-day is a dynamic mix of creative and operational work from attending live NYC showcases to designing graphics and managing social reach. Read how our modern chapter at Listen & Be Heard continues to elevate independent voices across audio, print, and digital spaces....

Go behind the mic with Admin & Multimedia Intern Jemyah Jones as she shares her journey covering NYC events, producing content, and growing The Listen & Be Heard Network.

08/06/2026

s4e25 Summer Remix 5 by the Maestro: Jay Rodriguez Sierra

Summer Remix 5 brings together an eclectic tapestry of spoken word, poetry, personal reflections, and original music curated and featuring the work of Jay Rodriguez Sierra. This episode highlights voices including Deepika Singh, Billy Mills, Dao Strom, Blagovesta Momchedjikova, and more, exploring themes of empathy, memory, healing, and self-expression....

Explore poetry, spoken word, and reflections from Billy Mills, Deepika Singh, Dao Strom, and more, set to original music by Jay Rodriguez Sierra.

07/30/2026

Jemyah Dynita Jones – Professional, Creative, Entrepreneur

Jemyah Jones is a creative strategist, hospitality entrepreneur, and founder of Jemmy Cooks. Jemyah blends data analytics with public relations to build memorable brand experiences on screen, behind the scenes, and in the community. Her charisma only enhances her hospitality and multimedia experience....

Creative strategist, hospitality entrepreneur, and model. Jemyah Jones blends data, PR, and content creation to build impactful brand experiences.

07/30/2026

s4e24 An Evolving Open Fortress Built With Love

Explore the sacred power of music and poetry with Ahmed Abdullah and Monique Ngozi Nri as they share stories on Sun Ra, Harlem roots, and the Greenhouse Creators Consortium....

Renowned trumpeter Ahmed Abdullah & Monique Ngozi Nri share stories on Sun Ra, Harlem roots, sacred music, and creating empowering institutions.

07/30/2026

A Strange Celestial Road, My Time in the Sun Ra Arkestra by Ahmed Abdullah

In this captivating memoir, the first full-length account of life in the Arkestra by any of its members, Harlem-born trumpeter Ahmed Abdullah recounts two decades of traveling the spaceways with the inimitable composer, pianist, and big-band leader Sun Ra....

In this captivating memoir, the first full-length account of life in the Arkestra by any of its members, Harlem-born trumpeter Ahmed Abdullah recounts two decades of traveling the spaceways with the inimitable composer, pianist, and big-band leader Sun Ra.

07/30/2026

Ahmed Abdullah, Teacher, Poet, Musician

Ahmed Abdullah is a Harlem native who is an American Jazz Trumpeter and an educator in the Brooklyn area. Ahmed’s understands the importance that music is to play in our society was about the spiritual, socio-economic, and political aspects of the art whilst also addressing the imbalanced social structure....

Ahmed Abdullah is a Harlem native who is an American Jazz Trumpeter and an educator in the Brooklyn area. Ahmed’s understands the importance that music is to play in our society was about the spiritual, socio-economic, and political aspects of the art whilst also addressing the imbalanced social s...

07/30/2026

Who We Be by Monique Ngozi Nri

This first book of published poetry by Monique Ngozi Nri with artwork by Ellington "Jayne" Bliss explores the profound impact of the Biafran war on her identity and the themes of displacement, home, freedom, feminism, and deep connection....

This first book of published poetry by Monique Ngozi Nri with artwork by Ellington "Jayne" Bliss explores the profound impact of the Biafran war on her identity and the themes of displacement, home, freedom, feminism, and deep connection.

07/16/2026

Another sizzling summer remix from our maestro

Get ready to dive into Remix 4, where the talents of Jay Rodriguez Sierra and the poetic brilliance of Shirley Ancheta pay homage to Al Robles. 🌟 Join us for a dragon tale by Tony Cranston, plus poetry from hosts Martha Cinader and Tony Robles. Experience the Cipher Crew from Malcolm X’s Birthday bash, and don’t miss the incredible Nana on violin, all the way from Berlin, as she takes the stage with Martha and Jay at IBeam in Brooklyn.