Elizabeth Howard was in conversation with Jeannine Otis in February, 2022, when she was leading writing workshops based on her book The Gathering: City Prayers, City Hopes. Recently Jeannine learned that Living with Hope, now a theatrical piece and audiobook is up to receive a Grammy Award. Jeannine believes that "art is a gift" and plays an essential role in bringing together our "beloved community" ... in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King.We invite you to listen to our earlier conversation to learn more about how the project evolved and to learn more about the career and life of the extraordinary Jeannine Otis.
Listen to Living with Hope on Spotify
The Short Fuse hosted by ELIZABETH HOWARD, are conversations with artists, writers, musicians, and others who have a lens on contemporary thought and stir us to seek change. Through their art, music, performances, and singular vision they lead us through the social and environmental transformations sweeping across the globe. Gerald Kent, a musician and audio engineer based in Cape Town, South Africa, is the producer of the Short Fuse.
“Artists are here to disturb the peace.” James Baldwin.
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