Harlem Queen

"Harlem Queen" is a Black historical fiction audio drama based on the life and times of Black, woman, "gangster" Madame Stephanie St. Clair during the Harlem Renaissance (the story takes place around 1926-28). Madame St. Clair had a powerful impact on building the Harlem community underground and aboveground and defining the Harlem Renaissance. Our goal is for you to be entertained, educated, empowered and uplifted after hearing this amazing story! Written and independently produced by Yhane Washington Smith an A' Lelia Bundles Scholar at Columbia University. You can follow on Instagram: @Yhane.Writes.Audio, Twitter: @AudioHarlem, our web site: HarlemQueen.org. HarlemQueenAudioDrama@gmail.com. or our newsletter: https://harlemqueen.substack.com/

And out Patreon to raise money to continue making this show: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen

Thank you for listening and reading!

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New episodes of "Harlem Queen" start on May 5! ...
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The Grio's Harlem and Moscow
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BONUS - NEW SHOW BY YHANE - 1972 - We Are the R...
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S3 EP3 - Revenge (Season Finale)
The final takedown.
13 min
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S3 EP2 - Ready
Stephanie, Rita and Wilhemina join forces to take down Schultz and Luciano.Gabrielle Adkins as Stephanie St. Clair, Ian Bell as Dutch Schultz, Journey Brown-Saintel as Ruby and Gwendolyn Bennett, Karen Chmielnicki, Denese Duran as Rita, Joshua Gold as Matteo, Driver and Gunman, Steven Hylton as Bunky and Langston Hughes, Peter Killy as Lucky Luciano, Jocelyn O'Toole as Ida, Luke Slattery as Manos, Nina Smith as Michele Mondesir, Michelle Washington Wilson as Evelyn Carson, Kara Young as Wilhemina. Sound Design by XPerience J. Written, produced, edited, directed by Yhane Washington Smith.Music:Max Anson- CarabinerRobert Ruth- Run For ItKikoru- Arriving in Ancient RomeDuke Ellington Orch- Black Beauty Josephine Baker- Cest Lui Pour Moi Ya Quun Home Danns ParisZauana- Savannah NightsClaude Signet- Risk Takers United Wendel Scherer- Growing Doubt Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org
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S3 EP1 - Rapport
Michele decides to build a rapport with her estranged mother.
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Harlem Queen Season Three Sneak Listen
Here is a sneak listen of season three episode one of Harlem Queen.
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Introducing: The Courtship of Mona Mae - We Mus...
Mona is forced off of her land by a greedy rancher. Please go to HarlemQueen.org for more information about our cast and crew and music.
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S2 EP4 - Discovered! (Season Finale)
Content Warning: Physical assault.THANK YOU! To our new patrons: Amara! Donald! Morris! Fran S.! Chris M.! Danielle C.! Sara N.! Your support is invaluable and helps to keep us going.HUGS and GRATITUDE To the best cast a hotsty totsy (that's me) could ever ask for!Michele returns and is discovered.Special Guest Appearance by Brandon Micheal Hall as Wallace ThurmanGabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairUkachi Arinzeh - Countee Cullen, AnnouncerIan Bell - Dutch Schultz, Charles DuPont, ReynoldsJourney Brown-Saintel - ShirleyD. Rubin Green - Floyd J. Calvin, WEB DuBois, HolsteinMelissa Green - Ruby WashingtonSteven Hylton - BunkyPeter Killy - Lucky LucianoIsaiah Mueller - Eugene WashingtonJocelyn O'Toole - IdaAndrietta Sims - Mrs. GloverLuke Slattery - ManosNina Smith - Yolande DuBois, MicheleErrickson Wilcox - Mayor Jimmy WalkerSpecial thanks to Emerald TollerProduced, written, edited and directed by Yhane SmithHarlem Queen's theme composed and performed by Jason MoranSound Designer - Peter KohlThank you for listening!Please continue to support the show by contributing to our Patreon account.Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueenAND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple PodcastsTell a friend!HarlemQueen.orgInstagram: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlem
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S2 EP3 - Bailed!
Content Warning: This episode includes references to sex-trafficking and racial slurs.THANK YOU! To our new patrons: Amara! Donald! Morris! Fran S.! Chris M.! Danielle C.! Sara N.! Your support is invaluable and helps to keep us going.Michele has to make her way back home. Eugene questions Holstein's motives. Wallace Thurman asks for Madame St. Clair's patronage. Special Guest Appearance by Brandon Micheal Hall as Wallace ThurmanGabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairUkachi Arinzeh - Countee Cullen, AnnouncerIan Bell - Dutch Schultz, Charles DuPont, ReynoldsJourney Brown-Saintel - ShirleyD. Rubin Green - Floyd J. Calvin, WEB DuBois, HolsteinMelissa Green - Ruby WashingtonSteven Hylton - BunkyPeter Killy - Lucky LucianoIsaiah Mueller - Eugene WashingtonJocelyn O'Toole - IdaAndrietta Sims - Mrs. GloverLuke Slattery - ManosNina Smith - Yolande DuBois, MicheleErrickson Wilcox - Mayor Jimmy WalkerSpecial thanks to Emerald TollerProduced, Written, Edited and Directed by Yhane SmithHarlem Queen's theme composed and performed by Jason MoranSound Designer - Peter KohlThank you for listening!Please continue to support the show by contributing to our Patreon account.Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueenAND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple PodcastsTell a friend!HarlemQueen.orgInstagram: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlem
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S2 EP2 - Busted!
Content Warning: This episode includes a reference to rape, lynching and racial slurs.THANK YOU! To our new patrons: Amara! Donald! Morris! Fran S.! Chris M.! Danielle C.! Sara N.! Your support is invaluable and helps to keep us going. Madame Stephanie St. Clair continues to pay a heavy price to search for Michele. Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairUkachi Arinzeh - Countee CullenIan Bell - Dutch Schultz, Charles DuPontJourney Brown-Saintel - ShirleyD. Rubin Green - Floyd J. Calvin, WEB DuBois, HolsteinMelissa Green - Ruby WashingtonSteven Hylton - BunkyPeter Killy - Lucky LucianoJocelyn O'Toole - IdaAndrietta Sims - Mrs. GloverLuke Slattery - ManosNina Smith - Yolande DuBois, MicheleSpecial thanks to Emerald TollerProduced, Written, Edited and Directed by Yhane SmithHarlem Queen's theme composed and performed by Jason MoranSound Designer - Peter KohlThank you for listening!Please continue to support the show by contributing to our Patreon account.Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueenAND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple PodcastsTell a friend!HarlemQueen.orgInstagram: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlem
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S2 EP1 - Kidnapped!
Content Warning: This episode includes a reference to rape, lynching and racial slurs. Madame Stephanie St. Clair searches for Michele. Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairUkachi Arinzeh - Countee CullenIan Bell - Dutch Schultz, FellaD. Rubin Green - Floyd J. Calvin, WEB DuBois, HolsteinMelissa Green - Ruby WashingtonSteven Hylton - BunkyPeter Killy - Lucky LucianoJocelyn O'Toole - IdaAndrietta Sims - Mrs. GloverLuke Slattery - ManosNina Smith - Yolande DuBois Emerald Toller - MicheleProduced, Written, Edited and Directed by Yhane SmithSound Designer - Peter KohlHarlem Queen's theme composed and performed by Jason MoranThank you for listening!Please continue to support the show by contributing to our Patreon account.Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueenAND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple PodcastsTell a friend!HarlemQueen.orgInstagram: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlem
14 min
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Harlem Queen Season Two Trailer
We are excited to present to you season two of Harlem Queen!
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S1 EP4 - Opportunity (Season Finale)
Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs.Stephanie strikes back.Featuring:Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairIan Bell - Dutch SchultzJourney Brown-Saintel - Ruby WashingtonNia Calloway - BettyD. Rubin Green - Calvin J. FloydMelissa Green - Zora Neale Hurston, Ruby WashingtonSteven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston HughesPeter Killy - Lucky LucianoIsaiah James Mueller - Eugene WashingtonJocelyne O'Toole - IdaDamien Paris - Rene, GunmanLuke Slattery - ManosEmerald Toller - MicheleProduced, Written, Edited and Directed by Yhane SmithSound Design by Peter KohlRecorded at The Buddy Project in Queens, USAHarlem Queen theme composed and performed by Jason MoranProduction Assistants: Emely Perez and Nina Smith Special thanks: Julie Atwell Special "Hotsy Totsy" shoutouts to Andrietta, Naomi and Matt for being patrons! Please join us in making this series by contributing to our Patreon account. Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen AND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple Podcasts.Tell a friend!Thank you for listening and supporting the show!Follow us:Instagram: HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlemFB: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaWeb site: HarlemQueen.org
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S1 EP3 - You'd Have to Do More than Spit a Bul...
Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs.Stephanie plans her retaliation.Featuring:Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairIan Bell - Dutch SchultzJourney Brown-Saintel - Ruby WashingtonNia Calloway - BettyD. Rubin Green - Calvin J. FloydMelissa Green - Zora Neale Hurston and Ruby WashingtonSteven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston HughesPeter Killy - Lucky LucianoIsaiah James Mueller - Eugene WashingtonDamien Paris - Rene, GunmanLuke Slattery - ManosProduced, Written, Edited and Directed by Yhane SmithSound Design by Peter KohlRecorded at The Buddy Project in Queens, USAHarlem Queen theme composed and performed by Jason MoranPlease join us in making this series by contributing to our Patreon account. Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen AND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple Podcasts.Tell a friend!Thank you for listening and supporting the show!Follow us:Instagram: HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlemFB: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaWeb site: HarlemQueen.org
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S1 EP2 - Know Your Onions.
Content Warning: This episode may contain gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs.Stephanie demands the respect she deserves.Featuring:Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairIan Bell - Dutch SchultzJourney Brown-Saintel - Ruby WashingtonNia Calloway - BettyD. Rubin Green - Calvin J. FloydSteven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston HughesIsaiah James Mueller - Eugene WashingtonDamien Paris - Rene, GunmanLuke Slattery - ManosCreated and Written by Yhane SmithDirected by Shawn RegrutoEdited by Chris ManleySound Design by Peter KohlRecorded at The Buddy Project in Queens, USA Harlem Queen theme composed and performed by Jason MoranProduction Assistants: Emely Perez and Nina SmithPlease join us in making this series by contributing to our Patreon account. Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen AND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple Podcasts.Tell a friend!Thank you for listening and supporting the show!Follow us:Instagram: HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlemFB: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaWeb site: HarlemQueen.org
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S1 EP1 - You Know Who I Work For?
Content Warning: This episode contains gun violence and racial and ethnic slurs.A numbers war begins in 1920s Harlem.Starring:Gabrielle Adkins - Madame Stephanie St. ClairIan Bell - Dutch SchultzJourney Brown-Saintel - Ruby WashingtonNia Calloway - BettyD. Rubin Green - Calvin J. FloydSteven Hylton - Bunky, Holstein, Langston HughesIsaiah James Mueller - Eugene WashingtonDamien Paris - Rene, GunmanLuke Slattery - ManosCreated and Written by Yhane SmithDirected by Shawn RegrutoEdited by Chris ManleySound Design and Editor by Peter KohlRecorded at The Buddy Project in Queens, USAHarlem Queen theme composed and performed by Jason MoranProduction Assistants: Emely Perez and Nina SmithPlease join us in making this series by contributing to our Patreon account. Here is our fundraising link: https://www.patreon.com/harlemqueen AND/ORGive us a five star rating on Apple Podcasts.Tell a friend!Thank you for listening and supporting the show!Follow us:Instagram: HarlemQueenAudioDramaTwitter: @AudioHarlemFB: @HarlemQueenAudioDramaWeb site: HarlemQueen.org
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Harlem Queen Season One - Trailer
"Harlem Queen" an audio drama based on Madame Stephanie St. Clair, top gangster in Harlem during the 1920s.
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