Hearing Black History: A conversation with Robin Miles

Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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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