Behind the Scenes Interview with Chef Marcus Samuelsson, On the Story Behind 'Our Harlem' | Audible

Go behind the scenes and behind the mic at Audible Studios with chef Marcus Samuelsson, author, and narrator of 'Our Harlem' as he records the uplighting audiobook about his favorite subject: food. Samuelsson discusses growing up in Ethiopia, losing his mother at a young age, and why his dream to come to America and cook drove him to land in the dynamic and powerful neighborhood of Harlem.
About the Audible Original:
To hear Ethiopian and Swedish chef, TV personality, and restauranteur Marcus Samuelsson cook with special guests at the Red Rooster restaurant is to make an audio pilgrimage to Harlem. Listeners will get to know the iconic neighborhood, Marcus’ home, through its food, its history, and - most importantly - its people. Special guests join Marcus each day of the week to cook, to laugh, and to share their stories, including Melba Wilson, Jelani Cobb, Bevy Smith, and Kevin Young, to name a few. Our Harlem transports listeners to the hub of African American culture.
Join us when Marcus recreates the short ribs he made at the Red Rooster for President Obama’s fundraiser there, and when author Jelani Cobb discusses the lasting significance of the first African American President. Listen to Marcus explore the African and Southern roots of his favorite ingredients with food historian Jessica Harris, and make fried chicken with Harlem’s very own Charles Gabriel. And venture out in El Barrio to La Marqueta with Marcus and Harlem native Aurora Flores.
Writers Isabel Wilkerson and Nicholas Lemann ponder the Great Migration, and how it brought Southern food (think shrimp and grits), new voters, and amazing creative talent to Harlem. Dapper Dan, legendary tastemaker, opines about Harlem style. And musicians who play at Ginny’s, Red Rooster’s supper club, provide the rhythms that pulse through the neighborhood - from El Barrio Night’s Latin beats to Sunday’s teenage gospel choir.
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[@leratomakate6903]

Listening to it now, just a beautiful historical, culinary, original, audio storytelling experience 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽I haven't experienced anything like it in my time on audible. Thank you Chef🙏🏽👌🏽💕

[@Mus1c1luv]

Gotta get to Red Rooster and Ginny's!😋😋

[@user-lq9oi5jq3n]

Okay.