Symphonies of Beaded Threads marks the inaugural storytelling project for Chai with Rai. Produced and directed by Raimu Itfum, this audio anthology presents eight original works by female-identifying, non-binary, and Global Majority multidisciplinary artists. Supported by London Friend and showcased in the Winter of 2024, the project highlights the diverse artistry of:

• Carmina Bernhardt (BRAINFREEZE)

• Yasmine Dankwah (AN EPIC AS TOLD BY MY GRANDMA’S PHOTO ALBUM)

• Bethany Henry Gemmell (CATHERINE)

• Ra’eesah (38 %)

• Soria Hamidi (TAKE MY PICTURE)

• Riana Howarth (SHE'D SIT)

• Afriya-Jasmine Nylander (PROFESSIONAL DAYDREAMER)

• Gayathiri Kamalakanthan (CHEMO IN THE SUMMER)

Chai with Rai is more than a podcast — it’s a producing platform and a creative gathering space for artists. We explore the mindset and business of being a creative, while providing a critical and nuanced platform for storytelling. At its heart, Chai with Rai is about amplifying voices, sparking meaningful conversations, and keeping the kettle warm for everyone with a story to share.