Creative Development with IFC

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Dee Dee Bridgewater on Music, Mentoring, and Uplifting Women in Jazz

September 14, 2026

Acclaimed jazz artist Dee Dee Bridgewater joins IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop to reflect on a remarkable five-decade career. She discusses the experiences that have influenced her work, from Memphis to New York and Paris, as well as her acclaimed Red Earth project, which deepened her connection to her African heritage. The conversation explores mentorship, women's empowerment, artistic ownership, and her advocacy as a UN FAO Goodwill Ambassador, offering insights on leadership, legacy, a...

Faire bouger le continent : Germaine Acogny sur la danse, la culture et l'avenir créatif de l'Afrique

April 01, 2026

Dans cet épisode de Creative Development with IFC, Makhtar Diop s'entretient avec Germaine Acogny, danseuse, chorégraphe et pédagogue de renommée internationale, souvent considérée comme la mère de la danse africaine contemporaine. Pour elle, la danse est bien plus qu'un art : c'est un outil d'éducation, de communication et de transformation sociale. La conversation explore son travail pionnier à l'École des Sables, ainsi que le rôle des traditions chorégraphiques africaines dans la création ...

Deep Discipline: Vitomir Maričić on Freediving and Ocean Advocacy

February 25, 2026

In this episode of Creative Development with IFC, Makhtar Diop sits down with world champion freediver Vitomir Maričić, a man who pushes the limits of human endurance - including setting the Guinness World Record for the longest breath-hold at an astonishing 29 minutes and 3 seconds.   Freediving is one of the world's most extreme sports. With no oxygen tanks and no room for error, athletes descend hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface on a single breath. Vitomir shares what it takes, ...

Social Impact Pioneers · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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The publicly listed email for Creative Development with IFC: lmtongana@ifc.org.

How many listeners does Creative Development with IFC have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Creative Development with IFC?

Creative Development with IFC typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Internationally recognized cultural leaders and subject-matter authorities (award-winning artists, internationally acclaimed educators/choreographers, heads of major arts institutions, world-record athletes tied to advocacy) whose work connects creativity/culture to measurable community and development outcomes. Common among recent guests: Major awards or global recognition in arts or sports; Leadership roles at prominent cultural institutions or programs; Founding or steering long-running education/skills development initiatives. Recent guests include Germaine Acogny, Vitomir Marii, and Wynton Marsalis.

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High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Creative Development with IFC cover?

Recent episodes cover Cultural Development, Creative Industries, Economic Development, Social Impact, and Arts Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.