Wanda's Picks

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

1. Ms. Pamela Price, Esq., joins us for our monthly conversation about CA politics

https://www.pamelaprice4da.com/

2. Ashley O'Shay, dir., "Unapologetic," 2021

3. Malik Rahim and Kalamu Ya Salaam and Asante Salaam, join us to talk about New Orleans and the Gulf, post-Hurricane Ida.

https://loyolamaroon.com/10026234/showcase/new-orleans-activist-reflects-on-a-life-in-social-justice/

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

From the archives July 27, 2019.

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

1. We rebroadcast an interview (2/8/12) with Ms. Delloreese Patricia Early "Della Reese" (July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017) (from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Della_Reese).

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!

1. Hon. Pamela Price, Esq.,Justice with Compassion (pamelaprice4da.com/about) 

2. ShakaJamal Redmond (Olu8); MXO and Don Dada join us from South Africa.

MXO’s debut single “Sista Kunjani” intricately showcased his distinct way of moulding afro soul, jazz, funk, traditional and pop, carving a post-modern eclectic genre which was emulated by many young musicians but never matched.

Menelik Nesta Gibbons also known as Don Dada is a Zimbabwean born South African citizen who is a multi-platinum selling reggae/hip hop artist on a quest to push convention and carve out a legacy as one of the motherland’s thought leaders and influencers whose music is not just entertainment but about consciousness, identity and pride.

Olu8 is a culturally innovative artist, producer and filmmaker from Oakland, California. @shakajamal @olu8films

3. We close with an archived interview with ShakaJamal.

Link to register for the upcoming N'COBRA 2021 Conference, Friday-Sunday, June 25-27. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ncobra-32nd-annual-national-conference-tickets-150726116873 

 

Rebroadcast from 7.29.2020

Today we speak to the male co-chair of N'COBRA, Nana Kwesi Jomoke Ifetayo about the 31st N'COBRA Virtual Conference, July 30-Aug. 1, 2020. Contact: [email protected] (678) 437-7882

 2. Delfeayo Marsalis has launched a new non-profit – Keep NOLA Music Alive  – designed to help keep New Orleans music culture thriving during these uncertain times.  

 Delfeayo kicks off the fundraising effort with a “Double-Nickel Birthday Bash” virtual performance Sunday, August 2, 3 p.m. PT/5 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. EDT marking his 55th birthday..

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

1. Velina Brown and Michael Gene Sullivan join us to talk about SFMT's Tales of Resistance, Vol. 2: Persistence

2. AfroSolo 26th Anniversary Program concludes this weekend, June 20. Listen to the rebroadcast of the June 9, show featuring artist participants and Robert Thomas Simpson, founder, artistic director.

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

1. Dr. Lynne Morrow joins us to talk about James Weldon Johnson whose song or poem, Lift Ev'ry Voice is the Black National Anthem and is perhaps to become this year, the National Hymn. 

2. Audio from a Zoom interview with DeNeen Brown, awardwinning writer for the Washington Post. Her research and series of articles are the basis for "Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer, directed by Dawn Porter. The film premieres on National Geographic Friday, June 18, 9 PM ET/PT and available to stream on Hulu the same day. Visit https://films.nationalgeographic.com/riseagain

3. We close with a conversation with two Tupac Shakur (June 16, 1971-Sept.13, 1996) scholars: Dr. Dawn Elissa Fisher & Dr. Dionne Bennett (9/11/20).

Music: Billy Harper's Knowledge of Self featuring Amiri Baraka; Tupac's Keep Ya Head Up; Committed's Lift Ev'ry Voice.

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

1. Shazel Muhammad-Neain founded Eunoia Global, a leadership training and coaching firm joins Dr. Gina Paige, Co-founder & President, African Ancestry, Inc. to talk about the recent Sierra Leone Citizenship for Black People whose roots trace to this West African country April 29, 2021. 

2. We close with a rebroadcast of May 28, 2021 show, which features Kheven LaGrone, playwright, whose Pillow Talk, makes its world premiere, June 11-20 at Theatre Rhinoceros in SF. It is a virtual production.