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. Ethel Long Scott joins us to talk about the WEAP TEACH-In on Health Care, Migrant Rights, A's Stadium at Laney College . . . Wed., Nov. 15, 9:15-Noon and 6:15-9 p.m. weap.org

 

2. Dr. Mona Vaughn Scott joins us to talk about Black Rep. 53rd Season production: Feeling Good: A Tribute to Nina Simone Nov. 10-12. 

3. Margo Hall, director, (Barbara) Robert O'Hara's "Barbecue," at SF Playhouse

4. Orisa Urban World Festival Nov. 2-Dec. 2 continues this weekend with Piper's "Cops and Robbers" with "Hunter Poetry" at the Berkeley Marsh, followed by the All White Performance Party; Warrior Shields Workshop at Krober Hall Museum in Berkeley; film festival at Rafiki House (SF), dance and song workshops at Malonga Center (Oakland). We speak to Mam C, Nana Sula and Sister London.

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. Luisah Teish on Sacred Space (archived: Wednesday, March 14, 2012).

2. Orisa Urban World Conference 2017: Adium & Khalilah Madyun with Daktari Shari Hicks join us to tell us about the Festival which started Nov. 2-Dec. 1.

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. Lois Vossen, Executive Producer, Independent Lens. The fall seasons opens, Nov. 6, with Chasing 'Trane. 

2. Linda Connelly, Founder/President Successful Reentry joins us to talk about Jenny Phillips latest film, After Incarceration, There's Life: Beyond the Wall, which follows five returning citizens who are attemping to rebuild their lives on the outside with little to no support from our criminal justice system. The film shot mostly on the streets in Lowell and Lawrence, Massachusetts, and looks at addiction, crime, trauma, recovery, relaspe, and restorative justice. The film has two free screenings Nov. 6, 4-6 pm at the LGBT Center and Nov. 7 at the Oakland Museum of CA. To RSVP: [email protected]

3. Rodney Ewing, artist.

4. Doctors Without Borders interactive exhibit: Forced from Home at Henry J. Kaiser Center, 10th Street in Oakland (parking lot).

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. Rodney Ewing, "Days and Occasions: the Unexpected Griot," at Southern Exposure Gallery in SF. His open studios is Nov. 10-12. Pacific Felt Factory, 2830-20th Street #202 San Francisco, CA 94110 www.rodneyewing.com

2. Doctors Without Borders present: Forced From Home Exhibition Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 9-5 daily, at Henry J. Kaiser Center (outside). Visit forcedfromhome.com

3. Jayson Johnson, writer/ director, Redress

Jayson earned an MA in film production from Eastern Illinois University and then took a marketing position working for legendary film director Francis Ford Coppola. Jayson worked on several successful wine and food ventures and then transitioned over to Coppola’s film studio, American Zoetrope. Jayson worked under film pioneers Walter Murch, Richard Beggs and Mr. Coppola himself. Jayson took Coppola’s advice to ‘go out and become famous’ and now works as a producer. Jayson works full time as a freelance producer for Strike Five Films.

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. Rodney Ewing, "Days and Occasions: the Unexpected Griot," at Southern Exposure Gallery in SF. His open studios is Nov. 10-12. Pacific Felt Factory 2830-20th Street #202 San Francisco, CA; www.rodneyewing.com

2. Doctors Without Borders present: Forced From Home Exhibition oct. 31-Nov. 4 at Henry J. Kaiser Center (outside). Visit forcedfromhome.com

3. Jayson Johnson, writer/ director, Redress

Jayson earned an MA in film production from Eastern Illinois University and then took a marketing position working for legendary film director Francis Ford Coppola. Jayson worked on several successful wine and food ventures and then transitioned over to Coppola’s film studio, American Zoetrope. Jayson worked under film pioneers Walter Murch, Richard Beggs and Mr. Coppola himself. Jayson took Coppola’s advice to ‘go out and become famous’ and now works as a producer. Jayson works full time as a freelance producer for Strike Five Films.

1.Whose Streets interview with directors, Sabaah Folyan & Damon Davis. Review 

2. Bobbyie Waters, African Americans for Balanced Health & Phillipe Matthews, Executive Director of the HOWmovement.org, a 501c3 talk about HAPI:The Role of Ecomonics on the Development of Civilization, Fri., Oct. 27, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Guild Theater, 2828 35th St., Sacramento, hapifilm.com

Sat., Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dr. Ephraim Williams Family Life Center, 4036 14th Ave., Sacramento: www.aabh.eventbrite.com 877-491-2224 (AABH).  Facebook.com/AA4BH

3. Rebroadcast Johanna Haigood, Dir. Zaccho and Jeff Raz, Associate Director re: "A View from Here" which celebrates the work of artist Marc Chagall closes this weekend, Fri.-Sun., Oct. 27-29 at ZACCHO Studios: 1777 Yosemite, SF. zaccho.org

Music: Miguel Zenon, Zion Trinity

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!

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. Thomas Robert Simpson, AfroSolo 23, Oct. 18-22 at the AAACC's Burial Clay Theatre, 762 Fulton Street, SF is joined by one of the soloists, Anjali Austin, who will present an excerpt of Live Oak, a tribute to her grandmother and the 30 quilts she inherited from her. Visit afrosolo.org 

2. Joanna Haigood, Artistic Director and co-founder, Zaccho Dance Theatre joins us with Jeff Raz, a creative collaborator in the reprise of the 2002 work The View from Here, inspired by the work of artist, Marc Chagall, Oct. 20-22, Oct. 27-29 at Zaccho Studios, 1777 Yosemite Ave., (off Third St.) Studio 330, SF. Visit zaccho.org

3. Artists Kristine Mays and William Rhodes join us to talk about their Open Studio, Friday, Oct. 27 (party) 6-9 p.m., followed by two days of art, Oct. 28-29, 11-6 at 1491 Dolores Street (in Noe Valley), SF. It is a free event. Art will be for sale at the home studio gallery. Visit kristinemays.com and williamrhodesart.com

4. Anjali Austin returns for a longer conversation on her work and anticipated appearence in AfroSolo 23, with her work, "Live Oak."  Visit dance.fsu.edu/anjali-austin/

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. Gail Myers & Anna Marie Carter joins us to talk about Circling: Honoring Dr. George Washington Carver, Friday, Oct. 13 at AAMLO

 

2. Lewis Jordan, composer, musician, joins us to talk about, this is where i came in. . . .his new work which is creatively autobiographical. He is joined by poet, artivist and SFSU Mazza Writer-in-Residence, Tongo Eisen-Martin, whose latest work is Heaven Is All Goodbyes Pocket Books (2017). Tongo is collaborating with Jordan on his EastSide Arts CD Release event, Oct. 20. Visit lewisjordan.com

 

3. Sonia Sanchez and Michael Warr join us to talk about "Of Poetry & Protest -- From Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin" 

(Norton, 2016) and a reading this evening at the Museum of the African Disapora in San Francisco (MoAD 7-9 p.m.) celebrating its release.