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. Guests speak about the Million Man March: Justice or Else and a 20 year MMM Retrospective through films and conversation, this Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at The ALTENHIEM COMMUNITY ROOM, 1720 MacArthur Blvd 94602, Oakland, CA

2. Ruth Price, drummer, joins us to talk about Witches Brew, her band which has a performance this weekend, Feb. 27, 8-10 p.m. at Musically Minded http://musicallyminded.org/event/ruthie-prices-witches-brew/

3. Nicolas Beard joins us to talk about the musical, Bridges at Berkeley Playhouse through Mar. 6, and his new CD, "Invitation." CD release party is March 26 at the Sound Room in Oakland.

4. Adimu Madyun, host, Orisha Urban World Conference March 11-12 in Oakland, CA is joined by elders circle panelists: Baba Kola Abímbolá and Baba Obafemi. Visit http://www.orisaurbanworldfestival.com

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. Guests speak about the Million Man March: Justice or Else and a 20 year MMM Retrospective through films and conversation, this Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at The ALTENHIEM COMMUNITY ROOM, 1720 MacArthur Blvd 94602, Oakland, CA

2. Ruth Price, drummer, joins us to talk about Witches Brew, her band which has a performance this weekend, Feb. 27, 8-10 p.m. at Musically Minded http://musicallyminded.org/event/ruthie-prices-witches-brew/

3. Nicolas Beard joins us to talk about the musical, Bridges at Berkeley Playhouse through Mar. 6, and his new CD, "Invitation." CD release party is March 26 at the Sound Room in Oakland.

4. Adimu Madyun, host, Orisha Urban World Conference March 11-12 in Oakland, CA is joined by elders circle panelists: Baba Kola Abímbolá and Baba Obafemi. Visit http://www.orisaurbanworldfestival.com

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. Janet "Sula Spirit" Evans (Zion Spirit) and Adimu Madyun "WolfHawkJaguar".  Special Charlotte Hill O'Neal a.k.a. "Mama C."

2. We close with a conversation with Yeye Luisah Teish who is going to be on the Elder's Panel at the Orisa Urban World Conference: http://www.orisaurbanworldfestival.com/elders-bio.php

Music: WolfHawkJaguar's "All Blessed" and "Prosperity Movement" and Zion Trinity's "Love Letters."

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. Janet "Sula Spirit" Evans (Zion Spirit) and Adimu Madyun "WolfHawkJaguar".  Special Charlotte Hill O'Neal a.k.a. "Mama C."

2. We close with a conversation with Yeye Luisah Teish who is going to be on the Elder's Panel at the Orisa Urban World Conference: http://www.orisaurbanworldfestival.com/elders-bio.php

Music: WolfHawkJaguar's "All Blessed" and "Prosperity Movement" and Zion Trinity's "Love Letters."

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! 

The Orisha Urban World Festival is March 11-12 in Oakland. It opens with a panel of elders. We are delighted to have Iya Nedra T. Williams, Conjure Designs, Halifu Osumare, Ph.D., professor, dancer, arts administrator, and Iya Rama, three women elders, join us this morning to speak about Orisha, Ifa and Ancestors in an urban context. What happens when black deities relocate from the village to the city or cross oceans? How does Ifa equip its spiritual inheritors to navigate or battle resident demons? How does Ifa sustain the souls of black folk?

Visit http://www.orisaurbanworldfestival.com/schedule.php

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! 

The Orisha Urban World Festival is March 11-12 in Oakland. It opens with a panel of elders. We are delighted to have Iya Nedra T. Williams, Conjure Designs, Halifu Osumare, Ph.D., professor, dancer, arts administrator, and Iya Rama, three women elders, join us this morning to speak about Orisha, Ifa and Ancestors in an urban context. What happens when black deities relocate from the village to the city or cross oceans? How does Ifa equip its spiritual inheritors to navigate or battle resident demons? How does Ifa sustain the souls of black folk?

Visit http://www.orisaurbanworldfestival.com/schedule.php

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. Invisible Black Men: African American Artists on Art, guest artists, Charles Curtis Blackwell and James Knox, join us to talk about this exhibit, curated by Damon Powell, at Warehous 416 at 416 26th Street, Oakland programing this closing weekend, Feb. 26-28 with panel discussions on a variety of topics beginning at 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

2. Leroy Franklin Moore, Krip-Hop poet, disabilities actvist, educator, and journalist, joins us to talk about his new collection, Black Kripple Delivers Poetry & Lyrics and his tour this weekend with stops in San Francisco and Oakland.

3. Sister Sheba Makeda Haven, revolutionary activist, poet, member of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, jeweler and textile artist, joins us to talk about the 50th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense.

4. Kiara Harris joins us to talk about Sistah’s Aging with Grace & Elegance (SAGE), in partnership with the California Black Women’s Health Project, seminar March 5 honoring sisterhood & self-care as well as elders in our community while changing the narrative about aging for Black Women. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Sistahs-Aging-with-Grace-Elegance-SAGE

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. Invisible Black Men: African American Artists on Art, guest artists, Charles Curtis Blackwell and James Knox, join us to talk about this exhibit, curated by Damon Powell, at Warehous 416 at 416 26th Street, Oakland programing this closing weekend, Feb. 26-28 with panel discussions on a variety of topics beginning at 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

2. Leroy Franklin Moore, Krip-Hop poet, disabilities actvist, educator, and journalist, joins us to talk about his new collection, Black Kripple Delivers Poetry & Lyrics and his tour this weekend with stops in San Francisco and Oakland.

3. Sister Sheba Makeda Haven, revolutionary activist, poet, member of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, jeweler and textile artist, joins us to talk about the 50th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense.

4. Kiara Harris joins us to talk about Sistah’s Aging with Grace & Elegance (SAGE), in partnership with the California Black Women’s Health Project, seminar March 5 honoring sisterhood & self-care as well as elders in our community while changing the narrative about aging for Black Women. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Sistahs-Aging-with-Grace-Elegance-SAGE

1. Guests speak about the Million Man March: Justice or Else and a 20 year MMM Retrospective through films and conversation, this Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at The ALTENHIEM COMMUNITY ROOM, 1720 MacArthur Blvd 94602, Oakland, CA

2. Ruth Price, drummer, joins us to talk about Witches Brew, her band which has a performance this weekend, Feb. 27, 8-10 p.m. at Musically Minded http://musicallyminded.org/event/ruthie-prices-witches-brew/

3. Nicolas Beard joins us to talk about the musical, Bridges at Berkeley Playhouse through Mar. 6, and his new CD, "Invitation." CD release party is March 26 at the Sound Room in Oakland.

4. Adimu Madyun, host, Orisha Urban World Conference March 11-12 in Oakland, CA is joined by elders circle panelists: Baba Kola Abímbolá and Baba Obafemi. Visit http://www.orisaurbanworldfestival.com

1. Guests speak about the Million Man March: Justice or Else and a 20 year MMM Retrospective through films and conversation, this Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at The ALTENHIEM COMMUNITY ROOM, 1720 MacArthur Blvd 94602, Oakland, CA

2. Ruth Price, drummer, joins us to talk about Witches Brew, her band which has a performance this weekend, Feb. 27, 8-10 p.m. at Musically Minded http://musicallyminded.org/event/ruthie-prices-witches-brew/

3. Nicolas Beard joins us to talk about the musical, Bridges at Berkeley Playhouse through Mar. 6, and his new CD, "Invitation." CD release party is March 26 at the Sound Room in Oakland.

4. Adimu Madyun, host, Orisha Urban World Conference March 11-12 in Oakland, CA is joined by elders circle panelists: Baba Kola Abímbolá and Baba Obafemi. Visit http://www.orisaurbanworldfestival.com