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. This morning we speak to Mama Pam Williams, Council of Elders, about Wo'se Community of the Sacred African Way Spiritual Center located at 8924 Holly Street, Oakland, CA, (510)  which is having its 35th Anniversary celebration this weekend.

2. Our next guest is Dr. Sekham Heka Maat Ra of KRST Unity Center in Los Angeles. He is going to be speaking with Professor Manu Ampim, Sat., Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the topic: "Maat: Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Strategy. The talk is at the Golden Gate Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 5606 San Pablo Ave., in Oakland.  Visit http://www.krstunitycenter.org

3. Amy Mueller, Bay Area Playwrights Foundation and playwrights: Arisa White, Michael Gene Sullivan, and Nick Nanna Hadikwa Mwaluko re:The FlashPlays Festival Dec. 6.

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. This morning we speak to Mama Pam Williams, Council of Elders, about Wo'se Community of the Sacred African Way Spiritual Center located at 8924 Holly Street, Oakland, CA, (510)  which is having its 35th Anniversary celebration this weekend.

2. Our next guest is Dr. Sekham Heka Maat Ra of KRST Unity Center in Los Angeles. He is going to be speaking with Professor Manu Ampim, Sat., Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the topic: "Maat: Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Strategy. The talk is at the Golden Gate Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 5606 San Pablo Ave., in Oakland.  Visit http://www.krstunitycenter.org

3. Amy Mueller, Bay Area Playwrights Foundation and playwrights: Arisa White, Michael Gene Sullivan, and Nick Nanna Hadikwa Mwaluko re:The FlashPlays Festival Dec. 6.

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. Taiwo Kujichagulia-Seitu, speaks about her 4th Annual "Go Tell It: A Harriett Tubman Christmas Story." Visit http://www.gotellit.info/

2. Pope Flyne, Ghanaian Music, Educator speaks to us about his One-Man Orchestra featuring classic Hi-Life, Reggae at Miliki Restaurant, 3725 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland.

3. Yvonne Cobbs, Musical Director, LHT's Soulful Christmas: A Gospel Holiday Concert, continues Dec. 18 through Dec. 24. Visit lhtsf.org, call (415) 474-8800 or email: [email protected]

4. Marvin X, Poet, Playwright, Scholar, Activist, BAM West Founder, joins us to speak about the Black Arts Movement Cultural District in Oakland. Save the dates: January 4, 12, 2016 at Oakland City Council. For information: [email protected]   http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/black-arts-movement-cultural?source=s.icn.em.mt&r_by=14691340

Music: Selection from LHT's Soulful Christmas, "Emmanuel" & "The Africans Are Coming" from Pope Flyne's Sankofa Groove

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. Taiwo Kujichagulia-Seitu, speaks about her 4th Annual "Go Tell It: A Harriett Tubman Christmas Story." Visit http://www.gotellit.info/

2. Pope Flyne, Ghanaian Music, Educator speaks to us about his One-Man Orchestra featuring classic Hi-Life, Reggae at Miliki Restaurant, 3725 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland.

3. Yvonne Cobbs, Musical Director, LHT's Soulful Christmas: A Gospel Holiday Concert, continues Dec. 18 through Dec. 24. Visit lhtsf.org, call (415) 474-8800 or email: [email protected]

4. Marvin X, Poet, Playwright, Scholar, Activist, BAM West Founder, joins us to speak about the Black Arts Movement Cultural District in Oakland. Save the dates: January 4, 12, 2016 at Oakland City Council. For information: [email protected]   http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/black-arts-movement-cultural?source=s.icn.em.mt&r_by=14691340

Music: Selection from LHT's Soulful Christmas, "Emmanuel" & "The Africans Are Coming" from Pope Flyne's Sankofa Groove

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. Interview with Peabo Bryson, The 22nd Annual Colors of Christmas with the San Francisco Symphony, Dec. 14-15, 2015.

Music: Brian Stokes Mitchell's Stars; Colors of Christmas album selections

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. Interview with Peabo Bryson, The 22nd Annual Colors of Christmas with the San Francisco Symphony, Dec. 14-15, 2015.

Music: Brian Stokes Mitchell's Stars; Colors of Christmas album selections

1. Adrian Williams, Executive Dir., The Village Project, which will present its 10th annual Kwanzaa celebration throughout San Francisco, with seven days of community events starting on Dec. 26th, running through January 1st.  The seven day celebration will open at the Museum of the African Diaspora at noon on Friday, December 26th, and continue with an evening celebration at the African American Arts and Culture complex at 7 p.m. The closing celebration will take place at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church on Friday, Jan.1st, 6 pm, with Tia Carroll crooning some down home blues. 415-424-2980, www.thevillageprojectsf.org, www.kwanzaasanfrancisco.com

2. Kheven LaGrone & Artists, Tomye Neal-Madison, William Rhodes, Michael Ross, join us to talk about the exhibit: "I Am San Francisco: (Re)Collecting the Home of Native Black San Franciscans" at the San Francisco Main Library, African American Center, Dec. 12, 2-4 Artist Talks. http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1022007301

3. Dr. Ayodele Nzinga and cast join us to talk about the Lower Bottom Playaz production of Radio Golf at The Flight Deck, 1450 Broadway in Oakland, Dec. 18-Jan. 3, lowerbottomplayaz.com

4. Peabo Bryson speaks about the 20th Annual Colors of Christmas, Dec. 14-15 at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. Visit sfsymphony.org, 415-864-6000.

1. Adrian Williams, Executive Dir., The Village Project, which will present its 10th annual Kwanzaa celebration throughout San Francisco, with seven days of community events starting on Dec. 26th, running through January 1st.  The seven day celebration will open at the Museum of the African Diaspora at noon on Friday, December 26th, and continue with an evening celebration at the African American Arts and Culture complex at 7 p.m. The closing celebration will take place at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church on Friday, Jan.1st, 6 pm, with Tia Carroll crooning some down home blues. 415-424-2980, www.thevillageprojectsf.org, www.kwanzaasanfrancisco.com

2. Kheven LaGrone & Artists, Tomye Neal-Madison, William Rhodes, Michael Ross, join us to talk about the exhibit: "I Am San Francisco: (Re)Collecting the Home of Native Black San Franciscans" at the San Francisco Main Library, African American Center, Dec. 12, 2-4 Artist Talks. http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1022007301

3. Dr. Ayodele Nzinga and cast join us to talk about the Lower Bottom Playaz production of Radio Golf at The Flight Deck, 1450 Broadway in Oakland, Dec. 18-Jan. 3, lowerbottomplayaz.com

4. Peabo Bryson speaks about the 20th Annual Colors of Christmas, Dec. 14-15 at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. Visit sfsymphony.org, 415-864-6000.

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:

1. Dr. Clarence Jones reflects on Martin King at 86 years old (Jan. 2015).

2. Taiwo Kujichagulia-Seitu's "Go Tell It" (2012).

3. Della Reese (Feb. 8, 2012)

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:

1. Dr. Clarence Jones reflects on Martin King at 86 years old (Jan. 2015).

2. Taiwo Kujichagulia-Seitu's "Go Tell It" (2012).

3. Della Reese (Feb. 8, 2012)