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. Tharwat Abbas, Save Nubia Project field director, joins us from Germany to talk about his native land, Sudan which had a coup Oct. 25.  

2. Adrianna Thompson, SOULSKIN Artistic Director, joins us to talk about her company performances and a film debut, Nov. 5-6 at Dance Mission in San Francisco. CLOSER is a dance film about relationships in a time of isolation, and THE AWAKENING is part disco celebration and part prayer. https://www.soulskindance.org/

3. The playwright, director and lead actor, join us to talk about Theatre Rhinoceros current show: AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN by TERRY GUEST, directed by TANIKA BAPTISTE, Thursdays-Sundays, through November 14, 2021 at Spark Arts 4229 18th St. in San Francisco Tickets at http://www.TheRhino.org

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. Iya Osotunde Fasuyi aka Mama C joins us to talk about her recent film NYATITI MEDICINE, the BPP at 55, UAACC, the recent We Cry Genocide Tribunal and her Heal the Community 2021 Tour. 

2. Destiny Muhammad, Harpist from the 'Hood, joins us to talk about The Destiny Muhammad Trio, three day digital residency next week, Nov. 3-5, 12-1 p.m. PT, Livestream to Facebook & YouTube

3. Jeanette Harrison, Producer, Founder, AlterTheater; Desdemona Chiang, Director; Iyvon E(debiri), Dramaturg, Artistic Director of The Parsnip Ship, a radio-play series and platform amplifying underproduced artists, join us to talk about the radio play: Br'er Peach by Andrew Saito. Visit https://www.altertheater.org/peach

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. CHARLOTTE HILL O’NEAL aka Mama C aka Iya Osotunde Fasuyi is an internationally known visual artist, musician, performance artist, ATR priestess, film maker, poet/writer of more than three decades experience. Visit UAACC

2. Destiny Muhammad Trio, joins us to talk about her Digital Residency Nov. 3-5, 12-1 PM PT on YouTube and FB.

3. Br'er Peach from archives, April 17. We speak to director, Andrew Saito and cast, Michael Gene Sullivan and Resa Mishina. 

4. Br'er Peach @ AlterTheater The season starts with an audio play by Andrew Saito, Br’er Peach, produced in collaboration with The Parsnip Ship and in association with Business Lunch Productions. We speak to Jeanette Harrison, Co-Founder, Artistic Director AlterTheater; Desdemona Chiang, Director, Iyvon E., Dramaturg. 

The run is October 21 - December 12, www.altertheater.org/peach

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!

We listen to presenters and the Artistic Director and Founder of the San Francisco International Arts Festival, Andrew Woods discuss the Autumn Season beginning this week with online and in person performances: October 20-24, 2021.

Michael Gene Sullivan, playwright, joins us to talk about his latest work, The Great Khan, a collaboration between SF Mime Troupe and SF Playhouse opening Oct. 20 for an person and a recorded online production. 

We close with a conversation with Adia Whitaker, Ase Dance Theatre Collective, 2018 production of her "Have (K)no(w) Fear: A Blussical at ODC in SF. It was lovely (smile).

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. Andrew Woods, founder and Artistic Director, San Francisco International Arts Festival, joins us to talk about the Autumn Program which began, Oct. 18 and contonues through Oct. 24 at Ft. Mason Center and online. We are also joined by Michelle Jacques, CHELLE & Friends and Nkechi Emeruwa-Neuberg.

2. Michael Gene Sullivan, SF Playhouse, The Great Khan. Opens tonight, Oct. 20, 2021. Visit www.michaelgenesullivan.com

Music: Amikaela Gaston's "Nature Boy."

3. Rebroadcast Adia Tamar Whitaker re: "Have K(no!)w Fear: A Bluessical at ODC 10/19-20/2019

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!

1. Margo Hall, Artistic Director, Lorraine Hansberry Theatre and Traci Tolmarie, join us to talk about SFBATCO Theatre Festival this weekend, Oct. 16-17 @ Brava Theater in SF's Mission District. Visit https://www.sfbatco.org/schedule

2. Black Fire @The Magic Theatre in San Francisco's Ft. Mason Center, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. PT, with Tongo Eisen-Martin and Ahkeel Mestayer. Visit www.magictheatre.org or call the box office: (415) 441-8822.

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. Margo Hall, Artistic Director, Lorraine Hansberry Theatre and Traci Tolmarie, join us to talk about SFBATCO Theatre Festival this weekend, Oct. 16-17 @ Brava Theater in SF's Mission District. Visit https://www.sfbatco.org/schedule

 

2. Black Fire @The Magic Theatre in San Francisco's Ft. Mason Center, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. PT, with Tongo Eisen-Martin and Ahkeel Mestayer. Visit www.magictheatre.org or call the box office: (415) 441-8822

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. Sis. Afia Raina Turner-Greenlea, joins us to talk about the 5th Annual Virtual Black Sustainability Summit, 10/23-25, 2020, as a teaser for this year's conference which begins tomorrow. For the $20 discount tix link.

She is followed by an interview with Andrew Woods, Founder and Executive Director of the SF International Arts Festival and Nkechi Emeruwa. The Festival this year is Wed.-Sunday, Oct. 20-24 with in person and online performances.

3. With close with another reprise interview with Ms. Akilah Jaramogi who is Environmental Consultant, FACRP Co-Founder and CEO, Merikin Heritage Foundation CEO, Director - Maroon Women's Chamber of Cooperation. She talks to us about the Maroon Gathering or conference next month.

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! 

Rebroadcast 10.6.21: Allensworth Rededication, Ladies of Soul Concert for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Maroon Gathering in Nov., Andrea Chung.Artist. Enjoy!

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. Akilah Jaramogi, Forester, Environmental Consultant, Social Entrepreneur and Cultural Activist. is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Fondes Amandes Community Reforestation Project in St. Ann's, Trinidad and Tobago. The jeweler is a proud Merikin descendant, and the Co-founder, past president and CEO of the Merikin Heritage Foundation.

2. Sasha Briscoe, Statewide President, Allensworth Friends; Carmen Setness, Community Outreach Coordinator, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) join us to talk about the Rededication, Sat., Oct. 9 @Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. 

3. Michael Burdette, President of Hylife-Ocity Productions based in Oakland and artist Anessa Strings.

4. Andrea Chung, Artist joins us to talk about her exhibit at Tyler Park in LA: "We Was Girls Together," through Oct. 30.