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. Jabari Alii, musician, composer, joins us to talk about his classical piano music album and the concert tonight in Alameda. Support his campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/my-debut-classical-piano-album

2. Cheryl Lyn Bruce, portrays, "Shelah" in Tarell Alvin McCraney's "Head of Passes" at Berkeley Rep through May 24.

http://www.berkeleyrep.org/season/1415/8247.asp

3. Brother Ishmael Tetteh, the Mystic of West Africa visits California May 17-June 7. He joins us to speak about his "Organic Spirituality Tour: Nature's Transmutation Works." Visit .http://conscioushumanity.org/events-2/bit-us-tour-schedule/

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. Jabari Alii, musician, composer, joins us to talk about his classical piano music album and the concert tonight in Alameda. Support his campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/my-debut-classical-piano-album

2. Cheryl Lyn Bruce, portrays, "Shelah" in Tarell Alvin McCraney's "Head of Passes" at Berkeley Rep through May 24.

http://www.berkeleyrep.org/season/1415/8247.asp

3. Brother Ishmael Tetteh, the Mystic of West Africa visits California May 17-June 7. He joins us to speak about his "Organic Spirituality Tour: Nature's Transmutation Works." Visit .http://conscioushumanity.org/events-2/bit-us-tour-schedule/

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!

Today is the anniversary of the bombing of the MOVE home in Philadephia. The topic of film, Let the Fire Burn, this 30th Anniversary is a commemoration and a call to action attended by many dignitaries and warriors for justice. Mumia Abu Jamal and the MOVE 9 are present with us this Memorial Day.

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!

Today is the anniversary of the bombing of the MOVE home in Philadephia. The topic of film, Let the Fire Burn, this 30th Anniversary is a commemoration and a call to action attended by many dignitaries and warriors for justice. Mumia Abu Jamal and the MOVE 9 are present with us this Memorial Day.

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!

Guests:

1. Dr. Frank Staggers, Jr. works as an Addiction and HIV medical doctor in Berkeley, CA. He is the Medical Director of the Berkeley Addiction Treatment Services Center. Presently he is also the President of the Alameda/Contra Costa County Medical Association, with a membership of 4000 physicians.

2. Darinxoso Oyamasela joins us to speak about the Umoja Community Choir's 10th Anniversary Scholarship Awards Dinner, May 16, 5 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (concert) in Richmond, CA, at the Independent Holiness Church, 1605 South 16th Street. For information call: (415) 531-0821.Tickets are $10 & $25.

3. We close with a conversation with event sponsor and presenters: Sharon Green-Holder, Event Planner for Black Women’s Media Project and owner, Mom & Pop Green Non-Profit Organization, Jerri Lange, veteran journalist, author, activist, keynote speaker, and Maalak Atkins, Soul Chi workshop host. The Be Still Retreat at Mills College is May 9, 2015, 9-4 p.m. To register: http://www.hhrec.org/#!black-womens-media-project/c1ypj

Music: Julia Steele Allen's "Words Are Seeds"

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!

Guests:

1. Dr. Frank Staggers, Jr. works as an Addiction and HIV medical doctor in Berkeley, CA. He is the Medical Director of the Berkeley Addiction Treatment Services Center. Presently he is also the President of the Alameda/Contra Costa County Medical Association, with a membership of 4000 physicians.

2. Darinxoso Oyamasela joins us to speak about the Umoja Community Choir's 10th Anniversary Scholarship Awards Dinner, May 16, 5 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (concert) in Richmond, CA, at the Independent Holiness Church, 1605 South 16th Street. For information call: (415) 531-0821.Tickets are $10 & $25.

3. We close with a conversation with event sponsor and presenters: Sharon Green-Holder, Event Planner for Black Women’s Media Project and owner, Mom & Pop Green Non-Profit Organization, Jerri Lange, veteran journalist, author, activist, keynote speaker, and Maalak Atkins, Soul Chi workshop host. The Be Still Retreat at Mills College is May 9, 2015, 9-4 p.m. To register: http://www.hhrec.org/#!black-womens-media-project/c1ypj

Music: Julia Steele Allen's "Words Are Seeds"

Guests:

1. Echo Brown is a dynamic writer, performer, and community activist who uses story to inspire and transform, joins us to talk about her solo performance up at the Marsh SF, Black Virgins Are Not for Hipsters (through June 6). For tickets ($15-$100), the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055

2. Amikaeyla joins us to speak about her music and peace work (July 26, 2014 archive).

3. Intima artist collaboarators: choreographer, Gregory Dawson and Ilyas Iliya, composer, join us to talk about the multidimensional work which looks at the epic story of King Gilgamesh. Intima is a fusion of visual art by Ali Kaaf, choreography by Gregory Dawson and dawsondancesf, and music directed by Ashraf Kateb, that investigates themes of self-discovery, conflict, loss, and resolution. Tayeb Al-Hafez of Al'Myra Communications was inspired by his roots to bring these artists together to highlight the universality inherent in Syria's current struggles for political freedom.http://zspace.org/guest-shows/intima

4. Mable Negrete joins us to speak about Conceiving Place with Mable Negrete/Counter Narrative Society in the Room for Big Ideas at YBCA,May 1 - Aug 16. Opening Reception Fri, May 8, 5-8 PMat the Front Door Gallery, 701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, 415-978-2787 or ybca.org and http://mabelnegrete.com/blog/archives/1641

Guests:

1. Echo Brown is a dynamic writer, performer, and community activist who uses story to inspire and transform, joins us to talk about her solo performance up at the Marsh SF, Black Virgins Are Not for Hipsters (through June 6). For tickets ($15-$100), the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055

2. Amikaeyla joins us to speak about her music and peace work (July 26, 2014 archive).

3. Intima artist collaboarators: choreographer, Gregory Dawson and Ilyas Iliya, composer, join us to talk about the multidimensional work which looks at the epic story of King Gilgamesh. Intima is a fusion of visual art by Ali Kaaf, choreography by Gregory Dawson and dawsondancesf, and music directed by Ashraf Kateb, that investigates themes of self-discovery, conflict, loss, and resolution. Tayeb Al-Hafez of Al'Myra Communications was inspired by his roots to bring these artists together to highlight the universality inherent in Syria's current struggles for political freedom.http://zspace.org/guest-shows/intima

4. Mable Negrete joins us to speak about Conceiving Place with Mable Negrete/Counter Narrative Society in the Room for Big Ideas at YBCA,May 1 - Aug 16. Opening Reception Fri, May 8, 5-8 PMat the Front Door Gallery, 701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, 415-978-2787 or ybca.org and http://mabelnegrete.com/blog/archives/1641

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. Ramona Africa, Minister of Communications, MOVE organization, joins us to speak about the 30th Anniversary Commemoration, May 13, of the bombing of her home where she is the only surviving adult, along with one child, Birdie Africa. See http://kasamaproject.org/history/2263-95ramona-africa-survivor-of-may-13-1985-move-massacre and http://www.davidsheen.com/sharing/interviews/ramona.htm

2. Munyiga Lumumba, director of Upward Bound at Mills College, joins us along with Val Serrant, Adjunct Professor at UC Berkeley . . . Music Department/"Caribbean Musics Course", since 2003; Faculty Member of "Vox Mundi School of Voice & Sound," join us to talk about More than a Taste Cultural Explosion, a special all day free arts program at Mills (10-3 Stern Hall, Rm. 100), 5000 MacArthur Blvd., in Oakland, CA.

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. Ramona Africa, Minister of Communications, MOVE organization, joins us to speak about the 30th Anniversary Commemoration, May 13, of the bombing of her home where she is the only surviving adult, along with one child, Birdie Africa. See http://kasamaproject.org/history/2263-95ramona-africa-survivor-of-may-13-1985-move-massacre and http://www.davidsheen.com/sharing/interviews/ramona.htm

2. Munyiga Lumumba, director of Upward Bound at Mills College, joins us along with Val Serrant, Adjunct Professor at UC Berkeley . . . Music Department/"Caribbean Musics Course", since 2003; Faculty Member of "Vox Mundi School of Voice & Sound," join us to talk about More than a Taste Cultural Explosion, a special all day free arts program at Mills (10-3 Stern Hall, Rm. 100), 5000 MacArthur Blvd., in Oakland, CA.