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! Hurricane Ida Update, Electric Lady: The Ladies in the Life of Jimi Hendrix, We Cry Genocide, International Tribunal, Oct. 22-25, 55th Anniversary of the BPP 1. BJ, Black Panther Party Alumni Museum, joins us to talk about the 55th Anniversary October 22-24, program in Oakland, CA. The big day is Oct. 23. 2. Baba Jalil Muntaquim, POW, joins us to talk about JERICHO and the International Tribunal Oct. 22-25 (virtually).  3. Update on Hurric

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. BJ, Black Panther Party Alumni Museum, joins us to talk about the 55th Anniversary October 22-24, program in Oakland, CA. The big day is Oct. 23. 2. Baba Jalil Muntaquim, POW, joins us to talk about JERICHO and the International Tribunal Oct. 22-25 (virtually).  3. Update on Hurricane Ida with Nana Sula Spirit and Baba Malik Rahim.  4. Electric Lady: The Ladies in the Ladies in the Life of Jimi Hendricks is Oct. 1 (5 PM PT/8 PM ET) vir

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. Brother Manu Ampim and Sis. Mayada Mannan-Brake join us this morning to talk about an upcoming conference: Kushite Nubian Heritage International Conference: Perserving an African Legecy, Oct. 1-3; Her father Baba Nuraddin Abdulmannan (retired Sudan Ambassador to the U.S.) will not be available for the interview.  Sister Mayada is a long-time Nubian activist with family roots in northern Sudan. 2. Delfeayo Marsalis joins us to talk about his beloved NOLA post-Ida.  3. Lewis Jordan, musician, composer, artist, joins us to talk about his concert at The Freight and Salvage, Monday, Sept. 27  

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 are joined by Jerome Preston Bates, an American theater, film and television actor, director and playwright and Rome Neal, director, to talk about "The Jimi Hendrix Experiment."  This free virtual production, produced by Black Repertory Group in Berkeley (57th season) is followed by a conversation with the playwright and artists who knew Hendrix, Sat., Sept. 18, 8 p.m. (ET), 5 p.m. (PT). The play streams live and free on YouTube: https://w

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. Lenard D. Moore, "Long Rain," and Earl S. Braggs, "A Boy Named Boy," join us to talk about their latest works. If you are in their vicinity, there is an opportunity to meet the authors, Sat., Sept. 25, at Quail Ridge Books, 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. (Mr. Braggs is not able to join us. We hope he feels better soon.) 2. PlayGround is having a Gala Celebration of 20 years of the June Ann Baker Prize honorees 2002-2021

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!  Special Guests: Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa is one of the most versatile jazz artists on the scene today. He fuses a wide range of jazz, world music, and electronic elements with his native Afro-Cuban roots to create a fresh and original urban sound – all with a Latin jazz heart. Omar Sosa’s musical trajectory has taken him from Camagüey and Havana to touring in Angola, the Congo, Ethiopia, and Nicaragua in the 1980s; to a sojourn in

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 are joined by Jerome Preston Bates, an American theater, film and television actor, director and playwright and Rome Neal, director, to talk about "The Jimi Hendrix Experiment."  This free virtual production, produced by Black Repertory Group in Berkeley (57th season) is followed by a conversation with the playwright and artists who knew Hendrix, Sat., Sept. 18, 8 p.m. (ET), 5 p.m. (PT). The play streams live and free on YouTube: https://w

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!    Dawn Elissa Fischer, also known as the “DEF Professor,” is an Associate Professor at San Francisco State University, where she teaches courses on black popular culture, information technology and virtual ethnography. Dionne Bennett is an Assistant Professor in the African American Studies Department at the CUNY (City University of New York), New York City College of Technology. She is an Associate Director of the The Hiphop Archive and Resea

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. Ms. Pamela Price, Esq., joins us for our monthly conversation about CA politics https://www.pamelaprice4da.com/ 2. Ashley O'Shay, dir., "Unapologetic," 2021 3. Malik Rahim and Kalamu Ya Salaam and Asante Salaam, join us to talk about New Orleans and the Gulf, post-Hurricane Ida. https://loyolamaroon.com/10026234/showcase/new-orleans-activist-reflects-on-a-life-in-social-justice/

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. Ms. Pamela Price, Esq., joins us for our monthly conversation about CA politics https://www.pamelaprice4da.com/ 2. Ashley O'Shay, dir., "Unapologetic," 2021 3. Malik Rahim and Kalamu Ya Salaam and Asante Salaam, join us to talk about New Orleans and the Gulf, post-Hurricane Ida. https://loyolamaroon.com/10026234/showcase/new-orleans-activist-reflects-on-a-life-in-social-justice/    

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 July 27, 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! 

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. We rebroadcast an interview (2/8/12) with Ms. Delloreese Patricia Early "Della Reese" (July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017) (from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Della_Reese). 

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. Hon. Pamela Price, Esq.,Justice with Compassion (pamelaprice4da.com/about)  2. ShakaJamal Redmond (Olu8); MXO and Don Dada join us from South Africa. MXO’s debut single “Sista Kunjani” intricately showcased his distinct way of moulding afro soul, jazz, funk, traditional and pop, carving a post-modern eclectic genre which was emulated by many young musicians but never matched. Menelik Nesta Gibbons also known as Don Dada is a Zimbabwean born South African citizen who is a multi-platinum selling reggae/hip hop artist on a quest to push convention and carve out a legacy as one of the motherland’s thought leaders and influencers whose music is not just entertainment but about consciousness, identity and pride. Olu8 is a culturally innovative artist, producer and filmmaker from Oakland, California. @shakajamal @olu8films 3. We close with an archived interview with ShakaJamal.     

Link to register for the upcoming N'COBRA 2021 Conference, Friday-Sunday, June 25-27. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ncobra-32nd-annual-national-conference-tickets-150726116873    Rebroadcast from 7.29.2020 Today we speak to the male co-chair of N'COBRA, Nana Kwesi Jomoke Ifetayo about the 31st N'COBRA Virtual Conference, July 30-Aug. 1, 2020. Contact: reparationsj@gmail.com (678) 437-7882  2. Delfeayo Marsalis has launched a new non-profit – Keep NOLA Music Alive  – designed to help keep New Orleans music culture thriving during these uncertain times.    Delfeayo kicks off the fundraising effort with a “Double-Nickel Birthday Bash” virtual performance Sunday, August 2, 3 p.m. PT/5 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. EDT marking his 55th birthday..  

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. Velina Brown and Michael Gene Sullivan join us to talk about SFMT's Tales of Resistance, Vol. 2: Persistence 2. AfroSolo 26th Anniversary Program concludes this weekend, June 20. Listen to the rebroadcast of the June 9, show featuring artist participants and Robert Thomas Simpson, founder, artistic director.   

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. Lynne Morrow joins us to talk about James Weldon Johnson whose song or poem, Lift Ev'ry Voice is the Black National Anthem and is perhaps to become this year, the National Hymn.  2. Audio from a Zoom interview with DeNeen Brown, awardwinning writer for the Washington Post. Her research and series of articles are the basis for "Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer, directed by Dawn Porter. The film premieres on National Geographic Fr

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. Shazel Muhammad-Neain founded Eunoia Global, a leadership training and coaching firm joins Dr. Gina Paige, Co-founder & President, African Ancestry, Inc. to talk about the recent Sierra Leone Citizenship for Black People whose roots trace to this West African country April 29, 2021.  2. We close with a rebroadcast of May 28, 2021 show, which features Kheven LaGrone, playwright, whose Pillow Talk, makes its world premiere, June 11-20