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. A conversation with Dwight Tribble from the Archives. He came up from LA with his band to present Cosmos, his latest recording. 2. Special interview with dir., Billy Woodberry "Bless Their Little Hearts" at PFA (10/11/2012)

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!    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 Rese

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. Khubaka Michael Harris joins us to talk about CA Admissions Day, Sept. 9, 1850.      2. Archived Show featuring Khubaka and Akinsanya Kabon Wed., Nov. 13, 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. Melissa Hazelip, co-director, Mr. SOUL! 2. SOUL! Show with James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni 

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 our Sept. 1, special broadcast with Chris Metzler, Associate Director of Programming for DocFest. He joins us to talk about the 19th Season for the now Virtual SF Doc Film Festival, Sept. 3-20, 2020. 2. Michelle Rosewoman from the archives.      

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. Chris Metzler, Associate Director of Programming for DocFest joins us to talk about the 19th Season for the now  Virtual SF Doc Film Festival, Sept. 3-20, 2020 2. Michelle Rosewoman speaks about Ed Kelly, pianist, teacher, mentor to Rosewoman and others.  3. Raissa Simpson PUSH, Sawyer Rose STONES exhibit Sept. events. Rebroadcast of Sept. 18, 2019 show.

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. Hurricane Katrina Report Back Malik Rahim and Parnell Herbert, veteran, poet, playwright, prison abolition activist, are our first guests  We close in the second hour with Nana Sula Spirit, Baba Luther Gray and Sess 4-5                                                       Visit the following link for Street Dance Activism for Black Liberation which sponsored the Aug.1-28-Day Meditation which is connected to the Virtual March on Washingto

Guests: Parnell Herbert and Tracie Washington from Louisiana Justice Institute, Kenneth Cooper, CeCe Campbell Rock join us from New Orleans and California to discuss New Orleans six years after Hurricane Katrina. We conclude with two poets: Marta Sanchez, writer and artist from Panama who now lives in Oakland, CA, and Furaha Youngblood from Louisiana by way of Los Angeles and Oakland, CA who now lives in Panama (smile). We discuss their books: Cat-Eyed Woman from Louisiana (FY) and Beauty Unbalanced (MS). Music: Anthony Brown Orchestra's Afro-Blue, Babatunde Lea.

1. Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, joins us to talk about the Creative Justice Initiative, available through Aug. 31, 2020 2. Naru Kwina & Leroy Frankilin talk about their new film, The Joe Capers Legacy, airing Aug. 29, 2020, 7-9 PM PT 3. We speak to Dr. Shemell Bell, Shalom Cook, Fountainetta Coleman, about the 28-Day Global Meditation for Black Liberation Aug. 1-28, 2020 and other events such as Movement for Black Lives National Convention 8/29 and the NAACP Virtual & Actual March on Washington, 8/27-28.  4. We close with an interview with Rennie Harris, choreographer, "Lazarus," set on Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre 2018 for its 60th Anniversary. We spoke when the work came to Cal Performances last year.                                                               

1. Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, joins us to talk about the Creative Justice Initiative, available through Aug. 31, 2020 2. Naru Kwina & Leroy Frankilin talk about their new film, The Joe Capers Legacy, airing Aug. 29, 2020, 7-9 PM PT 3. We speak to Dr. Shemell Bell, Shalom Cook, Fountainetta Coleman, about the 28-Day Global Meditation for Black Liberation Aug. 1-28, 2020 and other events such as Movement for Black Lives National Convention 8/29 and the NAACP Virtual & Actual March on Washington, 8/27-28.  4. We close with an interview with Rennie Harris, choreographer, "Lazarus," set on Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre 2018 for its 60th Anniversary. We spoke when the work came to Cal Performances last year.                                                           

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. Today is the 49th Anniversary of George Jackson's killing at San Quentin State Prison. We honor his legacy here with a rebroadcast of a tribute aired in 2009.                                    

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 we open with an interview with Omar Sosa, who is in town for a special live streaming concert, today, August 19, at Piedmont Piano Company in Oakland. We then rebroadcast our August 14 interview with Randall Kline, Founder, Executive Director, SFJAZZ to talk about the Jazz Masters NEA Awards Concert Collaboration, August 20, 5 p.m. PT  Music: Transparent Water: Omar Sosa: piano Seckou Keita: kora Gustavo Ovalles: bongos, cajón, m

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! Randall Kline, SFJAZZ Founder and Executive Artistic Director joins us to talk about NEA Jazz Masters concert honoring the work of Bobby McFerrin, Roscoe Mitchell, Reggie Workman, Dorthaan Kirk, is the first time the NEA has partnered with a West Coast organization, Thursday, August 20, 5:00pm PDT Tune in at SFJAZZ.org It's free The Hon. Marcus Garvey's Birthday is Monday, August 17, 2020. Although the Pan African Flag day was 8/13, you can

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 will speak to 3-4 dynamic Oromo women artists, activists, politicians about the current movement for justice now in Ethiopia led by the youth: Hawi Itana,   Merertu Kitila; Seenaa Jimjimo                                                        

1. Continuing our conversation about Oromo activists in Ethiopia, we speak to 4 women scholars and artists about growing up Oromo and what is happening in Ethiopia following the killing of the beloved artist: Hachalu Hundessa. Guests are: Alby Ungashe; Marii Beshir; Eden Daniel. 2. Political Organizer and Revolutionary Mother, Moya Mzuri Nana Yaa Offeibea Pambeli  is a member of the All-African People’s Revolutionary Party (A-APRP) and is currently serving on the Central Committee of the A-APRP as the Coordinator of the All-African Women’s Revolutionary Union (A-AWRU) for the U.S. Region of the A-APRP. Sister Mzuri is a long time activist and coalition builder. Some of her coalition work has included the Black August Los Angeles coalition (Political Prison Campaign), the Pan-African Diaspora Union (PADU) – Sixth Regional representing the African Diaspora, preparing to join the African Union.  3. We close out with libations for Jonathan Jackson (17) who tried to set his elder brother free at the Marin Courth

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 we honor one of the Bay Area's local heroes: Ms. Denise Adele Gums. Friends and Family join us to talk about her life and work.

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 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 performan

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 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 pe

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!  Bay Area Playwrights Festival concludes this weekend and we have Deneen Reynolds-Knott, playwright, and Jessica Bird Beza, Executive Artistic Director, and Director, joining us to talk about this season. http://playwrightsfoundation.org/2020-bay-area-playwrights-festival/

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!  Middle Passage Walk, Theodore Rush, Fetch Clay, William Rhodes, broadcast August 29, 2014.