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! Rebroadcast from Wed., August 30, 2017

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. Mallah Divine Mallah, Author, Youth Motivator, Social Justice Advocate, The Hidden Hand: the Duality of Self.  2. Geoffrey Grier, Executive Director of Recovery Theatre, joins us to talk about August Wilson's "Radio Golf," directed by Gloria Weinstock, Multi Ethnic, in Association with SF Recovery Theatre at Piano Fight, 144 Taylor Street, Wed.-Sat., Aug. 30-Sept. 9, 7 p.m. Geoffrey Grier, who plays Harmond Wilks, Real-estate developer, he

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!  

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 speak to Aldo Billingslea (Great Grand Paw Sidin) about black odyssey by Marcus Gradley, directed by Eric Ting, at Cal Shakes through Sept. 3.                                                              

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. Speak to Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis, directors of Whose Streets, which opens nationwide today, Aug. 11, 2017. 2. Marshall Trammell, Archivussionist, joins us to talk about a new project at Prelinger Library, 301 8th Street at Folsom, Rm. 215, in SOMA District of San Francisco 4-9 p.m. Tomorrow the workshop continues at Omni Commons, 4799 Shattuck at 1:30 p.m. with a performance at 7:30 p.m. with South African multi-instrumentalist Mo

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. Destiny Muhammad, Harpist from the 'hood, joins us to talk about her Alice Coltrane Tribute this weekend, Sunday, August 13, 3 and 6 p.m. at the Malonga Center for the Arts, 14th and Alice Street in Oakland.  2. Ranzel Merritt, saxophonist, composer, joins us to talk about his work and new CD, "Pretty Boy from the Ghello."   

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. Gail Meadows, principal, Meadows-Livingstone School 2. William Hartfield (Huey P. Newton), Terrance White (Troy): This Land Was Made at Ubuntu Theater, through Aug. 6 with fundraisers.  3. Dr. David Hardiman Sr. speaks about Music Around the World, Vol. 2 at AfroSolo 23 at Yerba Buena Gardens.He i joined by Thoma Simpson, founder, AfroSolo. 

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!    

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. Darren Canady (playwright) and Lauren Spencer (director) join us to talk about the new work: Black Butterflies, July 25-August 5 at ACT Strand Theatre and Destiny Arts.  2. Nilan Johnson, Endangered Species at Bay Area Playwrights Festival this week 3. Bennett Fisher, Damscus at Bay Area Playwrights Festival this week  

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. Darren Canady (playwright) & Lauren Spencer (director) join us to speak about Black Butterflies, A Collaborative Youth Arts Project presented by A.C.T.’s Education & Community Programs and Young Conservatory, and Destiny Arts Center in Oakland  

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. Imani Mitchell, President of Black Women United, joins us to speak about the first Black Women's March, Ain't I A Woman in Sacramento, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,  Sat., July 15, 2017.   2. SF Ethnic Dance Festival, July 15-16:  Mahealani Uchiyama (Zimbabwean Mbira) Zena Carlota (West African Kora). Arnaud Loubayi, Bitezo Bia Kongo (Congolese Traditional)  3. Rose Lyles, 26th Annual Black Expo, July 22-23 at Oakland Arena, Eastside Club. bayareablackex

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. Imani Mitchell, President of Black Women United, joins us to speak about the first Black Women's March, Ain't I A Woman in Sacramento, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,  Sat., July 15, 2017.   2. SF Ethnic Dance Festival, July 15-16:  Mahealani Uchiyama (Zimbabwean Mbira) Zena Carlota (West African Kora). Arnaud Loubayi, Bitezo Bia Kongo (Congolese Traditional)  3. Rose Lyles, 26th Annual Black Expo, July 22-23 at Oakland Arena, Eastside Club. bayareabl

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! San Francisco's own bluesy, soulful singer and guitarist Quinn DeVeaux blends New Orleans soul and early blues with contagious dance rhythms. DeVeaux has been thrilling lovers of rollicking early R&B, and a good time, for years. Quinn DeVeaux, who opens the 80th Annual Stern Grove Concert season with Kool and the Gang, on Sunday, June 25, has according to one reviewer, "the smoothest yet dirty spank you voice we've heard in decades. Wit

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. Million Prisoners March Laila Halima Aziz, I Am We Ubuntu, on Washington Organizers and Robert King and Albert Woodfox, Angola 3, Malik Rahim--all three Human Rights Activists and Prison Abolishionists.  2. Carl Lumbly (Gil Scott Heron) & Rafael Jordan (Steve Barron), cast, from Han Ong's Grandeur, currently at The Magic Theatre, join us to talk about the work which centers on Gil Scott Heron. 

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. Tammy Robinson, Ed.D., Dean, Global Learning Programs and Services at Skyline College joins us to talk about the Mandela Scholars arriving June 16.  2. Rotimi, musican, joins us to talk about his band GBADUNN's upcoming concert, "Africa in Style," tomorrow, June 15, 7-10 p.m. at Kingston 11 in downtown Oakland. We play music by: Meklit & Quinn, Meklit Hadero, Sowethu Gospel Choir and close with Michael White: "The Land of Spirit a

Juneteenth in Oakland, CA: 562 Bellevue Ave., 11-1, 6/10; Friends of the Negro Spirituals, 1-4 p.m., 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland. 1. Wanda Ravernell, Executive Director is the visionary of Omnira Institute and promoter and manager for Awon Ohun Omnira, (Voices of Freedom) and serves as the narrator for its performances.June 10 is Omnira Institute's 10th annual Ritual of Remembrance commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation that includes acknowledging several of the faiths of the captives who would become slaves during the Slave Trade Era.  Bisola Marignay, Ph.D., educator, performing artist, writer, and therapeutic facilitator and board member of Friends of the Negro Spirituals. FNS Juneteenth program is 6/17, 1 p.m. at the West Oakland Library Complex.  2.  Micky Duxbury, Berkeley resident, is a freelance writer and an advocate for change in the criminal justice system conceived and developed the Welcome Home Project book project at John O’Lague Galleria, 777 B Street @ Hayward City Hall through 7/

  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. Karla M. Wynn Diouf has served as ADACI’s Director of Public Relations since 1994; Francisco J. Tovar B.,Venezuelan scholar and activist, also director and Founder of the Institute of Afro-Diasporic Studies (IEA); Luther Gray, Ashé Cultural Arts Center, with Danys “LaMora” Perez-Prades, dir. Oyu Oro Experimental Dance Ensemble from Cuba and Francisco Mores (musician).  2. Trevor R. Getz & Soumyaa Behrens join us to talk about Abina an