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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!

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We honor the memory of Mamakye or Dolores Mae Dixon, who is making her ascension (Jan. 20, 1937-Oct. 16, 2011); Wadada Leo Smith blesses the show with a fabulous interview and conversation about his latest opus: 10 Freedom... more
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1. We open with director Lavinia Currier speaking about OKA! 2. Women & Girls Lead: A Public Media Iniatative to Focus, Educate, and Connect Audiences Worldwide: Shannon Farley, founding Executive Director of Spark, Deborah... more
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This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the writing, visual and performing arts of African people in the Diaspora. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work filled with raw unfettered passion. They... more
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The Power of Myth: Finding Joe with director, Patrick Takaya Solomon; Denise Michelle Harris, author and playwright speaks about Sweet Bye Bye at Black Rep; Christine Lee, director speaks about daKah Hip Hop Orchestra @ MVFF. She is... more
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This weekend I had the opportunity to visit with two of Africa's more important artists, filmmakers, Gaston Kabore and Sidi Fassara Diabate. Kabore, honored at the 34th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival which continues through Sunday,... more
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Robert Henry Johnson is a dancer and playwright who mixes movement style and literary influences with equal fluidity. The son of jazz singer Lady Mem'fis and guitarist Robert Gonzales, he was one of the first students to graduate from San... more
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Today we speak to Sascha Rice, director of the film, California State of Mind screening at the 34th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival opening tonight. We open with a conversation with Katie Selma about her monthly Amorpour... more
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We feature 3 directors from the 34th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival: Joshua Dylan Mellars, dir. Play Like a Lion; Nick Polizzi, dir. Sacred Science; Paige Bierma, dir. A Brush with the Tenderloin." Artists Carla Oden & Sue Matthews... more
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Abigail E. Disney joins us to talk about the initiative: Women, War & Peace and her films, "Pray the Devil Back to Hell" and "Peace Unveiled" (2nd & 3rd films in the series). Women, War & Peace, a bold new five-part PBS mini-series, is... more
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María Fernanda Acuña, vocals, percussion & Venezuelan cuatro, was born and raised in Venezuela. She specializes in a variety of drums and Latin American percussion instruments. For her work with Quijeremá she has... more
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