Wanda's Picks Radio 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. Libations for Kiilu Nyasha (May 22, 1939-April 10, 2018) rebroadcast. There is a memorial, Community Celebration of Kiilu's Life, May 20, at the African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco. It is free and open to all.

2. WAAfrica 123 (May 3-June 2) just opened at TheatreFirst and it is phonomenal story of love, trust, and courage to take a stand against tradition. One of our favorite playwrights: Nick Hadikwa Mwaluko. Directed by Lisa Evans at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley. Runs Thurs thru Sat, 8pm and Sun 2pm theatrefirst.com