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. We continue our discussion with members of the cast in Ishmael Reed's latest play, "The Conductor," directed by Carla Blank, is a play in two acts. It has four (4) virtual live streamed readings this week, Thursday-Sunday, October 13-16 at Theater for the New City, https://theaterforthenewcity.net/shows/the-conductor/

When: Thursday Oct. 13, Friday Oct.14, Saturday  Oct.15 at 8:00 pm & Sunday Oct. 16 matinee at 3:00 pm; Tickets $18.00; Phone 212-254-1109
Cast for The Conductor readings includes Emil Guillermo, Imran Javaid, Tennessee Reed, Laura Robards, Monisha Shiva, Brian Simmons, and Kenya Wilson. Joining us today are: Imran Javaid, Laura Robards, Monisha Shiva, and Kenya Wilson.

2. Mildred Inez Lewis, playwright, joins us to talk about the world premiere of her homage to George C. Wolfe, "The Museum Annex," directed by Elizabeth Carter, at Central Works in Berkeley, Oct. 15-Nov. 13 Visit http://centralworks.org/the-womens-annex/