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 forbearers. 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. American Black Beauty Doll Artisticians join us to talk about their show and sale, Nov. 14, 2015.

2. Julia Tsitsi Chigamba & Chinyakare with DeLisa (company member) speak about the ceremonies of the Shona people in Zimbabwe. The company is at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Center tonight, 11/13, 9 pm. Her dances reflect the traditional music and dance from Shona, Ndebele and other tribal groups from Southern Africa. http://www.chinyakare.com/

3. Shakiri, dancer & choreographer, joins us to talk about a recent performance at NAKA re: Artists in Response to State Violence and Gentrification. The work is called Crazy Black Woman: Trail of Ghosts in Tow

4. Michael Smith, founder, American Indian Film Institute (aifisf.com), in its 40th year, Nov. 6-13 at AMC Metreon. The Motion Picture Awards Show & Gala is Nov. 14 @ Hotel Nikko in SF.