Wanda's Picks April 24, 2009

Today we are celebrating Mumia Abu Jamal's Birthday and his new book: Jailhouse Lawyers with an Introduction by Angela Davis (www.CityLightsBooks.com).

On the air are: Linda Evans, Robert King and Tiny. There is an event tonight at the Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street,in Oakland, beginning at 6:30 p.m.; the second interview honors the memory of Rev. Diama Clark, whose life is being celebrated April 25, 2009 at Beth Eden Baptist Church, 1183 Tenth Street,in Oakland, 2:30-5:30.

Following this we are joined by Kaylah Marin, singer, song writer, whose new CD is "Loving Life." She also produces, "Soul Green Connection" on Fridays, beginning tonight Friday, April 24, 2009, 7:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m., at BollyHood, 3372 19th Street between Mission and Capp, San Francisco. The event is a fundraiser for Grind for the Green.

Hugh Masekela who is appearing in San Francisco this evening was not able to make it, so we close with Avotcja, who will continue the Happy Birthday Mumia celebration in words and poetry begin earlier in the broadcast. Avotcja & Modupue perform at Monday, April 27, 8 p.m. in San Francisco at Yoshi's SF, Fillmore @ Eddy.