Wanda's Picks Radio Show, Wed., May 15, 2019

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. Ahjamu Umi, joins us to talk about African Liberation Day 2019. He has been an organizer for the All African Peoples Revolutionary Party since 1984.  He has organized for the party on three continents and the Caribbean.  He has a Masters Degree in Econ/Political Science and he has authored/published four books including the recently released political thriller "The Paradox Principles."

2. We speak to Carol Leigh, founder and director and Jovelyn Richards re: Sex Workers Film Festival 20th Anniversary.  http://www.sexworkerfest.com/events.html

Jovelyn D. Richards is an international performance artist, writer, film and theater director and radio host for Pacifica radio KPFA 94.1

3. Rene Marie interview from June 29, 2011 (excerpt).

4. Nambi E. Kelly's "Jazz" at MTC through Wed.-Sunday, May 19. She and C. Kelly Wright (Violet/Country Violet) join us to talk about the work. 

To listen to the show: http://tobtr.com/s/11336141