A long way from the block
By Anthony Thomas
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Episodes: 123
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Stories of how passion and craft take us to different corners of the world.@alongwayfromtheblock@dialoguesofjazz
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Ep. 122-Sound Reformation-my conversation with Darryl Yokley
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Ep. 121-Spreading love, one song at a time—my conversation with Thanda Choir
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Oct 04, 2025 |
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Ep. 120-Running for justice—my conversation with Deo Kato
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Sep 06, 2025 |
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Ep. 119-Everyday life is the way—my conversation with Born I
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 118-The crucible of survival—my conversation with Ken “Shadow” Goodman
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Jul 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 117-Humble beginnings—my conversation with Oscar-winning director Guy Nattiv
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Ep. 116-Healing rituals—my conversation with Naïssam Jalal
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Ep. 115-Reflection of another self—my conversation with Milena Casado
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May 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 114-Space-age Africans—my conversation with Ankh West
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May 10, 2025 |
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Ep. 113-Never miss your house—my conversation with Wren T. Brown
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 112-The Young Lion-my conversation with Kahlil Childs
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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Ep. 111-Interrogating black history—my conversation with Dr. Kamau Rashid
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Ep. 110-African Time—my conversation with Elder Herbie Tsoaeli
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Feb 08, 2025 |
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Ep. 109-Poetry is my foundation—my conversation with Liza Jessie Peterson
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Jan 04, 2025 |
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Ep. 108-Activate my blessings—my conversation with Professor Zahalea Anderson
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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Ep. 107-Honoring Ethiopian roots—my conversation with Romeo Regalli
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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Ep. 106-Daughter of the soil—my conversation with Thandiswa Mazwai
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Ep. 105-Cultivators of conscious culture—my conversation with Derrick Banks
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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Ep. 104-Claiming your own DNA—my conversation with Carl Hancock Rux
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Ep. 103-My culture informs my voice—my conversation with Linda Sikhakhane
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Ep. 102- The process of discovery—my conversation with Kris Davis
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Ep. 101- The seat of my soul Pt. 3—my conversation with Lynel “Dukeysticc” Allen III
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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Ep. 100- Great Highland Park Stories Vol. 1
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Ep. 99- "I started this to heal myself"—my conversation with Azikiwee Anderson
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Ep. 98-Surrender to the music—my conversation with Corcoran Holt
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May 25, 2024 |
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Ep. 97-From block to bishop—my conversation with Cornelius Bowser
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May 04, 2024 |
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Ep. 96-Food, Family, Music—my conversation with DJ Nu-Mark
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Ep. 95-Show them that light—my conversation with Sanah Kadoura
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Ep. 94-The Sun Rises in The East—my conversation with Tayo and Cynthia Giwa
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Ep. 93- “My fingers are dancing grassroots”—a tribute to Horace Tapscott
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Ep. 92-A competitor like no other-my conversation with Keith Barksdale.
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Ep. 91-Drums of Passion-my conversation with Nic Cacioppo
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Ep. 90-Wordsmith of the highest degree—my conversation with Myka 9
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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Ep. 89-“She is known for her soil”—my conversation with Dr. Theresa “T” Ford
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Ep. 88-You're not going to pass me—my conversation with Regina Peters and Hannibal Smith
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Ep. 87-Make room in the mouth for grass—my conversation with Layli Long Soldier
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Ep. 86-Do no harm—my conversation with John Williams
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Ep. 85-The sweet spot of discovery—my conversation with Tongo Eisen-Martin
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Ep. 84-The knight of swords—my conversation with JD Allen
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Ep. 83-"I think of my parents"-my conversation with Tamar Greene
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Ep. 82-Purveyor of sonic eclectics—my conversation with LeRoy Downs
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Ep. 81-"The seat of my soul" Pt. 2—my conversation with Lynell "Dukeysticc" Allen III
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Ep. 80-Music beyond the notes—my conversation with Omer Avital
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Ep. 79- "The seat of my soul" -my conversation with Lynell "Dookie Stick" Allen III
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Ep. 78-Creativity from an artificial source—my conversation with Steve Lehman
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Ep. 77-A series of negotiations—my conversation with Yohance Joseph Lacour
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Ep. 76-A collaboration interview with filmmaker Rose Sanchez
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Ep. 75-Heritage, home and remembrance-my conversation with Jahsun Edmonds
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Ep. 74-Raising the planetary frequencies-my conversation with Bigg Jus & Orko Eloheim of the hip-hop group NMS.
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Ep. 73-The Sage of Buxton—a special tribute to Baba Eusi Kwayana
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May 22, 2023 |
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Ep. 72-No Tables No Chairs-my conversation with Mausiki Scales
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May 08, 2023 |
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Ep. 71-Capoeira Angola Beyond the Roda—my conversation with Mestre Roxinho
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Ep. 70-Seeing the bandstand as a place for ritual-my conversation with Nduduzo Makhathini
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Ep. 69-Protecting human and civil rights—my conversation with Andrea Guerrero
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Ep. 68-Reflection & Action—my conversation with Brett Cook
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Ep. 67-Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music- my conversation with King Britt
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Ep. 66-John Coltrane—a tribute to the man and the music
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Ep. 65-A true team player—my conversation with former NBA forward Bobby Ray Jones Jr.
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Ep. 64-When philanthropy cultivates black excellence--my conversation with Ivy Newman
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Ep. 63-Sports, Family, and Community—my conversation with lifelong friends Andre Hardy and Yogi
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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Ep. 62-"There's a voice for us"—my conversation with jazz vocalist Dwight Trible
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Ep. 61-Fire music and hymn rhythms—Anthony Joseph talks jazz, poetry, and his Trinidadian roots
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Ep. 60-"How can I reach the part of them that wants to awaken?"—my conversation with Dharma teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Ep. 59-"We play for the ancestors"—Leimert Park cultural ambassador Kamau Daáood
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Ep. 58-"My work was those kids"—Coach Rodney Hill, the Pop Warner legend, on what giving back looks like.
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Ep. 57-100 miles, 24 hours---"killing the quit" and running like hell to succeed. Part 2 on extreme perseverance with Hannibal Smith.
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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A young mans journey to heal himself and his community through Meditation and Martial Arts. Cynsere Galindez
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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MOVING BETWEEN MUSICAL WORLDS. My conversation with Grammy nominated Jazz drummer Damion Reid.
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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My follow up conversation with London based Fashion Designer and Artist Kervin Marc.
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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A practitioner of Capoeira with over 40 years of experience. My conversation with Baba Themba, Mestre of capoeira Angola.
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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My conversation with Orko Eloheim, San Diego legend, underground avant-garde Hip-Hop emcee and producer.
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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The journey of a Capoeira Mestre. My conversation with Muito Tempo.
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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The importance and value of Jazz music and great literature. Eso Won Books co-owner James Fugate part 2.
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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From playing at a McDonald's in Houston to world renowned Saxophone player, my conversation with Walter Smith III.
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Stephen Buescher- UCSD Professor of Movement in the Department of Theatre and Dance.
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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My conversation with Capoeira Mestre, Bay Area community activist and background talent for Marvel's black Panther, Mestre Malandro.
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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One of the most prolific MC's from the iconic hip-hop group Antipop Consortium, my conversation with Beans aka Mr. Ballbeam.
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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My conversation with Founder and Co-Director of the African Drum and Dance Group Teye Sa Thiosanne, Elder Yiriba.
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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My interview with best selling author Jamie Morgan Brown and how he ate his way back to health.
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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"I Can Learn Anything" My conversations with some amazing 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders at Rise Up Academy in Everett, WA.
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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"We came to California looking for consciousness". Born in Texas, raised in Wyoming. My in-depth interview with co-founder of the Pan African Film Festival, Elder Ayuko Babu.
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May 30, 2022 |
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A true craftsman on the mic. My conversation with Hprizm aka High Priest. Avant-Garde Artist, Producer, Composer, Performer and MC.
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May 23, 2022 |
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My conversation with Oscar-Nominated, Fine Artist, Muralist and Illustrator Charlene Mosley.
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May 14, 2022 |
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"We are about Waking Up, Growing Up, Cleaning Up, and Showing Up." My conversation with founder and Abbot of Integral Zen, Doshin M.J. Nelson Roshi.
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May 09, 2022 |
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From Castle Hill Projects in The Bronx to owner and operator of an East Harlem Jeet Kune Do & Kali Martial Arts Studio. My conversation with Sifu Richard Garcia.
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May 02, 2022 |
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Highland Park Legends. My conversation with Rogelio "Yogi" Najera, Part 2.
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Hear why digging in the crates and preserving this great art form called hip-hop is so important. My conversation with independent record store owner Sir Froderick.
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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As a former Rites of Passage Elder, Mzee Kadumu Moyenda talks about the importance of passing on academic excellence, cultural self-esteem and mutual respect to the younger generation.
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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A thank you 37 years in the making. My conversation with coach, mentor, inspirational speaker and community leader Michael Brunker.
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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"They took away the drum, so I use my voice" My conversation with Poet, Playwright, Essayist, Recording artist, Author and Theatre Director Carl Hancock Rux.
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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My conversation with Grammy Nominated Jazz Saxophonist and Producer Marcus Strickland
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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END PERPETUAL PUNISHMENT-My conversation with Zaki Smith, a formerly incarcerated person, discusses his work with dismantling the collateral consequences of incarceration.
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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“He inspired many with his personal story, commitment to children, and just the right amount of humor.” My conversation with Comedian, Author, Founder of Barbershop Books and Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur Alvin Irby.
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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Hear how 11 close friends from Queens, NY along with their families and a 2nd grade teacher helped Rob Parker become a writer, sports journalist and founder of MLBbro.com.
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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A man of many hats. From pre-teen Jazz prodigy, Hip-Hop MC and Producer, Graffiti Artist, Creator of Unfamous Fest, Experiential Growth Facilitator to US Cultural Ambassador. My interview with Anacron Allen.
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Hear how meditation and martial arts helped transform an East Harlem community. My conversation with Zen Master Stan Koehler, Roshi
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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From the hardwood to the pulpit. Hear how Terri Mann-Jacobs became San Diego's greatest high school women's basketball player of all time, and how she gives that same energy now as a Pastor.
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Born in Grenada and raised in Brooklyn. My conversation with Gregg Bishop, Executive Director of the Social Justice Fund.
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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How perseverance, dedication and passion for Afro-Cuban dance led Juan Carlos from Havana to world renown dancer and choreographer.
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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A MAN OF FAITH. My interview with Michael Smith. Father, Husband, Mentor and Elder.
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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From humble roots to working with some of the biggest names in Jazz, Chris Mees documents his journey.
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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From stickball to the big leagues, Tom Goodwin shares his love for the game and the importance of always having fun.
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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"EXHAUST THE MOMENT" An in-depth conversation with fitness guru Hannibal Smith
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Dec 19, 2021 |
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Frederick Marx discusses the value of rites of passage and mentorship in today's times.
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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A conversation with Tenor Saxophonist, Bandleader and Educator Javon Jackson
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Ancestral Storyteller Alyce Smith Cooper talks family, community and the importance of knowing your history
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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A Discussion on all things Jazz with historian, journalist and producer Ashley Kahn
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Family, Football and Fiction. A conversation with Andre Hardy.
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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An in depth conversation with my childhood coach and mentor "Yogi" Najera
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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Jazz Drummer and New Orleans native Joe Dyson talks about his musical journey
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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A conversation with Eso Won Books co-owner James Fugate
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Oct 24, 2021 |
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From Saint Lucia to London England, Kervin Marc documents his amazing journey.
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Oct 17, 2021 |
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Mark Davis tells his amazing journey from the inner city to Major League Baseball
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Oct 10, 2021 |
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A conversation with Lolis Elie, writer, journalist, filmmaker, and food historian.
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Oct 03, 2021 |
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A Conversation with Be Bop legend Charles McPherson
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Sep 19, 2021 |
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"The Jazz Journey" By Chuck McPherson
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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My first Coach. An in depth conversation with Coach Rick Javey
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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"The rhythm is the music" A conversation with Jazz drummer Chuck McPherson
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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A conversation with Al Howard
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Award winning artist Brett Cook
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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Martial Arts Master Sam Pace
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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A conversation on African Spirituality with Jahsun Edmonds
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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A Long Way From The Block Trailer
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Jun 05, 2021 |