Meet Natasha Carrizosa poet, writer, and speaker. Her work is deeply rooted in her childhood and life experiences. Raised as the daughter of a fierce African-American mother and Mexican father, her writing reflects the dichotomy of these two rich cultures. She is author of mexiafricana, heavy light, and crown. Her work has recently been published in ¡Manteca! – an anthology of […]
BLLJ presents Natty Poet – Poet, Writer and Speaker
BOOTLEG LIKE JAZZ: BOSSA NOVA WITH RAÚL
In this installment of Bootleg Like Jazz, Raúl Orlando Edwards joins Q and discusses the history, major contributions and the impact Joao Gilberto had on Bossa Nova.
Upcoming: Conversations about Bossa Nova
Click below and watch a snippet from the new show where we dive into the history of Bossa Nova and it’s intersection with Black American music from Raul Orlando Edwards !!!
Say hello to Dr. Keisha Davis – Trainer, Dancer and founder of AskPath
Keisha Davis is a trained physician in pathology as well as a classically trained African and Caribbean dancer for over 15 years.
Houston Afro Creole Music Festival – Hennyglow – Jon Bannis aka Glen
Houston Afro Creole Music Festival usually hosts the Afro Creole Music Festival annually during the last weekend of September or the first weekend of October. It is all weekend long event October 5-6, 2019 – Saturday is usually a concert/party with a theme (this year it is Hennyglow) and Sunday is the actual outdoor festival that display a variety of cultural activities throughout the day. Each event features various acts, artists, bands, and deejays from several countries and genres of music. Multiple vendors, marketers, and sponsors will have their products on display and available for purchase.