All Episodes

Ep. 133-Views from the Real World-my conversation with Sean Jones

Ep. 132-Journalism to action-my conversation with Chenjerai Kumanyika

Ep. 131-Dance floors are sacred spaces-my conversation with Charlie Dark

Ep. 130-Darling Revolutionary-my conversation with Sascha Akhtar

Ep. 129-A true hip-hop head-my conversation with Jonzi D

Ep. 128-Divine principles-my conversation with Xhosa Cole

Ep. 127-Traveling Shoes-my conversation with Tongo Eisen-Martin

Ep. 126-Life lessons on the hardwood-my conversation with Nicole "Colie" Anderson

Ep. 125-Break the tonal center-my conversation with Tumi Mogorosi

Ep. 124-Changing culture one frame at a time-my conversation with Simon Frederick

Ep. 123- A community of runners-my conversation with Hannibal Smith and friends

Ep. 122-Sound Reformation-my conversation with Darryl Yokley

Ep. 121-Spreading love, one song at a time—my conversation with Thanda Choir

Ep. 120-Running for justice—my conversation with Deo Kato

Ep. 119-Everyday life is the way—my conversation with Born I

Ep. 118-The crucible of survival—my conversation with Ken “Shadow” Goodman

Ep. 117-Humble beginnings—my conversation with Oscar-winning director Guy Nattiv

Ep. 116-Healing rituals—my conversation with Naïssam Jalal

Ep. 115-Reflection of another self—my conversation with Milena Casado

Ep. 114-Space-age Africans—my conversation with Ankh West

Ep. 113-Never miss your house—my conversation with Wren T. Brown

Ep. 112-The Young Lion-my conversation with Kahlil Childs

Ep. 111-Interrogating black history—my conversation with Dr. Kamau Rashid

Ep. 110-African Time—my conversation with Elder Herbie Tsoaeli

Ep. 109-Poetry is my foundation—my conversation with Liza Jessie Peterson

Ep. 108-Activate my blessings—my conversation with Professor Zahalea Anderson

Ep. 107-Honoring Ethiopian roots—my conversation with Romeo Regalli

Ep. 106-Daughter of the soil—my conversation with Thandiswa Mazwai

Ep. 105-Cultivators of conscious culture—my conversation with Derrick Banks

Ep. 104-Claiming your own DNA—my conversation with Carl Hancock Rux

Ep. 103-My culture informs my voice—my conversation with Linda Sikhakhane

Ep. 102- The process of discovery—my conversation with Kris Davis

Ep. 101- The seat of my soul Pt. 3—my conversation with Lynel “Dukeysticc” Allen III

Ep. 100- Great Highland Park Stories Vol. 1

Ep. 99- "I started this to heal myself"—my conversation with Azikiwee Anderson

Ep. 98-Surrender to the music—my conversation with Corcoran Holt

Ep. 97-From block to bishop—my conversation with Cornelius Bowser

Ep. 96-Food, Family, Music—my conversation with DJ Nu-Mark

Ep. 95-Show them that light—my conversation with Sanah Kadoura

Ep. 94-The Sun Rises in The East—my conversation with Tayo and Cynthia Giwa

Ep. 93- “My fingers are dancing grassroots”—a tribute to Horace Tapscott

Ep. 92-A competitor like no other-my conversation with Keith Barksdale.

Ep. 91-Drums of Passion-my conversation with Nic Cacioppo

Ep. 90-Wordsmith of the highest degree—my conversation with Myka 9

Ep. 89-“She is known for her soil”—my conversation with Dr. Theresa “T” Ford

Ep. 88-You're not going to pass me—my conversation with Regina Peters and Hannibal Smith

Ep. 87-Make room in the mouth for grass—my conversation with Layli Long Soldier

Ep. 86-Do no harm—my conversation with John Williams

Ep. 85-The sweet spot of discovery—my conversation with Tongo Eisen-Martin

Ep. 84-The knight of swords—my conversation with JD Allen

Ep. 83-"I think of my parents"-my conversation with Tamar Greene

Ep. 82-Purveyor of sonic eclectics—my conversation with LeRoy Downs

Ep. 81-"The seat of my soul" Pt. 2—my conversation with Lynell "Dukeysticc" Allen III

Ep. 80-Music beyond the notes—my conversation with Omer Avital

Ep. 79- "The seat of my soul" -my conversation with Lynell "Dookie Stick" Allen III

Ep. 78-Creativity from an artificial source—my conversation with Steve Lehman

Ep. 77-A series of negotiations—my conversation with Yohance Joseph Lacour

Ep. 76-A collaboration interview with filmmaker Rose Sanchez

Ep. 75-Heritage, home and remembrance-my conversation with Jahsun Edmonds

Ep. 74-Raising the planetary frequencies-my conversation with Bigg Jus & Orko Eloheim of the hip-hop group NMS.

Ep. 73-The Sage of Buxton—a special tribute to Baba Eusi Kwayana

Ep. 72-No Tables No Chairs-my conversation with Mausiki Scales

Ep. 71-Capoeira Angola Beyond the Roda—my conversation with Mestre Roxinho

Ep. 70-Seeing the bandstand as a place for ritual-my conversation with Nduduzo Makhathini

Ep. 69-Protecting human and civil rights—my conversation with Andrea Guerrero

Ep. 68-Reflection & Action—my conversation with Brett Cook

Ep. 67-Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music- my conversation with King Britt

Ep. 66-John Coltrane—a tribute to the man and the music

Ep. 65-A true team player—my conversation with former NBA forward Bobby Ray Jones Jr.

Ep. 64-When philanthropy cultivates black excellence--my conversation with Ivy Newman

Ep. 63-Sports, Family, and Community—my conversation with lifelong friends Andre Hardy and Yogi

Ep. 62-"There's a voice for us"—my conversation with jazz vocalist Dwight Trible

Ep. 61-Fire music and hymn rhythms—Anthony Joseph talks jazz, poetry, and his Trinidadian roots

Ep. 60-"How can I reach the part of them that wants to awaken?"—my conversation with Dharma teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo

Ep. 59-"We play for the ancestors"—Leimert Park cultural ambassador Kamau Daáood

Ep. 58-"My work was those kids"—Coach Rodney Hill, the Pop Warner legend, on what giving back looks like.

Ep. 57-100 miles, 24 hours---"killing the quit" and running like hell to succeed. Part 2 on extreme perseverance with Hannibal Smith.

A young mans journey to heal himself and his community through Meditation and Martial Arts. Cynsere Galindez

MOVING BETWEEN MUSICAL WORLDS. My conversation with Grammy nominated Jazz drummer Damion Reid.

My follow up conversation with London based Fashion Designer and Artist Kervin Marc.

A practitioner of Capoeira with over 40 years of experience. My conversation with Baba Themba, Mestre of capoeira Angola.

My conversation with Orko Eloheim, San Diego legend, underground avant-garde Hip-Hop emcee and producer.

The journey of a Capoeira Mestre. My conversation with Muito Tempo.

The importance and value of Jazz music and great literature. Eso Won Books co-owner James Fugate part 2.

From playing at a McDonald's in Houston to world renowned Saxophone player, my conversation with Walter Smith III.

Stephen Buescher- UCSD Professor of Movement in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

My conversation with Capoeira Mestre, Bay Area community activist and background talent for Marvel's black Panther, Mestre Malandro.

One of the most prolific MC's from the iconic hip-hop group Antipop Consortium, my conversation with Beans aka Mr. Ballbeam.

My conversation with Founder and Co-Director of the African Drum and Dance Group Teye Sa Thiosanne, Elder Yiriba.

My interview with best selling author Jamie Morgan Brown and how he ate his way back to health.

"I Can Learn Anything" My conversations with some amazing 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders at Rise Up Academy in Everett, WA.

"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.

A true craftsman on the mic. My conversation with Hprizm aka High Priest. Avant-Garde Artist, Producer, Composer, Performer and MC.

My conversation with Oscar-Nominated, Fine Artist, Muralist and Illustrator Charlene Mosley.

"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.

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.

Highland Park Legends. My conversation with Rogelio "Yogi" Najera, Part 2.

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.

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.

A thank you 37 years in the making. My conversation with coach, mentor, inspirational speaker and community leader Michael Brunker.

"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.

My conversation with Grammy Nominated Jazz Saxophonist and Producer Marcus Strickland

END PERPETUAL PUNISHMENT-My conversation with Zaki Smith, a formerly incarcerated person, discusses his work with dismantling the collateral consequences of incarceration.

“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.

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.

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.

Hear how meditation and martial arts helped transform an East Harlem community. My conversation with Zen Master Stan Koehler, Roshi

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.

Born in Grenada and raised in Brooklyn. My conversation with Gregg Bishop, Executive Director of the Social Justice Fund.

How perseverance, dedication and passion for Afro-Cuban dance led Juan Carlos from Havana to world renown dancer and choreographer.

A MAN OF FAITH. My interview with Michael Smith. Father, Husband, Mentor and Elder.

From humble roots to working with some of the biggest names in Jazz, Chris Mees documents his journey.

From stickball to the big leagues, Tom Goodwin shares his love for the game and the importance of always having fun.

"EXHAUST THE MOMENT" An in-depth conversation with fitness guru Hannibal Smith

Frederick Marx discusses the value of rites of passage and mentorship in today's times.

A conversation with Tenor Saxophonist, Bandleader and Educator Javon Jackson

Ancestral Storyteller Alyce Smith Cooper talks family, community and the importance of knowing your history

A Discussion on all things Jazz with historian, journalist and producer Ashley Kahn

Family, Football and Fiction. A conversation with Andre Hardy.

An in depth conversation with my childhood coach and mentor "Yogi" Najera

Jazz Drummer and New Orleans native Joe Dyson talks about his musical journey

A conversation with Eso Won Books co-owner James Fugate

From Saint Lucia to London England, Kervin Marc documents his amazing journey.

Mark Davis tells his amazing journey from the inner city to Major League Baseball

A conversation with Lolis Elie, writer, journalist, filmmaker, and food historian.

A Conversation with Be Bop legend Charles McPherson

"The Jazz Journey" By Chuck McPherson

My first Coach. An in depth conversation with Coach Rick Javey

"The rhythm is the music" A conversation with Jazz drummer Chuck McPherson

A conversation with Al Howard

A conversation on African Spirituality with Jahsun Edmonds

Martial Arts Master Sam Pace

Award winning artist Brett Cook

A Long Way From The Block Trailer