Wanda's Picks

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! Randall Kline, SFJAZZ Founder and Executive Artistic Director joins us to talk about NEA Jazz Masters concert honoring the work of Bobby McFerrin, Roscoe Mitchell, Reggie Workman, Dorthaan Kirk, is the first time the NEA has partnered with a West Coast organization, Thursday, August 20, 5:00pm PDT Tune in at SFJAZZ.org It's free The Hon. Marcus Garvey's Birthday is Monday, August 17, 2020. Although the Pan African Flag day was 8/13, you can