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African American Traditions, Family and Homeschool
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by: Lamont Jack Pearley Being a homeschooling family, we are always looking for creative ways for learning, as well as teaching. There are not enough hours in the day to do everything one would like. The kids want and need different experiences, and the parents want to make sure that their children are getting…
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Tyler D. Parry Ep2 – The History of Slave Hounds & The Blues People
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This episode of Jack Dappa Blues Radio is part two of my discussion with scholar Tyler D. Parry, Assistant Professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies Program and Book Review Editor: Black Perspectives, about his co-authored journal and the upcoming book titled ‘ Slavehounds and Abolition”. Dr. Parry gives great detail of the…
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Tony Thomas – The Origins of The Banjo
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The Banjo is a very popular instrument, and it’s popularity is currently growing rapidly. However, there’s a convoluted and misconstrued history of this instrument. On today’s episode of Jack Dappa Blues Podcast, I speak with Tony Thomas, African American Banjo Scholar, about the history, origins and commercial explosion of the Banjo.Along with Sule Greg…
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Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo
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The Piedmont Blūz acoustic duo are ambassadors of Country Blues music and the Piedmont style of fingerpicking, and their mission is to help preserve these rural, east coast traditions by educating audiences about this unique aspect of African American culture through musical entertainment. The husband and wife duo are much loved wherever they go. They feel…
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Blues Dance NY – Odysseus Bailer
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Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley On this episode, I speak to Actor, Historian and Blues Dance NY Instructor/Dj Odysseus Bailer on the importance of Blues Dance to the tradition of the Blues People, and the great program and community of Blues Dance NY, which is dedicated to fostering community and encouraging life-long learning through…
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We The Blues People F/ Marquis Knox
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Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley “We The Blues People” is a biweekly broadcast produced and hosted by Jack Dappa Blues Public Media, in partnership with Knox Entertainment located in St. Louis, which is a live feed broadcast that discusses events and laws from the past which results continue to leave a strains on African…
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The Black Spirituals Are The Expressions of Freedom
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Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley On this episode, I speak with Reverend, Dr. Derrick McQueen, New Testament Scholar and Black Spirituals Historian about how The Black Spirituals Are The Expression of Freedom, along with the history of the Black Spirituals, it’s importance and it’s truly the songs and expressions of revolution. In an earlier…
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NAMA Harlem’s Rich History
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Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley NAMA Harlem, also known as The New Amsterdam Musical Association is a staple of the Harlem community as it is with the History of African American Music, Entertainment and Heritage. On this episode, Arthur Brown, Vice President of the legendary organization walks us through the story of NAMA…
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Treme – African American Tribal Music and The Black Experience
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Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley Most people don’t think to associate the word Tribe or Tribal with African American. For the most part, African and Native American usually comes to mind. However, the irony of the names “African American” and “Native American” are really names that describe the same group of people. Recently, I…
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Blues in The Bible pt 1
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Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley “Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the…