- Ramon San Vicente; musical tribute to Malcolm X
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| Show | Diasporic Music |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Title | Ramon San Vicente; musical tribute to Malcolm X |
| Broadcast Date | 2014-05-18 |
| Record Date | 2014-05-18 |
| Summary | Interview with Ramon San Vicente. San Vicente is an emcee, author and educator who has spent years writing, performing and living Hip Hop as a member of the group UBAD. He is one of the authors of 'Rhymes to ReEducation', a Hip Hop Curriculum resource guide. We will listen to Kiilu Nyasha talk with Yuri Kochiyama about Yuri Kochiyama's relationship with Malcolm X. Kochiyama was born four years before Malcolm X on May 19, 1921. Malcolm's 89th birthday is May 19th, 2014. Kochiyama was a Japanese-American member of the Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU) and currently resides in California. We will also listen to Maya Angelou talk about Malxolm X. Tributes to Malcolm X with music by Archie Shepp, Dennis Brown, and Miriam and Bongi Makeba. Music from Sa-Roc and David Banner, Aretha Franklin, Lightnin' Hopkins, Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Paul Robeson. Visit Norman's blog. Norman O. Richmond aka Jalali on Facebook. |