Spirit in the Material World

Hosted by Janna Zinzi, Spirit in the Material World is an audio and video project kinda like “Eat, Pray, Love” remixed with Old Bay and Sazon. In this episode, Janna interviews singer, dancer, teacher and artist Riva Nyri Precil about their cultural trip to Haiti last December to study folkloric dance and visit historical revolutionary sites. We discuss the stigma against vodou, claiming Haitian heritage and being artists during a global pandemic. Features songs from Riva and Monvelyno of Bohio Music. Stay in touch with me on the socials and let me know what you thought about this episode! Twitter: @jannazinziInstagram: @jannazinzi @wanderwomxntravels

Hosted by Janna Zinzi, Spirit in the Material World is an audio and video project kinda like “Eat, Pray, Love” but with more flavor, some Old Bay sprinkled with Sazon. In this episode, Janna interviews Onikah Asamoa-Caesar, owner of Fulton Street Bookstore and Cafe, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the former home of Black Wall Street. We talked about growing up Black in the cities versus suburbs, why she decided to live and root in Tulsa, and how Billie Holiday and Nina Simone provide inspiration to her as a Black woman entrepreneur and educator.