Podcasts about Cape Verdean

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Eric Hellon, whose career journey spans graphic design, real estate expertise, and social entrepreneurship. Eric shares how his intersectional identities as a multiracial individual and "girl dad" have shaped his career decisions and professional growth. With experience as a real estate agent, broker, certified financial coach, and nonprofit founder, Eric offers valuable insights on career transitions, finding your passion, and building generational wealth. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to navigate successful career transitions across multiple industries The importance of finding passion in your work regardless of income level Why embracing your unique intersectional identity can be a professional asset Strategies for leveraging your time effectively for career growth Building financial literacy and generational wealth as part of career development Practical insights on homeownership as a wealth-building strategy The Power of Multiple Intersections Eric identifies with several intersectional identities that shape his perspective and work. As a multiracial individual with Native American (Wampanoag and Blackfoot), Cape Verdean, Black, and Cuban heritage, he navigates a real estate industry that is predominantly older and white. Eric also discusses how being a "girl dad" to two daughters allows him to be futuristic and moving through different socioeconomic classes throughout his life has influenced his outlook and the work he does today. From Financial Hardship to Helping Others Growing up in a family that have sometimw experienced being on welfare, Eric brings a unique perspective to his current financial coaching work. He shares how these experiences allow him to authentically challenge assumptions in the high-net-worth circles he now moves in, advocating for the very social programs that once helped his own family. His background witnessing both entrepreneurship (through his father) and traditional employment (through his mother who often worked multiple jobs) gave him insight into different career paths and work ethics. Building Pathways to Homeownership After starting his career in graphic and web design, Eric found his passion in real estate, becoming an agent in 2006 and eventually a broker in 2014. Recognizing that many individuals lack the financial literacy needed to successfully navigate homeownership, he launched the nonprofit organization Homeowner Prep. This organization offers free financial coaching, credit assistance, and homebuying preparation services to help people transition from renting to owning—breaking what he calls "the rent trap." Key Career Insights for Today's Professionals: Eric shares valuable career advice that applies across industries and experience levels: Explore different paths before settling - Eric's journey from graphic design to real estate shows how early career exploration can lead to finding your true passion. He encourages professionals to try different roles and industries until they discover work that truly resonates with them. Learn continuously beyond formal education - Especially in rapidly changing fields like technology, formal education quickly becomes outdated. Eric emphasizes the importance of self-directed learning and staying ahead of industry trends through continuous skill development. Leverage both employment and entrepreneurship - Drawing from watching both his entrepreneurial father and his mother who worked multiple jobs, Eric advises using stable employment as a foundation while building toward entrepreneurial goals. A steady paycheck can be a powerful tool for creating long-term wealth. Find your passion even within established organizations - Rather than feeling trapped in a role, Eric suggests exploring different departments and responsibilities within your current organization. Internal transitions can often lead to more fulfilling work without starting over elsewhere. Value your time as your greatest asset - Eric stresses that time management is ultimately the greatest determinant of success. As professionals advance, they should focus on leveraging their income to free up time for priorities, which is the true measure of wealth. Embrace technological change - Instead of fearing advancements like AI, Eric encourages professionals to adapt and find ways to incorporate new technologies into their existing passions and skills, viewing change as opportunity rather than threat. Resources Mentioned Free eBook: "Stop Paying Rent" - Available at www.homeownerprep.org Free homeownership readiness consultations through Homeowner Prep Connect with Our Guest Eric Hellon: Homeownership Expert, Executive Director of Homeowner Prep Website:homeownerprep.org Chat with Host Lola Adeyemo: LinkedIn Get Involved Apply to be on the podcast: Application Link Join the Immigrants in Corporate Community: Membership | Facebook | Instagram

Navegamos entre discos que se publican en estos días y que nos traen ecos de todos los continentes, como África, con aires etíopes, sudaneses o caboverdianos; América, con sones brasileños y conexión norteamericana; Asia, con sonoridades que conectan con Siberia, Taiwán, Tíbet o India; Europa, con inspiraciones búlgaras y enlaces franceses, italianos e ibéricos, y también Australia. We navigate through albums being released these days that bring us echoes from all continents, such as Africa, with Ethiopian, Sudanese or Cape Verdean sounds; America, with Brazilian sonorities and North American connections; Asia, with sounds that link to Siberia, Taiwan, Tibet or India; Europe, with Bulgarian inspirations and French, Italian and Iberian ties; and also Australia. - Étienne de la Sayette & The Wild Horses Orchestra - Masqal - Étienne de la Sayette & The Wild Horses Orchestra - C'mon Tigre - Fan for a twenty years old human being - Ten - Alsarah & The Nubatones - Soudani - Seasons of the road - Nancy Vieira & António Zambujo - Fado crioulo - Jazz world [V.A.] - Pedro Rosa - Samba de um balaio - Jazz world [V.A.] - Luis Giménez Amorós - Sou pescador - Bahia Levant - Face Quarteto e Spok - Dom Frevo II - Brasil Calling, volume 17 [V.A.] - Shagan - Ergen dedo - Free spirit - Tenzin Choegyal, in collaboration with Rohin Jones, Matt Corby, Alex Henriksson - Dusk - Snow flower - Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra - Premonition [+ Naaki Soul, Tenzin Choegyal] - Noodle - Joel Veena - Reminder - Cardinal 📸 Tenzin Choegyal

Repaso libre a la Transglobal World Music Chart de este mes, confeccionada a través de la votación de un panel de divulgadores de las músicas del mundo de todos los continentes, del que los hacedores de Mundofonías somos cocreadores y coimpulsores. En este mes de marzo del 2025, repasamos músicas con conexiones griegas, húngaras, afganas, indias, británicas, irlandesas, caboverdianas y beninesas. Terminamos en Mali, con el número 1, que es el nuevo disco de Samba Touré. Free review of the Transglobal World Music Chart for this month, compiled through the voting of a panel of world music broadcasters from all continents, of which we, the makers of Mundofonías, are co-creators and co-promoters. In this month of March 2025, we review music with Greek, Hungarian, Afghan, Indian, British, Irish, Cape Verdean, and Beninese connections. We end in Mali, with number 1, which is the new album by Samba Touré. - Meybahar - Apano stin triantafilia - Meybahar - Fanoos Ensemble - Sada-e-namerasad - Echoes of Afghanistan - Mircan Kaya - Evlerinin onu yonca - Hudey - Sudeshna Bhattacharya - Raag Bhairavi - Mohini - Flook - Jig for sham / The dawn wall / Johnny Ds / Timewaver - Sanju - Mario Lucio - Independance - Independance - Gnonnas Pedro & His Dadjes - Azo nkplon doun nde - Roi de l'Agbadja moderne 1974-1983 - Trio da Kali - Latege - Bagola - Samba Touré - Yerkomahine - Baarakelaw - (Gnonnas Pedro & His Dadjes - El cochechivo - Roi de l'Agbadja moderne 1974-1983) 📸 Samba Touré (Karim Diarra)

Of all contemporary Cape Verdeans, Cesaria Evora, "the Queen of the Morna" made the biggest impression internationally. However the first Cape Verdean to grace the American imagination was the harpooner Dagoo in Herman Melville's Moby Dick (1851). Cape Verdeans first arrived in United States as whalers in the late 1700's and have been coming ever since, bringing a distinctive Portuguese-African Kriolu flavor to communities across Southern New England and beyond. We'll take a step back in time and look at the rich cultural life of Cape Verdean neighborhoods, where great bands played mornas and coladeiras at local social clubs. Our principle guide for this program will be historian Marilyn Halter, author of “Between Race and Ethnicity: Cape Verdean American Immigrants, 1860-1965.” She'll take us through the years as the Cape Verdean community navigated the turbulent waters of opportunity and identity in America long before the age of American multiculturalism. Then we'll jump ahead and explore current trends from the far-flung Diaspora's thriving music scene, ranging from hip-busting funaná to sleek cabo-zouk. All along, we'll be hearing from Cape Verdean-American musicians, from old-time guitar master Freddy Silva to rapper Mo Green, as they reflect on immigration, nostalgia, heritage, and what it means to be Cape Verdean in the United States. Produced by Marlon Bishop APWW #571

Bay Area Latin jazz legend John Santos joins us with a full band for a live in-studio performance. The San Francisco native is a Grammy nominated percussionist and composer influenced by classic rhythms and traditions of the Caribbean. He founded his own label, Machete Records, 40 years ago to avoid mainstream platforms and maintain his creative freedom. Santos joins us to talk about his San Francisco roots, the rhythms of his Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean heritage, and his latest album, Horizontes. Guests: Saul Sierra, musician, bass, vocals John Santos, Latin Jazz percussionist, leader of the John Santos Sextet Marco Diaz, musician, keyboard, trumpet, vocals John Calloway, musician, flute, keyboard Charlie Gurke, musician, saxes Anthony Blea, musician, violin

Programa dedicado a saborear delicias ibéricas de reciente publicación, incluyendo el repaso a la LIMúR, Lista Ibérica de Músicas de Raíz del último trimestre del 2024, con una recopilación de Al Andaluz Project situado en el número uno. Las raíces ibéricas, que nos llevan por Sevilla, Madrid, Portugal, Castilla, Valencia, Cataluña o Menorca, se nos enredan con aires e influencias brasileñas, norteafricanas, caboverdianas o cumbancheras. A program dedicated to savoring Iberian delicacies recently released, including a review of the LIMúR, the Iberian Roots Music Chart from the last quarter of 2024, with a compilation by Al Andaluz Project taking the number one spot. The Iberian roots, which take us through Seville, Madrid, Portugal, Castile, Valencia, Catalonia, and Menorca, intertwine with Brazilian, North African, Cape Verdean, and cumbanchero airs and influences. - Esperanza Fernández - De Triana al mundo - Sevilla 40.0 - Andrés Barrios - El vito - Km.0 - Melón Jiménez & Lara Wong - Paraná - Confluencias - Cardo Roxo - Cinco tuns - Além do rio - Collado - Enramada - Si vas al baile - Al Andaluz Project - Mina nawa - The songs of Iman Kandoussi - Tarta Relena - Si veriash a la rana - És pregunta - Anna Ferrer - Voldria lo que voldria - Parenòstic - Magari - Ilargia eta eguzkia - Diumenge - Carmen Souza - Ariope! - Port’Inglês - Mayra Andrade - Stória, stória - reEncanto - Michel - Valsas - Cadernos de Viagens 📸 Al Andaluz Project (Juan Miguel Morales)

In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible DJ and interdisciplinary artist of Pacific Island, Māori, and Cape Verdean descent - what we loved, what we learnt and what we're taking away from her guest for hope.If you haven't listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us…Follow us on InstagramLady ShakaJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayda meets the most vibrant Lady Shaka to chat all about how she went from a professional dancer to become a DJ, spoiler, it's a hilarious story, but importantly how she has been using her platform to lift up other indigenous and Pacific Islander artists through her curated Boiler Room events and global parties and collective. Shaka shares core philosophies part of her identities including Mana, and how they guide her work as a multidisciplinary artist. Jayda and Shaka also discuss what it was like for each of them as mixed-race artists to move from small towns to a city of London overflowing with culture, and for Shaka how especially joining queer POC spaces and club nights have been fundamental to her self actualisation and discussing the importance of being around people who look like you. Shaka brings so much energy to this conversation, having us in stitches as well as making us cry, you are going to love it!Follow Lady ShakaFollow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guest Pulotu Underworld Lady Shaka Boiler Room Rarotonga Boiler RoomLady Shaka is a DJ and interdisciplinary artist of Pacific Island, Māori, and Cape Verdean descent, originally from Aotearoa (New Zealand) and now based in London. Her music blends electronic sounds with her queer identity, cultural roots, and connection to the moana (ocean). As part of a new wave of Pasifika artists, she challenges mainstream norms with genre-defying work that reclaims and re-indigenizes the Pasifika experience. Recognized at the 2023 Pacific Music Awards, she won the ‘Creative New Zealand Award' for her innovative contributions to contemporary music. A former dancer, Lady Shaka views music as a powerful medium for storytelling and expression. She made history as one of the first Pacific Islanders to perform on Boiler Room in 2021 with queer collective Filth and has since performed globally. In 2024, she helped bring Boiler Room to the Pacific Islands for the first time, debuting the series in Rarotonga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original air date: 2-9-24 (abbreviated, 2 hour episode due to technical malfunction): THIS WEEK's BIRDS: Nass El Ghiwane (from Morocco); Gordon Grdina's The Marrow;  Cecil McBee w/ Sextet; Rodney Chapman; Namibian song (x 2); Angolan legend Belita Palma (vintage), Bonga (vintage), and Ruy Mingas (new); Cape Verdean vocalists/composers Jorge Humberto (recent) and José Carlos Schwartz (vintage); Congolese rumba from Orchestra Lipua Lipua and Sam Mangwana; Roy Brooks live;   much, much more... Catch the BIRDS live on Friday nights, 9:00pm-MIDNIGHT (EST), in Central New York on WRFI, 88.1 FM Ithaca/ 88.5 FM Odessa;. and WORLDWIDE online via our MUSIC PLAYER at WRFI.ORG. 24/7 via PODBEAN: https://conferenceofthebirds.podbean.com/ via iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conference-of-the-birds-podcast/id478688580 Also available at podomatic, Internet Archive, podtail, iheart Radio, and elsewhere. Always FREE of charge to listen to the radio program and free also to stream, download, and subscribe to the podcast online: PLAYLIST at SPINITRON: https://spinitron.com/WRFI/pl/18531828/Conference-of-the-Birds and via the Conference of the Birds page at www.WRFI.ORG https://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/conferenceofthebirds/  Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conferenceofthebirds/?ref=bookmarks FIND WRFI on Radio Garden: http://radio.garden/visit/ithaca-ny/aqh8OGBR

According to some surveys, over a third of women in Africa have experienced physical violence in their lifetimes. We ask three activists from Senegal, Cape Verde and Kenya: how can we stop violence against women?Woppa Diallo is a lawyer and gender activist based in Senegal.Natácha Magalhaes is a Cape Verdean writer who often tackles the subject of gender-based violence in her writing. Peninah Kimiri is a Kenyan expert in gender-based violence who has worked across Africa, South East Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Ferro is co-founder of non-profit, Hope For Providence, aimed to help people who are homeless, suffer from mental health issues, and identifying local RI infrastructure problems. On this episode, Aaron opens up about his family dynamic and being raised in a Cape Verdean family. Aaron discusses the importance of family and community and how that's lacking in current society. Also, Aaron explains being a creative early on in life and constantly exploring stories. He talks about going to college to study philosophy, but ultimately dropped out and invested into books and a camera. Eventually, Aaron co-founded Hope For Providence and explains why he started as well as sharing his most memorable story documented thus far. Join us in this authentic conversation on community, homelessness, and mental health. Hope For Providence: https://linktr.ee/hopeforprovidence?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c73ce6e6-a8d8-4a39-bd38-090e7d2cc6b4

A pair of high profile Americans, wrongfully detained in Russia, are part of a massive multinational prisoner swap this morning. Big changes are kicking in today in Massachusetts emergency shelters. Some Olympians are wearing clothes from Greater Boston's Cape Verdean community. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

The athletes from Cape Verde at the Paris Summer Olympics are wearing attire designed by a Quincy-based brand with Cape Verdean ties. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Visitors will taste cuisines from around the word, including Ethiopian, Cape Verdean and Dominican, to name a few. We talk with the organizer and one of the participating restaurants.

Label: Folkalist Records

In this episode we meet Preston Vargas, the director of the Center for Black and Indigenous Praxis, and Deanna Jimenez, Assistant Professor in the Somatic Psychology Department and head of the Emerging Black Clinician Fellowship. We discuss strategies of navigating white academic space as a black scholar, the notion of bodies of culture, the importance of Afrocentric Healing modalities, scholar-activism, the importance of arts, as well some fundamental ideas in the emerging field of Black Psychology. Preston Varvas earned an M.A. in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness as well as a Ph.D. in Transformative Studies from CIIS. He also worked at CIIS as a Teaching Fellow. Preston joins us from the San Francisco Aids Foundation, where he was the Senior Director, Community Partnerships & Engagement. We are thrilled that he will be coming on board to establish the CBIP as a hub for Black and Indigenous thought, wisdoms, and ways of being. Preston carries the blessings, wisdoms, and joys of his ancestors. He was born from the land of his grandmother's ancestral Wampanoag people. It is a place where his liberated Black ancestors found family and home with the local Indigenous communities. It is also the land where his mother's Cape Verdean immigrant ancestors cultivated cranberry bogs and blueberry bushes amidst deciduous forests. Though he lives on the Pacific coast, Preston honors his ancestors, the land-water spirits of Massachusetts who periodically draw him back home. Deanna Jimenez is a somatic/transpersonal psychotherapist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is Assistant Professor in the Somatic Psychology Department at California Institute of Integral Studies and has a private practice supporting individuals, couples, and organizations. Her clinical work is centered in the dialogue of mental health as it intersects with race, culture, and spirituality. She received a B.A. in International Relations from UC Berkeley studying the efficacy of conflict resolution and cultural awareness in the international workplace. Following a career in corporate and non-profit fields, Deanna received her M.A. from JFK University in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology. The EWP Podcast credits East-West Psychology Podcast Website Connect with EWP: Website • Youtube • Facebook Hosted by Stephen Julich (EWP Core Faculty) and Jonathan Kay (PhD student) Produced by: Stephen Julich and Jonathan Kay Edited and Mixed by: Jonathan Kay Music: Mosaic, by Monsoon on the album Mandala Introduction Voiceover: Roche Wadehra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Cape Verde, music is more than just an art form – it is central to the country's national identity and economy. Experts estimate that around a quarter of all jobs in the archipelago are in some way linked to the music industry. The most famous Cape Verdean singer of all time, Cesaria Evora, died back in 2011. But a whole new generation of artists is set to blossom. FRANCE 24's Simon Martin and Sarah Sakho report, with Sam Bradpiece.

Streaming is becoming more popular but platforms like Netflix, Showmax and Amazon Prime Video are still pushing a lot of Western content. We asked a Nollywood producer, a Hollywood star, and an arthouse film director: Can we get more African storytelling on these digital streaming platforms? And how can we make money for ourselves, not the fat cats in Hollywood? Denim Richards is an actor in the hugely popular US TV series Yellowstone.Samira Vera-Cruz is a Cape Verdean independent film director, producer and actress.Kunle Afolayan is one of Nollywood's most successful directors and producers, signing a three-film deal with Netflix in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Michael Beach. We chat about Michael's journey from Boston, to being a working actor for the past few decades. We discuss the turning point in his life that led him from an aspiring football career to the prestigious halls of Juilliard. We touch on his varied roles on shows such as “The Rookie,” “The Mayor of Kingstown,” and “Tulsa King.”Michael touches on his family's influence, as well as his Cape Verdean heritage. We also discuss his mother's influential role as an educator. His influences and experiences help to paint a great picture of one of the most recognizable actors in television.Michael also offers an insider's perspective on the art of auditions, recalling his own for “The Rookie,” and we reflect on how the industry has shifted since the days of “ER.” We touch on his passion for fitness and the Zen of pizza. It's a pleasure to bring you Michael's story and the journey that brought Michael from Roxbury to your television.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS0:02:05 - Michael Beach Shares Acting Journey0:17:08 - Reconnecting After Mother's Passing0:21:14 - Transition From Juilliard to Hollywood0:28:07 - Portraying Fatherhood on Screen0:33:28 - Actor Auditions and Upcoming Projects0:45:05 - Importance of Health and Pizza0:49:43 - Admiration for Frederick DouglassListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at www.storyandcraftpod.com...#podcast #MichaelBeach #Actor #TheMayorofKingstown #TheRookie #TulsaKing #DeadBoyDetectives #ThirdWatch #ER #ParamountPlus #ABCTelevision #Netflix #CapeVerde #CapeVerdean #JeremyRenner #Acting #storyandcraft #Julliard

Grabaciones del veterano pianista de la isla antillana de Guadalupe Alain Jean-Marie en trío de bajo y batería con Darryl Hall y Lukmil Pérez Herrera ('With a song in my heart', 'You don´t know what love is', 'We´ll go alone', 'Ela é carioca'), con el Tropical Jazz Trio ('Latin alley', 'Marcelina', 'Morena´s reverie', 'Manteca', 'The Cape Verdean blues') y a dúo con el contrabajista Diego Imbert en un homenaje a Bill Evans ('Time remembered', 'Turn out the stars', 'Waltz for Debby', 'Interplay').Escuchar audio

Repaso libre a la Transglobal World Music Chart de este mes, confeccionada a través de la votación de un panel de divulgadores de las músicas del mundo de todos los continentes, del que los hacedores de Mundofonías somos cocreadores y coimpulsores. Este mes de abril del 2024, escuchamos músicas que enlazan Nueva York con Cabo Verde, Estambul con Alemania y el sonido klezmer con los Países Bajos y Viena. También disfrutamos con resonancias reunionesas, ibéricas, congoleñas y persas. El número 1 es para la artista portuguesa Lina. A loose review of this month’s Transglobal World Music Chart, determined by a panel of world music specialists from all the continents, of which the Mundofonías‘ presenters are co-creators and co-promoters. This April 2024, we listen to music that links New York with Cape Verde, Istanbul with Germany and the klezmer sound with the Netherlands and Vienna. We also enjoy Reunionese, Iberian, Congolese and Persian resonances. Number 1 goes to Portuguese artist Lina. Schnieke – Tanz mir den untergang – Hediye Kavita Shah – Cape Verdean blues – Cape Verdean blues Ann O’aro – Les ailes du cafard – Bleu Cabra – El toro de Mieza / Charrascona / Charrada – Vol. 1 Les Bantous de la Capitale – Ngantsie soul – Congo funk! Sound madness from the shores of the mighty Congo River (Kinshasa / Brazzaville 1969-1982) [V.A.] Maliheh Moradi & Ehsan Matoori – Since I became your prey – Our sorrow Ana Lua Caiano – Vou ficar neste quadrado – Vou ficar neste quadrado Amsterdam Klezmer Band – Sirens of Amsterdam – Bomba pop Lina – Amor é um fogo que arde sem se ver – Fado Camões (Maliheh Moradi & Ehsan Matoori – In the name of you – Our sorrow) 📸 LIna (Mileu)

We had the pleasure of interviewing Nelson Freitas over Zoom video!After teasing us with two sensational singles, the Cape Verdean icon Nelson Freitas has released his long-awaited seventh album Black Butterfly via AWAL.A revelatory new record featuring a star-studded line-up of producers and songwriters, Black Butterfly is a masterful fusion of the signature sounds Nelson has built a legacy on during his multi-decade long career as a sonic boundary pusher, while also pushing forward with an experimental new sound for the star.While the Dutch artist of Cape Verdean heritage is no stranger to the scene, Nelson's new music reintroduces him with an evolution of his previous output. As a legend in the scene, Nelson has amassed a global fanbase over the years for his unique sound fusing Kizomba and Zouk with R&B and hip-hop – all of which are elements of the ‘mainstream' Afrobeats sound audiences of today have become familiar with, which is something Nelson heavily leans into on Black Butterfly.As the follow-up to Nelson's 2021 album Dpos D' Quarentena – home to his Mr Eazi assisted hit “Tellin' Me Something” – Nelson has assembled an impressive team of some of the most prominent producers in the Afrobeats scene for Black Butterfly. With a clear vision in mind for his record to create a ‘new sound', Nelson worked with in-demand hitmakers like Blaisebeatz (BNXN, Davido, Victony, CKay) and Nigerian super-producer Ozedikus (Rema, Oxlade) to deliver a body of work that sonically shows him in his true form.A record several years in the making, Black Butterfly also hears Nelson team up with the Grammy-nominated Afrobeats pioneer Kel-P on standout track “Satisfy You,” as well as the likes of Daecolm Holland (Adekunle Gold) who appears on “Don't Let Me Go” and co-wrote the title track with Nelson alongside Arrow Benjamin (Beyoncé), J.Sol and Mohombi.Elsewhere, the dark and mysterious “Nightcrawler” takes place as another major highlight from Black Butterfly, with Nelson smoothly gliding over the Masterkraft helmed beat and treating us to his signature vocal tones.Black Butterfly is preceded by the single “Hero” (watch), racking up over 3M views with its stunning music video which stars the Angolan-Portuguese international supermodel Sharam Diniz and emphasizes those moments in life when we must let go of even those we hold the closest. “Hero” has seen major airplay via DJ Edu on BBC Radio 1Xtra and was also selected by UK tastemaker VIPER Magazine as one of their ‘Essential' picks.As the title track and second single of Black Butterfly, “Black Butterfly” was originally conceived by Nelson whilst at a writing camp hosted by the legendary producer Teddy Riley (Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson) in Cabo Verde. Relaying a story of a sweet love affair, the swaying Afro rhythms of “Black Butterfly” are elevated by lush strings arranged by Portuguese musician Tiago Machado and has seen radio airplay across the UK including BBC 1Xtra and Wizard Radio, as well as playlisted by Noctis Magazine for their ‘Best of the Week' selects.Meanwhile, the luxurious “Black Butterfly” music video was directed by André Caniços and pictures a suavely styled Nelson against a backdrop of dancers and futuristic architecture amongst epic Cape Verdean greenery – a stunning juxtaposition between the modern and the classic, surely serving as the perfect representation of Nelson's forward-thinking yet timeless sounds.Speaking about his album, Nelson Freitas said the following: “I've been waiting for this album for ten years and it's a project where I truly found myself. It's something I've been working on for a long time and I believe the time has finally come. I looked for the best Afrobeats producers and composers in the world, and only with them did I feel complete enough to take this leap.”During his award-winning and Platinum-selling career, Nelson's energetic and dynamic stage performances have taken him to all corners of the globe, such as: the United States (including the Dunkin Donuts Center in Boston and AfroNation in Miami), the United Kingdom, Holland, Switzerland, France, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Angola and Portugal, where Nelson has sold out prestigious venues like the Coliseu dos Recreios and Campo Pequeno.Exhibiting a legendary artist at creative highs, the Black Butterfly record will surely see Nelson reach new heights in his already illustrious career and penetrate a wider audience through his fresh new sounds and lyrical perspectives.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #NelsonFreitas #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

About Our Guest: Melanie is a seasoned professional boasting a dynamic career across various disciplines. As a researcher, product designer, entrepreneur, and certified professional coach, Melanie brings over 14 years of rich experience to the table. Her notable tenure at Facebook involved leading cross-functional teams and enhancing the platform's content moderation tools, as well as streamlining community operations for better compliance with regulations. Currently, Melanie channels her expertise into executive and leadership coaching, helping leaders at all levels cultivate resilience and achieve their maximum potential. In this candid episode of "You Can Sit With Us" featuring the multi-talented Melanie, listeners are invited into a thought-provoking discussion on personal agency within corporate spaces. Melanie brings forth her wealth of experience, discussing the delicate balance between personal and career development against the backdrop of a fast-paced and often demanding tech industry. The conversation begins with an exploration of Melanie's rich cultural heritage and her journey from being the daughter of Cape Verdean immigrants in the US. to establishing herself as an immigrant in the Netherlands. This unique perspective adds depth to the discussion on navigating agency within corporate structures. Melanie and Lexi B delve into the essence of making intentional choices in one's career, acknowledging both the privilege and the power that comes with the ability to choose. As the episode unfolds, Melanie shares her insights on motherhood and its transformative effects on one's professional path. She stresses the importance of self-reflection, understanding one's values, and crafting a long-term vision that aligns personal growth with career objectives. The exchange delves into confronting inner critics, recognizing one's worth, and breaking free from self-imposed limitations to step into a more purposeful and impactful role, both professionally and personally. Key Takeaways Understanding the Intersection of Personal Identity and Career Paths: Melanie discusses her own experiences as a Cape Verdean American and an immigrant, highlighting how these facets influence her professional agency. The Significance of Intentional Career Choices: Insights on how becoming self-aware and making choices that align with one's values can shape career trajectories and mitigate the impact of external criticisms. Shifting Perspectives Post-Motherhood: A candid look at how motherhood has required Melanie to reassess and prioritize her career goals in relation to raising a family. Transformative Power of Coaching: Melanie emphasizes the role coaching plays in helping professionals navigate their inner dialogues and cultivate their paths to success. Agency as a Privilege and Choice: A nuanced discussion acknowledging the privilege behind the ability to make choices and how even in constrained circumstances, agency can still play a crucial role. Quotes "Most of the time, it has a lot to do with listening to my inner voice and my intuition, specifically what's my passion?"  "I think the first thing that comes to mind was my time at what was then called Facebook back then, so meta." "Something amazing actually happens. I blossom and grow in a way that I wasn't expecting, and I wouldn't have known that if I hadn't act on that." "This is how your nine-to-five funds, your VC funds, your future dreams." "Life is to be lived." Important Links Melanie Linkedin Transcriptions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lexib/message

On today's episode, host Mari and Mario sit down with Local artist Pastel Rae. We get to talk about what she's been up to and what new events she has coming up, also we talk dating and her super high standards lol. We also touch on how the city is trying to combat the homeless issue. Mari talks about her heritage/ culture being Mexican and Cape Verdean, beef between Megan the stallion and Nicki Minaj and how Rap can maybe take it too far where some can be offended. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearesacramento/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearesacramento/support

In Episode 8, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable former world boxing champion and current co-star on True Detective: Night Country, Kali Reis. We dove deep into Kali's journey from the world of boxing to the entertainment industry, discussing how her winning mindset has helped her transition into acting. We also explored the significance of Kali's role on True Detective, where she and Jodie Foster make history as the series first two female costars. We also delved into her heritage as a Seaconke Wampanoag and Cape Verdean, and the importance of representing her background on screen, especially as the first indigenous co-lead on an HBO series. Additionally, Kali shared her personal struggles and how she overcame them with resilience and determination, offering inspiration to young athletes and aspiring actors. It's an episode filled with incredible stories, wisdom, and insight on her brand transformation into a Hollywood star. The donation from our (add)love charitable giving program for this episode is for Protect the Sacred, which is a non profit organization that educates and empowers the next generation of Native leaders to strengthen Indigenous sovereignty.  Interested in a particular topic or want to be a guest? Contact us at brandslam@addventures.com. 

From the Oxford English to the Merriam-Webster, English language dictionaries are well established in the U.S. But the effort to create dictionaries of indigenous languages is growing, including a new one capturing Cape Verdean Creole. A local publisher is documenting the common tongue of the West African nation — and of many Greater Boston immigrants — in an English to Cape Verdean dictionary to be published later this year. GUESTS Manuel Da Luz Goncalves, founder and owner of Mili Mila Inc. Abel Djassi Amado, associate professor of political science and international relations at Simmons University

The interview in this episode was originally published in March of 2022.Before she was the starring alongside Jodie Foster in TRUE DETECTIVE, Kali Reis was a champion boxer. As she shares in this interview, she has always been "boxing for a cause" -- in particular, that of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. In her feature debut, 'Catch the Fair One' (directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka), she plays a  woman whose world is shaken when her sister goes missing.  Reis, who is of Wampanoag and Cape Verdean heritage, brings us a character with much different problems, but whose physicality, sense of humor, and deeply felt emotions, have been making Kali feel seen: Rue Bennett from HBO's Euphoria.Then, back in 2024, Jordan has one quick thing to say about the brand new crop of Oscar nominees.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Kali Reis

In a panel recorded live in front of an audience at the 2023 Eye to Eye National Friends and Allies conference, David and Isabelle sit down with Eye to Eye co-founders David Flink and Marcus Soutra, Eye to Eye student leader Kayla and an Eye to Eye student leader's parent Claudia to discuss what it is like to be neurodivergent—or a parent to a neurodivergent kid—across different generations. Part two of a series. To learn more about Eye to Eye, visit www.eyetoeyenational.org In this part, we cover masking, loving/hating school, and what's next for the next generation. ——David Flink shares his story, where he had a family that backed him and had a lot of privileges (being a white male in this country), but he was “invited” to leave four schools. He did not have a community. He met with his first student while he was in college, despite their neurodivergence in common, was very different from him—single mom, Cape Verdean family—became the closest person to him. He met Marcus, and they connected about getting their meds at 3p together, and now, 25 years later, here they are. Marcus points out that people think he was always talking about his learning difference, but he wasn't, he was going to school to become a teacher at King State college, and he was talking with David, and after he shared his experience in the classroom he was student teaching in and seeing the impact that made on the students, he said “no one is going to listen to us, we're 22,” we both overcompensated, were so extra professional, always showing up to meeting in suits, having to convince people that they could do this. The first person he openly talked about his learning difference with was David. Isabelle jumps in with her story; daughter of Polish immigrants, rags to riches immigrant dream kind of idea, and she had no clue she was neurodivergent until her mid to late 30's and she hadn't felt the feeling of what it's like to be in such a neurodivergent friendly space (with snacks, food, fidgets, people being so direct and honest!) until now, and is so grateful that Marcus and David co-created such a thing. She realizes her community is now other neurodivergent parents who are sitting in their own learning and parenting kids who may be neurodivergent and just working so hard and finding community that way. David wants to normalize what Isabelle is speaking to, which is that we tend to think neurodivergence or learning difference means struggling or hating school, and the truth is so many people realize they are neurodivergent when they lose the structure of school, when they get a new job, when they become parents. David Flink wonders, asking Kayla—we work for you—what are you seeing? What are you hopeful for? What is it like for you? She saw a lot of pull out classes, and her little brother is telling her his experience at school, and it's a little bit better. She was not pulled out for different classes. In class supports would be helpful, but public school districts are severely underfunded—she hopes that he does not go through so much ridicule and bullying that she had to go through. He's making genuine friendships; she didn't have a chance to make those the same way because she was always taken out of classes and kids were too busy realizing her difference. What should we all know about Gen Z? Kayla is describing being in 5th grade, taking these standardized tests and it was on the computer, and she has to take it with the rest of the class. The upside: easier than writing on paper. The downside: everyone is done before her, and everyone is on her “c'mon Kayla, finish up the class” and it just wasn't enough—if she had the proper accommodations, she wouldn't have to deal with that bullying. Claudia thinks that this is going to continue to change and evolve. Her Zoomer (wait?! Is this the next generation name?!) Got early intervention and proper accommodations and is dunking in all his classes that are not easy classes. If you have parents that start with acceptance, then seek resources and accommodations for you when you're really little, the sky is the limit. David names that generationally speaking, don't sleep on accommodations, and effective early intervention is making a difference we weren't even able to see before because it wasn't a resource that was even available to earlier generations. Claudia names that each person's unique potential and style of intelligence is different, but this sets someone up to live up to their unique greatest potential, whatever that is. Isabelle jumps in with the idea that it's also a systemic thing, to recognize (as author Julie (see show notes) put it in a talk earlier at the conference) that Gen Z is the first generation of students to even have social emotional learning standards as a part of their curriculum, we're now seeing the changes because it's not just on parents to nail it, it's the larger change that has to happen to a culture through awareness. Marcus names that this cultural change always takes longer than you think it will; when they were first starting Eye to Eye 25 years ago, they were referencing studies just completed by Marshall Raskin about what helped kids with LD to help them launch into adulthood—metacognition, social emotional skills—and David and Marcus were trying to develop an art curriculum that would develop that for students. This was a foreign concept in 2002, and there was a big push for them to “tutor.” They had been tutored, and tutoring means “fixing,” and dyslexia needs “fixing,” and the great book “Overcoming Dyslexia” had just been written (not so great title), and it was awful. Turns out tutoring someone who can't read by someone who can't really read is a bad idea. But social emotional learning—BOOM. Changes everything. So they were doing this forever ago, and it's still something they have to advocate for. It takes generations to make these changes. When David (Kessler) started working with Eye to Eye, he would ask a room full of people “who here has a learning difference” and people would reluctantly barely raise their arms, v. Now- now people own it and they talk about ableism sucking and what can we do to fight society, and… students who know they're neurodiverse it's a big difference Kayla sees. She also knows that her school setting matters. She is in a private school for high school, and people who know they have an LD and are proud of it, while her peers in public schools haven't had the same supports and staff who are also ND modeling it for them. She goes to her teachers at the beginning of the school year, and she advocates for what she needs, and her teachers self-disclose their own ND to her. David describes: kids that aren't shamed feel better about it. We can't really learn with shame. Kayla also describes how she has to keep advocating for herself, teachers don't really know what you need and you keep having to explain and name your accommodations.Julie Lythcott-Haims - OI speaker and author of "How to Raise an Adult" and "Your Turn: How to Be an Adult"To learn more about Eye to Eye, visit www.eyetoeyenational.org-----Cover Art by: Sol VázquezTechnical Support by: Bobby RichardsSpecial Thanks to our amazing panelists: Marcus Soutra, David Flink, Kayla Dumas, and Claudia Bouchacourt for their courage, enthusiasm, and willingness to be vulnerable and real. Also, so grateful for everyone at Eye to Eye National: Sabrina Odigie (Eye to Eye Executive Assistant) for her logistical wizardry, Alicia Siegel (Eye to Eye Director of Development) for her warmth, welcome, insight and planning, Alexandra Claeys (Eye to Eye Director of Community Leadership) for letting us join her awesomely organized event, Amanda Feliciano (Eye to Eye Outreach and Onboarding Associate) and Philister Lukacevic (Eye to Eye Director of Marketing and Communications) for his patience and help in getting these edits and materials out there! And to everyone at the conference who came to our recording and co-created such a welcoming and safe enough space, we are so grateful you came!

Award-winning vocalist, composer, and educator Kavita Shah's latest album, Cape Verdean Blues, is the culmination of a diasporic quest to find a spiritual home. The carefully curated album of traditional Cape Verdean music is also a tribute to the charismatic and unapologetically individual artist Cesária Évora, and a love letter to her breathtaking archipelago and its welcoming people. On Cape Verdean Blues, Shah's ethnographic research on the island of São Vicente, and her bold self-possession have enabled her to achieve a rare feat: creating a world music album that feels like home. At the heart of the 12-song album is “sodade,” an idiomatic word that doesn't have a strict English definition, but connotes a melancholy sense of transience that permeates Cape Verde, its music, and its free-spirited island population. “In this paradise in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, I found a sense of home that has eluded me for much of my 37 years,” Shah says. She continues: “When I look back, I realize that upon hearing Cesária's voice nearly a decade ago, she was summoning me down a path I must continue walking in search of sodade.” Shah is a global citizen and cultural interlocutor whose work involves deep engagement with the jazz tradition, while also addressing and advancing its global sensibilities. She is a lifelong New Yorker of Indian origin hailed for possessing an “amazing dexterity for musical languages” (NPR). Shah speaks 9 languages—she is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and French—and incorporates ethnographic research into original music. She has researched traditional music practices in Brazil, West Africa, East Africa, Turkey, and India. To support her work, Shah has earned grants from the Jerome Foundation, Chamber Music America, Asian Cultural Council, and New Music USA. Shah holds a B.A. in Latin American Studies from Harvard, and a Master's in Jazz Voice from Manhattan School of Music. To date, Shah's projects include Visions (2014), co-produced by Lionel Loueke; Folk Songs of Naboréa, which premiered at the Park Avenue Armory in 2017; and Interplay in duo with François Moutin, which was nominated in 2018 for France's Victoires de la Musique for Jazz Album of the Year. Shah regularly performs her music at major concert halls, festivals, and clubs on six continents. 乐团 whose 2020 album “The Adventures of Pie Boy” won Best Instrumental Album, Best Instrumental Recording and Best Arrangement (Bittersweet) at the 32nd Annual Golden Melody Awards and serves as music director for Tia Ray 袁婭維. He has recorded, produced, performed and arranged for dozens of artists across Greater China, including David Tao陶喆, Li Ronghao 李榮浩， Matzka馬斯卡, Leah Dou竇靖童, Maobuyi 毛不易， Karen Mok莫文蔚， A-Lin, Kevin Sun and more. He graduated from Oberlin College and Conservatory, where he studied Jazz performance with Robin Eubanks. Hsieh plays Denis Wick mouthpieces and the Adams F5 Flugelhorn. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com

Featuring music from Best Global Music Album winners and nominees at the Grammy's--past and present. Including tracks by Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, Cape Verdean singer Cesaria Evora, two of this year's nominees: Shakti & Susana Baca + more!

Eugenia Rainey studies religion as negotiated process. She explores this process at the intersection of Lucumí, an Afro-Cuban religion, (also referred to as La Regla de Ochá or Santería) and medicine. Her work focuses on how the cultural competency paradigm that emerged out of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society influenced the adaptation of Lucumí practice outside of Cuba and racial identity formation in south Florida. Rainey's identity as Cape Verdean and multiracial inform her scholarship on processes of racialization in the United States and Latin America. With her thorough grounding in religious practice, her work highlights devotees' experiences and perceptions of the medical encounter. Through this research she seeks to better understand how the healthcare infrastructure impacts lived religion and how Lucumí in the US accommodates the healthcare needs of devotees as well as the healthcare infrastructure. Her research is supported by the Mellon Foundation, the Reed Foundation, as well as Tulane University and Dartmouth College. Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/luce-cohort-spring-2023  

Jazz vocalist and researcher Kavita Shah was born and raised in New York City, but for the past seven years she's spent extensive time on the island of São Vicente. Inspired by her love of legendary Cape Verdean singer Cesária Évora, Shah researched and studied the sounds of the Cape Verde islands. The result is a recently released new album, Cape Verdean Blues, and Shah joins us in studio for a Listening Party.  

Since she was a little girl, Marcy DePina felt drawn to a man called Daddy Grace, a charismatic immigrant from Cabo Verde, West Africa, who – during the violent Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras – traveled around the United States preaching, healing, and building his megachurch.  But who was Daddy Grace? For all his accomplishments, he seems to raise more questions than answers. Like why isn't he more known and celebrated in the Cape Verdean community? And when Marcy brings him up to her family, why do some people refuse to talk about him? And most importantly: Marcy wants to know, are she and Daddy Grace actually related? Listen to Sweet Daddy Grace now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! For more on Sweet Daddy Grace, check out SweetDaddyGrace.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since she was a little girl, Marcy DePina felt drawn to a man called Daddy Grace, a charismatic immigrant from Cabo Verde, West Africa, who – during the violent Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras – traveled around the United States preaching, healing, and building his megachurch.  But who was Daddy Grace? For all his accomplishments, he seems to raise more questions than answers. Like why isn't he more known and celebrated in the Cape Verdean community? And when Marcy brings him up to her family, why do some people refuse to talk about him? And most importantly: Marcy wants to know, are she and Daddy Grace actually related? Listen to Sweet Daddy Grace now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! For more on Sweet Daddy Grace, check out SweetDaddyGrace.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since she was a little girl, Marcy DePina felt drawn to a man called Daddy Grace, a charismatic immigrant from Cabo Verde, West Africa, who – during the violent Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras – traveled around the United States preaching, healing, and building his megachurch.  But who was Daddy Grace? For all his accomplishments, he seems to raise more questions than answers. Like why isn't he more known and celebrated in the Cape Verdean community? And when Marcy brings him up to her family, why do some people refuse to talk about him? And most importantly: Marcy wants to know, are she and Daddy Grace actually related? Listen to Sweet Daddy Grace now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! For more on Sweet Daddy Grace, check out SweetDaddyGrace.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since she was a little girl, Marcy DePina felt drawn to a man called Daddy Grace, a charismatic immigrant from Cabo Verde, West Africa, who – during the violent Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras – traveled around the United States preaching, healing, and building his megachurch.  But who was Daddy Grace? For all his accomplishments, he seems to raise more questions than answers. Like why isn't he more known and celebrated in the Cape Verdean community? And when Marcy brings him up to her family, why do some people refuse to talk about him? And most importantly: Marcy wants to know, are she and Daddy Grace actually related? Listen to Sweet Daddy Grace now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! For more on Sweet Daddy Grace, check out SweetDaddyGrace.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since she was a little girl, Marcy DePina felt drawn to a man called Daddy Grace, a charismatic immigrant from Cabo Verde, West Africa, who – during the violent Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras – traveled around the United States preaching, healing, and building his megachurch.  But who was Daddy Grace? For all his accomplishments, he seems to raise more questions than answers. Like why isn't he more known and celebrated in the Cape Verdean community? And when Marcy brings him up to her family, why do some people refuse to talk about him? And most importantly: Marcy wants to know, are she and Daddy Grace actually related? Listen to Sweet Daddy Grace now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! For more on Sweet Daddy Grace, check out SweetDaddyGrace.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since she was a little girl, Marcy DePina felt drawn to a man called Daddy Grace, a charismatic immigrant from Cabo Verde, West Africa, who – during the violent Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras – traveled around the United States preaching, healing, and building his megachurch.  But who was Daddy Grace? For all his accomplishments, he seems to raise more questions than answers. Like why isn't he more known and celebrated in the Cape Verdean community? And when Marcy brings him up to her family, why do some people refuse to talk about him? And most importantly: Marcy wants to know, are she and Daddy Grace actually related? Listen to Sweet Daddy Grace now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! For more on Sweet Daddy Grace, check out SweetDaddyGrace.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring the fresh single from Todd Sickafoose's seminal compositional work “Bear Proof”; brand new jams from a new improvising group “Selcouth Quartet”; the wonderful Kavitah Shah and her Cape Verdean sounds; Jesse Harris' inspired instrumental project Cosmo and their latest release; ECM records' Wolfgang Muthspiel accompanied by is all-star trio; hot jams from the mod-jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements; Ben T. Rubin and his banger drop” Hustla” from his play-all release Landshark: Crosschatter; and finally, a dreamy collab between Erik and Dutch lo-fi artist Ghosts n Guitars.

Featuring a fresh new joint from galactic harpist Brandee Younger with Meshell Ndgeocello; modern Cape Verdean sounds from vocalist Kavitah Shah; two unreleased live concerts from two legends, Nina Simone and John Coltrane; and finally, the GZA as he celebrates the 30th anniversary of “Liquid Swords.”

Since she was a little girl, Marcy DePina felt drawn to a man called Daddy Grace, a charismatic immigrant from Cabo Verde, West Africa, who – during the violent Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras – traveled around the United States preaching, healing, and building his megachurch.    But who was Daddy Grace? For all his accomplishments, he seems to raise more questions than answers. Like why isn't he more known and celebrated in the Cape Verdean community? And when Marcy brings him up to her family, why do some people refuse to talk about him? And most importantly: Marcy wants to know, are she and Daddy Grace actually related? For more on Sweet Daddy Grace, check out SweetDaddyGrace.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since she was a little girl, Marcy DePina felt drawn to a man called Daddy Grace, a charismatic immigrant from Cabo Verde, West Africa, who – during the violent Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras – traveled around the United States preaching, healing, and building his megachurch.    But who was Daddy Grace? For all his accomplishments, he seems to raise more questions than answers. Like why isn't he more known and celebrated in the Cape Verdean community? And when Marcy brings him up to her family, why do some people refuse to talk about him? And most importantly: Marcy wants to know, are she and Daddy Grace actually related? For more on Sweet Daddy Grace, check out SweetDaddyGrace.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since she was a little girl, Marcy DePina felt drawn to a man called Daddy Grace, a charismatic immigrant from Cabo Verde, West Africa, who – during the violent Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras – traveled around the United States preaching, healing, and building his megachurch.    But who was Daddy Grace? For all his accomplishments, he seems to raise more questions than answers. Like why isn't he more known and celebrated in the Cape Verdean community? And when Marcy brings him up to her family, why do some people refuse to talk about him? And most importantly: Marcy wants to know, are she and Daddy Grace actually related? For more on Sweet Daddy Grace, check out SweetDaddyGrace.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Grating the Nutmeg, Natalie Belanger of the Connecticut Museum of History and Culture chats with some members of Connecticut's  Cape Verdean community to learn about the culture's deep roots in the state.  Roberta Vincent has been a passionate advocate for the Cape Verdean community in her home town of Norwich, Connecticut for decades. Educator Koren Paul grew up in Stratford and is President of the Cape Verdean Women's Club of Bridgeport. Both women describe the origins of the community in New England and to talk about their personal experiences maintaining their cultural heritage. The conversation also includes Lynne Williamson, the mutual friend who introduced Belenger to Roberta and Koren. Williamson is the former director of the Connecticut Cultural Heritage and Arts Program, the state's official folk and traditional arts initiative. CCHAP merged with the Connecticut Museum in 2015.    Learn more here:  Cape Verdeans in Norwich  Africans in Search of the American Dream: Cape Verdean Whalers and Sealers  Cape Verdean Women's Social Club of Bridgeport  Connecticut Cape Verdean Community History Project  Cape Verdean Materials at the Connecticut Museum of History and Culture  The Connecticut Digital Archive  And to hear more examples of Cape Verdean music in CT, you can listen to some repicar de tambor recorded at the Festa de Sao Joao at the Cape Verdean Club of Waterbury in 2010, and an audio notebook produced by NPR with CCHAP in 2009.   Fresh episodes of Grating the Nutmeg are brought to you every two weeks with support from our listeners. You can help us continue to produce the podcast by donating directly to Grating the Nutmeg on the Connecticut Explored website at ctexplored.org   Click the donate button at the top and then look for the Grating the Nutmeg donation link at the bottom. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated-we thank you!   This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Natalie Belanger and engineered by Patrick O'Sullivan at https://www.highwattagemedia.com/ Subscribe to Connecticut Explored magazine at ctexplored.org   Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history. 

Guest host Janice Helena Goncalves Da Silva is talking to Ana Sofia Lopes about growing up in Lisbon, Portugual and how her parents always made sure she stayed connected to her Cape Verdean roots. From a career in beauty to opening her first restaurant on the very street where her father also owned a business, Sofia is on a mission to unite people, especially the African diaspora through food. It's a very honest and engaging conversation that you have to listen to.  This podcast is also available in Portuguese.

Zooming-in! Were you expecting another European focused discussion? Time to spin it and turn to the African continent, where Matteo Rizzi brings to the #BBE stage non-other than ecosystem driver Milton Cabral, accompanied by non other than Secretary of State for Digital Economy at Government of Cabo Verde – Pedro Lopes. An unmissable episode on how Cape Verde is truly spinning the innovation motor in the region, being a clear best case example for the continent and beyond. Connect with our guests:Pedro Lopes: Secretary of State for Digital Economy, Government of Cabo Verdehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrolopescv/ Milton Cabral: Cabo Verde Digital PMO, NOSihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/miltoncabral/

Men's basketball guard Rivaldo Soares is a product of the American dream. A first generation American with Cape Verdean descent, Soares father came to the States looking for a better life. Through hard work and determination, that dream was achieved in Boston, Massachusetts. While in Boston, Rivaldo had a dream himself. To one day be a Duck. And with the lessons learned from his father…hard-work and determination…Soares has had his dreams come true.This is the Mighty Oregon podcast, and this is Rivaldo Soares: The American Dream in EugeneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we interview Efemia Chela. Chela is a Zambian-Ghanian writer, literary critic, and an editor. Efemia joins us in her role as the commissioning editor at Inkani Books, which is the publishing division of The Tricontinental Pan Africa NPC, a research institute that collaborates with and is aligned with the work of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. In this conversation Efemia shares a bit about some of the current struggles in South Africa, and situates Inkani Books as a publisher within those struggles as well as within their broader African continental context as a Pan African publishing house.  The focus of this discussion is Inkani's latest book, Tell No Lies, Claim No Easy Victories which brings together an extensive set of Amílcar Cabral's interviews, official speeches and PAIGC party directives from 1962 through 1973. It features a foreword by Grant Farred and an introduction by Sónia Vaz Borges who we've previously hosted on the podcast.  We engage Efemia about several of Cabral's important theoretical interventions, and the grounding of his theory in the real movement of the Guinean and Cape Verdean people and their liberation struggles. We talk about the continued relevance of his thought today to people and movements across the African continent, and discuss studying it in group contexts. Among other things, we discuss the idea of a new humanity forged in struggle, Cabral's thinking on culture, on patriarchy, his caution with regards to decolonization and neocolonialism, and the question of what Cabral calls organic security for radical and revolutionary movements.  We want to deeply thank everyone who has been supporting us over these last 5 years. In just the last week we surpassed 1 million downloads around the world, almost half of those downloads have come this year. That feels like an amazing milestone. And we're so thankful, and hope to continue to grow from here. We do want to note however that we don't get paid anything for downloads. We don't sell ads. And it is December, and this month we have a goal of adding 31 patrons, one per day. We're always catching up with non-renewals this time of year as folks divert money towards holiday expenses. Which is understandable. So if you can afford to become a patron of the show, even if it's just $1 a month or a small yearly contribution, it really helps a great deal at this time. You can do that at patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism. Links: Tell No Lies, Claim No Easy Victories by Amílcar Cabral (Inkani Books) Inkani Books website Tricontinental South Africa Other MAKC Episodes on Cabral & the PAIGC: Militant Education, Liberation Struggle, Consciousness - PAIGC Education with Sónia Vaz Borges (a recent study from Sónia on the PAIGC's education programs)  The Life of Amílcar Cabral and the Struggle of the PAIGC with António Tomás “Culture is Sovereign” - Amílcar Cabral and African Anti-colonial Internationalism with António Tomás Other episodes which reference Cabral historically or theoretically (there are others, but these were most handy): "We Need To Be Active In The Working Class Struggle For Socialism Globally" - Steven Osuna on Class Suicide "We Remember The Attempts To Be Free" - Joy James on Black August and the Captive Maternal Becoming Kwame Ture with Amandla Thomas-Johnson "Abolition Is Inherently Experimental" - Craig Gilmore on Fighting Prisons and Defunding Police      

Dónal's search for the perfect summer dancing soundtrack takes him to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe where he takes a deep-dive into the ancient Gwo Ka sound. The journey begins and ends in land-locked Zimbabwe however where we tune into the emotional sound of The Movers who are just about to have a comprehensive retrospective released by the ever-brilliant Analog Africa label.    We stop-over for another blast of Cape Verdean magic from Manuel Gomes before making land on Guadeloupe and immersing ourselves in the percussive trance-like sound of Gaoulé Mizig. We bed in to hear a raft of other examples of what is essentially participatory music born out of a spirit of resistance to French colonial rule from renowned exponents like Michel Laurent, Béloka and Jocelyn Virapin.     There's also a couple of crossover classics to contend with from local heroes Les Vikings de Guadeloupe and Ti Céleste who brought their take on the Gwo Ka sound to a wider audience across the Caribbean.    This episode signs off with a quick trip to the mainland of Columbia for a taste of more summer heat to come from the regal Toto la Momposina.      Support the music-makers on Bandcamp:     The Movers https://analogafrica.bandcamp.com/album/the-movers-vol-1-1970-1976-analog-africa-nr-35   Manuel Gomes https://ostinatorecords.bandcamp.com/track/jelivr-bo-situa-on   Eric Virgal https://disques-debs-international-strut.bandcamp.com/track/stanislas   Les Vikings de Guadeloupe https://antillesseries.bandcamp.com/album/best-of-enko-on-ti-tou   Gaoulé Mizig  https://beautyandthebeat1.bandcamp.com/album/excursions-in-gwoka-vol-1-batb-005   Michel Laurent https://beautyandthebeat1.bandcamp.com/album/excursions-in-gwoka-vol-1-batb-005   Toto la Momposina https://totolamomposina.bandcamp.com/track/la-verdolaga   ///  

In this episode, Amira Rose Davis and Brenda Elsey start the show with their favorite football/soccer chants. Then, the historians talk in-depth about global football academies and the intentional invisibility of what goes on at them, which is exploitation, child labor, racial abuse and sex trafficking veiled as a school. They also discuss who is benefiting from this system and why reform is so slow and difficult. You'll also hear from African football scholar Gerard Akindes. Following this discussion is an interview tease with journalist Chloe Angyal, author of Turning Pointe: How a New Generation of Dancers Is Saving Ballet from Itself. Next, they burn the worst of sports this week in the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate the Torchbearers of the week including many Paralympians breaking barriers right now as well as Torchbearer of the Week Kali Reis, a Cape Verdean and Native American boxer who recently took the WBA junior welterweight championship, and who used her victory to raise awareness about the terror of residential schools for Indigenous youth and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. They wrap up the show with what's good in their lives and they they're watching this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices