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In honor of Juneteenth, this episode of Big Blend Radio features H.H. Leonards, author of "Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons, and Leadership," and Dr. LaDonna Boyd, CEO/Publisher of R.H. Boyd. H.H. Leonards is founder and chair of the O Street Museum Foundation in Washington, D.C., and the Mansion on O Street, where Mrs. Rosa Parks called her home-away-from-home for the last decade of her life. Published by R.H. Boyd, the book "Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus" is a collection of inspiring memories compiled from the decade that Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks was a guest in author H.H. Leonards' home in Washington DC. See: https://www.omansion.com/ R.H. Boyd, now in its fifth generation of leadership and celebrating 125 years of printing and publishing, was founded by formerly enslaved Dr. Richard Henry Boyd. The Nashville-based enterprise is expanding beyond its curriculum offerings to include book publishing. Now, Dr. LaDonna Boyd is shaping and leading the company's efforts to broaden its scope and offerings for modern needs. More: https://rhboyd.com/ Featured music is "Universal Love" by Kwame Binea Shakedown http://www.kwamebineashakedown.com/
In honor of Juneteenth, this episode of Big Blend Radio features H.H. Leonards, author of "Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons, and Leadership," and Dr. LaDonna Boyd, CEO/Publisher of R.H. Boyd. H.H. Leonards is founder and chair of the O Street Museum Foundation in Washington, D.C., and the Mansion on O Street, where Mrs. Rosa Parks called her home-away-from-home for the last decade of her life. Published by R.H. Boyd, the book "Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus" is a collection of inspiring memories compiled from the decade that Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks was a guest in author H.H. Leonards' home in Washington DC. See: https://www.omansion.com/ R.H. Boyd, now in its fifth generation of leadership and celebrating 125 years of printing and publishing, was founded by formerly enslaved Dr. Richard Henry Boyd. The Nashville-based enterprise is expanding beyond its curriculum offerings to include book publishing. Now, Dr. LaDonna Boyd is shaping and leading the company's efforts to broaden its scope and offerings for modern needs. More: https://rhboyd.com/ Featured music is "Universal Love" by Kwame Binea Shakedown http://www.kwamebineashakedown.com/
In honor of Juneteenth, this episode of Big Blend Radio features H.H. Leonards, author of "Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons, and Leadership," and Dr. LaDonna Boyd, CEO/Publisher of R.H. Boyd.H.H. Leonards is founder and chair of the O Street Museum Foundation in Washington, D.C., and the Mansion on O Street, where Mrs. Rosa Parks called her home-away-from-home for the last decade of her life. Published by R.H. Boyd, the book "Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus" is a collection of inspiring memories compiled from the decade that Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks was a guest in author H.H. Leonards' home in Washington DC. See: https://www.omansion.com/R.H. Boyd, now in its fifth generation of leadership and celebrating 125 years of printing and publishing, was founded by formerly enslaved Dr. Richard Henry Boyd. The Nashville-based enterprise is expanding beyond its curriculum offerings to include book publishing. Now, Dr. LaDonna Boyd is shaping and leading the company's efforts to broaden its scope and offerings for modern needs. More: https://rhboyd.com/ Featured music is "Universal Love" by Kwame Binea Shakedown http://www.kwamebineashakedown.com/
While the country is split into two warring factions, The Reunited States is an urgent documentary that follows four everyday heroes on the difficult journey of bridging our political divides. This powerful and urgent documentary focuses on hope and solutions instead of dwelling in our differences. Based on the book of the same name by Mark Gerzon, “The Reunited States” is out now in Virtual Cinemas and will be available on VOD platforms February 9. This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker Ben Rekhi. Featured music is “Universal Love” by Kwame Binea Shakedown.
Big Blend Radio Party - Moving Forward in 2021. Special guests include:- Debbie Stone - Travel writer, world traveler, and outdoor adventurer- Linda Ballou - Author, travel writer, world traveler and outdoor adventurer- Judi Cohen - World traveler and luxury off-the-beaten-path travel writer - Hilarie Larson - World traveler, sommelier, wine and travel writer- Lea Brovedani - Leading trust expert, author, speaker, and world traveler- Steve Piacente - Certified life coach, author, communications expert, world travelerFeatured music is “Let Go” by Kwame Binea Shakedown.
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Vickie S. Ashford-Thompson from the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau who shares what there is to experience in Greater Birmingham, Alabama including its civil rights history, the food and dining scene, museums, galleries, parks, attractions, and seasonal activities. More: https://www.birminghamal.org/Featured music on this episode is “Universal Love” from the album “Roots Rock ‘n Universal Love” by Kwame Binea Shakedown. More: http://www.kwamebineashakedown.com/
Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Friday Food Wine & Travel Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). This episode features Vickie S. Ashford-Thompson from the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau who shares what there is to experience in Greater Birmingham, Alabama including its civil rights history, the food and dining scene, museums, galleries, parks, attractions, and seasonal activities. Featured music on this episode is “Universal Love” from the album “Roots Rock ‘n Universal Love” by Kwame Binea Shakedown.
Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s “Get Ready for 2021” Party airing live from Madison, Wisconsin. Featured Big Blend Expert Guests: - Debbie Stone - Travel writer, world traveler, and outdoor adventurer - Linda Ballou - Author, travel writer, world traveler and outdoor adventurer - Judi Cohen - World traveler and luxury off-the-beaten-path travel writer - Hilarie Larson - World traveler, sommelier, wine and travel writer - Lea Brovedani - Leading trust expert, author, speaker, and world traveler - Steve Piacente - Certified life coach, author, communications expert, world traveler Featured music is “Let Go” by Kwame Binea Shakedown.
Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Day 2 of Big Blend Radio’s “History, Heritage & Culture” Festival, broadcasting live from Fenton, Michigan On This Episode: -Foxbat Tales - July 1967: At the Moscow Air Show, the Soviets unveiled six new state-of-the-art aircraft. From among this lineup of new fighters and interceptors stood the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25—purportedly capable of outrunning and outmaneuvering any aircraft in NATO’s inventory. Military historian and award-winning author Mike Guardia discusses his new book “Foxbat Tales: The MiG-25 in Combat.” - Behind the Red Veil - The 1985–1991 policies of perestroika and glasnost marked a new age of openness and transparency in the USSR, leading to an increased mutual curiosity between ordinary Americans and Russians. American educator Frank Thoms discusses his memoir “Behind the Red Veil: An American Inside Gorbachev’s Russia” that details what he learned about Russian culture –and himself– during time spent in the final days of the USSR. Featured music is "Wheel of Destiny" by James Saunders. and "World on Fire" by Kwame Binea Shakedown.
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Glynn Burrows, family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, shares five tips on researching and traveling to uncover your family history this summer. Read his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/summer-family-history-adventures/Steve Schneickert joins in the conversation, and shares his Ellis Island Hollywood History podcast that focuses on the 1917 Charlie Chaplin film "The Immigrant."Featured music is “Universal Love” by Kwame Binea Shakedown.
Tracing your family roots? Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Big Blend Radio’s Way Back When history show. On this episode, Glynn Burrows, family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, shares five tips on researching and traveling to uncover your family history this summer. Steve Schneickert will join in the conversation, plus, we will broadcast his Ellis Island Hollywood History segment that focuses on the 1917 Charlie Chaplin film "The Immigrant." Featured music is “Universal Love” by Kwame Binea Shakedown.
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Park & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Toast to the Arts Show. On this episode contemporary figurative artist and early 19th / 20th century print collector Victoria Chick discusses the life and work of artist Aaron Bohrod (1907-1992). Bohrod combined the influences of several trends of early 20th century visual art, as well as Dutch 17th century Vanitas painting. Read Victoria’s article about his work on BlendRadioandTV.com. Featured music is “Waiting” by Kwame Binea Shakedown.
Victoria Chick, contemporary figurative artist and early 19th / 20th century print collector, discusses the life and work of artist Aaron Bohrod (1907-1992). Bohrod combined the influences of several trends of early 20th century visual art, as well as Dutch 17th century Vanitas painting. Read Victoria's article about his work, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/artist-aaron-bohrod-1907-1992/Featured music is “Waiting” by Kwame Binea Shakedown - http://www.kwamebineashakedown.com/
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Family History Show. This episode focused on the Let Your Light Shine 2019 International Family History Expo, happening August 5-10, online at FamilyHistoryExpos.com. Featured guest experts include genealogist Holly T. Hansen - Founder of Family History Expos Melissa Barker - Certified Archives Manager working as the Houston County, Tennessee, Archivist; and Liv Christensen - Professional Genealogist from Norway. Featured music is “Universal Love” by Kwame Binea Shakedown.
Roots rocker Kwame Binea discusses the band's new single ‘Music”, upcoming shows, new music and recordings. Kwame Binea was born in West London with native origins in Ghana. He is a self-proclaimed rocker to the core, but he has peppered his own brand of “Roots Rock” which embodies his fertile and culturally diverse personal saga. More at https://kwamebinea7d.bandcamp.com/track/musicThanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this segment.
Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Park & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio's Toasts to The Arts show, airing live from Florence, Colorado. On This Episode: - Kwame Binea Shake Down - Roots rocker Kwame Binea discusses the band’s new single ‘Music”, upcoming shows, new music and recordings. Kwame Binea was born in West London with native origins in Ghana. He is a self-proclaimed rocker to the core, but he has peppered his own brand of “Roots Rock” which embodies his fertile and culturally diverse personal saga. - Fixing the Fates- Gulf Coast author Diane Dewey discusses her memoir “Fixing the Fates: An Adoptee's Story of Truth and Lies” that shares a story of family secrets, lies, love, and redemption. Adopted in America from a German orphanage, she met her Swiss biological father at age forty-seven after he searched for her. The impact of uncovering these roots was Diane's quest to find her German biological mother and learn her story. Thank you to show sponsors: National Parks Arts Foundation and JKS Communications.
ON THIS EPISODE OF BIG BLEND RADIO'S VACATION STATION SHOW:- EPIC YELLOWSTONE - Thomas Winston and Shasta Grenier Winston, the husband and wife directorial team behind EPIC YELLOWSTONE from Grizzly Creek Films, talk about the making of this eagerly anticipated Smithsonian Channel series, that offers a front row seat to the extraordinary spectacle of wildlife and dramatic seasonal extremes in the iconic crown jewel of America’s national parks. - SAGUENAY FJORD- Travel writer, author, and outdoor adventurer Stacey Wittig shares her adventures in beautiful Saguenay Fjord National Park in Quebec, Canada. You could spend weeks exploring the vast 78,900-acre park while crossing back and forth over the convergences of sea and fresh water, traversing around edges of mind-blowing geological formations and crisscrossing the fine line of where culture has eked outposts in the Canadian wilderness.Featured music is ‘Mori (Forest Song)’ by Yagull, ‘The Climb’ by Evren Ozan, and 'Mona Lisa' by Kwame Binea Shakedown. This episode is sponsored by the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association - www.IFWTWA.org
Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show. On This Episode: - America Deconstructed - Chaithanya Sohan, co-author of America Deconstructed, discusses the book’s stories of bravery, struggle, resilience and hope from the perspective of 16 first-generation immigrants. Though their experiences differ greatly, a common factor is the drive to find a sense of home and belonging in America. - Fighting Stance - Imagine if you could add to your own experience the lessons learned by those who came back from the worst moments in their lives. In Your New Fighting Stance, life coach and author Steve Piacente mines the details of 15 personal vignettes to craft a nine-step plan that encourages and challenges readers to stretch toward the life they’ve always wanted. Featured music is ‘World on Fire’ by Kwame Binea Shakedown, and ‘Unstoppable’ by Doreen Taylor.
Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines for Big Blend Radio’s 12th Anniversary Champagne Sundays show, streaming live from historic Coronado Motor Hotel. On This Episode: - Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy - Brunch party with Bobbi DePorter - Co-founder of SuperCamp & creator of the 8 Keys of Excellence, Stephanie McMillin - Springfield Tourism Commission, Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours UK, Holly T. Hansen - FamilyHistoryExpos.com, plus, Hollywood History with Steve Schneickert. - Gardens & Picnics Love Your Parks Tour Stories - Ruth Milstein - author of “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine”, and fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera. - Music: Universal Love by Kwame Binea Shakedown, ‘Traveler’ by The Walk-A-Bout Band, 'Pour the Champagne' by Jann Klose.
Roots rocker Kwame Binea returns to Big Blend Radio with the band's new single ‘Happy Lips'. Kwame Binea Shakedown released their debut LP (Roots Rock N Universal Love) in the summer of 2017. The Album includes a stellar collaboration with Grammy award winning Guitarist/Producer Vernon Reid, the title song “ Universal Love” produced by Reid and written by Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Jimmy Cliff. www.KwameBineaShakedown.com
It's all about New Music on this episode of Big Blend Radio's Toast to The Arts show with with roots rocker Kwame Binea and singer-songwriter Nicki Kris! Kwame feature’s the band’s new single ‘Happy Lips,’ and Nicki Kris discusses her latest two singles “Heartbeat” and “Rise”.www.KwameBineaShakedown.com www.NickiKris.com Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode - www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org
Spotlight on Youth Success Week 2018 in Oceanside, California and in Brookwood, Illinois. This event and program was created by CAYS - Community Alliance for Youth Success, a community partnership supporting and inspiring students to discover their purpose and explore their success. Designed to engage and catalyze the entire community on matters related to the success and well-being of their youth, Youth Success Week brings together visionary educators, student and community leaders, professional experts, youth-serving organizations, entertainers, parents and students in an unprecedented demonstration of how a community can come together and put its children first. Featured guests include: - CAYS Co-founders: Bobbi DePorter – Co-Founder of SuperCamp, and Stedman Graham – CEO of Stedman & Associates- Dr. Valorie Moore, Superintendent of Brookwood IL School District- CAYS Steering Committee Members: Helice “Sparky” Bridges Blue Ribbons Worldwide, Wendy Darling - Miraculous Living, Luisa Csathy - Giving Tree Movement - Youth Success Week Club Student Co-founders: Josue Hernandez, Ariana Tahmas, and Drako Alva. Music featured on the show includes: “Universal Love” by Kwame Binea Shakedown, and “I Am Love” by Ed Roman.
From Paris to Kenya, Route 66 to the Desert Southwest, Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station World Radio Party features:- World Travel Panel Discussion: M'Liss Hinshaw – Freelance Travel Writer & Publisher of MLissTravels.com, Steve Piacente – Author of ‘Pretender’ & Founder of Next Phase Life Coaching; Brennen Matthews – Editor of ROUTE Magazine.- Heart Health & Travel with Dr. Jackie Eubany, an avid world traveler and author of ‘Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story’.- Egyptian Hollywood History as recalled by Steve Schneickert.- Music: “Wanderlust” by Aoede; “World on Fire” by Kwame Binea Shakedown; “Sardegna” by Carmen Lundy. This episode is sponsored by the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA).
Author Robert Wheeler discusses his new book, ‘Hemingway's Havana: A Reflection of the Writer's Life in Cuba,' that portrays the intimate connection Hemingway had with the land, the sea, the people, the culture, and the politic of Cuba. From La Closerie des Lilas café in Paris to Sloppy Joe's bar in Key West to El Floridita in Havana, Robert Wheeler has followed Hemingway's path across three continents, seeking to capture through photography and the written word the essence of one of the greatest writers in the English language. Learn more: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/hemingways-havana-by-robert-wheeler/ Music on this episode: 'Setting Sun' from the Kwame Binea Shakedown album 'Roots Rock n Universal Love'. www.KwameBineaShakedown.com
This episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station World Travel Party, aired live on Jan. 21, 2018. World Travel Panel Discussion, featuring: Glynn Burrows – Norfolk Tours UK; Lara Dunning – SmallTownWashington.com; Lisa Deutsch – EssentialWanderings.com. Tour Company Insider success story with Glynn Burrows, British Hollywood History with Steve Schneickert, and Music from around the world including: 'World on Fire' by Kwame Binea Shakedown; 'Under My Skin' by Robbie Boyd; and 'Wheel of Destiny' by James Saunders. www.BigBlendRadio.com
Harlem based soul rocker Kwame Binea, front man of Kwame Binea Shakedown, talks about their debut album, “Roots Rock N Universal Love”. The album's featured track “Universal Love” by Jimmy Cliff was produced by Vernon Reid of the group Living Colour, who also co-wrote the album's tune “Love Surreal.” www.KwameBineaShakedown.com
Jordan almonds? Please, No. On today's episode of Wedding Cake, DJ CherishTheLuv and her fake-fiancé, Wedding Cake co-host Pamela Elizabeth, the Vegan Queen of NYC and the founder of Blossom restaurants and Cocoa V Chocolat in NYC discuss wedding favor trends and ideas that are fun, creative, enjoyable and delicious! Today's wedding cake is another awesomely delicious vegan masterpiece, made by Pamela herself! Yum yum! *** Extra special added bonus! *** Greenhopping App creator Catherine Cuello-Fuente gives some post-wedding advice, and Unfuck The World founder, Maike Both, hops on the mic to give us some more inspiration on how to add some good karma to your wedding! Music by Kwame Binea Shakedown, Smax Music and Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights. We also get a sweet love story by Johnny X.
Singer/Songwriter Kwame Binea joins the show tonight to share his new EP "Shakedown." We couldn't wait for a Friday Night Dance Party to get Kwame on the program - his music is too important to not share tonight! "Kwame Binea Shakedown" features four tracks including the group's first single "Let Go" (released in early April), their most recent single, "Hang On" (released in mid-June) and "Little Lady" and "Waiting," which have never been released. Musically, the EP showcases Binea's "roots rock" lineage, which is a fusion of rhythmic rock n' roll, ample dosages of infectious funk, silky soul, screaming blue s and just a smidgeon of reggae and funk. Buy Kwame's music on iTunes here! Visit Kwame's website here!
Singer/Songwriter Kwame Binea joins the show tonight to share his new EP "Shakedown." We couldn't wait for a Friday Night Dance Party to get Kwame on the program - his music is too important to not share tonight! "Kwame Binea Shakedown" features four tracks including the group's first single "Let Go" (released in early April), their most recent single, "Hang On" (released in mid-June) and "Little Lady" and "Waiting," which have never been released. Musically, the EP showcases Binea's "roots rock" lineage, which is a fusion of rhythmic rock n' roll, ample dosages of infectious funk, silky soul, screaming blue s and just a smidgeon of reggae and funk. Buy Kwame's music on iTunes here! Visit Kwame's website here!