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Experimental sounds abound, wrong-song to maltreated beats, un-classical to dis-cordian. LISTEN AGAIN and nourish your soul. Stream on demand via FBi, podcast here. YATTA – MTV [PTP/Bandcamp] YATTA – Circle [PTP/Bandcamp] Last year, Sierra Leonean-American musician YATTA, who I've been …Read more »

Ajara Alghali, co-founder and Director of TéMaTé Institute for Black Dance and Culture, is a performance artist and thought leader at the intersection of dance and cultural representation. Drawing from her Sierra Leonean-American roots, her work highlights the connections among African people across the diaspora. The TéMaTé Institute, a social justice organization, uses dance as a tool for community engagement, focusing on dance justice and cultural equity. Inspired by the Temate dance of the Yacouba and Whêbe people from the Ivory Coast, the institute honors the joy and relationship between people and the land. The 4th Convening for Dance and Culture, featuring dance and drum workshops on October 19 and 20 at SAY Detroit Play Center and a concert with Afriky Lolo and Detroit's House of Jit on October 19 at Detroit School of Arts, embraces the theme "Rooted in Rhythm," symbolizing our shared rhythm and interconnectedness, much like the roots of a tree. This grassroots, artist-led, and self-funded organization works to uplift diaspora arts, and in this Detroit is Different feature, Ajara shares insights into her roots, family, and the geopolitical role of dance as a tool for tradition, spirituality, and resistance against colonialism. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/6512e83f-12a2-4b8c-9817-e36c07739d8a

On this week's Red Carpet, we profile Frances Tiafoe, a Sierra Leonean American tennis player who recently received high praise by sports commentators after he became one of two Americans making it to the first all-American Grand Slam men's singles semifinal final since 2005. Rap and electro lovers gather at the 25th edition of the Woodstower festival held in France. This and more entertainment updates on today's Red Carpet

In this episode of Inside the Writer's Head, TaraShea Nesbit talks with poet Yalie Saweda Kamara about her new book, Besaydoo, a book that Ross Gay describes as "a prayer for us all" and the New York Times Book Review highlighted the collection as "evoking ecstatic attention and generosity." In addition to sharing her insights about writing poems, Yalie offers listeners a writing exercise to try, one which inspired her terrific poem, "Mother's Rules," and talks about her polyvocal community writing project she is doing in Cincinnati as part of the 2023 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship.This podcast was recorded at the Downtown Main Library MakerSpace using the recording booth that anyone with a library card can reserve to create podcasts, record music, and more.Yalie Saweda Kamara is a Sierra Leonean-American writer, educator, and researcher from Oakland, California in the Cincinnati and Mercantile Library Poet Laureate. This fall, she joined the English Department of Xavier University as an assistant professor. She is also the editor of the anthology What You Need to Know About Me: Young Writers on Their Experience of Immigration and the author of A Brief Biography of My Name and When The Living Sing.Yalie Saweda Kamara earned a Ph.D. in Creative Writing and English Literature at the University of Cincinnati, an MFA in Creative Writing from Indiana University, Bloomington, and an MA in French Culture and Civilization from Middlebury College.In between her studies, she worked in the field of social justice, specializing in educational access and arts facilitation. She has lived in France, Brazil, and the US and has a particularly soft spot, she says, for Oakland, Washington DC, Paris, and the Midwest. And this year, she was awarded the 2023 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship.

Sallieu Sesay is a Sierra Leonean-American actor who has had recurring roles on CBS' “Seal Team” and HBO's “Barry,” and, in his latest, delivers an incredible supporting performance in John Trengove's nihilistic thriller “Manodrome,” alongside Jesse Eisenberg. On this episode he talks about doing tons of research before taking on that part, having so little in common with the character, and facing the pressure of being at the center of a movie's most pivotal scene. He gives us a glimpse at his dedication to this craft, his continuous training with some of the best acting teachers around such as Ivana Chubbuck, how substitution plays a part in his preparation, the significance of journaling, why empathy and curiosity are two important words for the actor, what “it's all about trusting the work” really means, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from  Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.  Follow Back To One on Instagram

The Common Good podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation and the structure of belonging.  In this episode, Joey Taylor and Devin Bustin speak with Yalie Saweda Kamara about her new book, Besaydoo.Yalie Saweda Kamara, Ph.D. is a Sierra Leonean-American writer, educator, professor and researcher from Oakland, California. She currently lives in Cincinnati and is the 2022-2023 Cincinnati and Mercantile Library Poet Laureate.Her new book of poetry, Besaydoo, will be released on January 9th. Preorder now! Yalie read the following poems from Besaydoo:BesaydooSpaceAmerican BeachThe musical excerpt was Ponta de Lança Africano by Jorge Ben.Devin Bustin is a writer and teacher who lives in Loveland, Ohio. Growing up, Devin attended well over a dozen schools across Canada and the United States. This gave him a longing to know specific places, to connect with openness, and to create belonging. Raised Pentecostal, Devin wrestles with the faith he inherited, often through fiction, essays, and poetry. He is often working on a song, and his emergent work can be found at devinbustin.com.This episode was produced by Joey Taylor and the music is from Jeff Gorman. You can find more information about the Common Good Collective here. Common Good Podcast is a production of Bespoken Live & Common Change - Eliminating Personal Economic Isolation. 

"Blood Vessel”, a Netflix Original, premiered on December 8th. The Nollywood thriller is executive-produced by Charles Okpaleke from Play Network Studios and directed by Moses Inwang.Sallieu Sesay, the Sierra Leonean / American actor, has captivated audiences in the highly anticipated nihilistic thriller, “Manodrome.” Directed by John Trengove, the film stars Jesse Eisenberg and Adrien Brody and had its world premiere at The Berlin Film Festival in 2023.Actor- Rene Mena of Blood VesselMovie Reviews and More is broadcast live Tuesdays at 5PM PT.Movie Reviews and More TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Movie Reviews and More Radio Show is broadcast on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Movie Reviews and More Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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About Abi:Abi Mustapha is a Sierra Leonean/American visual artist.  She instigated the black lives matter mural and the yearly racial equity initiatives accompanying it.  She recently finished a residency at the Santa Cruz MAH and will be in their upcoming show "In these uncertain times," Jan 15th.Find Abi: Abimustpaha.comwww.Instagram.com/AbimustaphaSupport the show (Http://Www.patreon.com/speakforchangepodcast)Everyone's Music School Creating positive and lasting change in people's lives with music!Golden Bee Apothecary Each product is intentionally created with love & intention here in the Santa Cruz mountains!

In this conversation, Sierra Leonean-American author Ishmael Beah and New Yorker staff writer Alexis Okeowo discuss how fiction can help us navigate some of the most unrelenting humanitarian crises of our age. To enjoy more from the writers of the Digital PEN World Voices Festival, visit pen.org/worldvoicesdigital, and stay up to date on our latest offerings by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @penworldvoices PEN America thanks the following sponsors for their support of the 2020 PEN World Voices Festival: The National Endowment for the Arts New York State Council on the Arts The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (New York City) Amazon Literary Partnership The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Acton Family Giving

Tracy Jamestina Davies, known professionally as ​Jamestina​, is a Sierra Leonean-American singer, songwriter, and producer. Born and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Jamestina found interest in playing the piano at the age of 6 and soon enrolled in piano lessons. By the age of 7, she began singing and performing at school recitals and talent shows. Jamestina grew up singing in church and participated in various performing arts activities in school. By 2006, she emerged into songwriting. Jamestina soon broke out of her shell and performed at open mic nights in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD, karaoke nights at school, and local talent shows. Jamestina attended Dr. Henry A. Wise High School where she enrolled in dance classes, sang in the school choir and was selected to sing in the school’s vocal ensemble group. During her college years, she was asked to sing at various campus events and functions. In April 2017, Jamestina unsuccessfully auditioned for Season 13 of ​The Voice​ in Philadelphia, PA. Although she did not make it, she continued to preserve in music and began recording her original music. By the summer of 2017, she released B.L.A.C.K. In 2018, she found interest in music production after attending a networking event in D.C. for music producers. After seeing how very few female music producers were in the room she was inspired to start producing. In that same year, she bought all the equipment needed for a home studio so she could produce and record music in her room. She began producing ‘Trust Issues’ and soon released it in 2019. Jamestina’s remains motivated by looking to her musical influences - Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce, Missy Elliott, Chaka Khan, and Tina Turner.  

Marjo Lagah-Bona is a Sierra Leonean-American dancer and choreographer who combines dance from across the continent. She is the founder and CEO of Cocorobics Workshop. She has been performing African inspired dance moves worldwide for over ten years with and has worked with Emerson, Davido, Wizkid, Mumtaz, Big Joe, Friday the Cellphone Man, Timaya and Olamide, among others. In 2014, she featured as a lead dancer in Davido’s ‘Naughty Video’. In 2016 and 2018, she performed live with Wizkid in the USA. In 2018 also, she performed live with Olamide in the US. You can connect with Marjo Lagah-Bona on; Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Chocolaterose91 Instagram – cocolateluv; Twitter – @MarjoBona; https://www.cocorobicsentertainment.com/  #1000africanvoices #sierraleone    

Happy New Year! Skye and Perrine will be back with Season 3 soon, but in the meantime, check out one of their favorite episodes, "Dating Struggles" from Season 1! Hear from the fabulous Betty Foh and how she maneuvers dating as a Sierra Leonean-American. Music: bensound.com, purple-planet.com, soundclick.com and freemusicarchive.org For more: www.1stgens.podcast.com

In this Bonus Episode, Perrine and Skye sit down with two fellow African 1stGens (Betty, Sierra-Leonean American & Emmanuel, Ghanian-American) with a bottle of wine and a bottle of whiskey to discuss the various themes and think-pieces of Marvel's Black Panther. This unique roundtable discussion taps on everything from the gap between Black Americans and Africans, to the symbolism the people of Wakanda share with Africans of different regions. Make sure to share, leave comments and interact with us on social media. We're @1stGens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For extra content check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com Music composed by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

Dating can literally be a struggle--especially when you have to meet parents and introduce your significant other to your immigrant family. Listen to how Skye & Perrine dealt with their love life early on, PLUS hear Betty's amazing story of dating while Sierra Leonean-American. Music from: bensound.com, purple-planet.com, sound-click.com and freemusicarchive.org Get more on our site: www.1stgenspodcast.com

When the British came to colonize the African continent in the middle of the 1800s, they brought Shakespeare with them. But after the British left power, it was often Shakespeare who leaders in African countries summoned to push back against the colonial experience — using his words to promote unity, elevate native languages, and critique the politics of the time. Barbara Bogaev interviews Jane Plastow, Professor of African Theatre at the University of Leeds and co-editor of “African Theatre 12: Shakespeare in and out of Africa.” Also featured in this podcast episode are Nigerian playwright Femi Osofisan, Kenyan playwright and novelist Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, and Tcho Caulker, a Sierra Leonean-American professor in the English Department at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast series. © May 17, 2016. Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode, “I Speak of Africa,” was produced by Richard Paul. Garland Scott is the associate producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster and Esther Ferington. Thanks to Caleen Sinette Jennings, David Schalkwyk, and Barbara Caldwell at UC-Irvine. We had help with recording from Gareth Dant at the University of Leeds, independent producer George Lavender, Ray Andrewsen at WQUN radio in Hamden, Connecticut, and Babatunde Ogunbajo at Midas Touch Studios in Ibadan, Nigeria.