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Sunday, August 5 at 2:00 p.m. Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco Legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela brings his smooth style to Stern Grove. One of the earliest proponents of world fusion, Masekela blends styles ranging from jazz and R&B, to pop, disco, and Afropop. Goapele brings soul to Stern Grove […]

Sunday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco Experience “Breathing Under Water,” a unique melding of South Asian music traditions with modern grooves. Anoushka Shankar, Karsh Kale, and other special guests take the stage for an unforgettable afternoon. Grammy-nominated sitar sensation Anoushka Shankar is the daughter of legendary […]

Berkeley Jazz Festival Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Sat, Jul 28, 2007 02:00 PM NONE of the young female vocalists on the scene today can match Ms. Ferrell’s vocal skillz.   Readers, if you know of someone do tell! Reserved seating still available as of late June.

Oakland Back Porch Concert Series With WILDSANG Surrender, that’s all you have to do. Surrender, that’s all you have to do. Come sit with the blues folks of multiple hues. Surrender, a tonic for the blues. Come sit to the east in the Kali sun. Listen to the spirits of Bessie, Alberta and Big Mama […]

“People evolve a language in order to describe and thus control their circumstances, or in order not to be submerged by a reality that they cannot articulate…It goes without saying, then, that language is also a political instrument, means, and proof of power. It is the most vivid and crucial key to identify: It reveals […]

When: June 8th Where: West Hollywood @ the corner of Santa Monica & San Vicente! Time: 7:30 pm Why: Because we can! Because we should! To be proud! To celebrate! Cost: FREE!!! Grab a lesbian and go to the dyke march! Things to expect that night: A drumming circle Three speakers from our community Women […]

WHO WILDSANG makes a ton of sound for two people. They are a trip back in time from 2005 to the early years of blues. Great harp. Fine slide guitar. Scorching vocals. Real emotion. This is the Real Deal. It is also an answer to the old time male blues singers. It is feminist blues. […]

Skye’s TopTen YouTube Soul Clips Tyrone Davis-Sure Wasn’t Me Tyrone Davis-Mom’s Apple Pie Solomon Burke – Don’t give up on me Solomon Burke – If you need me (Check out the organist and harpist in all the SB clips) Fast Train-Van Morrison with Solomon Burke (slow start but tasty finish) Johnnie Taylor – Stop Doggin’ Me […]

Special Events FEATURED PANEL – Representations of Queer Black Women in the Media Saturday, June 9, 3:00 pm MODERATORS Jewelle Gomez (author The Gilda Stories, former Village Voice film critic) T. Kebo Drew (Festival Manager, award-winning writer)In the words of filmmaker Julie Dash, the reason that so few films about Black women exist is that, “No one […]

Presented by Carolyn Brandy and Jackie Thomason Sponsored by RhythMix Cultural Work What: Women’s Drum Camp Where: Point Bonita California (Marin Headlands) When: July 13, 14, & 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun) Cost: $385 Before June 11st, $425 June 11nd thru July 12th, $450 at the door For details log on to http://www.borntodrum.net/