Tag Archives: memoir

Dr. John Henrik Clarke – A Great and Mighty Walk – Watch This Film!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Troy

Share “…the first light of human consciousness and the world’s first civilizations were in Africa.” -Dr. John Henrik Clarke Today, January 1st, is the anniversary of the birth of the great historian Dr. John Henrik Clarke. Ahati N. N. Toure, in … Continue reading →

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African Rhytms: The Autobiography of Randy Weston – Read This Book

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Troy

ShareTrue jazz buffs will welcome this well-detailed, informative memoir, African Rhythms, by one of the most innovative musicians in America, Randy Weston, for it pays earnest tribute to the African origins, traditions, and their primary influence on the sounds that … Continue reading →

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Russell Simmons Hosts Book Party for CNN’s Soledad O’Brien

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Troy

ShareOver the weekend, hip-hop entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist Russell Simmons opened up his home to host a star-studded party for Soledad O’Brien in his lavish two-story penthouse located in lower Manhattan. The occasion marked the release of Soledad’s autobiography, “The Next Big Story,” … Continue reading →