Thursday, February 28, 2013

CLYBOURNE PARK.... The Interview With Actor Sterling Jarvis

This is a pre-recorded phone interview that I had, and originally aired on my radio show, "The Middle Passage (RADIO REGENT) with the very talented actor, Sterling Jarvis, who portrays the characters Albert and Kevin in "Clybourne Park", a thought provoking play that deals with race, real estate, and community in a brilliantly hilarious, yet somewhat disconcerting way. Written by Bruce Norris and directed by Joel Greenberg, the play is being staged at Toronto's Panasonic Theatre.... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Saturday, February 16, 2013

BLACK ADDICTS IN RECOVERY SHOW 2013!

This is a recording of my annual "Black Addicts In Recovery" show that I air every February during Black History Month. On this special programming event I host a panel of Black addicts and alcoholics who are recovered or recovering from addiction and/or alcoholism, who have risen from the ashes much like the legendary Phoenix, and who want to share their stories of recovery with everyone, but in particular black and people of colour who are perhaps struggling with addiction issues and are trying to find a way out. This show has throughout the years, proven to be an audience favourite and I hope you enjoy it too! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL.... Interview With Founder, Fabienne Colas

This is a pre-recorded phone interview that I recently had with Fabienne Colas, founder of the inaugural "TORONTO BLACK FILM ESTIVAL", which is taking place at various Toronto theatres from February 13th-February 17th. I originally aired this interview on my radio show "The Middle Passage", Wednesday, February 13th.... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Friday, February 8, 2013

BHARATI.... Interview With Producer Gashash Deshe



This is a recording of a phone interview that I had with "BHARATI" producer and mastermind, Gashash Deshe, originally aired on my radio show "The Middle Passage", heard weekly on Toronto's Radio Regent. We discussed his involvement with not only BHARATI, but with Indian culture as a whole.... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!!)

Thursday, February 7, 2013

THE POWER OF HARRIET T.!....Interview With Director Tanisha Taitt


This is a recording of a phone interview that I had recently, and aired on my radio show "The Middle Passage, heard every Wednesday from 5-7pm on Radio Regent, with Toronto actor, director, playwright, Tanisha Taitt about the play that she's currently directing, "The Power Of Harriet T.". The play details the life of historic black abolitionist and underground railroad conductor, Harriet Tubbman, who helped free many runaway slaves at great risk to her own freedom and life. It's being staged at Toronto's Young Peoples Theatre, and should not be missed....enjoy!(CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

WORLDSTAGE 2013.... Interview With Artistic Director Tina Rasmussen


This is a recording of a pre-recorded phone interview that I had with Harbourfront Centre's "WorldStage" Artistic Director, Tina Rasmussen. WorldStage, which is held annually at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre is one of Toronto's most anticipated cultural events. I originally aired it on my weekly radio show "The Middle Passage", Wednesday, February 6th. The festival is a wonderfully exhilerating blend of theatre and dance that is not to be missed... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Friday, February 1, 2013

"TRIBUTE"....Interview With Viveen Scarlett


This is a recording of a live phone interview that I had with Toronto's Viveen Scarlett, DANCE IMMERSION Programme Director and Curator. I edited and produced the interview after interviewing Viveen on my weekly radio show, "THE MIDDLE PASSAGE", heard every Wednesday evening
from 5-7pm on Toronto's Radio Regent. We talked about the latest Dance Immersion work, "TRIBUTE" as well as Dance Immersion's involvement with Toronto's African diaspora..... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)