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Grassroots Holistic Health

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Grassroots Holistic Health was created to foster global healing on all levels of existence which encompass mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Our focus is to foster respect for all religions and principles that honor marriage, family, children, elders and our ancestors, to encourage the elimination of vulgarity and lower self-interaction with each other and to create leadership within ourselves that promote service to each other with the highest of integrity.
To provide information regarding various holistic healing and medicinal remedies for all illness and to provide information for a proactive life style that offers preventive health practices. To invite a diversified group of holistic health specialist and doctors as guest speakers along with authors of books devoted to health issues and remedies.
For those of you who would like to have a health supplement to assist in maximizing your health we offer popular supplement with ingredients from the Himalayan Mountains.
Baba Wesley Gray is a lightworker, and as such,will not tolerate hateful comments or profanity from any guest or caller via any medium. Let us work together to spread universal love and healing. Are you interested in being a guest on Grassroots Holistic Health? Email us here and we will get back to you.
For more detailed information, please visit the following site: www.worldwidehealthandwealthmovement.com
Disclaimer: Callers must be at least 18 years old. All information shared is for entertainment purposes only. Note that Baba Wesley Gray does not personally endorse any quest or their products/services and will not except liability for anyone's action in any matter. As with all areas of life, it is recommended that you do your own research and consult with a licensed medical doctor.

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Part 2 - Diet, Stress and the Health of African-Americans

October 09, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 31.9 MB

Dr. Christopher SaltPaw received his Bachelor of Science in Material Science Engineering from RutgersUniversity and his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University. and his master's degree in acupuncture from the New York College of Traditional ChineseMedicine.He has a lifelong dedication to healing and has worked with patients suffering from many different health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. Contact 917-837-6722-  https://grassroot...

The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting for a Healthy Immune System

October 02, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 25.6 MB

How Eating Frequency Affects Our Immune System "...Eating too often puts stress on our cells, We have a system that removes waste and damaged particles from our cells: it is known as the autophagy system. Autophagy allows the cells to function more efficiently,which improves the functions of our organs, tissues, and the entire immune system.The number of inflammatory molecules in our blood is directly linked to the function of our autophagy system. Imagine there is trash lying around your h...

Covid 19 - Diet, Stress and the Health of African-Americans

September 25, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MB

Dr. Christopher SaltPaw received his Bachelor of Science in Material Science Engineering from RutgersUniversity and his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University. and his master's degree in acupuncture from the New York College of Traditional ChineseMedicine.He has a lifelong dedication to healing and has worked with patients suffering from many different health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. Contact 917-837-6722-  https://grassroot...

Tom Paladino: Renowned Researcher Explains the Healing Benefits of Scalar Energy

May 23, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutes - 18 MB

Tom Paladino is a scalar energy researcher based in Florida. Scalar energy is the fundamental life force found everywhere in the world, space and universe. It originates from the sun and stars. Chi, prana, OM, mana, life force, pyramid energy, or zero-point energy are synonymous terms for scalar energy. Tom began research with Scalar Energy during his undergraduate years after developing a deep admiration for the father of Scalar Energy research or knowledge, Nikola Tesla. He was also abl...

Road Safety Re: Bikers Ebikes Escooters and Texting Jay Walking Pedestrians

April 03, 2022 22:30 - 1 hour - 27.3 MB

".We’ll look at how e-scooters,e-bikes, pedestrians who text while jaywalking and legally walking across the streets with a sense of entitlement, and all of the above mentioned who play the game of "chicken with car drivers. have changed the streetscape in New York and raised safety concerns.E-powered machines can fill the gaps in urban transportation systems for trips to places that are too far to walk to but are too close for the subway or bus, they take up little, if any, street space for ...

A Book Review of Games People Play - Eric Berne, MD

January 23, 2022 23:30 - 34 minutes - 15.5 MB

"Forty years ago, Games People Play revolutionized our understanding of what really goes on during our most basic social interactions. More than five million copies later, Dr. Eric Berne's classic is as astonishing - and revealing - as it was on the day it was first published.  We play games all the time - sexual games, marital games, power games with our bosses, and competitive games with our friends, Detailing status contests like "Martini" ( I know a better way), to lethal couples combat ...

A book review of New York City Mayor Eric Adams "Healthy at Last"

January 02, 2022 23:30 - 35 minutes - 15.8 MB

As part of his100+ Steps Forward plan for New York City, Mayor Eric Adams is on a mission to tackle one of the most stubborn health problems in the country: chronic disease in the African American community.  African Americans are heavier and sicker than any other group in the U.S., with nearly half of all Black adults suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease. After Adams woke up with severe vision loss one day in 2016,he learned that he was one of the nearly 5million Black people l...

#3 The Healing Wisdom of Africa-Dr Malidoma Some' Healing In The Western World

December 26, 2021 23:30 - 37 minutes - 16.6 MB

...In this fascinating, detailed journey through the traditional healing practices of the Dagara people of West Africa, shaman and scholar ...The late Dr.Malidoma Some, introduces Western readers to the rituals that breathe meaning into the daily lives of African seekers. Educated in the West,Dr.Some holds three masters and two Ph.Ds.and is the author of four books, including his autobiography:"Of Water and The Spirit".and"The Healing Wisdom of Africa". .Dr.Some' is an initiated Elder and sha...

#2 The Healing Wisdom of Africa-Dr Malidoma Some' Healing In The Western World

December 19, 2021 23:30 - 36 minutes - 16.4 MB

"...In this fascinating, detailed journey through the traditional healing practices of the Dagara people of West Africa, shaman and scholar ...The late Dr.Malidoma Some, introduces Western readers to the rituals that breathe meaning into the daily lives of African seekers. Educated in the West,Dr.Some holds three masters and two Ph.Ds.and is the author of four books, including his autobiography:"Of Water and The Spirit".and"The Healing Wisdom of Africa". .Dr.Some' is an initiated Elder and sh...

The Healing Wisdom of Africa-Dr. Malidoma Some' - Healing In The Western World

December 12, 2021 23:30 - 33 minutes - 14.9 MB

"...In this fascinating, detailed journey through the traditional healing practices of the Dagara people of West Africa, shaman and scholar Dr.Malidoma Some, introduces Western readers to the rituals that breathe meaning into the daily lives of African seekers. Educated in the West,Dr.Some holds three masters and two Ph.Ds.and is the author of four books,including his autobiography:"Of Water and The Spirit".and"The Healing Wisdom of Africa". .Dr.Some' is an initiated Elder and shaman or high ...

Part 2---Spiritual Warrior -The Practice of Compassion and Gratitude

November 28, 2021 23:30 - 35 minutes - 15.6 MB

".The way we view positive events in our life is important..If we feel that it is due us..we are not practicing the proper consciousness of gratitude.. "In today's world, we are surrounded by environments so hostle to our human and spiritual growth that higher truths cannot easily penetrate our consciousness. Yet these truths are just what we need. Physical reality is simply an external manifestation of something already set into motion at a deeper level, and material solutions to our problem...

Spiritual Warrior-The Practice of Compassion and Gratitude

November 21, 2021 23:30 - 35 minutes - 15.6 MB

".The way we view positive events in our life is important..If we feel that it is due us..we are not practicing the proper consciousness of gratitude.. "In today's world, we are surrounded by environments so hostle to our human and spiritual growth that higher truths cannot easily penetrate our consciousness. Yet these truths are just what we need. Physical reality is simply an external manifestation of something already set into motion at a deeper level, and material solutions to our problem...

Part 3- A Narrative About Our Health and Covid-19..Let Thy Food Be Thy Medicine

November 14, 2021 23:30 - 30 minutes - 13.7 MB

  "...Why it is still important to wear a mask and get vacinated...How a whole food plant based "Live-it" or Diet...,along with exercise and having 8 hours of sleep can be your best line of defence -Who is most at risk? and what works to boost your immune system... "For a whole host of economic, political and historical reasons,Georges C. Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, says it’s a threat that African Americans need to take particularly seriously “We g...

Part 2 The Healing Wisdom of Africa-Malidoma Some-Elders and The Community

October 31, 2021 22:30 - 42 minutes - 18.9 MB

"...In this fascinating, detailed journey through the traditional healing practices of the Dagara people of West Africa, shaman and scholar Dr.Malidoma Some, introduces Western readers to the rituals that breathe meaning into the daily lives of African seekers. Educated in the West,Dr.Some holds three masters and two Ph.Ds.and is the author of four books,including his autobiography:"Of Water and The Spirit".and"The Healing Wisdom of Africa". .Dr.Some' is an initiated Elder and shaman or high ...

The Seat of The Soul

October 17, 2021 22:30 - 36 minutes - 16 MB

"...The Seat of The Soul is about the birth of a new species inside of us - and the explosion of human perception past the five senses.  It is about the values of the soul - harmony, cooperation, sharing, and reverence for Life.  It is about authentic power - the alignment of the personality with the soul.  It is about nonphysical guides and Teachers..." "...The Seat of The Soul is written for the largest, fastest-growing "community" in the world has ever seen or ever will see.  That is beca...

Part 2 - Good Bacteria Vs. Bad Bacteria: And Type 2 Diabetes

October 10, 2021 22:30 - 33 minutes - 15.1 MB

"..Studying gut bacteria can reveal a range of human illness. Now, new research shows that the composition of a person’s intestinal bacteria could play an important role in the development of type 2 diabetes. These results, from a joint European and Chinese research team, have just been published in the journal Nature. The number of people suffering from type 2 diabetes world-wide has risen rapidly in recent years,  New research now indicates that your gut bacteria can reveal whether you suf...

Good Bacteria Vs. Bad Bacteria: And Type 2 Diabetes

October 03, 2021 22:30 - 38 minutes - 17 MB

...Studying gut bacteria can reveal a range of human illness. Now, new research shows that the composition of a person’s intestinal bacteria could play an important role in the development of type 2 diabetes. These results, from a joint European and Chinese research team, have just been published in the journal Nature. The number of people suffering from type 2 diabetes world-wide has risen rapidly in recent years,  New research now indicates that your gut bacteria can reveal whether you suf...

Part 3 -A book review of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams "Healthy at Last"

August 29, 2021 22:30 - 27 minutes - 12 MB

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams who is soon to become New York City's second black mayor... is on a mission to tackle one of the most stubborn health problems in the country: chronic disease in the African American community. African Americans are heavier and sicker than any other group in the U.S., with nearly half of all Black adults suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease. After Adams woke up with severe vision loss one day in 2016,he learned that he was one of the nearly...

Part 2 -A book review of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams "Healthy at Last"

August 22, 2021 22:30 - 35 minutes - 16 MB

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams who is soon to become New York City's second black mayor... is on a mission to tackle one of the most stubborn health problems in the country: chronic disease in the African American community. African Americans are heavier and sicker than any other group in the U.S., with nearly half of all Black adults suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease. After Adams woke up with severe vision loss one day in 2016,he learned that he was one of the nearly...

A book review of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams "Healthy at Last"

August 15, 2021 22:30 - 42 minutes - 19.1 MB

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams who is soon to become New York City's second black mayor... is on a mission to tackle one of the most stubborn health problems in the country: chronic disease in the African American community. African Americans are heavier and sicker than any other group in the U.S., with nearly half of all Black adults suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease. After Adams woke up with severe vision loss one day in 2016,he learned that he was one of the nearly...

A Narrative About Our Health and Covid-19..Let Thy Food Be Thy Medicine

August 08, 2021 22:30 - 55 minutes - 25 MB

We will talk about self quarantine,.The Delta Variant and its impact on children and young adults..Especially within the black and brown communities.Why it is important to wear a mask and practice social distancing.How a plant based Live-it or Diet,along with exercise and having 8 hours of sleep can be your best line of defence -Who is most at risk?What works to boost your immune system "For a whole host of economic, political and historical reasons,Georges C. Benjamin, executive director of ...

Coping with The Pandemic -Self Medicating or Meditation-Healthy Food & Exercise

February 28, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MB

Part 2 - "...our material disease is holding persistently to the belief in our total independence. This is ironic because, although a certain amount of free will is the birthright of all human beings, but we are not really free.Our minds are controlled. Every time we turn on the television, listen to the radio, read the newspaper or interact with social institutions, we are being programmed. We must be careful not to adopt the bad habits of others around us. For example, We may easily become ...

Coping with The Pandemic -Self Medicating or Meditation-Healthy Food & Exercise

February 21, 2021 22:00 - 54 minutes - 49.2 MB

"..Part 2 - our material disease is holding persistently to the belief in our total independence. This is ironic because, although a certain amount of free will is the birthright of all human beings, but we are not really free.Our minds are controlled. Every time we turn on the television, listen to the radio, read the newspaper or interact with social institutions, we are being programmed. We must be careful not to adopt the bad habits of others around us. For example, We may easily become d...

How Karma Affects You During The Pandemic

October 11, 2020 21:00 - 46 minutes - 41.6 MB

"..Part of our material disease is holding persistently to the belief in our total independence. This is ironic because, although a certain amount of free will is the birthright of all human beings, but we are not really free.Our minds are controlled. Every time we turn on the television, listen to the radio, read the newspaper or interact with social institutions, we are bing programmed. We must be careful not to adopt the bad habits of others around us. For example, We may easily become dis...

Part 2 - A Narrative About Our Health and Covid-19..Let Thy Food Be Thy Medicine

September 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Join us LIVE, Sunday 9/27/20 at 5:00 pm EST. Call (516) 418-5829 with your comments or questions.  We will talk about positive aspects of self quarantine,.Why it is important to wear a mask and practice social distancing.How a plant based Live-it or Diet,along with exercise and having 8 hours of sleep can be your best line of defence -Who is most at risk? What works to boost your immune system "For a whole host of economic, political and historical reasons,Georges C. Benjamin, executive dire...

A Narrative About Your Health & Covid-19...Let Thy Food Be Thy Medicine

September 20, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Join us LIVE, Sunday 9/20/20 at 5:00 pm EST. Call (516) 418-5829 with your comments or questions.  We will talk about positive aspects of self quarantine,.Why it is important to wear a mask and practice social distancing.How a plant based Live-it or Diet,along with exercise and having 8 hours of sleep can be your best line of defence -Who is most at risk? What works to boost your immune system "For a whole host of economic, political and historical reasons,Georges C. Benjamin, executive dire...

The Healing Drum ... Tolerance and Peace..A Live Interview With Yaya Diallo

August 02, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

The Healing Drum By Yaya Diallo and Mitchell Hall..is a  worldwide best selling book, which is noteworthy for its emphasis on the moral significance of music. In this time of unprecedented rapid change,The Healing Drum wisely suggests what music and musicians can do to help create a moral and spiritual world." " Yaya Diallo was raised in a culture that works,worships,lives, and breathes to the beat of the drum. An instrument for transmitting traditional knowledge among the Minianka, the drum ...

Grassroots Strategy of How To Navigate The Coronavirus ( Covid-19) - Part 3

March 29, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Join us LIVE, Sunday 3/29/20 at 3:00 pm EST. Call (516) 453-9459 with your comments or questions.  We will talk about positive aspects of self quarantine,.What are the Symptoms of the illness and how do you know you have it?- What is the incubation period?.- Who is most at risk?“..How deadly is it?- What works to boost your immune system. " For a whole host of economic, political and historical reasons, Georges C. Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, says i...

Navigating The Corona-virus - Part 2

March 22, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Join us LIVE, Sunday 3/22/20 at 3:00 pm EST. Call (516) 453-9459 with your comments or questions.  We will talk about positive aspects of self quarantine,.What are the Symptoms of the illness and how do you know you have it?- What is the incubation period?.- Who is most at risk?“..How deadly is it?- What works to boost your immune system. " For a whole host of economic, political and historical reasons, Georges C. Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, says i...

Navigating The Corona-virus

March 15, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Join us LIVE, Sunday 3/15/20 at 3:00 pm EST. Call (516) 453-9459 with your comments or questions.  We will talk about what is a coronavirus?.- .What are the Symptoms of the illness and how do you know you have it?- What is the incubation period?.- Who is most at risk?“..How deadly is it?- What works to boost your immune system. " For a whole host of economic, political and historical reasons, Georges C. Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, says it’s a threa...

How to Navigate The Corona-virus

March 15, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Join us LIVE, Sunday 3/15/20 at 3:00 pm EST. Call (516) 453-9459 with your comments or questions.  We will talk about what is a coronavirus?.-.What are the Symptoms of the illness and how do you know you have it?- What is the incubation period?.- Who is most at risk?“..How deadly is it?- What works to boost your immune system. " For a whole host of economic, political and historical reasons, Georges C. Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, says it’s a threat...

Live Interview with Dr. Kyrin Dunston... Reversing Diabetes and More

August 18, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

Leading by example, OBGYN Dr.Kyrin Dunston lost a life-changing 100 lbs.and healed herself by addressing the root causes of her overweight and dysfunction.This personal transformation in turn caused a professional one and she left OBGYN practice in 2011 to pursue helping women heal with this revolutionary type of natural medicine after becoming a fellowship trained in Anti-Aging, Metabolic and Functional Medicine. Dr. Kyrin’s book “Cracking the Bikini Code:6 Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss ...

Join Us As We Interview Gong Master, Yoga and Massage Therapist Gary Ormsby

September 03, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Gary Ormsby affectionately known as Garbha (Divine Seed), is a Yoga Therapist, N.Y.S. Licensed Massage Therapist, Gong Master. He has been teaching Yoga, and meditation since 1977. Gary has taught in all of New York City's Juvenile Justice System facilities and Harlem Children Zone for over 10 years, along with senior centes within the urban community. Gary owned one of the 1st yoga centers in Harlem. He is also a Thai Massage Master and enjoys teaching and exposing the African American Commu...

Join us as we interview Master Percussionist Mwata Nubian

August 26, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Mwata Nubian has achieved national and international acclaim as Founder and Artistic Director of Nubian Messengers - Ancient Future Ensemble...Percussionist, Conjunto Nuevo Milenio: Panamanian folkloric ensemble...Dummer, Amirikanke Kultural Arts Company: West African and Diaspora drum and dance ensemble...Drummer, Harambee Dance Company: West African Dance and Drum Company, 199 to 2007...Drummer, Purelements: African-American Dance Company...Drummer, Creative Outlet Dance Theater of Brooklyn...

Live Interview with The Legendary Steve Cromity

August 13, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Steve was born in Bed-Stuy,Brooklyn where he grew up.His family’s apartment was over a tavern named Jack’s Bar and Grill. He remembers hearing Coltrane,Miles,and Nina on the juke box that had the latest jazz releases on them.Those sounds seeped into his soul forever.He played drums in junior high and high school and his musical appreciation and musical knowledge was that much more established. However,years passed with no musical involvement,and he had a family to raise.But, then he heard Ed...

Welcoming Spirit Home

May 14, 2017 20:00 - 51 minutes - 46.4 MB

Welcoming Spirit Home is a book that anyone interested in birth, Children, or the fostering of non-violent, compassionate societies is likely to want to read. Start to finish. In one reading. Sonbofu Some brings to life the importance of an entire community's celebrating the significance of the processes of a baby's conception, a women's pregnancy, life in the womb, the mother and child's birth, and their bond and development as souls, in the context of their family and community-at-large. ...

Spiritual Partnership - The Journey to Authentic Power- Gary Zukav

April 30, 2017 20:00 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MB

"Whatever you call your path, it is not spiritual if your interactionsare not becoming more conscious andmore loving"     - Gary Zukav- Gary Zukav is the author of four consecutive NewYorkTimes bestsellers.In1979,The Dancing Wu Li Master: An overview ofthe New Physics plumbed the depts of quantum physics and relativity,winning the American Book Award The Seat of the Soul led the way to seeing the alignment of the personality and the soul asthe fullfillment of life. In Spiritual Partnership,...

Interview With Christopher Wallace's aka Biggie's First Teacher-Mel Blackman

April 23, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

  Name:Melvin Blackman, Founder of THE BURNING HOUSE PROJECT Mel was born in December of 1947 to Winston and Etheline Blackman.Mel is the eldest of three siblings. Although he came from a fairly strict background, he wound up turning to the negativity of the streets of Brooklyn after turning18. Mel was not a bad person,but did get into trouble from time to time that fortunately didn’t lead him to prison. Mel has worked since he was15 years old and even though he later fell into subs...

Spiritual Warrior - Transforming Lust into Love by Swami Krishnapada

April 16, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Bhakti Tirtha Swami (February 25, 1950 – June 27, 2005) (previously known as John Favors and Toshombe Abdul) also known as Swami Krishnapada.] As an African American seeker who rose from the improverished condition of an Cleveland getto to become a global spiritual leader,  Bhakti Tirtha Swami met with prominent world figures such as Mohammed Ali,  Nelson Mandela  and Zambia's president Kenneth Kaunda. He wrote 17 books on religious topics and led community development projects in the United ...

Live Interview with Dr Jean Alerte

April 09, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

You are invited to join us as we interview Dr.Jean Alerte about his widely aclaimed book Single Man Married Man. The Following Co-Authors are:   Jickael Bazin,Frank Gateau ,Rae Holliday,Zangba Thomson, Jamie Hector, also including contributors...Kel Spencer,Pervis Taylor lll and Fadelf Jackson  So what really goes on in the male psyche when it comes to romantic relationships? If you’ve ever wanted a peek inside the minds of real men, this is your chance. Single Man, Married Manbrings togeth...

Live Interview with Biggie Smalls First Teacher - Mel Blackman - Author

April 02, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

About The Author... Along with being a successful author, lecturer, substance abuse conselor and community activist...Mel Blackman was Chistopher Wallace's first teacher at Qunicy-Lexington Opern Door Day Care Center in Brooklyn NY..., He impacted many of his students lives including Christorpher Wallace who is known worldwide as the late Biggie Smalls..In this interview,.Mr Blackman and some of Biggie Smalls contemporaires will share the experiences of thier formative years with Christopher...

Live Interview with The Legendary Alex Layne

March 26, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

New York born bassist Alex Layne began his musical career in 1959 at Count Basies Night Club. After attending the High School of Music & Art, the 20 year old landed a job with the clubs house band headed by Steve Pulliam. Layne graduated with honors from Bronx Community College and continued his studies as a music major at Queens College. He has also studied privately with bassists Stuart Sanky, Ron Carter, and Alvin Bhrem. Basies Night Club was just the beginning for this extraordinary musi...

Live Interview with The Legendary Jazz Bassist Stanley Banks

February 18, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Stanley was featured in an issue of "Bass Guitar"magazine and on the cover of David Klein's15th issue of "Living Nutrition" magazine,in which Stanley discusses his130 lb weight loss since adopting a new lifestyle as a Raw Foodist for the past 18 years.Considered by many in the Jazz community to be somewhat of a health guru,Stanley will share with us his experience with giving health advice to fellow musicians such as recently departed jazz legend Al Jerreau and many others.. Stanley is a Bro...

Live Interview With The Legendary Eric Frazier

February 04, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

Eric Frazier has achieved national and international acclaim doing what he loves, music! A singer/songwriter/composer with the spirit of music in his blood, he burst onto the scene after transitioning from a career as a school Principal and Education Executive to follow his passion for music and storytelling. His current CD "In The Same Place, Includes: Eric Frazier-vocals, congas, percussion, Pamela Cornelius- vocals, Danny Mixon-piano, Yoichi Uzeki-piano, Gene Ghee-tenor sax, Paul Beaudry...

Live Interview With Palmer Lampkin & Jesse Lampkin-West Indian Parade Founders

September 25, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

In the 1920s, immigrants from Trinidad and other Caribbean islands with a carnival tradition began celebrating Carnival in private spaces in Harlem. These celebrations took place during the traditional pre-Lenten period. In the mid-1940s, Trinidadian Jesse and Brother Palmer Lampkin other family members and friends organized a street festival held on Labor Day, on 7th Avenue in Harlem. The parade permit for Harlem was revoked in 1964 following a disturbance. Five years later, a committee head...

Live Interview with Mel Blackman - Author of Crisis In Urban Black America

September 11, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

About The Author... Mel Blackman has worked professionally in the "Substance Abuse" field counseling and lecturing drug abusers.  Mr Blackman has dedicated his life to helping members of the community to help themselves get off drugs.  He has earned numerous CASAC certificates in conventional drug rehabilitation training. Crisis In Urban America is the Forbidden tell all of the indoctrination and state of Black America..." Are you sick and tired of hearing not all ...but too many members......

Live Interview with Herbalist and Acupuncturist Johnathan Hadas Edwards

August 07, 2016 14:30 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Breaking the Spell: Weeds to Replace Weed Sweet seductress, balm for frayed nerves, scourge of youth, inspiration in a blossom—Cannabis is many things to many people. From dispensaries to park benches, she’s everywhere you turn these days; love her or hate her, marijuana’s enjoying a new golden age. Jonathan Hadas Edwards, MSOM, LAc is a Brooklyn-based herbalist, acupuncturist, writer and diviner. Blessed to come into close contact with several wisdom traditions, he’s dedicated to sharing n...

First Live Interview with Herbalist and Acupuncturist Johnathan Hadas Edwards

May 14, 2016 18:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Jonathan Hadas Edwards, MSOM, LAc is a Brooklyn-based herbalist, acupuncturist, writer and diviner. Blessed to come into close contact with several wisdom traditions, he’s dedicated to sharing nourishment from their deep wells for the sake of vitality, clarity, and alignment. More about his work at axismundihealingarts.com

Live interview with Jonathan Hadas Edwards, MSOM, LAc

May 14, 2016 18:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Jonathan Hadas Edwards, MSOM, LAc is a Brooklyn-based herbalist, acupuncturist, writer and diviner. Blessed to come into close contact with several wisdom traditions, he’s dedicated to sharing nourishment from their deep wells for the sake of vitality, clarity, and alignment. More about his work at axismundihealingarts.com

Jazz Music and The African American Community

April 03, 2016 22:30 - 31 minutes

Appreciation Through Re-education... " Without question, jazz music is a powerful vehicle for human expression.  Everywhere we look or open our ears, we can discern the emotional, creative, and musical effects of this particular mode of human expression.  Interestingly though, when we are discussing jazz music, we are also moving into the realm of controversy.  What is the source, and why does this specific musical expression engender so much praise, or on the other hand is disdained by its ...