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Jazz Guitarist Garry Percell Reworks "Going In Circles" With Tony Terry
Underground Magnolia Podcast - July 08, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutesIn the latest episode of the Underground Magnolia Podcast, jazz guitarist Garry Percell takes center stage with his remake of the classic slow jam, “Going In Circles.” Collaborating with singer Tony Terry, Percell and Terry breathe new life into this timeless song. Key Points: Collaboration w...
Movies and Music Drive Veteran Journalist Janine Coveney’s Creative Content
Underground Magnolia Podcast - June 14, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutesIn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, we’re joined by Janine Coveney—a veteran magazine editor, journalist, creative writer, and cultural commentator. We discuss her movie podcast, Words On Flicks, her contributions to the bestselling book series, “Women Behind The Mic” and her illust...
NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison Celebrates His Passion for Diverse Music and New Orleans
Underground Magnolia Podcast - April 25, 2024 00:00 - 15 minutesIn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of renowned jazz saxophonist, Donald Harrison, often hailed as the “father of Omniverse music.” Born and raised in New Orleans, Harrison’s musical prowess transcends eras, genres, and boundaries. Key Highlight...
Meet Spelman Student Nyla Choates - Fearless Youth Leader, Author & Entrepreneur
Underground Magnolia Podcast - April 22, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutesIn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, we shine a spotlight on Nyla Choates-an inspiring youth activist, entrepreneur, and author. The 19-year-old founded the nonprofit My Roots Are Rich as a high school student in Milpitas, California. The organization takes a proactive stance against...
Saxophonist Andre Ward Talks New Music, Sade, The Emotions & Earth, Wind & Fire
Underground Magnolia Podcast - July 18, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutesSaxophonist Andre Ward, who has been on the contemporary jazz scene for over 25 years, joins Underground Magnolia Podcast to talk about his latest album, "Africa Rising" and his storied background. The Chicago native discusses the following: "Africa Rising," as a whole, tells a story about ...
Lenny Green Reigns on 'Quiet Storm' Radio
Underground Magnolia Podcast - June 20, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutesThis episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast features Lenny Green, the host of the popular syndicated radio show, “The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green.” Listen in to hear Lenny discuss the following: Meaning of "Quiet Storm" Artists he spins during show Genre being more than just celebrating r...
UNCF Still Carries a Torch for Black Student Excellence
Underground Magnolia Podcast - June 02, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutesTaliah Givens, Senior Director of the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) Student Professional Development Programs, joins Underground Magnolia to tell listeners all about the organization's: Invitational Student Leadership Conference Entrepreneurial Division Scholarships/Internships Career...
A Healthy Mind Equals An All-Around Better Life
Underground Magnolia Podcast - May 28, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutesMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and on this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Tyra Valteau Sorapuru, a Mental Wellness Coach and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years, joins in to discuss effective tools for all around healthy living. We discuss the following: Balanc...
Chasing DNA & Family Roots: Part 4-Being Creole (Louisiana)
Underground Magnolia Podcast - May 07, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutesIn this episode, host/producer, Desireia Valteau, is back with Part 4 of the long-awaited addition to the series, "Chasing DNA & Family Roots: Being Creole (Louisiana)." Desireia interviews, Dr. Wendy Gaudin, a professor of 22 years in the disciplines of History and African American and Dias...
TOP JAZZ PIANIST HEY RIM JEON DEDICATES LATEST ALBUM TO HER FATHER (WHO LOST HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER)
Underground Magnolia Podcast - December 21, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutesJazz pianist, bandleader, and educator Hey Rim joins this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast (recorded Dec 2022) to talk about her latest album "Groovitude," that's packing a punch on the jazz charts. Listen in as we discuss: Why the album's dedicated to her father Standard jazz songs, ...
Top Jazz Pianist Hey Rim Jeon Dedicates Latest Album To Her Father (Who Lost His Battle With Cancer)
Underground Magnolia Podcast - December 21, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutesJazz pianist, bandleader, and educator Hey Rim joins this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast (recorded Dec 2022) to talk about her latest album "Groovitude," that's packing a punch on the jazz charts. Listen in as we discuss: Why the album's dedicated to her father Standard jazz songs, ...
Unwrap Jazz Pianist Hey Rim's New Music for the Holidays
Underground Magnolia Podcast - December 21, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutesJazz pianist, bandleader, and educator Hey Rim joins this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast to talk about her new album "Groovitude," that's packing a punch on the jazz charts. Listen in as we discuss: Why the album's dedicated to her father Standard jazz songs, original music, and Kor...
After Over a Decade Hiatus, T.S. Monk is Back with a Stirring Live Album
Underground Magnolia Podcast - July 12, 2022 23:00 - 55 minutesThis episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast shines the spotlight on jazz musician T.S. Monk, also the son of jazz legend Thelonious Monk. After a decade plus recording absence, he’s back with the live album “Two Continents, One Groove.” The prolific jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader di...
Community Involvement Drives New York's WBLS Legend Doctor Bob Lee
Underground Magnolia Podcast - June 03, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutesOn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Doctor Bob Lee discusses: His longstanding career at WBLS, one of the most influential radio stations in the nation and the Black community. Being the President, Founder & CEO of the Make the Grade Foundation (https://makethegrade4u.org/), a no...
Community Involvement Drives New York's WBLS Legend Doctor Bob Lee
Underground Magnolia Podcast - June 03, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutesOn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Doctor Bob Lee discusses: His longstanding career at WBLS, one of the most influential radio stations in the nation and the Black community. Being the President, Founder & CEO of the Make the Grade Foundation (https://makethegrade4u.org/), a no...
Lorraine Lionheart Is One of the UK's Leading African Music Artists
Underground Magnolia Podcast - April 05, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutesThis episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast features Lorraine Lionheart, a singer and songwriter heating up the global music scene. Hailing from Botswana in Southern Africa and based in the UK, she boasts a sound that fuses traditional African music with contemporary Afropop. The sexy singer ...
Leadership Expert Cynthia Hardy Advises on Boss Moves in Business
Underground Magnolia Podcast - March 23, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutesOn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Cynthia Hardy discusses how to excel in business, especially for Black Women, Women, and People of Color, Cynthia is the CEO and Founder of the Atlanta-based Pivot Global Partners. Her company is a global professional service firm offering, “ch...
Legendary Melba Moore is 'So In Love' with Her New Music
Underground Magnolia Podcast - March 16, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutesOn this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Melba Moore discusses: New song, “So In Love,” from her upcoming "Imagine" album, which is slated for release in April 2022. New music on her daughter's independent record label. Becoming an "Auntie" to younger audiences thanks to DJ's such ...
Navigate the Tough Real Estate Market with Greater Seattle Realtor Caitlin Coakley
Underground Magnolia Podcast - February 07, 2022 19:00 - 33 minutesOn this episode, real estate broker Caitlin Coakley breaks down the complicated real estate market that’s been hot for sellers but has put buyers in a tailspin. Based in the greater Seattle area, Caitlin is a third-generation realtor with 15 years of experience. She even obtained her real esta...
New Year Predictions & Insights with Modern Mystic Lani Moran from Astrocast
Underground Magnolia Podcast - December 30, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutesThis episode features astrological predictions and insights for the New Year with modern mystic Lani Moran, the founder of Astrocast, who is also a sought-after open format DJ and content creator. Astrocast Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro.cast/ Website: https://www.astrocasto...
Women 40 and Over, LEARN how to live longer and HEALTHIER with Dr. LaReesa Ferdinand
Underground Magnolia Podcast - December 22, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutesThis episode is a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. LaReesa Ferdinand, a board-certified OB/GYN for close to twenty years and the founder and CEO of The Estrogen Doctor company (based in the Greater Orlando, Florida area). We will tackle topics including (in this order): Differences between w...
Nephew Tommy Talks 'Ready To Love's' New Season & A New Venture
Underground Magnolia Podcast - October 29, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutesOn this episode, Tommy Miles, the host of the popular OWN network show "Ready To Love," talks about the new season in D.C. , love connections on the show, dating tips, and how to make a marriage work. Nephew Tommy also discusses his new venture - a grits company, Just Good Gritz (https://justg...
Stamping Out Stereotypes in South LA with Upcoming Web Series 'Black Kung Fu Chick'
Underground Magnolia Podcast - October 21, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutesThis episode highlights Rae Shaw, the director and screenwriter of the upcoming web series Black Kung Fu Chick. Set in South Los Angeles, the web series is about a young African American girl (played by up-and-coming actress Taylor Polidore), who needs guidance with achieving her goal of becom...
Closing Out Latinx Heritage Month With Ella's Eve Cosmetics
Underground Magnolia Podcast - October 13, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutesThis episode highlight's Ella's Eve Cosmetics, an e-commerce makeup brand founded by sisters Melissa Polanco and Lissa Martinez. Polanco and Martinez are proud Latinas repping their Dominican heritage in an industry that is offering up more and more beauty brands by Women of Color for Women of ...
Chasing DNA and Family Roots - Part Three with Dr. Tukufu Zuberi
Underground Magnolia Podcast - July 22, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutesThis third part episode features Dr. Tukufu Zuberi, who served as host of PBS’ History Detectives from 2003-2011. The Professor of Sociology & Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania does a deep dive regarding the complexity of race and identity. He takes DNA tests to task and even ...
Chasing DNA and Family Roots - Part Two
Underground Magnolia Podcast - May 17, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes"Chasing DNA and Family Roots Part 2," features Rene Worland, a family historian and archivist. In more than 20 years of research this small business entrepreneur, living with her husband in the Los Angeles area, traced her family history in the United States and Canada. Rene’s ancestors go...
Chasing DNA and Family Roots - Part One
Underground Magnolia Podcast - March 14, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutesThis latest episode - Chasing DNA and Family Roots (Part One) - will kickoff a series of shows regarding taking DNA tests and using other methods to find one’s family roots. The first guest in this series is Dena Chasten, who is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the ...
My Nigerian Husband Reviews the Bollywood/Nollywood Film "Namaste Wahala"
Underground Magnolia Podcast - March 04, 2021 03:00 - 31 minutesOn this episode, my husband, Segun Abegunrin, is back reviewing "Namaste Wahala." (Last time, he reviewed "Bob Hearts Abishola,” which was well received. The sitcom airing on CBS, is set in Detroit and is about a white businessman, who falls in love with a Nigerian nurse). My husband was born...
'Bob Hearts Abishola' Review from a Nigerian Perspective
Underground Magnolia Podcast - February 01, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutesDesiréia Valteau, the host, writer, and producer of Underground Magnolia Podcast, has a lively discussion with her husband regarding the television show "Bob Hearts Abishola" Born and raised in Nigeria, Segun Abegunrin, a principal at his own architectural, management, and development comp...
'Bob Hearts Abishola' Review from a Nigerian Perspective
Underground Magnolia Podcast - February 01, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutesDesiréia Valteau, the host, writer, and producer of Underground Magnolia Podcast, has a lively discussion with her husband regarding the television show "Bob Hearts Abishola" Born and raised in Nigeria, Segun Abegunrin, a principal at his own architectural, management, and development comp...
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