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A WBAI radio mini-series based on excerpted sounds from the media, its' pundits. social critics and the presidential candidates in the historic 2008 presidential campaign
MUTABARUKA: JAMAICAN WORDSMITH
This one-hour interview/music mix features the words and music of Jamaican poet Mutabaruka
"SHOUT, SISTER, SHOUT: THE SISTER ROSETTA THARPE STORY"
While there's been an assortment of musicians who claim to be the "father" of Rock and Roll", Dred Scott Keyes looks at the life of Sister Rosetta Tharp, who-beginning in the 1930's- electrified audiences with her singing AND guitar playing. Her story will make us re-think the history of rock and roll and popular American culture. Dred -Scott Keyes goes on a musical journey with Gayle Wald, author of a new biography on the life of Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
"A People's History of Sports In The United States"
From the games of Native Americans to the recently concluded Beijing Olympics, sports writer and author, Dave Zirin is interviewed about his new book, “ A People’s History of Sports in the United States", in a mix of word, sound power. Produced by Dred-Scott Keyes.
An historical look at the movement for reparations for African-Americans. Produced by Dred-Scott Keyes and narrated by Linda Duggins.
"The Tragedy of New Orleans In Words and Music"
Producer Dred-Scott Keyes looks at the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the tragic events in New Orleans through the words of those affected and the music of the region.
Extraordinary live music and spoken word recorded and mixed at the studios of radio station WBAI in NYC
dr. joy degruy leary: post-traumatic slave syndrome
WBAI Program Director, Bernard White, interviews Dr. leary about the psychological affect the system of slavery had on African-Americans
Life and Debt: The IMF and World Bank In Jamaica
A look at the economics of the island-nation of Jamaica seen through the eyes of film maker Pam Sporn and her film, "Life and Debt"
"A People's History of Poverty"
Producer Dred Scott Keyes looks at the continuous impoverishment of the majority of the world's peoples in an interview/mix with Phillipe Diaz, director of the film "An End To Poverty"
HAVANA NOCTURNE: HOW THE MOB OWNED CUBA AND LOST IT TO THE REVOLUTION"
As
Cuba celebrates it's 49th Anniversary, there is an untold story of the
island-nation's struggle for independence. Following World War Two, there
were four dynamic forces that would shape the course of Cuban history. U.S.
multinational corporations, the Cuban military, Organized Crime and
revolutionary forces- were all vying for power on the "Pearl of the
Antilles". In this two-part 55 minute interview, Dred-Scott Keyes speaks with
T.J. English, author of "Havana
Nocturne"
Social activist Angela Davis speaks about the prison industrial complex at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Harlem. She is introduced by journalist, Deepa Fernandez
June Jordan: "We Who Believe In Freedom"
Journalist Rosemari Mealy speaks with June Jordan, shortly before her death.
The Angola Three: Freedom Behind Bars
After 36 years in solitary confinement at the Louisiana state prison at Angola, Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace were recently ordered released by prison authorities. This is their story. Produced by Leslie George and Dred Scott Keyes
Before The Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley
Producer Dred-Scott Keyes interviews Christopher John Farley, author of "Before The Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley"