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Here’s another video of the fabulous Toshi Reagon in anticipation of her appearance at the David Rubenstein Atrium tomorrow afternoon. She’ll be appearing as a part of Resonate!, our new FREE series exploring the African-American diaspora, presented with NYU’s Institute of African American Affairs.

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Posted on December 4, 2011 via Lincoln Center with 8 notes

What an amazing poem, acceptance speech, and writer. Nikky Finney takes my breath away.

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Posted on December 3, 2011 with 1 note

Source: nikkyfinney.net

Goodnight to craziness (goodnight, my meshugas). Lyrics by Susan Watts. Performed by Elaine Hoffman Watts, Susan Watts and other great klezmorim. Sing along at the December 11, 2011 Philadelphia Folklore Project concert. See more at http://www.folkloreproject.org

Tagged: susan watts, klezmer, elaine hoffman watts philadelphia folklore jewish music

Posted on November 6, 2011 with 1 note

Source: folkloreproject.org