Arts and LifestyleArt In Sacramento: Tavarus Blackmon Embraces Playful, Vibrant Images To Explore Gun Violence, Black IdentityJanuary 31, 2019 | Nick MillerThe opening reception of Blackmon’s “Exquisite Diversion” is 6-9 p.m. Feb. 1 at Verge Center for the Arts, 625 S Street. It’s part of a double show with “The Amazing Black-Man,” artist Kumasi Barnett’s interpretation of the Marvel Comics' character. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento ‘Dream Variations Concert’ Honors The African-American ExperienceJanuary 31, 2019 | Bert JohnsonPoetry, choral music and the Sacramento Youth Symphony Premier Orchestra highlight the ‘Dream Variations Concert’ this Saturday at Hiram Johnson High School. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNorth Country Blue Previews First Full-Length AlbumJanuary 28, 2019 | Cody DrabbleNorth Country Blue is a bluegrass quartet of young women who met through the California Bluegrass Association youth programs. They’re releasing their debut album this weekend at The Side Door in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKicking Off Black History Month In California’s CapitalJanuary 28, 2019 | Bert JohnsonKick off Black History Month with an “A Taste of Africa” at the State Capitol. The event will focus on the role of Black Californians during the Gold Rush. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleNew Play ‘Abolition’ At Sacramento’s Celebration Arts Is An Intense Profile Of Two Pivotal Civil War FiguresJanuary 25, 2019 | Jeff HudsonThis historically informed play is very much worth your attention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight MusicRoss Hammond Flies With Family On 'Riding Dragons In Winter'January 25, 2019 | Cody DrabbleSacramento raga blues guitarist Ross Hammond dedicates his latest solo album “Riding Dragons In Winter” to his wife and daughter. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight MusicHi, Mom! Gets Personal With 'Songs For Me'January 25, 2019 | Cody DrabbleSacramento indie pop punk trio Hi, Mom! gets honest about going clean on their debut album “Songs for Me.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGrappling With Invisible Disabilities On StageJanuary 24, 2019 | Bert JohnsonLocal comedians Aliada and Drew Kimzey produce the Invisible Disabilities Comedy Hour, a regular series that gives performers space to discuss and joke about their disabilities — invisible or otherwise — without fear. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezStories On Stage Sacramento Launches 10th Season With Shelley Blanton-Stroud’s New AnthologyJanuary 23, 2019 | Cody DrabbleProfessor Shelley Blanton-Stroud is one of two featured authors at Stories on Stage Sacramento this week to kick of the 10th season of the literary program. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CapRadio ReadsVanessa Hua – A River of StarsJanuary 18, 2019Vanessa Hua’s novel “A River of Stars” follows the efforts of two new single mothers as they navigate life in a new country. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.