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Sights + SoundsSights + Sounds Picks: James Cagney at Books Inc. in AlamedaOn this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," host Jeneé Darden gives you three reasons why you should attend our event with James Cagney at Books Inc. in Alameda.
2026-01-1506 minSights + SoundsJazz and funk musician Brian Culbertson talks new album 'Day Trip' and his Napa Valley Jazz Getaway // Actress and comedian Luenell makes us laugh in the sitcom 'Crutch'On today's show jazz and funk pianist Brian Culbertson talks about his upcoming jazz festival in Napa and the business of being an independent artist. Then, host Jeneé Darden catches up with actress and comedian Luenell about co-starring in the new sit-com "Crutch" with Tracy Morgan.
2026-01-0852 minSights + SoundsMia Pixley's album 'Love. Dark. Bloom.' // Nia Cephas' album 'Cosmicpolitan' // Jason Brock's '12th Annual Holiday Show'On today's show singer and cellist Mia Pixley has a new album that challenges long-held beliefs about darkness. Then, West Oakland-based guitarist and singer Nia Cephas talks about her debut album. And, former "X-Factor" contestant Jason Brock is planning a jolly, good time for his upcoming holiday show.
2025-12-1157 minSights + SoundsSaying goodbye to the gay nightclub Oasis // Drag Story Hour's 10th anniversary // 'The Golden Girls Live' celebrates 20 yearsOn today's show we say goodbye to the queer nightclub and cabaret venue Oasis. Then, we talk to the new San Francisco drag laureate about the 10th anniversary of Drag Story Hour. And, get ready to laugh because "The Golden Girls LIVE" drag parody is back for the holidays.
2025-12-0450 minSights + SoundsJeff Chang writes about the complexities of race, culture and immigration in the life of Bruce LeeOn today's show it's all about Bruce Lee! Writer Jeff Chang has a new book. It's called "Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America."
2025-11-2753 minSights + SoundsWhat to expect at FAN EXPO San Francisco 2025On this bonus episode, host Jeneé Darden spoke with Fan Expo's Vice President Andrew Moyes about what attendees can expect at this year's FAN EXPO San Francisco, and how cons have evolved over the years.
2025-11-2509 minSights + Sounds'Greater Than Ourselves' documentary // Honoring disability activist Alice Wong // Diana Gameros' new album // Rainn Wilson coming to FAN EXPO San FranciscoOn today's show we honor a late Oakland artist who produced the documentary about the history of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. And we salute the late disability rights activist Alice Wong. Then, singer Diana Gameros talks about giving people hope through her new album. Finally, actor Rainn Wilson, from "The Office" talks about coming to FAN EXPO San Francisco.
2025-11-2051 minSights + SoundsSights + Sounds Picks: Joshuah Ciafardone and Olivia DayOn this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," pole dancers Joshuah Ciafardone and Olivia Day give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
2025-11-1306 min
CrosscurrentsSights + Sounds: 'The Art of Manga' exhibitThere’s a huge exhibit at the deYoung Museum right now, called “The Art of Manga.” With more than 600 drawings, this is the first major exhibition in North America. Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere is a professor of Japanese art and culture and curated the exhibit. She spoke with KALW’s Sights and Sounds Show host Jenee Darden about the history of the art form, and how it's been used in social and political movements.
2025-11-1310 minCrosscurrentsSights + Sounds: 'The Art of Manga' exhibitThere’s a huge exhibit at the deYoung Museum right now, called “The Art of Manga.” With more than 600 drawings, this is the first major exhibition in North America. Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere is a professor of Japanese art and culture and curated the exhibit. She spoke with KALW’s Sights and Sounds Show host Jenee Darden about the history of the art form, and how it's been used in social and political movements.
2025-11-1310 minSights + Sounds'Sally & Tom' play // Roger Thomas of vocal group Naturally 7 // 'Big Bryce Son' documentaryOn today's show a play that's about a play, about former Pres. Thomas Jefferson and his enslaved mistress Sally Hemmings. Then, the amazing singing group Naturally 7 is coming to Oakland. And, a hip-hop artist from Oakland reflects on fatherhood in a new documentary.
2025-11-1351 minCrosscurrentsSights + Sounds: 'Fairyland' filmIn the new film, “Fairyland,” a poet moves across the country to San Francisco, with his young daughter in the 1970’s. In their new community, the father, Steve Abbott, lives openly as a gay man. The film explores his relationship with his daughter, Alysia, as she tries to make sense of it all. “Fairyland” is based on the memoir Alysia wrote in 2013. KALW’s Sights and Sounds host Jenee Darden spoke with filmmaker Andrew Durham. Here’s an excerpt from their conversation.
2025-11-1210 minCrosscurrentsSights + Sounds: 'Fairyland' filmIn the new film, “Fairyland,” a poet moves across the country to San Francisco, with his young daughter in the 1970’s. In their new community, the father, Steve Abbott, lives openly as a gay man. The film explores his relationship with his daughter, Alysia, as she tries to make sense of it all. “Fairyland” is based on the memoir Alysia wrote in 2013. KALW’s Sights and Sounds host Jenee Darden spoke with filmmaker Andrew Durham. Here’s an excerpt from their conversation.
2025-11-1210 minSights + SoundsSights + Sounds Picks: Caro De RobertisOn this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," author Caro De Robertis gives their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
2025-11-0606 minSights + SoundsCirque du Soleil's 'ECHO' // 'Strut: A Queer Pole Cabaret' // 'Making History Fun Again' speaker seriesOn today's show host Jeneé Darden speaks with an acrobat and juggler from Cirque du Soleil. Then, a queer pole and cabaret show takes to the the stage one last time at the gay nighclub Oasis. And, historians and travel writers are sharing some fun San Francisco history.
2025-11-0651 minCrosscurrentsFlorist Mauricio Vivas grows marigolds to celebrate Día de Los MuertosFlorist Mauricio Vivas grows marigolds for these reverent altars, and sells them at his store “Tony Rossi & Sons Florist” in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood. KALW’s Jenee Darden recently spoke to Mauricio in 2024 about the significance of marigolds for Dia de los Muertos traditions.
2025-10-2710 minCrosscurrentsFlorist Mauricio Vivas grows marigolds to celebrate Día de Los MuertosFlorist Mauricio Vivas grows marigolds for these reverent altars, and sells them at his store “Tony Rossi & Sons Florist” in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood. KALW’s Jenee Darden recently spoke to Mauricio in 2024 about the significance of marigolds for Dia de los Muertos traditions.
2025-10-2710 minCrosscurrentsSights + Sounds: 'Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink'Hedge funds have also led to the collapse of local newspapers as they acquire publications across the country. The new PBS Documentary "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink," explores the issue. It's directed by two-time Oscar-nominated documentarian, Rick Goldsmith. He spoke to Sights + Sounds host, Jenee Darden.
2025-10-1509 minCrosscurrentsSights + Sounds: 'Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink'Hedge funds have also led to the collapse of local newspapers as they acquire publications across the country. The new PBS Documentary "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink," explores the issue. It's directed by two-time Oscar-nominated documentarian, Rick Goldsmith. He spoke to Sights + Sounds host, Jenee Darden.
2025-10-1509 minCrosscurrentsTransit Books' 10th anniversaryBerkeley’s Transit Books is an independent, nonprofit publisher celebrating 10 years of publishing works by international authors. And some of their books have led to major awards, including a Nobel Prize. Adam and Ashley Nelson Levy are the founders of Transit Books. They spoke with KALW’s Jenee Darden.
2025-09-1608 minCrosscurrentsTransit Books' 10th anniversaryBerkeley’s Transit Books is an independent, nonprofit publisher celebrating 10 years of publishing works by international authors. And some of their books have led to major awards, including a Nobel Prize. Adam and Ashley Nelson Levy are the founders of Transit Books. They spoke with KALW’s Jenee Darden.
2025-09-1608 minCrosscurrentsSights + Sounds: DJ Anthony Midas at 'Thrive at Five'The Chase Center has been a fun spot this summer, and that’s not just because of the Valkyries. Every Thursday there's been a music-fueled party happening outside of the arena. It’s called “Thrive at Five.” Bay Area DJ Anthony Midas has been spinning records there all summer. He spoke with KALW’s Jenee Darden about the weekly event and his love for R&B music.
2025-08-2508 minCrosscurrentsSights + Sounds: DJ Anthony Midas at 'Thrive at Five'The Chase Center has been a fun spot this summer, and that’s not just because of the Valkyries. Every Thursday there's been a music-fueled party happening outside of the arena. It’s called “Thrive at Five.” Bay Area DJ Anthony Midas has been spinning records there all summer. He spoke with KALW’s Jenee Darden about the weekly event and his love for R&B music.
2025-08-2508 minCrosscurrentsSights + Sounds: B. DeVeaux's debut album 'Chrysalis'Oakland singer and songwriter. B. DeVeaux is a self-described “creative force.” She has performed with major artists such as Daveed Diggs, Patrice Rushen, and Kehlani. And she just dropped her debut, neo-soul album “Chrysalis.” The host of KALW’s Sights and Sounds, Jenee Darden. She recently spoke to B. DeVeaux and asked how she began her journey to become a musician.
2025-08-2108 minCrosscurrentsSights + Sounds: B. DeVeaux's debut album 'Chrysalis'Oakland singer and songwriter. B. DeVeaux is a self-described “creative force.” She has performed with major artists such as Daveed Diggs, Patrice Rushen, and Kehlani. And she just dropped her debut, neo-soul album “Chrysalis.” The host of KALW’s Sights and Sounds, Jenee Darden. She recently spoke to B. DeVeaux and asked how she began her journey to become a musician.
2025-08-2108 minCrosscurrentsAaron Hundley's book 'Jack & EvanFor many people writing can be a healing practice. That’s one of several themes in the new novel “Jack & Evan” by Oakland author Aaron Hundley. KALW’s Jenee Darden spoke with Aaron about Black men healing from trauma.
2025-08-1906 minCrosscurrentsAaron Hundley's book 'Jack & EvanFor many people writing can be a healing practice. That’s one of several themes in the new novel “Jack & Evan” by Oakland author Aaron Hundley. KALW’s Jenee Darden spoke with Aaron about Black men healing from trauma.
2025-08-1906 min
You Can't Eat ArtTurning Passion into Profession With Lyzette WanzerIn this episode of You Can’t Eat Art, Clara Kamunde is in conversation with literary artist Lyzette Wanzer. Lizette is a writer, editor, writing instructor and coach, and her work appears in over thirty literary journals, magazines, books and newspapers. __About Lyzette Wanzer: Lyzette Wanzer’s work appears in over thirty literary journals, books, and magazines. Library Journal named her book, TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives (Chicago Review Press 2022), a Top 10 Best Social Sciences Book. Publishers Weekly featured the book in Fall 2022. Lyzette is a contributor to Lyric...
2025-06-1022 minCrosscurrentsSights + Sounds: Muralist Timothy B paints his "Hoop Dreams"Oakland muralist Timothy B's work focuses on uplifting African-Indigenous communities, especially young people. For the NBA All-Star game this year, The Warriors commissioned him to paint a mural that takes up half a block in Downtown Oakland. KALW’s Jeneé Darden met up with Timothy in front of his mural, "Hoop Dreams," to hear about his artwork and dreaming big during hard times.
2025-06-0309 minCrosscurrentsSights + Sounds: Muralist Timothy B paints his "Hoop Dreams"Oakland muralist Timothy B's work focuses on uplifting African-Indigenous communities, especially young people. For the NBA All-Star game this year, The Warriors commissioned him to paint a mural that takes up half a block in Downtown Oakland. KALW’s Jeneé Darden met up with Timothy in front of his mural, "Hoop Dreams," to hear about his artwork and dreaming big during hard times.
2025-06-0309 minCrosscurrentsEchoes Of Home, 3Girls Theatre, Jeneé Darden's New Show LaunchSilicon Valley is all about innovation, but for some, it’s the heart of the Iranian diaspora. Today, keeping the traditions of Persian music. Then, we visit a local theatre company that incubates plays from under-represented artists. And, our very own Jeneé Darden is launching a new arts program!
Keeping Persian music alive, one note at a time
3Girls Theatre showcases emerging women+ playwrights over the age of 40
Introducing "The Sights + Sounds Show with Jeneé Darden"
2025-03-1226 minCrosscurrentsEchoes Of Home, 3Girls Theatre, Jeneé Darden's New Show LaunchSilicon Valley is all about innovation, but for some, it’s the heart of the Iranian diaspora. Today, keeping the traditions of Persian music. Then, we visit a local theatre company that incubates plays from under-represented artists. And, our very own Jeneé Darden is launching a new arts program!
Keeping Persian music alive, one note at a time
3Girls Theatre showcases emerging women+ playwrights over the age of 40
Introducing "The Sights + Sounds Show with Jeneé Darden"
2025-03-1226 min
On The ArtsSF Bay Area Arts / David Latulippe | James Kass | Jeneé Darden | Tshego Letsoalo | Sarah Cahill2/26/25 On the Arts host David Latulippe is joined by KALW's James Kass, Jeneé Darden, Tshego Letsoalo and Sarah Cahill for a rousing discussion on All Things Bay Area Arts. Join us for David’s last live broadcast, with Jeneé Darden stepping in to continue SF Bay Area Arts coverage. Listeners are welcome to call in! Wednesdays @ 4:00pm PT!
2025-03-0353 min
Bay Area Book Festival PodcastLet Me Count the Ways: Love Stories for Real ReadersA.H. Kim, Emily B Rose, Taleen Voskuni, Dani Trujillo, Anita Gail Jones, moderated by Jeneé Darden Join an engaging discussion on the art of crafting love stories with a diverse panel of acclaimed authors, whether their novels are shelved with literary fiction or romance. Panelists A.H. Kim (Relative Strangers, a contemporary Korean retelling of Sense and Sensibility), Emily B Rose (Call of the Sea, a genderbent, body-positive retelling of The Little Mermaid), Taleen Voskuni (Lavash at First Sight, an Armenian-American lesbian rom-com), Dani Trujillo (Lizards Hold the Sun, an Indigenous Rez romance), and Anita Gail J...
2025-02-1345 minCrosscurrentsGatore Mukarhinda's Rhythmic Life / Oakland Filmmaker Ben MulhollandGatore Mukarhinda has been drumming for as long as he can remember. He shares his musical journey — and plays us a song he wrote. Then, Jeneé Darden talks to Oakland filmmaker Ben Mulholland about what lurks beneath the surface of Lake Merritt. And, a reading from Mary Ladd, from a chronicle of long COVID.
2024-05-2126 minCrosscurrentsGatore Mukarhinda's Rhythmic Life / Oakland Filmmaker Ben MulhollandGatore Mukarhinda has been drumming for as long as he can remember. He shares his musical journey — and plays us a song he wrote. Then, Jeneé Darden talks to Oakland filmmaker Ben Mulholland about what lurks beneath the surface of Lake Merritt. And, a reading from Mary Ladd, from a chronicle of long COVID.
2024-05-2126 minCrosscurrentsBurton High Stories: Stress and Wellness / Depression And Poetry / Pills And ProductivityToday, stories about dealing with stress and anxiety. First up, Sight and Sounds host Jenee Darden shares how support from her mother helped her cope with depression as a kid. And, what happens when the thing that helps you cope becomes part of the problem. We hear, personal perspectives on mental health.
2024-05-0626 minCrosscurrentsBurton High Stories: Stress and Wellness / Depression And Poetry / Pills And ProductivityToday, stories about dealing with stress and anxiety. First up, Sight and Sounds host Jenee Darden shares how support from her mother helped her cope with depression as a kid. And, what happens when the thing that helps you cope becomes part of the problem. We hear, personal perspectives on mental health.
2024-05-0626 minCrosscurrentsRemembering Heklina / San Francisco's Drag Matriarch / Silicon Valley GodfatherIn this episode, we honor the San Francisco drag icon, Heklina. Then, we hear from a drag matriarch about how the artform can provide sanctuary for the queer community. And, we listen to a poetry reading from Alemeda poet and Sights and Sounds host Jenee Darden. Plus, a son speaks about why his father, a Black man, is considered The Godfather of Silicon Valley.
2023-04-1026 minCrosscurrentsRemembering Heklina / San Francisco's Drag Matriarch / Silicon Valley GodfatherIn this episode, we honor the San Francisco drag icon, Heklina. Then, we hear from a drag matriarch about how the artform can provide sanctuary for the queer community. And, we listen to a poetry reading from Alemeda poet and Sights and Sounds host Jenee Darden. Plus, a son speaks about why his father, a Black man, is considered The Godfather of Silicon Valley.
2023-04-1026 min
Black & PublishedREWIND: Own Your Power with Jenee DardenOn this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with poet, essayist, and journalist Jeneé Darden about her book, When a Purple Rose Blooms. An Oakland native, Jeneé holds a BA in ethnic studies from UC San Diego and a masters's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. She has reported for NPR, Time magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Ebony and more. The National Book Foundation awarded Jeneé a summer writing fellowship in 2003 and her award-winning short documentary, Where is East Oakland? was screened at the Oakland International Film Festi...
2022-08-1648 min
Making Contact70 Million: Taking Mental Health Crises Out of Police HandsLike this program? Please show us the love. Click here tinyurl.com/y7u8xeqf and support our non-profit journalism. Thanks!
Police encounters during a mental health crisis have a greater chance of turning deadly if you're Black. New response mechanisms bypass law enforcement and result in helpful interventions. Reporter Jenee Darden looks at how folks in Northern California are trying to reimagine crisis response services.
2022-02-1029 min
Art Heals All WoundsSeason 2 TrailerWelcome to Season 2 of Art Heals All Wounds, the podcast where we meet artists transforming lives with their work. In this season, we'll explore some of the themes that came up in Season 1--the body, family, home, community, and self. We’ll be releasing episodes every week. We’ll hear the stories of artists whose work presents a creative approach to these five themes. of body. Through stories we gain empathy for others and we find compassion for ourselves. This podcast is an invitation to find inspiration together.Featuring audio from Seeason 2 guests Shantre Pinkney, Mildred Howard, Pree...
2022-02-0203 min
70 MillionTaking Mental Health Crises Out of Police HandsPolice encounters during a mental health crisis have a greater chance of turning deadly if you're Black. New response mechanisms bypass law enforcement and result in helpful interventions. Reporter Jeneé Darden looks at how folks in Northern California are trying to reimagine crisis response services. Find a resource guide and annotated transcript on our website here.
2021-11-0134 minBlack & PublishedOwn Your Power with Jeneé DardenOn this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with poet, essayist, and journalist Jeneé Darden about her book, When a Purple Rose Blooms. An Oakland native and daughter of O.J. Simpson prosecutor Christopher Darden, Jeneé holds a BA in ethnic studies from UC San Diego and a masters's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. She has reported for NPR, Time magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Ebony and more. The National Book Foundation awarded Jeneé a summer writing fellowship in 2003 and her award-winning short documentary, Where is East Oakl...
2021-05-2548 min
Ms. Wanda's Full Circle RadioEp. 2102 - Jenee DardenBlack Girl Magic continued to rain down in the Full Circle studio as I welcomed my guest journalist, author and mental health advocate Jenee Darden. Ms. Darden is the author of “When a Purple Rose Blooms” a collection of poetry and essays that reflect her journey through black womanhood that a lot of us sistas can relate to. Listen in to hear our conversation as she reads some of her amazing poetry, discusses her journalism career and the mental toll a high-profile event took on her life and almost derailed her journalism career.
Follow Ms. Darden online @coco...
2021-01-261h 22
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7Singer Valerie Troutt Opens Her Musical Diary In Her New Album 'The Oakland Girl'Jazz vocalist Valerie Troutt tells a coming-of-age story in her new album "The Oakland Girl."
Valerie Troutt grew up in The Town, where the community recognized her talent when she was a kid. Members of her church would buy her tickets to concerts and musicals to expose her to all types of music. That support, plus having encouraging parents (her mom took her to the night club Sweet Jimmie’s!), influenced Valerie.
"The 'Oakland Girl' is someone who gives birth. Someone who is a holder of space and really has a vision for life."
Valerie’s jazz and gospel vocals have...
2020-11-1707 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7A Bay View On Majoring In Ethnic StudiesGov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill mandating that all Cal State University freshmen entering the 2020-2021 academic year must take an ethnic studies course. KALW’s Jenee Darden shares how majoring in ethnic studies shaped her life.
2020-09-2408 min
THE INTERSECTIONBLACK LIVES MATTER meets BLACK ROCK CITYOne of the principles guiding Burning Man is "Radical Inclusion." Basically, all are welcome. But, the temporary city that Burners build in Nevada's Black Rock Desert has never been racially diverse. Just 1% of Black Rock City self-identifies as Black. In this episode of THE INTERSECTION at Burning Man, we explore why there's been a disconnect between racial and radical inclusion, and what some Burners, like Oakland Activist and Artist Favianna Rodriguez, are doing to change that. This episode was edited by Lisa Morehouse. And engineered for your listening pleasure by Gabe Grabin with music from Erik P...
2020-09-0456 min
Bitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk with Oakland's Own Jenee DardenSend us a textBitch Talk is live on location at Oakland's Mad Oak bar talking with writer, reporter, poet, and mental health advocate Jenee Darden. She's had a passion for writing since she was a child and has carried that into her career at NPR, Time Magazine, KQED, KALW, LA Times, and many more. Jenee has also led an interesting life--being the daughter of Christopher Darden (the co-prosecutor on the O.J. Simpson criminal trial) brings a certain level of awareness, paranoia, mental instability, and fame that one would probably not want as a teenager growing...
2020-03-0546 min
Litquake's Lit CastZora Neale Hurston: Stories from the Harlem Renaissance: Lit Cast Live Episode 116Co-presented by Litquake and MoAD In honor of the post-mortem publication of Zora Neal-Hurston's short story anthology Hitting a Straight Lick With a Crooked Stick: Stories From The Harlem Renaissance, we put together a reading at the Museum of African Diaspora here in San Francisco. After reading pieces of their favorite stories from the book, local authors, educators, and activists spoke to a sold out crowd about the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston and how it has influenced contemporary literary culture. With a Q&A to wrap the whole thing up, this night was one for...
2020-03-031h 21
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7Holy 80 Years Batman! Writer Andrew Farago On The History Of The Dark KnightFor 80 years, Batman has captivated the imagination of kids and adults. The mysterious vigilante who fights deadly villains with cool gadgets has evolved into a multibillion-dollar franchise.
Writer Andrew Farago chronicles it all in the book Batman: The Definitive History of The Dark Knight in Comics, Film, and Beyond.
Andrew is also the curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum. He spoke with KALW’s biggest Batman fan, Jenee Darden.
2019-12-1908 min
THE INTERSECTIONCHAOS meets CONTROL at Burning Man (John Law interview)1996 was a turning point for Burning Man. It was also the last year co-founder John Law attended. Two people were run over in their tents. And another person died in a head-on collision right before the gates opened. The next year, organizers tried to tame the chaos with a bunch of new rules and a grid of streets. It was too much of a compromise for Law. So, he walked away. We talked about that and more at his office in Tribune Tower in Oakland. Hear more: www.theintersection.fm // Twitter: @IntersectionFM // Facebook: fb.com/IntersectionFM // Donate: pay...
2019-11-2727 min
THE INTERSECTIONART meets MOTION at Burning ManWe begin where art meets motion. Burning Man hasn't officially started but there's plenty going on: Camps are being set up, art is being erected and a family of first-time art car makers is hustling to finish up their vehicle. But they can't actually drive it until it's approved by the DMV. As in the Department of Mutant Vehicles. Donate: paypal.me/THEINTERSECTION // Hear more: www.theintersection.fm // Twitter: @IntersectionFM // Facebook: fb.com/IntersectionFM --- Producer: David Boyer Editor: Lisa Morehouse Engineer: Gabe Grabin Music: Erik Pearson Associ...
2019-11-1431 min
THE INTERSECTIONPAVEMENT meets PLAYA at Burning ManHost David Boyer has been going to Burning Man since 1996. This time, he's heading back with a mission: to capture the event before it's over or loses all connection to its origins. In this episode, we enter the temporary city and are welcomed by a man in a He-Man™ merkin — the first many of kooks and creatives, activists and artists we'll meet this season. Donate: paypal.me/THEINTERSECTION // Hear more: www.theintersection.fm // Twitter: @IntersectionFM // Facebook: fb.com/IntersectionFM --- Producer: David Boyer Editor: Lisa Morehouse Engineer: Gabe Grabin, Tarek Fouda...
2019-10-3019 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7San Francisco’s Brendon Chan Takes His Shot At HamiltonBrendon Chan’s dancing talents have taken him to many countries. Now, he’s back home in San Francisco performing in the hit musical Hamilton. Brendon spoke to KALW’s Jenee Darden about what it took to reach this point of his career.
2019-09-2606 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7Sights & Sounds : Sabreena HaqueSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Henna artist and Ritual by Design owner Sabreena Haque told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
2019-06-2706 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7Sights & Sounds : Aya de LeonSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Poet, novelist and activist Aya de Leon told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
You can meet Aya de Leon during a book signing, reading, & conversation for her latest novel Side Chick Nation on Thursday, June 27th at Pegasus Books in Downtown Berkeley.
2019-06-2006 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7Sights & Sounds: Daniel B. SummerhillSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Poet and performance artist Daniel B. Summerhill told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
Daniel B. Summerhill contributed to the recently published Black Joy: An Anthology of Black Boy Poems
2019-06-0606 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7Sights & Sounds : Dan HoyleSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Actor and playwright Dan Hoyle told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
Dan Hoyle’s latest one-man show Border People is showing at the Marsh in San Francisco thru August.
2019-05-3006 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7Sights & Sounds: Mia NakanoSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Photographer and archivist Mia Nakano is the Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Resilience Archives. She told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
You can catch the Resilience Archives' live showcase Performing Visible Resilience featuring original personal narrative stories from LGBTQ Asian Pacific American artists at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco on May 31st as part of the United States of Asian America Festival.
2019-05-1606 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7Sights & Sounds: Juana AliciaSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Muralist, printmaker, educator, and activist Juana Alicia told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
The Opening Reception for the upcoming exhibition The X'tabay, a Contemporary Vision: Graphic Works by Juana Alicia will be happening on Saturday, June 1st at Alley Cat books in San Francisco.
2019-05-0906 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7Sights & Sounds: Gabby RiveraSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Gabby Rivera is the Author of the Marvel Comic Series America. She told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
2019-05-0206 min
KALW News San Francisco, 91.7Sights & Sounds : Cherilyn ParsonsSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Cherilyn Parsons is the founder and executive director of the Bay Area Book Festival and she told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
The Bay Area Book Festival will be happening May 4-5 in downtown Berkeley.
2019-04-2506 min
Sights & SoundsKaren GutfreundSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Artist, curator & activist Karen Gutfreund told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
Karen Gutfreund is the co-curator of the Fahrenheit 213 exhibition which is happening right now at Arc Gallery in San Francisco.
2019-04-1206 min
Sights & SoundsDickson LamSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Author Dickson Lam told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
Dickson Lam's award-winning memoir Paper Sons is available now.
2019-04-0406 min
Sights & SoundsMichael OrangeSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Artist and curator Michael Orange is the founder and executive director of the Oakland arts collective MATATU. He told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
MATATU will be hosting a performance by Tuareg singer-songwriter Mdou Moctar on April 18th at Red Bay Coffee in Oakland.
2019-03-2706 min
Sights & SoundsAlleluia PanisSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Choreographer and Executive Director of KulArts Alleluia Panis told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
Alleluia Panis is the director of the new Multimedia Dance Theater Performance In the Belly of the Eagle: Man@ng is Deity. You can catch it at the Bindlestiff Studios in San Francisco March 22nd, 23rd and 24th.
2019-03-1406 min
Sights & SoundsLisa ForkishSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Singer, songwriter, and educator Lisa Forkish told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
Lisa Forkish is the Founder and Executive Director of the We Sing Vocal Festival & Concert which will be happening next weekend at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley.
2019-03-0706 min
Sights & SoundsAnne Yumi KoboriSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Theatre artist and founder of Utopia Theatre Project Anne Yumi Kubori told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
Anne Yumi Kubori wrote and co-stars in the new production Every Day Alice from the Utopia Theatre Project. They’re performing the play now thru March 9th at the Piano Fight in San Francisco.
2019-02-2806 min
Sights & SoundsSumiko SaulsonSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Horror-fiction writer and cartoonist Sumiko Saulson told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
February is Women In Horror Month and it’s Black History Month. Check out 100+ Black Women in Horror by Sumiko Saulson on her website.
2019-02-1406 min
Sights & SoundsDestiny MuhammadSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Harpist, bandleader, and composer Destiny Muhammad told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
Destiny Muhammad will perform her Storytime concert on February 17th at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts in Oakland.
2019-02-0706 min
Sights & SoundsBreena Nuñez PeraltaSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Cartoonist and educator Breena Nuñez Peralta told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
You can check out Breena’s work this Saturday, February 2nd at the Peninsula Libraries Comics Arts Fest being held at the Foster City Library. The festival runs throughout February.
2019-01-3106 min
Sights & SoundsDonald LacySights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Actor, comedian, filmmaker, and peace advocate Donald Lacy told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
You can catch Donald Lacy in the Campo Santo theatre production of Candlestick. The show opens this weekend at A.C.T.'s Costume Shop theatre in downtown San Francisco. Follow Donald’s organization for youth “The Love Life Foundation” online at lovelifefoundation.org
2019-01-2406 min
Sights & SoundsPeaches ChristSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Drag performer, emcee, filmmaker, and actor Peaches Christ told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
You can catch Peaches Christ at SF Sketchfest this Sunday, January 13th in “The Roast of Peaches Christ."
The laughs with Peaches continue in her parody of The Shining. Varla Jean Merman joins Peaches Christ in The Whining on Tuesday, January 22nd at the Gateway Theatre in San Francisco.
2019-01-1006 min
Sights & SoundsRex NavaretteSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Stand-up comedian Rex Navarette told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three fantastic arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
Rex Navarette will be performing at Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco from December 21st thru the 23rd.
2018-12-1306 min
Sights & SoundsKim NalleySights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. San Francisco jazz & blues vocalist Kim Nalley told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three cool arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
You can catch Kim Nalley’s Gospel Christmas show with organist Tammy Hall on Sunday, December 16th at Feinstein’s at Hotel Nikko in downtown San Francisco.
2018-12-0606 min
Sights & SoundsKelly DessaintSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Author, taxi driver and San Francisco Examiner columnist Kelly Dessaint told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three cool arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
Kelly Dessaint will be doing a reading from the newest edition of his “Behind the Wheel” zine series on Thursday, December 6th at Alley Cat books in San Francisco. You can read Kelly’s weekly column “I Drive SF” every Thursday in the San Francisco Examiner.
2018-11-2906 min
Sights & SoundsChuck (CW)NeviusSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Playwright, stage actor and sports columnist for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Chuck (CW)Nevius told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three cool arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
Chuck Nevius' new one-man show, The Oakland Raiders, True Crime & Coming of Age in SF opens this weekend at the Marsh in San Francisco and will run until December 15.
2018-11-1506 min
Sights & SoundsSephora WolduSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Filmmaker and visual artist Sephora Woldu told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three cool arts events happening around the Bay this weekend.
Catch the screening of Sephora’s film Life Is Fare followed by a discussion on November 8th at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco.
2018-11-0106 min
Sights & SoundsKarl DigernessSights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene. Musician Karl Digerness of the Shakespeare cover band, The Frail Ophelias, told KALW’s Jeneé Darden about three spectacular arts events happening around the Bay this week.
Karl Digerness and The Frail Ophelias will be performing the release show for their album Macbeth on November 15th at the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco.
2018-10-2506 min
Cocoa FlyChef Chad Cherry on Serving the Community and the ObamasAfter being hospitalized in his 20's, Chad Cherry became passionate about eating organic food. Chef Cherry is the founder of Chef Kulture, a company based in Ft. Lauderdale that educates the community about healthy eating and is fighting food disparities in low-income areas. Cherry was one of the few chosen to be part of the Red Bull Amaphiko Academy for social entrepreneurs. He talks to Cocoa Fly host Jenee Darden about his passion to help the community and a special meeting with the Obamas.
2018-01-2200 min
Cocoa FlyChef Chad Cherry on Serving the Community and the ObamasAfter being hospitalized in his 20's, Chad Cherry became passionate about eating organic food. Chef Cherry is the founder of Chef Kulture, a company based in Ft. Lauderdale that educates the community about healthy eating and is fighting food disparities in low-income areas. Cherry was one of the few chosen to be part of the Red Bull Amaphiko Academy for social entrepreneurs. He talks to Cocoa Fly host Jenee Darden about his passion to help the community and a special meeting with the Obamas.
2018-01-2225 min
Cocoa FlyHandling Her BusinessCocoa Fly host Jenee Darden interviews women entrepreneurs who are handling their business in unique ways. Zuvaa founder Kelechi Anyadiegwu turned a $500 investment into a $2 million dollar traveling African fashion marketplace. Cosplayer Lisa Lou Who has made bringing our favorite characters to life her business. Black Girls Run co-founder Toni Carey talks about how her organization is making a difference. Black Girls Run is partnering with Lexus for the upcoming Lexus LaceUp Running Series in Orange County, California.
2017-08-3028 min
Cocoa FlyHandling Her BusinessCocoa Fly host Jenee Darden interviews women entrepreneurs who are handling their business in unique ways. Zuvaa founder Kelechi Anyadiegwu turned a $500 investment into a $2 million dollar traveling African fashion marketplace. Cosplayer Lisa Lou Who has made bringing our favorite characters to life her business. Black Girls Run co-founder Toni Carey talks about how her organization is making a difference. Black Girls Run is partnering with Lexus for the upcoming Lexus LaceUp Running Series in Orange County, California.
2017-08-3000 min
Cocoa FlyBlack Women It's Time to March for US!Many Black women were turned of by the Women's March following inauguration of Trump. Some felt our issues were ignored. Well, now it's our turn. The nonprofit Black Women United in Sacramento, Calif. decided it's time to put our issues first. On Saturday, July 15th they're taking their voices to the capital of California, along with other major womanist, Black feminist and civil rights leaders. The march is called Ain't I a Woman, in honor of Sojourner Truth's groundbreaking speech. Cocoa Fly host Jenee Darden talks about the march and Black women's issues with Vocheri Thomas, one o...
2017-07-1400 min
Cocoa FlyBlack Women It's Time to March for US!Many Black women were turned of by the Women's March following inauguration of Trump. Some felt our issues were ignored. Well, now it's our turn. The nonprofit Black Women United in Sacramento, Calif. decided it's time to put our issues first. On Saturday, July 15th they're taking their voices to the capital of California, along with other major womanist, Black feminist and civil rights leaders. The march is called Ain't I a Woman, in honor of Sojourner Truth's groundbreaking speech. Cocoa Fly host Jenee Darden talks about the march and Black women's issues with Vocheri Thomas, one o...
2017-07-1415 min
Cocoa FlyBurger Love and a Side Letter to Sweet PotatoJenee Darden performed stories about family, the O.J. Trial, love, online dating and womanhood at the Nomadic Press Uptown Fridays in Oakland. This podcast includes: "Grandma Wants a Boyfriend," "Life Sentence," "Burger," "Eartha Kitt/Selena Kyle" and more.
2017-05-0116 min
Cocoa FlyBurger Love and a Side Letter to Sweet PotatoJenee Darden performed stories about family, the O.J. Trial, love, online dating and womanhood at the Nomadic Press Uptown Fridays in Oakland. This podcast includes: "Grandma Wants a Boyfriend," "Life Sentence," "Burger," "Eartha Kitt/Selena Kyle" and more.
2017-05-0100 min
Cocoa FlyNomadic Press Performance with Jenee Darden, Christine No and Nkechi Real, Raw and Beautiful describes this literary reading with Cocoa Fly host Jenee Darden, writer and filmmaker Christine No and singer Nkechi. They performed at Nomadic Press Uptown Fridays in Oakland. This episode is for mature audiences.
2017-04-2700 min
Cocoa FlyNomadic Press Performance with Jenee Darden, Christine No and Nkechi Real, Raw and Beautiful describes this literary reading with Cocoa Fly host Jenee Darden, writer and filmmaker Christine No and singer Nkechi. They performed at Nomadic Press Uptown Fridays in Oakland. This episode is for mature audiences.
2017-04-2730 min
Jay Scott ConfidentialEpisode 13: Jenee DardenIn the monumental 13th Episode of JSC Radio, Jay welcomes his first guest: Journalist, author, poet and advocate Jenee Darden. She's here to talk about mental health, her work as a journalist, and -- of course -- her famous father, Christopher Darden and how she dealt with life in the shadow of the OJ Trial. Plus: Jay pours ice cold water on the scalding hot takes that have flying all over the place about the newest Golden State Warrior, Kevin Durant. #RIPAltonSterling #BLMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-scott-confidential--5836574/support.
2016-07-0757 min
Jay Scott ConfidentialEpisode 13: Jenee DardenIn the monumental 13th Episode of JSC Radio, Jay welcomes his first guest: Journalist, author, poet and advocate Jenee Darden. She's here to talk about mental health, her work as a journalist, and -- of course -- her famous father, Christopher Darden and how she dealt with life in the shadow of the OJ Trial.
Plus: Jay pours ice cold water on the scalding hot takes that have flying all over the place about the newest Golden State Warrior, Kevin Durant. #RIPAltonSterling #BLM
2016-07-0757 min
Cocoa FlyLaughs and Real Talk on Race, Bordertown and Disney with Lalo AlcarazPolitical cartoonist Lalo Alvaraz talks to Cocoa Fly host Jenee Darden about his new gig, TV writer for the FOX animated series Bordertown. The show, which is created by the producers of Family Guy, takes a satrical look at immigration. Alvaraz, who is the creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip La Cucaracha also shares his reaction to the backlash he received for signing on to work with Disney Pixar on the film Coco. The film is about the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, which honors the deceased.
2015-09-0300 min
Cocoa FlyLaughs and Real Talk on Race, Bordertown and Disney with Lalo AlcarazPolitical cartoonist Lalo Alvaraz talks to Cocoa Fly host Jenee Darden about his new gig, TV writer for the FOX animated series Bordertown. The show, which is created by the producers of Family Guy, takes a satrical look at immigration. Alvaraz, who is the creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip La Cucaracha also shares his reaction to the backlash he received for signing on to work with Disney Pixar on the film Coco. The film is about the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, which honors the deceased.
2015-09-0315 min
Cocoa FlyCocoa Fly Women and Sexual Empowerment Series: The cast of “The V Monologues: A Black Women’s Perspective”Our Women and Sexual Empowerment series continues with a look at a new play that’s arousing interests, “The V Monologues: A Black Woman’s Interpretation.”
Tracie Collins is the show’s writer, director and producer. It is derived from Eve Ensler’s groundbreaking production “The Vagina Monologues.” Tracie has worked in theater most of her life and and produced a number of shows. This is her first time in the director’s chair. You can see “The V Monolgues” this Saturday, October 19th at the Malonga Casquelord Theater in Oakland, Calif. I spoke with Tracie, a charming actre...
2013-10-1516 min
Cocoa FlyCocoa Fly Women and Sexual Empowerment Series Episode 1 : Interracial Romance Writer Roslyn Hardy HolcombIn the first episode of Cocoa Fly’s Women and Sexual Empowerment Series, host Jenee Darden talks to one of her favorite authors, Roslyn Hardy Holcomb. Jenee says Roslyn brings the sweet and the HEAT in her writing. Roslyn is an interracial romance writer. She and Jenee chat about sexuality, writing, and whether sex gets better with age.
Roslyn Hardy Holcomb’s latest novel is Milk & Honey.
2013-10-1500 min
Cocoa FlyCocoa Fly Women and Sexual Empowerment Series Episode 1 : Interracial Romance Writer Roslyn Hardy HolcombIn the first episode of Cocoa Fly’s Women and Sexual Empowerment Series, host Jenee Darden talks to one of her favorite authors, Roslyn Hardy Holcomb. Jenee says Roslyn brings the sweet and the HEAT in her writing. Roslyn is an interracial romance writer. She and Jenee chat about sexuality, writing, and whether sex gets better with age.
Roslyn Hardy Holcomb’s latest novel is Milk & Honey.
2013-10-1522 min
Cocoa FlyLove and Dating 411 with Paul C. Brunson in San Francisco Author and matchmaker Paul C. Brunson shares love knowledge at Bloomingdales in San Francisco for his It’s Complicated Live tour. Paul’s book is called It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be): A Modern Guide to Finding and Keeping Love. He also stars in the OWN reality show Lovetown, USA. In this fun interview, Paul sits down with CocoaFly.com host Jenee Darden and answers some of her dating questions. He also shares breaking news about a major new project. Get ready to laugh and learn something. *Music produced by Shammy Dee.*
2013-05-1600 min
Cocoa FlyLove and Dating 411 with Paul C. Brunson in San Francisco Author and matchmaker Paul C. Brunson shares love knowledge at Bloomingdales in San Francisco for his It’s Complicated Live tour. Paul’s book is called It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be): A Modern Guide to Finding and Keeping Love. He also stars in the OWN reality show Lovetown, USA. In this fun interview, Paul sits down with CocoaFly.com host Jenee Darden and answers some of her dating questions. He also shares breaking news about a major new project. Get ready to laugh and learn something. *Music produced by Shammy Dee.*
2013-05-1615 min