Tag Archives: arts

1960 What?: Art and the Roots and Fruits of Activism in New York

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

For reasons that make perfectly good sense to me as a teacher-scholar,  the 2010s have felt like the “Era of 50th Anniversaries.”  The 1960 election of John Fitzgerald Kennedy as the youngest and first Roman Catholic president of the United … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In the Spirit of Creativity: African American Art and the Gospel According to Dr. David C. Driskell

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

I believe, now more than ever, that everything happens for a reason–even when I fail, initially, to understand all of the minute details associated with the happenings. During my current season of change, I have come to the conclusion that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

DMV Jazz, National Arts and Humanities Month, and Humanities Days @ Montgomery College!

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

October is National Arts and Humanities Month, and you are cordially invited to join me for celebrations in Maryland and Ohio!  I plan to highlight a different project each week, so please follow the RASHAD Center’s blog for more announcements. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Part II, Chapter 1: Washingtonians-at-Large

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I am always going to be a Washingtonian. I’ve been in New York for 13 years, but I still represent Washington DC!” –Corcoran N. Holt, 2017   CORCORAN N. HOLT is both a freelance bassist and a group leader in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 23 – Final Chapter in Part I, “Straight-Ahead Jazz”

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I heard a young minister, William Lamar from Metropolitan AME Church, say, ‘All music is God’s music!’” –The Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale THE REV. DR. SANDRA BUTLER-TRUESDALE is the founder and director of DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. I interviewed her … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 22

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I am very passionate about performing.” –Nia Alsop   NIA ALSOP—a native of Baltimore, Maryland, is an alto who loves Jazz and musical theater. Born in 2004, she was one of the youngest narrators for the Washington DC Jazz Oral … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 21

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I just couldn’t get away from the music!” – Keanna Faircloth KEANNA FAIRCLOTH – a native Washingtonian and Howard University alumna, is the host of “Tuesday Evening Jazz” on WPFW 89.3 FM.  During her May 13, 2017 interview for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 20

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“My style encompasses all of the styles that have influenced Jazz over the last hundred years.” – Kush Abadey KUSH ABADEY – a native of Silver Spring, Maryland, is now based in New York City. He is a highly sought-after … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 19

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“In high school, I was listening to drummers like Cozy Cole, Ed Thigpen, Max Roach, Buddy Rich, and Art Blakey . . . My mentor to this very day is Harold Jones.” — Manuel Kellough   MANUEL “MANNY” / “THE … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 16

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“We are very familiar with the landscape, the land, and the people. We have a rich history in that part of Texas.”—Aaron Myers   AARON MYERS—a Texas native, has worked as a professional jazz vocalist for 14 years. He also … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment