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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 4

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

*LORI WILLIAMS — Native Washingtonian, vocalist, educator, recording artist, mother, and DC-based international performer — identified Dianne Reeves as her muse but also described individual faculty members and experiences at Virginia’s Hampton University as being some of her most important … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 3

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

*JE’LAN HARWELL — a 13-Year-Old Guitarist and Fan of B.B. King, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, and Jackie Lee—Says We Need to Do a Better Job of Supporting Our Musical Artists. “We have a lot of musicians out there that we probably … Continue reading →

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The Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 1: Ronald Edward Holloway

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“At the Age of 13, Ronald Edward Holloway Decided to Become ‘A Saxophone Player for Life!’” . . . I was standing in the basement, where I used to put on albums, listen to the guys play, and learn from … Continue reading →

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Meet the “Washington DC Jazz” Oral History Narrators!

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

By Regennia N. Williams PhD Humanities Scholar and Life Member of the Oral History Association From the late spring of 2016 through the early winter of 2018, I had the pleasure of interviewing 23 incredible jazz artists in the Metro … Continue reading →

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Scott-Heron, Hughes, and the Blues

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

The more I learn about Gil Scott-Heron, the more I admire him.  I have long been familiar with his work as a poet, pianist, composer, spoken word artist, and the youthful voice of Black protest in the 20th century. It … Continue reading →

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The DC Living Heritage Network and the Art and Science of Strengthening Humanities Organizations in DC

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

In the short time that I have been aware of and actively participating in the small group meetings of the DC Living Heritage Network (DCLHN), I have come to appreciate the vital role that creative thinkers play in both the … Continue reading →

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Covers, Echoes, and New Music from Gregory Porter

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

What happens when Gregory Porter covers the Temptations (and others’) “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” echoes passages from Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On?,” and writes, records, and shares his own 21st-century soulful jazz compositions with the world?  Great music– over … Continue reading →

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Education and History Still Matter: Remembering May 17, 1954

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Because I understand the ongoing struggle to secure equal access to quality education for all people in the United States, I intend to take full advantage of continuing education and professional development opportunities, and then apply what I learn in … Continue reading →

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Contemplating Beauty and Freedom in the Capital City

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Congress is back in session on Capital Hill, and the newly-elected representative for my community in Maryland’s 4th District, Congressman Anthony Brown, is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus.  My classes at UDC’s Community College on North Capital … Continue reading →

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