Soul Force Podcast

Bobby Bradford, 'Jazz and the new Black man' (part two)

This is part two of this fascinating interview with master improvisor, composer, educator and legendary cornetist Bobby Bradford, Now 90 years old, Bobby unpacks more stories and first hand experiences on the cutting edge jazz history from the perspectives of the musicians themselves.  Bobby discusses the history of the evolving consciousness of the black man as a free artist and the evolution of the Black American voice of freedom through the art of Jazz music. We go deeper into the innovative collaborative music that Bobby made with Ornette Coleman and master clarinetist and composer John Carter in Los Angeles. Support the show [https://www.classy.org/give/265131/#!/donation/checkout] More podcasts interviews on the Soul Force website [https://www.soulforceproject.com/podcast] Support the show [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/94d3df88-12e5-4b79-89da-fe2a8f189fdc] and Soul Force Project!

Bobby Bradford, 'Jazz and the new Black man' (part one)

Master improvisor, composer, educator and legendary cornetist Bobby Bradford now 90 years old unpacks his stories and first hand experiences on the arc of jazz history from the perspectives of the musicians themselves.  In part one, Bobby discusses his early days, and the evolving artistic identity of the new black man and early impact of Ornette Coleman and John Carter also from Texas who he later worked with in Los Angeles. Bradford expands on the new directions of the music as linked to the historical expansion of jazz music from it's beginnings in New Orleans. He provides a cogent peak into the philosophy, psychology and social context which produced some of the most innovative music of the 20th century.  Bobby relates his own work to the legacies of Armstrong, Parker, Coleman and Coltrane as a conscious evolution of the Black American voice of freedom and art of Jazz music. Support the show [https://www.classy.org/give/265131/#!/donation/checkout] More podcasts interviews on the Soul Force website [https://www.soulforceproject.com/podcast] Support the show [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/94d3df88-12e5-4b79-89da-fe2a8f189fdc] and Soul Force Project!

Rev James Lawson, a nonviolent revolutionary - Holman Interviews (part two)

Enjoy these enlightening interviews with a living legend of American history and architect of the nonviolent movement in America.  Reverend James Lawson at age 93 sharp as a tack, breaks down his personal experience,  American history and contemporary outlook on issues ranging from plantation capitalism, the persistence of poverty and the American obsession with guns.  Lawson shows how love in its most courageous expression, creates necessary conflict when addressing injustice. Part Two is a continuation of a fascinating conversation unpacking Lawson's lived history of change making with a perspective that brings us up to 10 years of Black Lives Matter. Lawson compels us to consider our history and its meaning today in continuing the struggle for fulfilling our commitment to the truth of the Declaration of Independence.   To see the videos of these Rev Lawson Soul Force interviews at Holman Church in Los Angeles, go to the Soul Force website, creative content [https://www.soulforceproject.com/creative-content] page here: https://www.soulforceproject.com/creative-content Support the show [https://www.classy.org/give/265131/#!/donation/checkout] Support the show [https://www.classy.org/give/265131/#!/donation/checkout] More podcasts interviews on the Soul Force website [https://www.soulforceproject.com/podcast] Support the show [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/94d3df88-12e5-4b79-89da-fe2a8f189fdc] and Soul Force Project!

Diné teachings from Arnold Clifford (part two)

So happy to release part two of this extraordinary talk by Arnold Clifford, Diné elder from Shiprock, the Four Corners region of New Mexico. A Navajo renaissance man, Arnold's knowledge spans botany, geology, myth, spirituality.  As a teacher, he is a true culture bearer of the Navajo people and carries a wealth of knowledge within the worldview of his tradition and their connection to all living things.  In this episode Arnold unpacks the Beauty Way and the legend of the Changing Woman and so much more. Elder Arnold breaks down how the Diné/Navajo worldview is connected to our health and mindset and how to connect in the world, community and family. Arnold also explains some of the links to their living culture, even attracting, communicating and interacting with animals through ceremony and song. Support the show [https://www.classy.org/give/265131/#!/donation/checkout] More podcasts interviews on the Soul Force website [https://www.soulforceproject.com/podcast] Support the show [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/94d3df88-12e5-4b79-89da-fe2a8f189fdc] and Soul Force Project!

The music and message of Guru Rewben, King of Naga Folk Blues

Enjoy this Interview with Padmashri Guru Rewben, an extraordinary artist from a mountainous region of Manipur (Northeast India, bordering Myanmar). His music is a compelling blend of the tribal Naga songs and instruments with guitar and raw sound of American folk, blues and rock n roll. This lively discussion is peppered with musical examples and focuses around the importance of indigenous knowledge, including stories of his search to discover the traditional music and instruments of his own people, the Tangkhul. His message speaks to a number of issues as he addresses the violence and conflict of the region through his music. His message is universal for all of India and the world, with songs which lift up hope and faith in the human capacity to do good for one another. Support the show [https://www.classy.org/give/265131/#!/donation/checkout] More podcasts interviews on the Soul Force website [https://www.soulforceproject.com/podcast] Support the show [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/94d3df88-12e5-4b79-89da-fe2a8f189fdc] and Soul Force Project!