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Elevated Entertainment focusing on arts, culture, and society from an award-winning journalist. 

Underground Magnolia Podcast Desireia Valteau

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    • 4.9 • 10 Ratings

Elevated Entertainment focusing on arts, culture, and society from an award-winning journalist. 

    Saxophonist Andre Ward Talks New Music, Sade, The Emotions & Earth, Wind & Fire

    Saxophonist Andre Ward Talks New Music, Sade, The Emotions & Earth, Wind & Fire

    Saxophonist Andre Ward, who has been on the contemporary jazz scene for over 25 years, joins Underground Magnolia Podcast to talk about  his latest album, "Africa Rising" and his storied background.  

    The Chicago native discusses the following:
    "Africa Rising," as a whole, tells a story about love and relationships to a conscious beat of Black Excellence. Retellings of The Emotions' 1977 classic, "Don't Ask My Neighbor's" and Sade's 1992 hit, "Kiss of Life."Earth, Wind & Fire being his favorite group and why the band's influence can be heard throughout his new album.Working with vocalists Chantel Hampton and Janice Dempsey on new release.Being part of Lalah Hathaway's band while students at prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston.Touring with Freddie Jackson for 9 years, with 4 as his musical director.Going solo and releasing his first album in 2001.His love for hometown Chicago.For more on Andre Ward, check out his Instagram @andrewardmusic.

    MUSIC:
    All music is from Andre Ward's album, "Africa Rising."

    About Underground Magnolia Podcast:
    Desiréia Valteau is the creator, producer, writer, and host of all content.

    Editor:  https://ypeditor.com/

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    • 19 min
    Lenny Green Reigns on 'Quiet Storm' Radio

    Lenny Green Reigns on 'Quiet Storm' Radio

    This episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast features Lenny Green, the host of the popular syndicated radio show, “The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green.”

    Listen in to hear Lenny discuss the following:
    Meaning of "Quiet Storm" Artists he spins during showGenre being more than just celebrating romantic love Recognizing "Quiet Storm" radio stars of the pastRecording show at homebase station, WBLS in New YorkHistory of navigating radio and becoming successful Staying  power of "Quiet Storm" radio formatKool and the Gang's "Summer Madness" as favorite songMother as biggest inspirationFor more on Lenny, check out his Instagram @lennygreenofficial.

    MUSIC:
    Theme: Jazz Addict’s Intro by Cosimo Fogg
    Music For Your Soul by Maysa
    Kiss of Life by Andre Ward
    Sunset Drive by Tokyo Music Walker
    Chillin Out by Barradeen
    Day Ahead by Joe Crotty
    Vintage Memories by Schematist

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    Twitter: @undergroundmagnoliapodcast
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    • 27 min
    UNCF Still Carries a Torch for Black Student Excellence

    UNCF Still Carries a Torch for Black Student Excellence

    Taliah Givens, Senior Director of the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) Student Professional Development Programs,  joins Underground Magnolia to tell listeners all about the organization's: 
    Invitational Student Leadership ConferenceEntrepreneurial DivisionScholarships/InternshipsCareer Fairs80-year history of providing college scholarships and additional resourcesHBCUs and other institutions they representVice President Kamala Harris's huge impact on donation uptickImportance of still supporting the organization For more information on what UNCF offers, go to https://opportunities.uncf.org. For general information, go to https://uncf.org.
    MUSIC:
    Theme: Jazz Addict’s Intro by Cosimo Fogg
    Come Along by Jay Someday
    Coffee Shop by PYC Music
    Miyazaki’s House by Schematist
    Vlog Chill Electronic | EDGE by Alex-Productions
     
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    Underground Magnolia website: (https://www.undergroundmagnolia.com/)
    Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/)
    Twitter: @undergroundmagnoliapodcast
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    • 24 min
    A Healthy Mind Equals An All-Around Better Life

    A Healthy Mind Equals An All-Around Better Life

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month and on this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Tyra Valteau Sorapuru, a Mental Wellness Coach and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years, joins in to discuss effective tools for all around healthy living.  

    We discuss the following: 
    Balancing your feelings COVID-19 forcing African Africans and other People of Color to seek helpHelping  family and friends who need mental assistanceTips on what to look for in a therapist and/or psychiatristGoing beyond virtual only therapy How emotional health affects physical healthSetting boundaries and saying NO Links and additional information for mental health support:
    National Alliance on Mental Illness -  https://www.nami.org/Home Therapy for Black Girls - therapyforblackgirls.com Therapy for Latinx -  therapyforlatinx.comTherapy for Black Men - therapyforblackmen.orgPsychology Today - psychologytoday.com - lets you search by race, ethnicity, gender, and other parameters.Check with your local and state government Check with your your health insuranceConfirm therapists/psychiatrists licenses in the state you reside inMUSIC:
    Theme: Jazz Addict’s Intro by Cosimo Fogg
    Sunset Drive by Tokyo Music Walker 
    Echoes Of The Soul by Ron Gelinas Chill Beats 
    Pursuit by Ron Gelinas Chill Beats 
    Merry Bay by Ghostrifter Official 
    Made Of Wood by Joe Crotty 
    Coffee Shop by PYC Music 
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    Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/)
    Twitter: @undergroundmagnoliapodcast
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    • 25 min
    Chasing DNA & Family Roots: Part 4-Being Creole (Louisiana)

    Chasing DNA & Family Roots: Part 4-Being Creole (Louisiana)

    In this episode, host/producer, Desireia Valteau, is back with Part 4 of the long-awaited addition to the series, "Chasing DNA & Family Roots: Being Creole (Louisiana)." 
     
     Desireia interviews, Dr. Wendy Gaudin, a professor of 22 years in the disciplines of History and African American and Diaspora Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana, the renowned HBCU in New Orleans. She specializes in race, racial mixture in the Americas in French colonial contexts, Creole history, critical race studies, and more.
     
     Desireia and Dr. Wendy will unpack the following:
    ·        Definition  of a Creole 
    ·        The relationship to slavery and colonialism 
    ·        Misinformation about Creoles 
    ·        Navigating social and political spaces while claiming Creoleness and Blackness
    ·        Challenges of teaching topic 
    Meanwhile, Dr. Wendy is working on her book, "Diasporic Creole: Coming Home to Louisiana," slated for release from LSU Press next year. 
    Contact:
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    Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/)
    Twitter: @undergroundmagnoliapodcast
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    • 45 min
    Top Jazz Pianist Hey Rim Jeon Dedicates Latest Album To Her Father (Who Lost His Battle With Cancer)

    Top Jazz Pianist Hey Rim Jeon Dedicates Latest Album To Her Father (Who Lost His Battle With Cancer)

    Jazz pianist, bandleader, and educator Hey Rim joins this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast (recorded Dec 2022) to talk about her latest album "Groovitude," that's packing a punch on the jazz charts.

    Listen in as we discuss:
    Why the album's dedicated to her father Standard jazz songs, original music, and Korean songs featuredWorking with Grammy-winning jazz drummer Terri Lyne CarringtonHow famed jazz pianist Oscar Peterson turned her on to jazz  while growing up in Seoul, KoreaFurthering her music interests by attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music and being a professor the famed school.Women in jazz beyond singingFor more on Hey Rim Jeon, go to https://www.heyrimjeon.com

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    • 26 min

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Chasing DNA and Family Roots - Part Two

This was a great episode.
Sometimes you don’t know where to start.
She spoke of her experience in such a way, I could imagine walking along with her!
She gave examples of questions to ask living relatives and mentioned some of the agencies that could assist in finding information on relatives that have passed.
What an inspiring Journey! Now I know where to start.

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