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| 1/30/12 Poem: There's a Message in the Madness
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| 10/13/11 Shredd and Ragan from 103.3 WEDG FM LIVE radio interview on Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Buffalo. to listen (5:43) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 4/2/11 Ali Abbas, Asian composer, spoken word poet, songwriter and acapella vocalist, was 2010 finalist in Brit Asia. Ali speaks of his native language, Punjabi, culture, and his message for all people: My religion = peace, my faith = humanity and my message is love. Ali sings live acapella and Qawwali, along with spoken word poetry in Punjabi and English. His piece, "My Nation" is a strong call against extremism in all forms and for all people to be one with another. Ali is featured on various artists recordings, included in this interview is "Inqilab e Pakistan Zindabad."
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| 3/17/11 Khalil Karbani: Idi Amin: Uganda to Calgary Khalil Karbani, 1965 Uganda Africa, born under the regime of dictator Idi Amin, were expelled with 80,000 South Asians in 1972. Khalil's family fled to the UK with only 20lbs. Khalil has organized grassroots orgs, businesses, and global charities. He is currently a nominee for Calgary's McCall Wildrose Member of Legislation. Khalil is a true humanitarian, compelling human being and consistently gives back globally despite his hardships. to listen to Part 1 (29:18) or click here .....for direct download right click here to listen to Part 2 (34:54) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 2/5/11 The Tunisian Revolution 2010-11 with Hind Houas (Tatouine, Tunisia) Hind Houas, 22 yr old university female speaks of the Tunisian uprising that led to the end of the oppressive authoritarian regime under President Ben Ali for 23 years. Hind speaks in detail of all events leading up to, during and after the revolt. The Tunisian people sparked a global uprising seen in Yemen, Jordan, Algeria and Egypt. For the first time in her entire life, Hind is now free. To see photos click here. to listen to Part 1 (40:42) or click here .....for direct download right click here to listen to Part 2 (41:19) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 1/16/11 Susan Marie interviewed live Chicago, Illinois by Ruthann Amarteifio with Casey, for Akasha News Radio operating since 1988, regarding her work in human rights and radio. You can view the Chicago based radio here to listen (18:42) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 11/14/10 Producing and Selling Music III: Marketing and Networking. Sponsored by Just Plain Folks, John Kloberdanz, University at Buffalo, State University of New York Jam Club, Jay Jerose and Stuart Shapiro.Featured speakers: Susan Marie Public Relations, Derek Presti and Alex Foote of Free Henry! and Joseph Wooten (3 time Grammy nominee.) Each speaker diversely educates all aspects of marketing, networking, and business in relation to music. Books/websites referenced for further study: The Indie Bible by David Wimble, The Art of Practicing by Madeline Bruser, When I Stop Speaking, You Will Know I Am Dead by Jerry Weintraub, Website Magazine.com, Wam Buffalo.com, I Matter, You Matter.com John Kloberdanz (Just Plain Folks) to listen (1:40) or click here .....for direct download right click here Jay Jerose (University at Buffalo Jam Club) to listen (1:23) or click here .....for direct download right click here John Kloberdanz to listen (2:02) or click here .....for direct download right click here Susan Marie to listen (23:50) or click here .....for direct download right click here John Kloberdanz to listen (1:27) or click here .....for direct download right click here Alex Foote (Free Henry!) to listen (21:10) or click here .....for direct download right click here Derek Presti (free Henry!) to listen (16:23) or click here .....for direct download right click here Joseph Wooten (3 time Grammy nominee) to listen (19:12) or click here .....for direct download right click here Joseph Wooten performing live his single, "I, Matter." to listen (4:21) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 10/6/10 An Interview with Sheniz Janmohamed: Bleeding Light:Ghazals Sheniz Janmohamed, poet, spoken word artist, parents born in Kenya, East Africa, Sheniz resides in Toronto Ontario. Sheniz has an MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Guelph, is founder of Ignite Poets, and nominated for "Favourite Author" by Masala! Mehndi! Masti! People's Choice Awards. Sheniz reads ghazals from her recently published volume, in English, entitled, "Bleeding Light." She speaks of Kenya, India, Toronto, culture, diversity, Sufism, ghazals, writing and art. Purchase her book at TSAR BOOKS and talk to Sheniz on Facebook to listen (30:28) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 8/17/10 A commentary from Susan Marie On the recent killings in Buffalo, NY, and the current mindset and state of our world. Take this moment and listen. Its essential. We need to band together instead of separating as people. to listen (30:28) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 7/20/10 Iara Lee: Mavi Marmara: Cultures of Resistance Iara Lee, producer/director/activist, speaks of her experience on the Freedom Flotilla to aid Gaza May 2010, the Israel (IDF) attack on the Mavi and passengers, her film history, Caipirinha Productions, Turkish NGO IHH, civil disobience, her firsthand experience 2006 Lebanon War and her stay in Iran 2008. Iara's organization, Cultures of Resistance, utilizes all genres of art as a vehicle to promote social justice globally. View Iara's work on You Tube. to listen (48:20) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 7/15/10 Live performance/interview: Grace Stumberg: Change the World Singer/Songwriter Grace Stumberg of South Buffalo, NY has just released her first album entitled " To Whom it May Concern". This album touches on many issues that are both social and simply fun. It taps into something soulful and meaningful. No auto-tune, no click tracks, just simply the power of song. "to whom it may concern" can be purchased on her website. to listen (60:00) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 7/5/10 Stephanie McMillan, Minimum Security: Code Green Stephanie McMillan, political and environmental activist/cartoonist, educates the public on social, political and environmental issues through her website, Minimum Security through her self-syndicated weekly editorial cartoon, Code Green. Stephanie speaks of capitalist economy, the British Petroleum oil spill, awareness with action, the destruction of our planet, societal/governmental systems, and the essential need to live independent of all systems currently in place for complete survival of this world. Subscribe to her at Minimum Security and go to Sneak Previews. Stephanie is a fantastic artist, her cartoons are hysterical, as well as educational. She is a true artist, with an intellectual background in activism. to listen (59:07) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 7/3/10 Live From the Gaza Strip: An Interview with Shadi Salman Shadi Salman, Palestinian photographer, human rights activist, lives on the Gaza Strip. Shadi is involved with The International Solidarity Movement, Free Gaza and Gaza 2 Istanbul. The Israel West Bank barrier violates international law. All people, especially children, are subjected to violence, oppression, little or no food, medical supplies/medication, freedom to move in their country, and the world, due to the Gaza blockade. Shadi speaks from a human perspective, not a political or religious viewpoint. He is dedicated to educate globally of the conditions on the Strip in order to replace what has been lost for the people of Palestine. Check out: Death in Gaza and The Gaza Flotilla Raid. to listen (43:43) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 6/29/10 Drepung Loseling Monastery: Buddhist "Puja" Healing Ceremony. Ten Tibetan Monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery visited Buffalo NY at Unity Church to perform a Buddhist "Puja" healing ceremony. In the Tibetan world, all practitioners associated with the healing profession seek out this empowerment, and then practice the associated mantra on a daily basis in order to enhance personal healing power. Names of family, friends and individuals are dedicated for prayers for health and healing. Gala Rinpoche leads the ceremony in Buffalo. Drepung is located on the Gambo Utse mountain, 5 km from Lhasa. 40% of the old monastic town was destroyed after Chinese arrived in Lhasa in 1951. Drepung Loseling is dedicated to the study and preservation of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of wisdom and compassion. The Tibetan culture is endangered and leads a fragile existence in India and Nepal. To donate to the education of a monk, learn more about Buddhism and Unity Church, visit the links above. For photos click here. to listen (57:05) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 6/1/10 A Class Divided: Anti-Racial Activist 1968-present Jane Elliott, in 1968, after the killing of Martin Luther King, Jr, began an exercise entitled, "The Blue Eyed/Brown Eyed Exercise", with her 3rd grade students in Iowa to educate them about racism. Jane has been on Johnny Carson, Oprah, PBS Frontline, ABC Peter Jennings, and The White House Conference on Children and Youth. Jane speaks that racism is taught, we are not born with racism, and how to educate and provide awareness in order to cease all racial behavior. To view the original exercise in 1968, visit Jane's website. Presently, Jane educates adults about racism in the workforce, government, military, and speaking engagements at universities and institutions internationally. to listen (59:36) or click here .....for direct download right click here |
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| 4/2/10 Dr. Frederick Sachs, UB School of Medicine, GsMTx4 Dr. Sachs, Center for Single Molecular Biophysics, Physiology and Biophysical Sciences introduces a peptide (protein) developed by Sachs Lab that is a new therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, as well as cardiac arrhythmias and neuropathic pain. Rose Pharmaceuticals (a biotech startup created for this purpose) needs funding for pre clinical testing for the FDA. The least amount needed is 1.5 million dollars for FDA Approval, then for clinical use. There are no known side effects. Donations To: The Grammastola Spatulata Fund, UB Foundation PO Box 900 Buffalo NY 14226 (donations are tax deductible.) Visit Sachs Lab and on facebook search for Rosie's Therapy For Dystrophy. to listen (58:03) or click here |
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| 2/5/10 Amina Masood Janjua: Voice of Missing Persons: Chairperson, Defence For Human Rights: Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Mrs. Amina Masood Janjua speaks of her quest for her husband, Masood Janjua, wrongfully abducted for 4 1/2 yrs. Amina dedicated her struggle to form Defence of Human Rights to locate and bring home people forcibly and wrongfully abducted. Mrs. Janjua speaks of Pakistan and American govt, misunderstandings, how they work in unison to weaken all people, realities of how/why people are abducted, work in Human Rights, and the latest case of Dr. Aafia Saddiqi. Dr. Saddiqi's case to date, is the largest abomination of every human right. The United States government is refusing to set her free. Please click HERE to help free Dr. Saddiqi and assist Mrs. Janjua in finding her husband, Masood, as well as all missing persons. Mrs. Janjua was featured on Frontline World Part One to listen (45:26) or click here Part Two to listen (49:54) or click here |
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| 1/12/10 One Hour With Obaidullah Baheer: Islamabad, Pakistan "Time of Ignorance" (jahiliyyah) Obaidullah Baheer, a Computer Science Major at NUCES, Islamabad University in Pakistan speaks about the Qu'ran, Islam, Muslim, hadith, jihad, Taliban, Al- Qaeda, American occupation, history, culture and practice of Islam and Muslim, and the people and country of Pakistan. An educational conversation is held regarding falsehoods and propaganda set forth by mainstream media and nations to cease cultural/religious misunderstandings. "Islam is a global religion in all its aspect. It is not for a certain sect, color, race and people. Islam is the religion of all races. There is no difference between the rich and the poor when they stand in front of the Almighty Allah together. Please follow the true Islam rather than what people have made up themselves " - Obaidullah Baheer. To study hadith, To study Qu'ran, To study The Meanings of The Holy Qu'ran. Obaidullah is one of the most enlightened and educated souls I have encountered. A thank you to Abdullah Baheer for teaching me of the life of The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and to Abdullah Shahab Hekmatyar for providing the above links. to listen (59:45) or click here |
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| 12/7/09 Dan Millman: Way Of The Peaceful Warrior Dan Millman lives with a peaceful heart and warrior spirit, transforming everyday life into a path of personal and spiritual growth lending his experience to the world. Translated into 20 languages, "Way Of The Peaceful Warrior", is the first volume of many inspirational books including, " Bridge Between Worlds." Dan's work influences men and women from all walks of life, including leaders in fields of psychology, education, health, business, politics, entertainment, sports, and art. Dan is also the author of several inspirational children's books. Please visit his website. Thank you Janna Willoughby for sharing your heart. Thank you Dan, through your experience, you allow others to alter their own perspective. God Bless You. to listen (36:27) or click here |
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| 11/27/09 Cultural-rama!! Henna, Dance and More. An interview with American Tribal Style Bellydancer, mehndi and henna artist, Leslie Fineberg. Have a listen ... learn a little something about henna, bellydance, culture and, so much more. Stop by Euphraxia's website to get even more info! to listen (60:00) or click here |
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| 11/19/09 The BloodThirsty Vegans Let the Feast Begin Sue Marie is all like "wow, you guys are the _______" Then the BTV's are all like, "yeah, we know, but thanks for pointing out the obvious." Some music was played, and much fun was had. Then we bought a limo with our benefit show money and proceeds from our jazzercise program: "BTV came to funk up and get down... the pounds," and we drove the limo to the egg-head debate where Dave juggled them (the egg-heads). In the words of Kim..."it was epically amazing awesomesauce all over the place...loudly." And that's all we have to say about that. to listen (59:58) or click here |
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| 11/1/09 Zen, Art, and the Spiritual Path with Sue Marie In this episode, Sue Marie and Joel Lesses dialogue about her writings, Zen, life, and the spiritual path. Sue Marie reads from her new work of prose, a stream of consciousness, beginning with "Awake" and ending with "Realization." Past lives, the gift of awareness and its relationship to psychology were mentioned. Please listen as these two friends search for meaning and the purpose of existence. to listen (55:36) or click here |
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| 10-4-2009 Artists United For Human Rights ™ is a global initiative beginning in Buffalo, NY where musicians, artists, business and community donated their time at Pearl Street Grill to educate and create awareness on all human rights focusing on the prevention of child abuse, violence and trafficking during Violence Awareness Month. This event supported two organizations: Prevent Child Abuse NY and Maiti Nepal with a focus on The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 1. View press HERE 2. Photographs HERE © Rose Salley, Erica Eickelkraut and Leslie Fineberg 3. Video HERE 4. Full poster HERE
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