‘Miscellany’ Archives
Dave Moore: “Son of Boston (Agitator)”-a rap-poem about Wendell Phillips
Dave Moore will perform his rap-poem “Son of Boston (Agitator)” again at this year”'s Alley Gathering Nov. 16th. His debut performance last year of this poem embellishes his longstanding reputation as the creator of Dave”'s Dumpster. Along with Linnea Hadaway, their masterpiece “Spirit of Phillips” cartoons have been published exclusively in The Alley for 25 years. These cartoons depict the words of 19th century abolitionist and human rights advocate, Wendell Phillips, namesake of Phillips Community. The words are often portrayed amidst present-day social issues. Â
Dee Henry Williams: Amen Corner Planning Team and Stage Manager
Left: Dee Henry Williams; Right: Barbara LeShoure Alley Communications is delighted in having Dee Henry Williams”' amazing energy and talents to help coordinate and stage-manage the incredible talent at A Media Social on November 16th. Dee has been a volunteer for 25 years at KFAI Fresh Air Radio. She produces a weekly radio program, A Great Blend of Watercolors, Saturdays, 6:00-9:00 A.M. She also supports indie labels specifically from the Blues, R&B, and Gospel genres. Dee has programmed at KMOJ Community Radio and WRNB and worked on numerous cable TV productions in the Twin Cities. Her multiple talents have also been contributed to the annual May Day Parade led by Heart of the Beast Theatre. Dee is a member of the Backyard Initiative”'s Rebirthing Community CHAT team. As a textile artist, Dee uses blue-jeans to produce mask-making workshops. Her Art for Healing & Celebration workshops help participants think outside the box, be [...]
Barbara LeShoure: Blues, Chicago style
Born on Chicago”'s south side, weaned on the blues, a daughter of a singer, guitarist, and harmonica player, Jack Stepter, Barbara spent her youth sucking up the souls of legends that included Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Howlin”' Wolf. Her Blues upbringing provided the foundation for which she was to later be acclaimed as Chicago”'s “Leading Lady of the Blues.” Diversely gifted in both Gospel and Jazz, her father insisted early on that singing the Blues was Barbara”'s destiny for life in order to carry on the tradition and to educate others of the tragic struggles resulting in this country”'s musical roots. Since residing in Minnesota, Ms. LeShoure performs locally and has contributed regularly to the community through an inner city program entitled “Music Mentoring”. She has provided educational instruction about the Blues in several Minneapolis and St. Paul schools to promote awareness and appreciation of the [...]
