Category Archives: Music & Media Podcasts

Subterranean Fun

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Richard Guzman

Vana Liya’s shows remain flowing and gently strong, but they’re getting more fun, too, as witnessed in the VIDEO below of her October 2024 show at The Subterranean in Chicago, her second in the city this year.  The video captures … Continue reading →

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Juneteenth 2024: Growing Pains

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Richard Guzman

The video below shows a short presentation I was asked to give at my church on June 16th ahead of the Juneteenth celebrations of 2024.  I started with a story of the first time I heard the term Juneteenth, about … Continue reading →

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Vana Liya in the Midwest

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Richard Guzman

In early May 2024, Vana Liya did her first Midwest shows. Leaving Philly on May 1st, she and the band—which includes my son Daniel on guitar—played Indianapolis on the 2nd, Chicago on the 3rd, Milwaukee on the 4th, and St. … Continue reading →

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