Tag Archives: Teaching Diversity

Filipinos in the Land of the Hyper-Real

Note: The following is part of a talk delivered at the Critical Mixed Race Studies Conference, DePaul University, November 2014.   It may be my favorite piece of music ever on TV.  Below, watch a VIDEO of the “Filipino Concert … Continue reading

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Me and Brother Ray – Part 1: Reverse Integrations

This is the lead post for a series of five video lectures on Ray Charles…on me and Brother Ray, I should say.  Not that I’ve ever met him personally—except to see him in concert—but Ray Charles, a titanic figure in American culture, … Continue reading

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“Authentic” World Music

There’s no better place to introduce yourself to World Music than the boxed set Global Celebration: Authentic Music from Festivals and Celebrations Around the World. Ellipsis Arts, a record label that’s been compiling wonderful World Music collections for 20 years, … Continue reading

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