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
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
“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 →