Keepin' On (presented by Walker|West)
Keepin’ On looks at the journey of aging through the power of music. Music helps us experience the world through creativity, by soothing our souls, uplifting our spirits and connecting us with our cultural roots. It also informs and teaches us. Music helps us keep on Keepin' On! Hosted by Vanne Owens Hayes, presented by Walker|West.
Episodes
19 episodes
SPECIAL PODCAST: FATHER AND SON GRIOTS SPEAK IN LOVE
Grammy award winning musical artist, Stokely Ma of Mint Condition, andhis cultural historian father, Mahmoud El Kati, share their message of pridein family, cultural heritage, and humanity, through music and storytelling,while demon...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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48:22
THE SPIRIT IS AT WORK
The music ministry of Rev. Dr. Ellington and Tiwana Porter is revealed asthis nationally renowned singing duo discuss how music expresses andreinforces our faith as we encounter the challenges of life’s journey. Someexamples include...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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36:38
RESPONDING TO THE SPIRIT
Singing artists, Gwendolyn Matthews and Gevonee Ford, converse aboutthe spirit of connecting to your cultural roots through song. Music ascreative expression is endemic to Black culture, whether gospel, R&B, jazz,or contemporary...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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38:16
COMING TOGETHER IN THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY
Community activists, Nick Khaliq, Nieeta Presley, and Keith Baker, discusstheir community involvement and the importance of music in advancingcommunity interests while acknowledging and lifting up our cultural roots.Whether it’s ‘PE...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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37:22
"MUSIC SPARKS CREATIVITY" - S2 Episode 1 (part 2)
Continuing from Part 1. Music gives flight to the imagination. It can make you want to tap your foot, sing or dance, paint or write, think and do.Guests Ta-Coumba Aiken,
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:17
"MUSIC FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION" - S2 Episode 7
Whether your instrument is your saxophone or your voice, music can become a family tradition that is shared by generations. Melvin Carter, Jr., brother Matthew Carter, and daughter, Alanna Carter Galloway, share their stories about the ro...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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37:50
"MUSIC AND THE BUSINESS OF CONNECTING COMMUNITY" - S2 Episode 6
The founder of the widely acclaimed Selby Jazz Fest, brings the community together through music while running a small business that is a gathering spot for community members.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:02
"MUSIC AND JUSTICE" - S2 Episode 5
The journey of African-Americans' quest for justice and equality can be charted by the role of music in protest movements. Whether it's "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" or "We Shall Overcome", our forward progress is linked to song. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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48:41
"THE MUSIC LIVES ON & ON" - S2 Episode 4
The challenges and triumphs of sustaining and promoting black culture in historic American classical institutions is discussed. Guest G. Phillip Shoultz, III...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:36
"MUSIC, MOVEMENT, AND CULTURE" - S2 Episode 3
Music can make you want to tap your feet, clap your hands, and move your body. Music as creative expression is endemic to Black culture as reflected in the unique dance performances developed by Toni Pierce of TU Dance, the smooth, rhythmic soc...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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41:18
"THE MUSIC LIVES ON" - S2 Episode 2
Developing and sustaining the legacy of one of the oldest Black-owned music school in the country, or a new dance performance institution, there are many opportunities and challenges.Executive Director of
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:05
"MUSIC SPARKS CREATIVITY" - S2 Episode 1 (part 1)
Music gives flight to the imagination. It can make you want to tap your foot, sing or dance, paint or write, think and do. Guests Ta-Coumba Aiken,
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:44
Special Guest: Jazz Legend Kenny Barron (Episode 7)
Our host, Vanne Owen-Hayes sat down with her dear friend and legendary jazz pianist, Kenny Barron in our virtual music hall on 720 Selby Avenue to record a very special episode of
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:48
"AIN’T NOTHIN’ WRONG ABOUT GROWING OLD" (Episode 6)
Episode 6 “Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong About Growin’ Old”. Multi-Talented musician and actor, T. Mychael Rambo, and educator and community activist, Mary K. Boyd, talk about how music has played a role...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:14
"IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FAMILY" (Episode 5)
Episode 5 “It’s All About the Family”. Music is an integral element of our lifelong learning, in and out of the classroom. Walker/West co-founder, Reverend Carl Walker, and musician and former W/W student, De...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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30:28
"THE MELODY LINGERS ON: MUSIC AND MEMORY" (Episode 4)
Episode 4 “The Melody Lingers On: Music and Memory”. Public Health nurse, Beverly Propes, and the Directors of W/W Amazing Grace Chorus, Shana Moses and Rev. Carl Clomon, discuss the joy of connecting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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24:09
"I STILL GOT IT GOIN’ ON" (Episode 3)
Episode 3 “I Still Got it Goin’ On”. Walker/West co-founder, Grant West, and vocal artist, Ginger Commodore, reveal how music creates joy in heir lives and helps them stay active....
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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