#AppliedFolklorist #PhD Ethnomusicology @AAFNewspaper, Jack Dappa Blues Heritage Preservation Foundation, #Bluesman & #Radio Pro!
Bowling Green, KY
Joined January 2009
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I was featured on @nowthisnews for a #juneteenth and the #blues story! The blues is our #oralhistory #Folklore and #narrative
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2pm Update: The rain continues to make its mark here at the Cave. ☔️ The water has now overtaken the entrance, rising at least 30ft above normal levels! We hope you're enjoying these updates as much as we're enjoying sharing them. Stay tuned for more as the weekend progresses! 🌧
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Here's my new newsletter, with a full gig list:
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@bluezharp @JackPearley @blues_global @bluee @BluesDublin @OuseBlues @ChicagoBluesNet
You can still check out my conversation with Peter K. Siegel and Eric Crawford about the @Folkways release of the Complete Friends of Old Time Music!!
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#africanamericanfolkloristandtheblues
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⚠️**High Risk issued for Flooding Saturday**⚠️
We're greatly encouraging residents across WABBLES Country & beyond to stay hyper-aware of the evolving weather situation overnight through Saturday.
Dangerous, life-threatening flooding will be possible with this complex weather maker. Those who live along creeks, streams, rivers & other waterways should make plans for sleepover arrangements at another location, just to be safe.
As stated by the Weather Prediction Center:
"A High Risk of Excessive Rainfall is in effect for western Kentucky and northwestern Tennessee. Life threatening flash flooding and significant river flooding is likely with 3-6 inches of rain expected with isolated amounts up to 8 inches."
Should you run into issues with your home due to flooding, our tremendous community partners at OnTarget have an Emergency Line that is accessible 24/7: 270-693-3600.
REMINDER: We also have the possibility of severe storms beginning late afternoon Saturday, taking us through the evening.
Stay safe & vigilant this weekend, y'all. We'll be here with you all the way through.
If I can get at least 20 more #patreons, I will post the next episode of the #jackdappablues reflexive #podcast
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This is why teaching Black history is important. Some ppl think Black histories start and stop at borders we did not create. Yes, there are African and Caribbean influences in New Orleans and throughout the South that became part of African American culture.
Dear New Orleans,
In collaboration with ESSENCE and Edward Buckles, the “Dear New Orleans” film honors the spirit of Black New Orleans, giving the city its flowers while celebrating those who keep its traditions alive.
This is more than a tribute; Dear New Orleans celebrates a culture that continues to thrive. From the city’s beauty and resilience to its culture, traditions, and people, it’s a heartfelt celebration of the people and traditions that make New Orleans one of a kind.
Watch Dear New Orleans on the ESSENCE YouTube page.
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I am looking forward to speaking with Texas Southern University and San Jose State University about my book Mary McLeod Bethune the Pan-Africanist. I will also be moderating a conversation on the 6888th Postal Battalion with @SixTripleEight #BlackHistoryMonth
Jack Dappa Blues RADIO celebrates the life and work of Bessie Jones, a beacon of African American culture and music. Through her voice, she kept alive the deep-rooted traditions of the Gullah-Geechee communities, sharing powerful spirituals, work songs, and blues that continue to inspire generations.
As a lead member of the Georgia Sea Island Singers, Bessie dedicated her life to preserving African American folk traditions, offering the world a glimpse into the strength, resilience, and creativity of her people. She wasn’t just a singer—she was a historian, a teacher, and a cultural guardian. A folklorist, activist, and advocate for black expression, voice, and Civil Rights.
Bessie believed in the power of music to educate and unite, famously saying:
"I want to tell everybody about my people. We didn't have a chance to get our stories told."
Her influence lives on in countless artists and communities today. Let’s take a moment to listen to her songs and reflect on the stories they carry. Thank you, Bessie, for keeping history alive through music. 🎶💛
#BessieJones #FolkMusic #GeorgiaSeaIslandSingers #CulturalLegacy #WeRemember
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Registration is open!!
MASTER CLASS - Locating Tribal Ancestry!
Join us as our leaders in Indigenous and tribal conditions and reclamations inform participants how to connect and reconnect families to Ancestry.
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#ancestry #geneology #archives #folklore #lore #conservationeducationtradition
Tickets are available for the first Master Class presented by The Jack Dappa Blues Heritage Preservation Foundation.
The initial class is called "Locatig Tribal Ancestry."
Register at Eventbrite ~
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Thursday Night Im performing at the Royal Frenchmen Hotel from 9-12 pm on frenchmen street
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Congrats to Billy Strings on his #grammy win and on his album reaching #1. The first bluegrass album to top the charts since O Brother Where Art Thou!
Check out the latest episode of the Jack Dappa Blues Reflexive Podcast!
@AAFNewspaper @LeftOfBlack @OSU_Folk @LibraryFolklore @HenryLouisGates @MusicNegrito @BLKPublicMedia #wethebluespeople
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