A long way from the block
Anthony Thomas
Stories of how passion and craft take us to different corners of the world.@alongwayfromtheblock@dialoguesofjazz
Episodes
Ep. 73-The Sage of Buxton—a special tribute to Baba Eusi KwayanaMay 22, 2023
Ep. 72-No Tables No Chairs-my conversation with Mausiki ScalesMay 08, 2023
Ep. 71-Capoeira Angola Beyond the Roda—my conversation with Mestre RoxinhoApril 24, 2023
Ep. 70-Seeing the bandstand as a place for ritual-my conversation with Nduduzo MakhathiniApril 10, 2023
Ep. 69-Protecting human and civil rights—my conversation with Andrea GuerreroMarch 27, 2023
Ep. 68-Reflection & Action—my conversation with Brett CookMarch 13, 2023
Ep. 67-Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music- my conversation with King BrittFebruary 27, 2023
Ep. 66-John Coltrane—a tribute to the man and the musicFebruary 13, 2023
Ep. 65-A true team player—my conversation with former NBA forward Bobby Ray Jones Jr.January 30, 2023
Ep. 64-When philanthropy cultivates black excellence--my conversation with Ivy NewmanJanuary 16, 2023
Sports, Family, and Community—my conversation with lifelong friends Andre Hardy and YogiJanuary 02, 2023
"There's a voice for us"—my conversation with jazz vocalist Dwight TribleDecember 19, 2022
Fire music and hymn rhythms—Anthony Joseph talks jazz, poetry, and his Trinidadian rootsDecember 05, 2022
"How can I reach the part of them that wants to awaken?"—my conversation with Dharma teacher Kaira Jewel LingoNovember 21, 2022
"We play for the ancestors"—Leimert Park cultural ambassador Kamau DaáoodNovember 07, 2022
Ep. 58-"My work was those kids"—Coach Rodney Hill, the Pop Warner legend, on what giving back looks like.October 24, 2022
Ep. 57-100 miles, 24 hours---"killing the quit" and running like hell to succeed. Part 2 on extreme perseverance with Hannibal Smith.October 10, 2022
A young mans journey to heal himself and his community through Meditation and Martial Arts. Cynsere GalindezSeptember 26, 2022
MOVING BETWEEN MUSICAL WORLDS. My conversation with Grammy nominated Jazz drummer Damion Reid.September 12, 2022
My follow up conversation with London based Fashion Designer and Artist Kervin Marc. August 29, 2022
A practitioner of Capoeira with over 40 years of experience. My conversation with Baba Themba, Mestre of capoeira Angola.August 15, 2022
My conversation with Orko Eloheim, San Diego legend, underground avant-garde Hip-Hop emcee and producer.August 08, 2022
The journey of a Capoeira Mestre. My conversation with Muito Tempo.August 01, 2022
The importance and value of Jazz music and great literature. Eso Won Books co-owner James Fugate part 2. July 25, 2022
From playing at a McDonald's in Houston to world renowned Saxophone player, my conversation with Walter Smith III.July 18, 2022