African Heritage Stage
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- 2003 African Heritage Stage - Martinique
- Panel #1: The Art of Traditional Women's costumes in Martinique. Discussion: Traditional Costuming of Martinique. (Pictures and drawings of Martinique adorn the stage.) Moderator: Gene Scaramuzzo. Panelists: Nicole Jacques Seraline. Panel #2: The Zion Travelers Spiritual Singers. Discussion/ Performance: First: A discussion with two of the oldest members of the group about the tradition of a Capella. Second: An a Capella performance by the group. Moderator: Dr. Joyce Marie Jackson. Panelists: Robert McKinnis and Ado Dyson. Singers: Robert McKinnis, Ado Dyson, Kenneth Dwayne Dyson, Willie Johnson, Esau Wright. Panel #3: New Orleans and Martinique Jam Session (Part 1). Performance: Experience the musical synthesis of New Orleans and Martinique. Moderator: Bruce 'Sunpie' Barnes. Musicians: Bruce 'Sunpie' Barnes, Eve Marie Seralyn(?), Nicole Jacques Seraline and 3 other male musicians. (continued on tape 010.2003.015)
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- 2003 African Heritage Stage - Martinique
- Panel #1: Evolution of Music and Dance in Martinique. Demonstration: Hear the music and Dances of Martinique. Panelists: Eve Marie Seralyn(?), Bruce 'Sunpie' Barnes, and woman (not identified). Panel #2: New Orleans Musical Family: Bemiss Family Discussion: Discussion about how they got into music and where they are now with it. Moderator: Mona Lisa Saloy. Panelists: Al Bemiss, Valentine Bemiss, Bernel Bemiss.
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- 2003 African Heritage Stage - Martinique
- Carnival in Martinique. Presentation: A discussion about Martinique Carnival. Accompanied by slides and videos. Moderator: Gene Scaramuzzo. Panelist: Yve-Marie Seraline.
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- 2003 African Heritage Stage - Poets
- Young Voices in the Village, Black Poets of the New Millennium (continued from 010.2003.002)Panelists: Megan Lewis, Adrienne and Terrance (no last names stated).
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- 2003 African Heritage Stage - St. Ramon Stompers
- St. Ramon Stompers. Demonstration: Students from the St. Ramon School perform a stomping presentation. Moderator: Mona Lisa Saloy. Stompers: Nicholas Bijou, Jessica Dandridge, Brianna Bronjier, Travis Demolee, Leonard Atlin, Terry Lucas, Jason Hartless, Brandy Watson.
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- 2003 African Heritage Stage - Storytelling
- Panel #1: Life in the Village: The Fazendeville Community Speaks. Discussion: A talk about Fazendeville: a community in St. Bernard Parish (from 1867 to 1964) that the National Park Service took the homes/land for expansion of park. Former residents tell their individual stories about the community. Moderator: Dr. Joyce Marie Jackson Panelists: Reverend Theodore Sanders (Minister of Battleground Baptist Church), Morris Williams. Panel #2: Barbershop Lore: Signifying, Dozens, and Storytelling. Discussion: African Americans examine barbershop lore and social interactions. Moderator: Tameka Cage Panelists: Nicorella Demery(?), Charles Ray.
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- 2003 African Heritage Stage - Women
- Panel #1: Women, Rituals and Spirituality. Discussion: Chery Dixon and three panelists discuss why women are considered ritual preservers. A discussion with spiritually conscious women. Moderator: Cheryl Dixon. Panelists: Reverend Sharon Adams, Miriam Chamani (Voodoo Priestess), Mama Jean (medium and spiritual catalyst.) Panel #2: African American Women in Africa: Navigating Terrains. Discussion: Women who have been to Africa discuss navigating the spiritual, cultural, linguistical and political terrain. Moderator: Menthia Clarke Panelists: Tamara McGee and Tameka Cage.