Discover: The Nightside
The Nightside Tribute to Nikki Giovanni
I was blessed to know Miss Nikki, the first time I met her was at a poetry seminar and I mentioned who I was and she knew I had received…
The Nightside — John Coltrane: The Physics of Jazz
A poem celebrating the birth of John Coltrane by Andy O’ Interstellar Giant Steps and spiritual awakening How can 12 lbs. of brass turn breath into Expression and Ascension Meditations…
The Nightside: No More Water: The Fire the Next Time! An American Tower James Baldwin Centennial
No More Water: The Fire the Next Time! An American Tower James Baldwin Centennial. Recently, Andy O’ joined Steve Chavis on Behind the Mic on The Morning Set to talk…
The Nightside — A July Night
A July Night by John Todhunter The dreamy, long, delicious afternoon That filled the flowers with honey, and made well With earliest nectar many a secret cell Of pulping peaches,…
The Nightside Celebrates Father’s Day & Pride Month
“PRIDE means LOVE”: Poem by Xesenia Maurice PRIDE means LOVE Maybe it’s cliché to say A phrase so simple That can run so deep Like the currents in our body…
Mother’s Day on the Nightside with Andy O’
Norene by Andy O’Leary First, there’s a clarinet Not alarm clocked. Licorice stick breeze Next, it’s coffee Black and vanilla. It was stolen culture, but I grew up there So,…
Baile Mundo — Cinco de Mayo on The Nightside
Baile Mundo: Cinco de Mayo on The Nightside. Join us as we put a finishing touch on Cinco de Mayo. Music from The Latin Playboys, Dr. Loco, Flaco Jimenez, and…
The Nightside — Poets and Players
It’s the last Sunday in April and we continue with our ongoing celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month and National Poetry Month on the Nightside. Poetry and Jazz have been roommates…
The Nightside — Mingus Mingus Mingus le Grande Charles
He was born in Nogales Arizona April 22, 1922. Bassist, Bandleader, Composer, Writer, Poet, Volcanic Force for Civil Rights. Mingus is my hero, he is, next to Duke Ellington one…
The Nightside — Poets and Players
April has the distinction of being both National Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) as well as National Poetry Month. As we go into the second week of April we continue with…
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