Welcome to our Musical Journey through the Diaspora
Music is a tool through which women in the Black Diaspora express their hopes and dreams. It is important to celebrate the agency that women have in their struggles through appreciation of their creative expression. In this project, we have selected several literary and musical pieces which we felt properly epitomized these women. This site also includes a map outlining the origins of the music played and narratives of women's journeys along that route.
The slideshow is a visual representation of our radio show, "Rebels with a Cause," which aired on Monday, April 20, 2009, on University at Albany's campus radio station, WCDB 90.9 FM. We have also included the music playlist featured on the show. When we envision a woman of the Diaspora, we do not see a victim, we see a warrior, and we see a figure that embodies the pinnacle of strength. Women of the Diaspora were rebels who achieved the ultimate freedom through escape from mental slavery, and Mariah and I are grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate these amazing women through music, spoken word, and art. We thank you for taking the time to view our piece and hope that you enjoy.
Source: Internet Archive - Open Source Audio |
Chisara Nicholls and Mariah "DJ M. Rose" Dahl
Rebels with a Cause Radio Show
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Literary Excerpts
"A Litany for Survival" by Audre Lorde
The Hanging of Angelique by Afua Cooper
"The Miracle of Black Poetry, or Something Like a Sonnet for Phillis" by June Jordan
Erzulie's Skirt by Ana Maurine Lara
Musical Playlist
Sunshowers - M.I.A.
India - Zap Mama
Rebel Woman - Chiwoniso
Mali Denou (children of Mali) - Amadou and Mariam
Cuban Drum and Brazilian Samba Music - Drums of the World
Senamou - Angelique Kidjo
I Believe - Sounds of Blackness
Stand Up - Blue King Brown
Somebody Prayed Over Me - Sweet Honey in the Rock
Four Women - Nina Simone
Yaafa N'ma - Rokia Traore
Nibari - Umalali
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