SONIC BLACKNUSS

Nia I'man Smith

Nia I’man Smith (a.k.a THE BLACK CONNECTION) is the lead voice of SONIC BLACKNUSS. Each episode, join her and a series of guests at the intersection of Black music and memory as they relive the past.present.future one song at a time. Produced in association with Brooklyn Free Speech Radio.

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Episodes

Episode 3 - "DEAR JAMES"

What happens when two sisters decide to break curfew to see one of their favorite singers of all time? Join THE BLACK CONNECTION and featured guest, Linda Ann Smith, for a trip down memory lane to 1960s Philadelphia to hear a story long-held as family lore and a tribute to the place where it all happened: The Uptown Theater. To learn more about the Uptown Theater, check out: https://philadelphiauptowntheater.org/ https://www.phillyvoice.com/uptown-entertainment-development-corporation-linda-rich...

Aug 06, 2021•34 min•Ep. 3

Interlude #'61 - "DEAR DEVIL WOMAN"

“I'm gon' get me a Devil Woman, Angel Woman don't mean me no good..." It's our anniversary, and to celebrate we're paying homage to the 59th anniversary of the classic Charles Mingus album, Oh Yeah (recorded November 6, 1961). Join THE BLACK CONNECTION for a poetic tribute to "Devil Woman," our favorite song from the album.

Nov 07, 2020•4 min•Ep. 61

Interlude #'63 - "DEAR JEANNINE"

“Last time, last time I saw Jeannine recall when we were 17…” Join THE BLACK CONNECTION for a poetic tribute to/ reimagining of one of our favorite songs: Oscar Brown Jr.'s, "Jeannine" from his 1963 album, Tells It Like It Is!

Jul 10, 2020•3 min•Ep. 63

Episode 2 - "SONIC BLACKNUSS LIVE: ALL ABOUT LOVE"

Join THE BLACK CONNECTION and featured guests, Angela Yvonne, PJ Ryan, and DJ Jahmedicine for a special live edition of SONIC BLACKNUSS celebrating songs and stories that are all about love. Recorded live in Brooklyn at BRIC 2.13.20 and produced by Matthew Allen.

Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1 - “DEAR MARVIN”

Join THE BLACK CONNECTION and featured guest, DJ Jahmedicine, for an audio love letter to Bed-Stuy, house parties, loves longed for and lost, and the song that provided the soundtrack to it all: Marvin Gaye’s 1976 masterclass in sensuality, "Come Live With Me Angel."

Nov 07, 2019•20 min•Ep. 1

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