https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-black-eskimo-podcast--3402420enSociety & CultureCopyright David B. Dacostahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d580102943ad766a08501e414f79e859.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-black-eskimo-podcast--3402420Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:25:02 +0000David B. DacostaDavid B. Dacostafeeds@spreaker.comThe Black Eskimo Podcast is an eclectic mix of weekly episodes alternating between interviews and commentary, encompassing the arts and culture globally.yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-alyestal-hamilton-ep-336--55161710Poetry infiltrated the teenage mind of Alyestal Hamilton. Now, ten years into a professional career in Spoken Word, Hamilton is a seasoned performer.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55161710Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:48:41 +0000David B. DacostaPoetry infiltrated the teenage mind of Alyestal Hamilton. Now, ten years into a professional career in Spoken Word, Hamilton is a seasoned performer.Poetry infiltrated the teenage mind of Alyestal Hamilton. Now, ten years into a professional career in Spoken Word, Hamilton is a seasoned performer.
]]>732alyestal-hamilton,brampton,mississauga,miss-lou,mutabaruka,studio-89cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-over-the-wall-ep-335--54448578Brehanna Daniels is an anomaly within the testosterone laden world of Nascar. Add the fact that she's a Black woman, and she instantly becomes about as mythical as a unicorn. Directed by Krystal Tingle, Over the Wall, places the pit crew culture under a cinematic microscope.

Over the Wall will be screening on Sat June 17 - 6:30 PM
AMC 19th St. East 6 -
New York
Tribeca Film Festival]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54448578Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:02:42 +0000David B. DacostaBrehanna Daniels is an anomaly within the testosterone laden world of Nascar. Add the fact that she's a Black woman, and she instantly becomes about as mythical as a unicorn. Directed by Krystal Tingle, Over the Wall, places the pit crew culture under...Brehanna Daniels is an anomaly within the testosterone laden world of Nascar. Add the fact that she's a Black woman, and she instantly becomes about as mythical as a unicorn. Directed by Krystal Tingle, Over the Wall, places the pit crew culture under a cinematic microscope.

Over the Wall will be screening on Sat June 17 - 6:30 PM
AMC 19th St. East 6 -
New York
Tribeca Film Festival]]>707brehanna-daniels,daytona-500.,krystal-tingle,nascar,over-the-wall,pit-crew,tribeca-film-festivalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-reini-b-ep-334--54351052France born, Montreal bred singer, Reini B, is the embodiment of diversity and culture. Her debut musical offering, "Venus", was released in 2022, a project infused with elements of her Benin and Nigerian roots. This year Reini was part of Canadian Music Week's 41st staging.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54351052Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:59:00 +0000David B. DacostaFrance born, Montreal bred singer, Reini B, is the embodiment of diversity and culture. Her debut musical offering, "Venus", was released in 2022, a project infused with elements of her Benin and Nigerian roots. This year Reini was part of Canadian...France born, Montreal bred singer, Reini B, is the embodiment of diversity and culture. Her debut musical offering, "Venus", was released in 2022, a project infused with elements of her Benin and Nigerian roots. This year Reini was part of Canadian Music Week's 41st staging.
]]>720afrobeats,benin,burna-boy,fela-kuti,france,montreal,nigeria,reini-bcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-kaje-ep-333--54253976Annually, Canadian Music Week introduces a new crop of singing talent through showcases dotting the city of Toronto. R&B singer Kaje was part of the 2023 staging. The music videos for Kaje's singles "Let You Go" and "Tear Us Apart" are both available on YouTube.



]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54253976Sun, 11 Jun 2023 21:11:18 +0000David B. DacostaAnnually, Canadian Music Week introduces a new crop of singing talent through showcases dotting the city of Toronto. R&B singer Kaje was part of the 2023 staging. The music videos for Kaje's singles "Let You Go" and "Tear Us Apart" are both...Annually, Canadian Music Week introduces a new crop of singing talent through showcases dotting the city of Toronto. R&B singer Kaje was part of the 2023 staging. The music videos for Kaje's singles "Let You Go" and "Tear Us Apart" are both available on YouTube.



]]>864burna-boy,cardi-b,davido,ice-spice,jasmine-sullivan.,kaje,mary-j-blige,monicacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blackeskimo-podcast-samantha-dennis-ep-332--53988742Visual artist and OCAD graduate, Samantha Dennis, earlier this month had some of her paintings on exhibit at a unique Toronto event entitled "She is Woman". ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53988742Wed, 24 May 2023 20:16:58 +0000David B. DacostaVisual artist and OCAD graduate, Samantha Dennis, earlier this month had some of her paintings on exhibit at a unique Toronto event entitled "She is Woman".Visual artist and OCAD graduate, Samantha Dennis, earlier this month had some of her paintings on exhibit at a unique Toronto event entitled "She is Woman". ]]>992jamaica,ocad,poe-painting,samantha-dennis.,she-is-womancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-lord-jamar-ep-331--53953479Lord Jamar entered the fray as part of the Black empowerment Hip Hop collective Brand Nubian in 1990. The group disbanded two years later, then reassembled in the late-90s. Today, Jamar is still an active member of Brand Nubian, additionally churning out production for up-and-coming Hip Hop acts, and five years deep into his Yanadameen Godcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53953479Mon, 22 May 2023 04:13:01 +0000David B. DacostaLord Jamar entered the fray as part of the Black empowerment Hip Hop collective Brand Nubian in 1990. The group disbanded two years later, then reassembled in the late-90s. Today, Jamar is still an active member of Brand Nubian, additionally churning...Lord Jamar entered the fray as part of the Black empowerment Hip Hop collective Brand Nubian in 1990. The group disbanded two years later, then reassembled in the late-90s. Today, Jamar is still an active member of Brand Nubian, additionally churning out production for up-and-coming Hip Hop acts, and five years deep into his Yanadameen Godcast]]>14915-percent-nation,brand-nubian,lord-jamar,public-enemy,toronto,vladtv,yandameen-godcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-hot-docs-2023-ep-330--53785822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53785822Tue, 09 May 2023 03:59:33 +0000David B. DacostaThe Hot Docs 2023 Film Festival ran from April 27th until May 7th.5725-seasons-of-revolution,artscapes-shorts,invisible-beauty,love-to-love-you-donna-summer,rebellion-of-the-flowers,savi-the-cat,stephen-curry-underrated,still-a-michael-fox-moviecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-she-is-woman-ep-329--53759520Nigel Birch wears different hats within the artistic space, among them poet, playwright and author. His latest endevour, She is Woman, is a celebration of the Black woman. The event takes place on Saturday, May 6th at 918 Bathurst Centre in Toronto.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53759520Sat, 06 May 2023 14:47:56 +0000David B. DacostaNigel Birch wears different hats within the artistic space, among them poet, playwright and author. His latest endevour, She is Woman, is a celebration of the Black woman. The event takes place on Saturday, May 6th at 918 Bathurst Centre in Toronto.Nigel Birch wears different hats within the artistic space, among them poet, playwright and author. His latest endevour, She is Woman, is a celebration of the Black woman. The event takes place on Saturday, May 6th at 918 Bathurst Centre in Toronto.

]]>1251atlanta,black-women,immersive-art-experience,nigel-birch,poetry,she-is-woman,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-netsanet-tjirongo-ep-328--53657795As a producer and director, Netsanet Tjirongo's short film "Savi the Cat" leapt out at me. The film is an exploration of the intricate dynamics of a Black romantic relationship and the trials of pet ownership.

"Savi the Cat" will be screening on May 2nd at Scotiabank Theatre 6 as part of the Human Kind Program (5pm)

Also streaming online (May 5-9) Only in Canada]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53657795Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:56:22 +0000David B. DacostaAs a producer and director, Netsanet Tjirongo's short film "Savi the Cat" leapt out at me. The film is an exploration of the intricate dynamics of a Black romantic relationship and the trials of pet ownership. "Savi the Cat" will be screening on...As a producer and director, Netsanet Tjirongo's short film "Savi the Cat" leapt out at me. The film is an exploration of the intricate dynamics of a Black romantic relationship and the trials of pet ownership.

"Savi the Cat" will be screening on May 2nd at Scotiabank Theatre 6 as part of the Human Kind Program (5pm)

Also streaming online (May 5-9) Only in Canada]]>1031apartheid,ethiopia,namibia,netsanet-tjirongo.,savi-the-cat,seattlecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-christina-leslie-ep-327--53636424
Christina Leslie's "Sugar Coat" solo exhibit is available to view at BAND Pop-up Gallery
401 Richmond, Suite LL108, Toronto
bandgallery.com
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53636424Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:46:39 +0000David B. DacostaI happened upon an exhibit by academic and historian Christina Leslie last week. Her work focuses on the role of sugar in a colonial and present day context within Jamaica. Christina Leslie's "Sugar Coat" solo exhibit is available to view at BAND...
Christina Leslie's "Sugar Coat" solo exhibit is available to view at BAND Pop-up Gallery
401 Richmond, Suite LL108, Toronto
bandgallery.com
]]>813british-colonization,jamaica,morant-bay-rebellion,paul-bogle,st-thomas,sugarcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-brother-ep-326--53617694"Brother" is the silver screen adaptation of the award-winning novel by David Chariandy. Set in Scarborough, the film follows the trials and tribulations of a single mother and her two sons.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53617694Sun, 23 Apr 2023 02:48:14 +0000David B. Dacosta"Brother" is the silver screen adaptation of the award-winning novel by David Chariandy. Set in Scarborough, the film follows the trials and tribulations of a single mother and her two sons."Brother" is the silver screen adaptation of the award-winning novel by David Chariandy. Set in Scarborough, the film follows the trials and tribulations of a single mother and her two sons.
]]>188brother,clement-virgo,david-chariandy,scarboroughcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-the-ago-ep-325--53600787On Saturday, April 15, I attended the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53600787Fri, 21 Apr 2023 03:05:37 +0000David B. DacostaOn Saturday, April 15, I attended the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.On Saturday, April 15, I attended the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.]]>305acts-of-appearance,ago,to-look-without-fear,wolfgang-tillmans,you-look-beautiful-like-that,zak-ovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-out-of-the-loop-ep-324--53487217]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53487217Sun, 09 Apr 2023 23:06:29 +0000David B. DacostaThe documentary "Out of the Loop" highlights the Chicago comedy scene.OPENING ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON APRIL 11]]>254blackish,chicago-comedy,curb-your-enthusiam,deon-cole,godfrey,jeff-garlincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-toronto-comicon-ep-323--53291308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53291308Wed, 22 Mar 2023 02:17:44 +0000David B. DacostaOn Saturday, March 18th, I attended Toronto Comicon at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. A celebration of Superhero and comic book culture.217comic-books,lord-of-the-rings,superheroes,toronto-comiconcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-yandji-ep-322--53164237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53164237Sat, 11 Mar 2023 01:58:20 +0000David B. DacostaMusical acts from Nigeria and Ghana have been blazing a trail across the globe lately. Add Congo to the mix. GTA based singer Yandji is next in line to make her mark.1274afrobeats,afro-soul,brampton,congolese-music,dancehall,hamilton,nigeria,reggae,yandjicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-style-wars-ep-321--53077554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53077554Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:25:03 +0000David B. Dacosta"Style Wars" is a blast from the past. Graffiti culture is on full display in this 1983 cinematic document.1661983,all-city,graffiti-culture,hip-hop,nyc,style-warscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-fight-the-power-ep-320--52815354



]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52815354Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:16:02 +0000David B. DacostaChuck D of Public Enemy is the driving force behind the four-part PBS documentary series "Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World".



]]>197chuck-d,cmw,fight-the-power-how-hip-hop-ch,ice-t,pbs,public-enemy,snoop-dogg,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-jennifer-maritza-mccauley-ep-319--52776917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52776917Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:56:56 +0000David B. DacostaAcclaimed poet and writer Jennifer Maritza McCauley is a unique talent, merging different written styles to create unconventional hybridity in her literary output. Her latest book, a short story collection, is entitled "When Trying to Return Home".474afro-latina,jennifer-maritza-mccauley,poet-and-writer,puerto-rico,rosa-parks,scar-on-scar-off,university-of-houston-clear-la,when-trying-to-return-homecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-heather-sutherland-wade-ep-318--52748242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52748242Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:42:35 +0000David B. DacostaAs part of a wave of artists hailing from Jamaica during the early-1970s, painter Heather Sutherland-Wade is still churning out original works 50 years later.727alberta,canada,edna-manley,heather-sutherland-wade,manchester,national-gallery-jamaica,paintercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-charity-c-elder-ep-317--52720788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52720788Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:17:29 +0000David B. DacostaCharity C. Elder has quite a resume, accomplished journalist, professor and now author. Her new book "Power: The Rise of Black Women in America" recently hit bookshelves.1120bloomberg,cbs,charity-c-elder,fordham-university,nbc,nyu,power-the-rise-of-black-women-,yahoocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-stephanie-malson-ep-316--52697855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52697855Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:21:08 +0000David B. DacostaCinematographer Stephanie Malson has added her visual touch to the new short "Getaway". The film addresses gun violence and finding one's safe space. "Getaway" will screen at the Pan African Film Festival on February 12th, 15th and 18th.550getaway,gun-violence,jamaica,new-jersey,ocho-rios,stephanie-malsoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-wakanda-forever-ep-315--52677893







]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52677893Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:51:16 +0000David B. Dacosta"Wakanda Forever", the sequel to the Marvel film, "Black Panther", pulled a 180. I found it to be a much better film than the original.







]]>278angela-bassett,black-panther,chadwick-boseman,letitia-wright,lupita-nyongo,marvel,wakanda-forevercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-prof-denis-rosario-ep-314--52654772Drops of Inclusivity Racial Formations and Meanings in Puerto Rican Society, 1898-1965", a thorough dissection of the island nation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52654772Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:54:50 +0000David B. DacostaIn the aftermath of 2017's hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico was thrusted into the international news cycle. Professor Denis-Rosario of Hunter College, has recently published an academic work entitled "Drops of Inclusivity Racial Formations and Meanings in...Drops of Inclusivity Racial Formations and Meanings in Puerto Rican Society, 1898-1965", a thorough dissection of the island nation.]]>725afro-latino,cecilia-aldarondo,drops-of-inclusivity,hawaii,hunter-college,hurricane-maria,landfall,luma-energy,new-york-city,prof-denis-rosario,puerto-ricocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-christi-anne-abraham-ep-313--52609411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52609411Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:49:27 +0000David B. DacostaVisual artist,Christi Anne Abraham, spent the first third of her life growing up on the Caribbean island of Tobago. These days, Abraham is immersed in the world of the Arts, experimenting with different aspects of painting. In addition, a book which...899christi-anne-abraham,comic-artist,illustration,mississauga,nature,painting,tobagocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-how-to-measure-a-year-ep-312--52577347
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52577347Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:12:20 +0000David B. Dacosta"How to Measure a Year" is filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt's second consecutive Oscar nomination for a documentary short. The film chronicles the life of Rosenblatt's daughter, Ella, from ages 2-18.
]]>187documentary-short,how-to-measure-a-year,jay-rosenblatt,oscar-nomination,when-we-were-bulliescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-rachel-moss-ep-311--52532321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52532321Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:10:29 +0000David B. DacostaFor decades, Jamaica's artistic output has primarily been music. Illustrator Rachel Moss' work in children's literature nicely broadens that outward perception. In 2020, Jamaican Olympic sprint champ, Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, released the Children's...704childrens-lit,england,illustrator,jamaica,rachel-moss,scholastic,shelly-ann-fraser-prycecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-frantz-brent-harris-ep-310--52457973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52457973Mon, 16 Jan 2023 23:57:16 +0000David B. DacostaAfrophilia is a celebration of Black love. Love for self. Toronto sculptor, Frantz Brent-Harris, infuses his Jamaican upbringing into this series of pieces. The exhibit will run until Fall of 2023.739afrophilia,black-love,edna-manley,frantz-brent-harris,jamaica,phillip-thomas,sculptor,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-rev-al-sharpton-ep-309--52449168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52449168Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:57:51 +0000David B. DacostaRev. Al Sharpton has been a Civil Rights activist for some five decades. The documentary LOUDMOUTH, Life and Work of Activist & Change-maker Reverend Al Sharpton tells his story. The film is available to stream on Apple TV and Amazon Prime.302america,brooklyn,ghana,james-brown,racial-activism,rev-al-sharpton,rev-jesse-jackson,steve-harveycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-2022-in-review-ep-308--52324629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52324629Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:32:49 +0000David B. Dacosta2022 was a good year for artistic outings.708big-daddy-kane,break-for-love,cimafunk,denise-thomasos,epmd,hotstepper,jfl,lisa-fischer,miles-from-india,nice-and-smoothcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-lady-lull-ep-307--52303151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52303151Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:26:19 +0000David B. DacostaAs a single person, 2022 was quite uneventful on the dating front. Yes, there were a handful of options but nothing to write home about.425dating,divorcees,emotional-baggage,relationships,single-mothers,social-mediacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-clifton-joseph-ep-306--52269103

About | (cliftonjoseph.com)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52269103Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:05:12 +0000David B. DacostaThree decades in, and Toronto Dub Poet, Clifton Joseph, is still pushing the envelope with his latest collection, "Shots on Eglinton". https://cliftonjoseph.com/about/

About | (cliftonjoseph.com)]]>1422antigua,cbc,ckln,clifton-joseph,contrast-magazine,globe-and-mail,miss-lou,mutabaruka,shots-on-eglinton,toronto,toronto-life,toronto-star,tvocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-nadia-high-ep-305--52209057
Nadia High]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52209057Fri, 16 Dec 2022 22:48:50 +0000David B. DacostaComparisons have been drawn with musical acts such as Tracy Chapman, but Nadia High is her own person both stylistically and ideologically. The singer/songwriter is currently constructing tunes for the follow up to her 2021 Ep RACEMUSESICK...
Nadia High]]>916atlanta,edmonton,folk-music,tracy-chapman,trinidadcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-lisa-fischer-2022-ep-304--52063008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52063008Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:48:17 +0000David B. DacostaLisa Fischer is a top tier vocalist. The best I've heard in my time. She'll be performing live at the Royal Conservatory of Music on December 1st, 2022.215lisa-fischer,luther-vandross,the-rolling-stones,tina-turnercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-denyse-thomasos-ep-303--52051578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52051578Wed, 30 Nov 2022 04:04:54 +0000David B. DacostaDenyse Thomasos will be remembered for her impressive abstract works. The Trinidadian born, Canadian transplant has a series of exhibits now on display at Toronto's AGO, running until February 2023.174ago,denyse-thomasos,february-2023,toronto,trinidadian-borncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-lazaro-and-the-shark-ep-302--51881841William Sabourin O'Reilly has crafted a documentary that performs a deep dive into Cuban culture..

The film screens on Monday, November 14, at 2:15 PM at Cinépolis Chelsea as part DOC NYC.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51881841Mon, 14 Nov 2022 02:20:46 +0000David B. DacostaWith "Lazaro and Shark", filmmaker William Sabourin O'Reilly has crafted a documentary that performs a deep dive into Cuban culture.. The film screens on Monday, November 14, at 2:15 PM at Cinépolis Chelsea as part DOC NYC.William Sabourin O'Reilly has crafted a documentary that performs a deep dive into Cuban culture..

The film screens on Monday, November 14, at 2:15 PM at Cinépolis Chelsea as part DOC NYC.]]>977afro-cuban,conga-festival,lazaro-and-shark,william-sabourin-o'reillycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-drop-the-needle-ep-301--51745199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51745199Tue, 01 Nov 2022 02:05:14 +0000David B. DacostaIn September of 1990, Eugene Tam first opened the doors to Play De Record, a DJ specialty shop in downtown Toronto. On November 6th, "Drop the Needle", a film documenting Tam's history with the shop will have its third screening at Hot Docs Cinema.241cut-creator,drop-the-needle,eugene-tam,ll-cool-j,march-1991,play-de-record,september-1990,words-from-the-genius,wu-tang-clancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-episode-300--51733605
My novella "The Sun's Love Is Ours" is available for purchase on Kindle (Amazon).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51733605Sun, 30 Oct 2022 22:11:24 +0000David B. DacostaOn March 6, 2019, I launched The Black Eskimo Podcast. Today marks episode 300. My novella "The Sun's Love Is Ours" is available for purchase on Kindle (Amazon).
My novella "The Sun's Love Is Ours" is available for purchase on Kindle (Amazon).]]>422alea,ana-scotney,damian-marcano,elizabeth-nunez,kenny-robinson,michelle-savill,millie-lies-low,sammy-jackson,uzo-olehcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-vanessa-williams-retrospective-ep-299--51568397
On October 15th, Williams will be performing at the Rose Theatre in Brampton.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51568397Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:33:06 +0000David B. DacostaAs a singer and actress, Vanessa Williams has been a fixture in the entertainment industry for over three decades. On October 15th, Williams will be performing at the Rose Theatre in Brampton.
On October 15th, Williams will be performing at the Rose Theatre in Brampton.]]>427arnold-schwarzenegger,eraser,right-stuff,samuel-l-jackson,save-the-best-for-last,shaft,soul-food,ugly-betty,vanessa-williamscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-mariana-michaelis-ep-298--51531109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51531109Mon, 10 Oct 2022 21:42:14 +0000David B. DacostaBrazilian transplant Mariana Michaelis recently had a screening for her first film at Toronto's aluCine Latin Film Festival. The short, Anima Mea, is a personal work which decontructs her family life growing up in Brazil.683anima-mea,brazil,city-of-god,mariana-michaelis,portugal,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-the-storied-life-of-aj-fikry-ep-297--51518625
The film is now playing in theatres in major cities across Canada. Check your local listings.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51518625Sun, 09 Oct 2022 21:48:55 +0000David B. DacostaThe "Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" is a film about love, beginning with the love of literature. The film is now playing in theatres in major cities across Canada. Check your local listings.
The film is now playing in theatres in major cities across Canada. Check your local listings.]]>188adoption,literature,romance,suicide,the-storied-life-of-aj-fikrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sherien-barsoum-ep-296--51408185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51408185Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:39:14 +0000David B. DacostaFilm director and producer Sherien Barsoum's latest endevour combines poetry and animation. Dreams in Vatablack debuts on CBC Gem on September 29th.786animation,bipoc,cbc-gem,dreams-in-vatablack,egypt,ian-keteku,jamaica,poetry,sherien-barsoumcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-ctff-2022-reviews-ep-295--51348423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51348423Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:45:29 +0000David B. DacostaThe Caribbean Tales Film Festival 2022 runs from September 7 -23.6135-stars,asunder,dorlis,houmvini,immune,my-execution-will-be-televised,out-of-this-world,pickney,wokecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-chloe-brown-ep-294--51310030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51310030Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:27:28 +0000David B. DacostaChloe Brown is not lacking in confidence. Recently she was interviewed on City News Toronto delivering some sharp words to sitting mayor John Tory. Next month Brown will go head to head with Tory for the coveted Toronto post. Election day is...1207chloe-brown,homeless,john-tory,north-york,rexdale,toronto-mayor,toronto-metropolitan-universitcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-flow-fest-ep-293--51285263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51285263Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:11:21 +0000David B. DacostaOn Saturday, September 17th, Brampton's Rose Theatre will be hosting "Flow Fest", a celebration of Steelpan music and Caribbean culture by extension.  Husband and wife steelpan aficionados Larnell and Joy Lewis will headline the event.1187afro-caribbean,antigua,flow-fest,grammys,joy-lewis,larnell-lewis,morgan-heritage,rose-theatre,steelpan-music,st-kittscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-janet-marrett-ep-292--51273039
The film is currently screening at the Caribbean Tales Film Festival.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51273039Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:50:21 +0000David B. DacostaBritish filmmaker Janet Marrett delivers a riveting short entitled "Asunder", which addresses the heartless deportation policies targeting certain members of England's Caribbean community. The film is currently screening at the Caribbean Tales Film...
The film is currently screening at the Caribbean Tales Film Festival.]]>800asunder,deportation,england,jamaica,janet-marrett,spike-lee,steve-mcqueen,windrush-generationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-when-morning-comes-ep-291--51264008
As part of TIFF 2022, the film will be screening on September 15th and 16th at the Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51264008Thu, 15 Sep 2022 02:56:26 +0000David B. DacostaUnderstated and authentic, "When Morning Comes" by Kelly Fyffe-Marshall is one of the best Jamaican narrative features to be released in over a decade. As part of TIFF 2022, the film will be screening on September 15th and 16th at the Scotiabank...
As part of TIFF 2022, the film will be screening on September 15th and 16th at the Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto.]]>247jamaica,kelly-fyffe-marshall,smile-orarage,the-harder-they-come,toronto,when-morning-comescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-diana-webley-ep-290--51108328
The Caribbean Tales Film Festival runs from September 7-23.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51108328Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:14:38 +0000David B. Dacosta2022 marks the 17th staging of the Caribbean Tales Film Festival. Diana Webley is the festival director. The Caribbean Tales Film Festival runs from September 7-23.
The Caribbean Tales Film Festival runs from September 7-23.]]>1059caribbean-tales-film-festival,diana-webley,dwight-drummond,harbourfront-centre,jean-augustine,tracy-moorecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-brennan-bempong-ep-289--51032438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51032438Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:35:42 +0000David B. DacostaPolitical hopeful Brennan Bempong is running for City Councillor for Mississauga's Ward 10. As an impassioned twenty-something of Ghanaian parentage, Mr. Bempong has a unique platform and a desire to change the face of Mississauga politics. Election...687brennan-bempong,diversity,ghana,mississauga-city-councillor,racialized-majority,vote-october-24,ward-10cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-prof-rhonda-d-frederick-ep-288--51008857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51008857Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:40:33 +0000David B. DacostaSpeculative Fiction is a literary genre without rules or boundaries. In my estimation, the late author Octavia E. Butler was and remains the grand dame of the category. As an unabashed fan for decades, Boston College professor Rhonda D. Frederick's...1113boston-college,caribbean-literature,edwidge-danticat,elizabeth-nunez,evidence-of-things-not-seen-fa,jamaica,nalo-hopkinson,octavia-butler,panama,rhonda-d-frederick,speculative-fiction,st-luciacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-charles-campbell-ep-287--50978861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50978861Sat, 20 Aug 2022 22:11:46 +0000David B. DacostaReggae music has always been Jamaica's biggest artistic export. Though not as common, the island has produced individuals who move in other spaces within the art world. Charles Campbell is an award-winning Jamaican visual artist residing in the...1283charles-campbell,jamaican-social-structure,jonkonnu,kingston-jamaica,prince-edward-island,victoria-british-columbia,visual-artistcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-studio-17-ep-286--50914652
The film screens at Toronto's Hot Docs Cinema on August 15th.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50914652Sun, 14 Aug 2022 23:55:29 +0000David B. DacostaThe documentary "Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes" traces the evolution of Jamaican music, beginning in the early 1960s. The film screens at Toronto's Hot Docs Cinema on August 15th.
The film screens at Toronto's Hot Docs Cinema on August 15th.]]>401clive-chin,kingston-jamaica,pat-chin,queens-new-york,randys,studio-17-the-lost-reggae-tape,vincent-chin,vp-recordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-agm-ep-285--50878147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50878147Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:05:33 +0000David B. DacostaArt Gallery of Mississauga224agm,ago,art-gallery-of-mississauga,kim-lee-kho,mississauga,toronto,view-find-hercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-king-and-queen-ep-284--50765403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50765403Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:53:22 +0000David B. DacostaAs part of Caribana 2022, I attended the King and Queen competition at Toronto's Lamport Stadium.318becoming-a-queen,caribana-2022,chris-strikes,joella-crichton,king-and-queen-competition,socacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-jean-augustine-ep-283--50760011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50760011Sat, 30 Jul 2022 20:09:13 +0000David B. DacostaEarlier this month, I attended a screening for a documentary entitled "Steadfast: The Message and the Messenger". The film focuses on the life of teacher and politician Jean Augustine.228grenada,jean-augustine,jean-chrétien,politics,teachingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-becoming-a-queen-ep-282--50574842
The film will be available on VOD beginning on July 19th.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50574842Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:58:00 +0000David B. DacostaJoella Crichton is an unconventional queen. Having amassed a staggering nine wins as Queen of the Bands at Toronto's Caribana, the Toronto native tells her compelling story in the new documentary "Becoming a Queen". Directed by filmmaker Chris...
The film will be available on VOD beginning on July 19th.]]>1311barbados,becoming-a-queen,caribana,chris-strikes.,grenada,jamaica,joella-crichton,mighty-sparrow,queen-of-the-bands,st-vincent,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-robin-rue-simmons-ep-281--50500007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50500007Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:13:56 +0000David B. DacostaFormer Alderwoman Robin Rue Simmons is hands down the star of the documentary, "The Big Payback". She's credited in spearheading efforts in getting legislation passed for a reparations initiative in the Illinois city of Evanston. The first of its...807alderwoman,evanston-illinois,north-western,reparations,repatriation,robin-rue-simmons,taraji-p-henson,the-big-payback,yalecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sunny-side-up-ep-280--50475519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50475519Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:20:53 +0000David B. DacostaOn June 29th, I was interviewed on the morning program "Sunny Side Up", airing on Radio Jamaica. It was in promotion for my novella "The Sun's Love Is Ours", available for purchase on Kindle through Amazon.663jamaica,journalism,podcasting,the-suns-love-is-ours,toronto,vimeo,youtubecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tribeca-2022-ep-279--50409562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50409562Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:56:16 +0000David B. DacostaTribeca 2022 ran from June 8th until June 19th600butterfly-in-the-sky,carol-and-johnny,god-said-give-em-drum-machines,kaepernick-and-america,liquor-store-dreams,subject,the-big-payback,the-doc,unfinished-businesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-cmw-ep-278--50190042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50190042Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:27:15 +0000David B. DacostaOn June 9th, I attended the 40th staging of Canadian Music Week in Toronto.300canadian-music-week,chuck-d,el-mocambo,michael-landsberg,off-the-record,public-enemy,revival,synch-awards,tara-sloan,tsncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-radio-jamaica-ep-277--50107890
The book is available for purchase on Kindle through Amazon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50107890Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:00:34 +0000David B. DacostaIn promotion of my novella, The Sun’s Love Is Ours, I was interviewed on RJR 94.1 FM (Radio Jamaica) by host Gerry McDaniel this past Sunday. The book is available for purchase on Kindle through Amazon.
The book is available for purchase on Kindle through Amazon.]]>928caribbean-literature,david-b-dacosta,earl-lovelace,jamaican-novella,marlon-james,oonya-kempadoo,radio-jamaica,romantic-drama,the-suns-love-is-ourscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-elizabeth-nunez-ep-276--50086929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50086929Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:21:29 +0000David B. DacostaThis is my third interview with Trinidadian author Elizabeth Nunez since 2012. I rank her as one of the five most important authors within the Caribbean literary space. Her latest novel, Now Lila Knows, will be released on June 7th through Akashic...1433american-injustice,blm,caribbean-literature,cnn,earl-lovelace,elizabeth-nunez,eric-garner,geroge-lamming,jamaica-kincaid,literary-classism,merle-hodge,now-lila-knows,samuel-selvon,trinidad,vs-naipaulcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-keesha-brownie-ep-275--50041874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50041874Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:09:47 +0000David B. DacostaKeesha Brownie is a talented Stand-Up comedian destined for big things. With an impressive resume that boasts appearances at Montreal’s Just For Laughs to opening for SNL superstar, Adam Sandler, the future is supernova bright for this stage vet.947adam-sandler,comedy-album-ingredients-of-a-,eddie-murphy,ellen-degeneres,george-carlin,jamaica,jerry-seinfeld,joan-rivers,julia-louis-dreyfus,just-for-laughs,keesha-brownie,kenny-robinson,nubian-disciples-comedy-revue,sommore,tiffany-haddish,wanda-sykescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-ep-274--49972246
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” will be screening again on May 27 & 28.
The Cinesphere is located at 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49972246Fri, 27 May 2022 20:23:27 +0000David B. DacostaI had the opportunity to screen “Everything Everywhere All at Once” at Cinesphere this past Sunday. A unique cinematic experience to say the least. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” will be screening again on May 27 & 28. The Cinesphere is...
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” will be screening again on May 27 & 28.
The Cinesphere is located at 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto]]>179crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon,everything-everywhere-all-at-o,halloween,james-hong,jamie-lee-curtis,michelle-yeoh,the-golden-childcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-cimafunk-ep-273--49930036
Lula Lounge is located at 1585 Dundas St W, Toronto]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49930036Tue, 24 May 2022 23:46:22 +0000David B. DacostaOn Sunday, I attended a Cimafunk concert at Lula Lounge in Toronto. The group is a Cuban Latin music collective. Lula Lounge is located at 1585 Dundas St W, Toronto
Lula Lounge is located at 1585 Dundas St W, Toronto]]>185bruno-mars,cimafunk,cuba,funk,latin-music,lula-lounge,lula-world-2022,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-kenny-robinson-ep-272--49881258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49881258Fri, 20 May 2022 21:23:19 +0000David B. DacostaKenny Robinson has been a comedian for four decades now, and deserves credit for catapulting the career of Russell Peters through his Nubian Disciples Comedy Revue. The 25+ year showcase has an up-coming staging on May 29th at Yuk Yuk’s in downtown...825amy-schumer,chris-rock,dave-chappelle,dick-gregory,eddie-murphy,faizon-love,george-carlin,kenny-robinson,kevin-hart,mike-epps,monique,redd-foxx,richard-pryor,russell-peters,sam-kinison,trevor-noahyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-hot-docs-2022-ep-271--49833324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49833324Tue, 17 May 2022 17:26:52 +0000David B. DacostaThe Hot Docs Film Festival 2022 ran from April 28-May 8.189african-moot,dont-come-searching,making-people-better,more-than-i-remember,rewind-and-playcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-celeste-mohammed-ep-270--49751026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49751026Tue, 10 May 2022 23:43:48 +0000David B. DacostaThis past Saturday, Trinidadian author Celeste Mohammed won the esteemed BOCAS literary prize for her novel, “Pleasantview”.1332celeste-mohammed,earl-lovelace,edwidge-danticat,elizabeth-nunez,junot-diaz,oonya-kempadoo,pleasantview,rachel-manley,samuel-selvon,trinidad,vs-naipaulcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-siff-2022-ep-269--49694461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49694461Fri, 06 May 2022 20:04:28 +0000David B. DacostaThe 65th staging of the San Francisco International Film Festival.423892,emily-the-criminal,la-guerra-civil,mija,no-simple-way-home,san-francisco-international-fi,sell-buy-datecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-michelle-serieux-ep-268--49677950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49677950Thu, 05 May 2022 16:08:38 +0000David B. DacostaWriter, director and producer, Michelle Serieux, is a true advocate for Caribbean culture, specifically through the lens of cinema. Her latest production endeavour, Don’t Come Searching, is currently screening at Toronto’s Hot Docs Film Festival....1084canada,cancer,derek-walcott,don’t-come-searching,farm-labourer,jamaica,michelle-serieux,new-caribbean-cinema,st-lucia,uwi-monacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-abiola-idowu-ep-267--49562426
https://abiolaidowu.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49562426Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:18:19 +0000David B. DacostaNigerian painter and sculpturer, Abiola Idowu, represents the combination of culture and artistry. https://abiolaidowu.com/
https://abiolaidowu.com/]]>850abiola-idowu,brampton,cbc,nigeria,painter,sculpturer,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-quickening-ep-266--49520778
“Quickening” will be opening in Toronto at Cineplex Yonge and Dundas on April 29 and will expand to additional markets in the subsequent weeks.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49520778Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:58:05 +0000David B. DacostaAs a film, “Quickening” tackles marital conflict, culture and coming-of-age storylines with varying degrees of success. “Quickening” will be opening in Toronto at Cineplex Yonge and Dundas on April 29 and will expand to additional markets in the...
“Quickening” will be opening in Toronto at Cineplex Yonge and Dundas on April 29 and will expand to additional markets in the subsequent weeks.]]>199coming-of-age,interracial-dating,pakistani,performing-arts,quickeningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-gardiner-museum-ep-265--49473341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49473341Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:40:28 +0000David B. DacostaIn some ways the Gardiner museum is like a companion piece to the ROM. Being situated literally right across the street, and being a fellow museum. But the comparisons end there. Gardiner possesses its own unique personality and sense of style.196ceramics,gardiner-museum,garniture-remix,rom,shary-boyle-outside-the-palace,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-miles-from-india-ep-264--49344904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49344904Wed, 06 Apr 2022 19:31:07 +0000David B. DacostaJazz fusion is an accurate description of the sonic sensation of Miles From India. A tribute to the music of Jazz legend Miles Davis. An Afro-Indo hybrid.231jazz-fusion,koerner-hall,miles-davis,miles-from-india,royal-conservatory-of-music,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-prof-rosalea-hamilton-ep-263--49319672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49319672Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:44:42 +0000David B. DacostaProfessor Rosalea Hamilton is passionate about the nuts and bolts of economics. She teaches its philosophy, even contributes to the Gleaner, a daily Jamaican newspaper. Yet her heart remans firmly planted in the plight of the common Jamaican man and...835colonization,economics,jamaica,professor-rosalea-hamilton,reparations,u-techcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-wood-and-water-ep-262--49309812
The film is currently screening at NYC’s (MOMA) Museum of Modern Art. In addition, WOOD AND WATER will be released theatrically in Los Angeles on Friday, April 15 at the Lumiere Music Hall.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49309812Mon, 04 Apr 2022 03:49:41 +0000David B. DacostaWOOD AND WATER is a cinematic exercise in minimalism. A stripped down film about family, retirement and geohraphic separation. The film is currently screening at NYC’s (MOMA) Museum of Modern Art. In addition, WOOD AND WATER will be released...
The film is currently screening at NYC’s (MOMA) Museum of Modern Art. In addition, WOOD AND WATER will be released theatrically in Los Angeles on Friday, April 15 at the Lumiere Music Hall.]]>196arthouse-cinema,china,germany,jonas-bak,minimalism,moma,wood-and-watercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-emma-ferreira-ep-261--49138521
The film screens on March 25 at the Bell Lightbox in Toronto.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49138521Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:05:39 +0000David B. Dacosta“Learn to Swim” chronicles the highs and lows of a young Jazz saxophonist. Emma Ferreira co-stars as a vocalist who becomes entangled romantically with that said musician. The film screens on March 25 at the Bell Lightbox in Toronto.
The film screens on March 25 at the Bell Lightbox in Toronto.]]>860acting,afro-latina,dominican-republic,emma-ferreira,latino,learn-to-swim,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-elaine-del-valle-ep-260--49086138
The project screens at SXSW on March 17]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49086138Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:43:50 +0000David B. DacostaElaine Del Valle is a force. Her project,”Brownsville Bred”, has seen births off Broadway and in the form of a Young Adult novel. Now, it’s been produced within the visual medium as a film. The project screens at SXSW on March 17
The project screens at SXSW on March 17]]>1198brooklyn,brownsville-bred,elaine-del-valle,nyc-breakers,off-broadway,puerto-rico,rocksteady-crew,salsa,the-system-cbs,ya-novelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-ago-ep-259--49074150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49074150Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:59:33 +0000David B. DacostaThe Art Gallery of Ontario is located at 317 Dundas St W in Toronto, I was in attendance on Wednesday evening, back in Art critic mode.213art-gallery-of-ontario,blue-view.,first-nations,jamaica,jorian-charlton,matthew-wong,out-of-many,red-is-beautiful,robert-houlecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-millie-lies-low-ep-258--49059954
The film screens at SXSW on March 14, 16, 17]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49059954Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:19:07 +0000David B. DacostaWriter/Director Michelle Savill and actress Ana Scotney are a dynamic duo. Their new film, “Millie Lies Low”, is a treat. Its originality and sense of humour sheds light on New Zealand’s cinematic talents. The film screens at SXSW on March 14, 16, 17
The film screens at SXSW on March 14, 16, 17]]>934ana-scotney,jacinda-ardern,michelle-savill,millie-lies-low,new-zealand,niki-caro,philippines,polynesia,the-breaker-upperers,whale-rider,witi-ihimaeracleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-hot-docs-cinema-ep-257--49043062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49043062Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:19:58 +0000David B. DacostaThe Hot Docs Cinema is located at 506 Bloor St W in Toronto. On Wednesday night I screened the Oscar®-Nominated Documentary Shorts.280audible,hot-docs-cinema,jay-rosenblatt,lead-me-home,lucia-harris,oscar-nominated-documentary-sh,shaquille-oneal,the-queen-of-basketball,three-songs-for-benazir,when-we-were-bulliescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-damian-marcano-ep-256--49021285
The film screens at the SXSW Film Festival on March 11, 12, 14 and 17.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49021285Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:19:32 +0000David B. Dacosta“Chee$e” is a welcomed addition to the Caribbean cinematic cannon. Trinidadian Filmmaker Damian Marcano has broadened the boundaries of the region’s film approach stylistically. Arthouse Caribbean cinema is a fitting classification. The film...
The film screens at the SXSW Film Festival on March 11, 12, 14 and 17.]]>1144caribbean-literature,chee$e,claws,damian-marcano,god-loves-the-fighter,obeah,snowfall,trinidad,winning-time-the-rise-of-the-lcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-maya-bastian-ep-255--48984139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48984139Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:16:08 +0000David B. DacostaAs the daughter of Sri Lankan immigrants, Maya Bastian is a fierce advocate of her parent’s homeland. Bastian’s short film, “Tigress”, is both visually hypnotic and compelling from a narrative standpoint.796cinefam,dheepan,maya-bastian,m-i-a,sri-lanka,tamil-tigers,tigress,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-black-boys-ep-254--48899977
Jon Thomas Royston is one of the film’s producers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48899977Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:32:40 +0000David B. Dacosta“Black Boys” is a heartfelt documentary examining the perils of being a Black male within the American system. The film is available to stream on the Peacock Network. Jon Thomas Royston is one of the film’s producers.
Jon Thomas Royston is one of the film’s producers.]]>891bakari-sellers,black-boys,black-girls,charlamagne-the-breakfast-club,education-vs-sports,jon-thomas-royston,malcolm-jenkins,president-barack-obama,prison-pipeline,spike-leecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-bacurau-ep-253--48888577The film is available for purchase and streaming through Kino Lorber.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48888577Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:30:54 +0000David B. Dacosta"Bacurau" is a potent and unorthodox Brazilian cinematic experience. The film is available for purchase and streaming through Kino Lorber.The film is available for purchase and streaming through Kino Lorber.]]>190afro-brazilian,bacurau,barbara-colen,brazil,city-of-god,colonization.,juliano-dornelles,kleber-mendonça-filho,portuguese,sônia-braga,udo-kiercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-water-signs-ep-252--48823895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48823895Tue, 22 Feb 2022 01:04:11 +0000David B. DacostaThe Zodiac is comprised of four elemental groups; Earth, Fire, Air and Water. As a Scorpion, Cancer and Pisces are my recommended matches.566air,cancer,earth,fire,pisces,scorpio,water,water-signs,zodiaccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-chynna-lewis-ep-251--48786192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48786192Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:51:04 +0000David B. DacostaTaiwan to Toronto, and the world. Singer/Songwriter Chynna Lewis’ new Ep “What Are Friends For” embodies a mashup of Pop and R&B sensibilities.1060blm,charlotte-day-wilson,chynna-lewis,eddie-vedder,humber-college,jessie-reyez,r&b,stop-asian-hate,taiwan,the-late-late-show-james-corde,the-touch,toronto,what-are-friends-forcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-george-elliott-clarke-ep-250--48745114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48745114Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:00:08 +0000David B. DacostaGeorge Elliott Clarke is a Professor of English at the University of Toronto, and a former Poet Laureate.1011george-elliott-clarke,ivy-league-universities,love-poems,nova-scotia,pierre-elliott-trudeau,poet-laurete,ryerson-university,toronto,valentines-daycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-american-reckoning-ep-249--48695689
PBS Frontline will begin airing “American Reckoning” on February 15]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48695689Fri, 11 Feb 2022 22:31:14 +0000David B. Dacosta“American Reckoning” is another in a recent wave of Civil Rights themed documentaries. The film highlights an alternative narrative to the non-violent stance made popular by Martin Luther King Jr. Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein co-directed the...
PBS Frontline will begin airing “American Reckoning” on February 15]]>548american-reckoning,civil-rights,deacons-for-defense,ed-pincus,malcolm-x,martin-luther-king-jr,natchez-mississippi,wharlest-jackson,yoruba-richencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-rude-nala-ep-248--48634552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48634552Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:57:39 +0000David B. DacostaR&B singer Rude Nala proudly represents the city of Vancouver and her Afro-Filipina heritage. Not since the Hip Hop collective, Rascalz, has an act of colour emerged from the province of British Columbia.837blacka-pino,drake,edmonton,michie-mee,nelly-furtado,philippines,r-&-b,rude-nala,saukrates,toronto,tory-lanez,trinidad,vancouvercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-alea-ep-247--48604363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48604363Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:44:31 +0000David B. DacostaLatin music enthusiast Alea, is equal parts historian and musician. Her album, Alborotá, amalgamates the richness of various Latin music genres.862alborotá,alea,berklee-college-of-music,boston,colombia,cumbia,latin-music,nigeria,nyc,porro,west-africacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-slamdance-2022-film-reviews-ep-246--48580990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48580990Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:55:42 +0000David B. DacostaThe 2022 Slamdance Film Festival runs from January 27 – February 6.313a-few-things-i'm-beginning-to-,dear-maslow,denzel,open-ones-mouth,oreo-the-trilogy,somebody-take-the-wheel,terrain-behind-the-eyes,the-multi,the-ritual-to-beauty,walls-cannot-keep-us-from-flyicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-who-we-are-ep-245--48565227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48565227Thu, 03 Feb 2022 01:17:39 +0000David B. DacostaAs part of Black History Month at the VIFF Centre, “Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America” will be screening from February 4 – 17.300jeffery-robinson,jim-crow,karens,lynching,mlk-assassination,segregation,slavery,who-we-are-a-chronicle-of-racicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sundance-2022-film-reviews-ep-244--48501911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48501911Sun, 30 Jan 2022 01:06:09 +0000David B. DacostaI watched a total of five features and six shorts at Sundance 2022.520$75000,bestia,champ,egúngún-(masquerade),leonor-will-never-die,mars-one,midwives,neptune-frost,precious-hair-&-beauty,the-cow-who-sang-a-song-into-t,training-wheelscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-john-ogunmuyiwa-ep-243--48471092
The film screened virtually at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48471092Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:56:51 +0000David B. DacostaNigerian born, British bred filmmaker, John Ogunmuyiwa’s short film “Precious Hair & Beauty” brings culture and surrealism to the fold simultaneously. The film screened virtually at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20.
The film screened virtually at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20.]]>692abba-makama,africa,cannes,england,john-ogunmuyiwa,juju-stories,london,nigeria,precious-hair-&-beauty,sundance,surrealism,the-lost-okoroshi,tiff,tribecacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-francisca-alegria-ep-242--48440062
The film screens virtually at the Sundance Film Festival today..]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48440062Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:27:20 +0000David B. DacostaFrancisca Alegría, Leonor Varela and Mia Maestro comprise the key elements responsible for the inventive feature film “The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future.” Penned and directed by Alegría, the paranormal experience takes the viewer on an...
The film screens virtually at the Sundance Film Festival today..]]>1027blade-2,chile,columbia-university,francisca-alegría,leonor-varela,mia-maestro,reanimation,the-cow-who-sang-a-song-into-t,twilight-saga,wesley-snipescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-carrie-mullings-ep-241--48428407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48428407Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:22:54 +0000David B. DacostaCarrie Mullings is a self-proclaimed rebel. Steeped in her Jamaican roots, the web series and radio host continues to pump out Caribbean content.824aboriginal,carrie-mullings,chry,jamaica,montréal,rebel-vibez,reggae,taste-of-the-caribbean,toronto,un-goût-des-caraïbes-festivalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-gabriel-martins-ep-240--48393675
The film screens virtually at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48393675Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:08:09 +0000David B. DacostaFilmmaker Gabriel Martins’ latest endeavour, Mars One, provides an authentic slice of Brazilian life through the lens of a family of four. The film screens virtually at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22.
The film screens virtually at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22.]]>1104afro-brazilian,city-of-god,gabriel-martins,mars-one,neighbouring-sounds,penal-system,unemploymentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-jay-douglas-ep-239--48337808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48337808Mon, 17 Jan 2022 20:07:41 +0000David B. DacostaVeteran Reggae vocalist Jay Douglas is fueled by a distinctive Jammy swagger. On January 20th he’ll be performing a virtual concert courtesy of the Toronto Jazz Festival.1045aretha-franklin,bob-marley,fats-domino,jackie-wilson,jamaica,jay-douglas,montego-bay,reggae,rita-marley,the-drifters,ziggy-marleycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-born-in-chicago-ep-238--48242282
The film is available at the iTunes store.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48242282Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:27:30 +0000David B. Dacosta“Born in Chicago” traces the migration of Blues music from America’s south to Chicago, via pioneers like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. The film is available at the iTunes store.
The film is available at the iTunes store.]]>306blues-music,born-in-chicago,howlin-wolf,muddy-waters,rolling-stonescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-films-galore-ep-237--48113663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48113663Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:17:27 +0000David B. Dacosta2021 can best be summarized as the year of the film festival. I covered a total of fourteen festivals virtually.627anais-taracena,cecilia-aldarondo,denzel-washington,doc-nyc,films-galore,grandpa-was-an-emperor,haile-selassie,hot-docs,indian-sweets-and-spices,landfall,mississippi-masala,muta-ali-muhammad,nana-mensah,punch-9-for-harold-washington,queen-of-glory,subjects-of-desire,the-slince-of-the-mole,tribeca,yusuf-hawkins-storm-over-brookcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-apanaki-temitayo-m-ep-236--47969926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47969926Fri, 17 Dec 2021 23:11:05 +0000David B. DacostaMultidisciplinary artist, Apanaki Temitayo M, speaks on Art, Culture and Mental Health.1053anishinaabe,apanaki-temitayo-m,bunji-garlin,destra,geoffrey-holder,leroy-clarke,machel-montano,mental-health,mixed-media,patrice-roberts,toronto,trinidadcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-kung-fu-flicks-ep-235--47884649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47884649Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:09:57 +0000David B. DacostaThe 9th Old School Kung Fu Fest runs from December 6-13, 2021 - four titles available exclusively online, December 6–13, and another five films for in-person big-screen viewing at MoMI, December 10–12.21918-bronzemen,36-deadly-styles,7-grandmasters,kung-fu-flicks,momi,return-of-the-18-bronzemen,the-9th-old-school-kung-fu-fescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sammy-jackson-ep-234--47841134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47841134Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:55:36 +0000David B. DacostaJazz vocalist Sammy Jackson has arrived. The Toronto born singer secured the 2021 Juno award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Her winning project, “With You”, is the ideal listening material for a cozy Sunday afternoon indoors.866beyonce,christina-aguilera,diana-krall,jamaica,juno-awards,lizz-wright,mariah-carey,norah-jones,north-york,sammy-jackson,st-catharines,toronto,university-of-toronto,vocal-jazz-album-of-the-yearcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sonja-sohn-ep-233--47745794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47745794Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:10:15 +0000David B. DacostaThe gritty crime drama “The Wire” put the city of Baltimore on the map in a complex way. Sonja Sohn’s new documentary, “The Slow Hustle”, continues in that vein. The documentary is available to view on HBO.810baltimore,detective-sean-suiter,hbo,richard-roundtree,samuel-l-jackson,shaft,sonja-sohn,the-slow-hustle,the-wirecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-linette-doherty-ep-232--47686817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47686817Sun, 28 Nov 2021 04:25:42 +0000David B. DacostaLinette Doherty lives and breathes the Arts. She attended a high school for the arts as a teen, followed by post secondary education, with a specialized focus. Since 2004, she’s owned and operated S.P.A.C.E, an institute that teaches various...870ballet,dance,linette-doherty,scarborough,space,theatre,wexford-collegiatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-doc-nyc-film-reviews-2-ep-231--47675043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47675043Sat, 27 Nov 2021 01:21:44 +0000David B. DacostaThe 2021 staging of the DOC NYC Film Festival runs virtually from November 10-28. This is my second set of film reviews.443arthur-ashe,bad-attitude-the-art-of-spain-,baltimore,citizen-ashe,cuban-singer,emperor-haile-selassie,ethiopia,grandpa-was-an-emperor,kevin-garnett-anything-is-poss,king-solomon,krimes,nba,omara,omara-portuondo,queen-of-sheba,rastafari,slow-hustle,wimbledoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-masani-montague-ep-230--47656216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47656216Thu, 25 Nov 2021 18:42:21 +0000David B. DacostaMasani Montague is what you’d call a cultural warrior. As a Rasta activist with university education in Journalism and Environmental Studies, Miss Montague is a focused spirit.1407dread-culture,grandpa-was-an-emperor,haile-selassie,jamaica,journalism,kingston,leonard-percival-howell,marcus-garvey,masani-montague,rasta,rasta-fest-tv,york-universitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sandra-c-alvarez-ep-229--47603874
The film is currently screening virtually at the DOC NYC Film Festival.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47603874Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:29:39 +0000David B. DacostaAstronomical hospital bills have been a hot-button issue in America for decades. The new documentary “INHOSPITABLE” approaches the matter from a unique perspective, zeroing in on hospital consolidation and corporate greed. Sandra C Alvarez is the...
The film is currently screening virtually at the DOC NYC Film Festival.]]>1244campaign-finance,cornell-university,cuban,health-care,highmark,inhospitable,medical-insurance,miami,pittsburg,sandra-c-alvarez,upmccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sonya-jackson-ep-228--47524289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47524289Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:37:55 +0000David B. DacostaHarold Washington was Chicago’s first Black mayor. The documentary “Punch 9 for Harold Washington” spotlights the beloved politician and is currently screening virtually at the DOC NYC Film Festival. Sonya Jackson is one of the film’s producers.1152arsenio-hall,barack-obama,chicago,harold-washington,iowa,min-louis-farrakhan,phil-donahue,punch-9-for-harold-washington,richard-m-daley,sonya-jacksoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-doc-nyc-film-reviews-1-ep-227--47485032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47485032Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:14:09 +0000David B. DacostaThe 2021 staging of the DOC NYC Film Festival runs virtually from November 10-28. This is my first set of film reviews.439alanis-morissette,barack-obama,black-and-missing,chicago,dean-martin-king-of-cool,dmx-don’t-try-to-understand,doc-nyc,grunge-music,jagged,ottawa,punch-9-for-harold-washington,tupaccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-uzo-oleh-ep-226--47427716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47427716Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:14:38 +0000David B. DacostaBritish born photographer and filmmaker, Uzo Oleh, has quite the resume. His new short film “Edicius” pushes the boundaries of creativity. It screened at the 2021 staging of England’s Raindance Film Festival.871edicius,greek-tragedy,idris-elba,lady-gaga,london,raindance-film-festival,uzo-oleh,vogue-magazinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-dominque-brownes-ep-225--47378628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47378628Mon, 08 Nov 2021 20:04:01 +0000David B. DacostaAt first glance, it’s easy to peg Dominique Brownes as a model. Not only does she have a runway and print background but she’s also an actress and filmmaker.1031actor,actra-womens-committee,concordia-university,dominique-brownes,filmmaker,haitian,meet-me-inside,montreal,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tv-versus-ep-224--47348307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47348307Sat, 06 Nov 2021 16:20:38 +0000David B. DacostaThese days there’s a universe of television shows available on multiple platforms. The majority of shows that I watch reside on traditional networks.374abc,all-rise,cbs,hbo,insecure,law-and-order,law-and-order-svu,nbc,netflix,oprah-winfrey,own,the-good-doctor,the-rookiecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-the-revolution-generation-ep-223--47182942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47182942Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:17:22 +0000David B. DacostaEngland’s Raindance Film Festival runs from October 27 to November 6.220american-centric,climate-control,millennials,politics,raindance-film-festival,the-revolution-generationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-myriam-j-a-chancy-ep-222--47029791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47029791Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:50:20 +0000David B. DacostaHaitian author Myriam J. A. Chancy returns with her latest novel, “What Storm, What Thunder”.1137earthquakes,edwidge-danticat,haiti,haitian-revolution,human-trafficking,jamaica,junot-diaz,montreal,myriam-j-a-chancy,quebec-city,toronto,vodou,what-storm-what-thunder,winnipegcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-aghff-film-reviews-ep-221--46994470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46994470Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:00:44 +0000David B. DacostaThe Art Gallery of Hamilton Film Festival runs from October 15 – 24.280art-gallery-of-hamilton-film-f,djs,musical-theatre,music-collectors,summertime,vinyl-nationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-jessica-parker-kennedy-ep-220--46898047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46898047Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:24:56 +0000David B. DacostaJessica Parker Kennedy’s acting resume has continued to expand over the past decade plus. She only recently came on my radar in her recurring role as Nora West-Allen on the hit superhero television series “The Flash”. Currently, she co-stars in the...83550-50,calgary,greg-berlanti,jessica-parker-kennedy,joseph-gordon-levitt,nora-west-allen,see-for-me,smallville,the-flash,vancouver,viff-2021cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-viff-film-reviews-2-ep-219--46886798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46886798Fri, 08 Oct 2021 18:20:54 +0000David B. Dacosta2021 marks the 40th staging of the Vancouver International Film Festival. The Canadian based festival runs from October 1-11. This is my secomd set of film reviews.462learn-to-swim.,mo-better-blues,records,secrets-from-putumayo,see-for-me,spike-lee,the-beta-test,viff-2021cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-jessica-myrie-ep-218--46849464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46849464Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:39:54 +0000David B. DacostaToronto based actress, Jessica Myrie, is on the rise. She co-starred in the CTFF selected short, TALK, a film addressing Mental health in the Black community. Next on the agenda is a role in the new American television series “The Lost Symbol”.1089acting,caribbean-tales-film-festival,jamaica,jessica-myrie,mental-health,peacock-network,talk-short-film,the-lost-symbol,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-viff-film-reviews-1-ep-217--46778526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46778526Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:12:02 +0000David B. Dacosta2021 marks the 40th staging of the Vancouver International Film Festival. The Canadian based festival runs from October 1-11. This is my first set of film reviews.321anyhow-anyway,charlotte.,fall-of-the-ibis-king,flowing-home,grannys-sexual-life,nuevo-rico.,the-monkey,unnecessary-things,viff-2021,wakecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-ttff-2021-film-reviews-2-ep-216--46727576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46727576Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:00:29 +0000David B. Dacosta2021 marks the 16th staging of the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival. The Caribbean based festival runs from September 22 – 28. This is my second set of film reviews.277dominican-republic,dominica-three-years-after-hur,firelei-báez-an-open-horizon-o,fouyé-zétwal-plowing-the-stars,guadeloupe,haiti,love-in-seven-movements,madame-pipi,martiniquecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-lorraine-jones-molina-ep-215--46638314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46638314Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:42:39 +0000David B. DacostaTackling sexual violence and Puerto Rican culture by extension, the short film “Alma” by filmmaker, Lorraine Jones Molina, is visually stunning. The project will be screening at the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival beginning on September 22nd.868alma-short-film,landfall,lorraine-jones-molina,merengue,puerto-rico,reggaeton,salsa,sexual-violencecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-ttff-2021-film-reviews-1-ep-214--46620132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46620132Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:18:59 +0000David B. Dacosta2021 marks the 16th staging of the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival. The Caribbean based festival runs from September 22 – 28. This is my first set of film reviews.290alma,berlin-loops-savignyplatz,born-to-be-great,caught-in-the-net,cheesecake,dominica-republic,jamaica,trinidad,ttff-2021cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-ammoye-ep-213--46602199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46602199Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:43:19 +0000David B. DacostaJuno nominated Reggae fusion singer Ammoye put on a performance clinic this past Friday. The Clarendon, Jamaica born entertainer and her band rocked Toronto’s Lula Lounge stage. September 17th marked the release of Ammoye’s third studio album...640ammoye,clarendon-jamaica,cocoa-tea,etana,jah9,judy-mowatt,junos,lady-saw,lula-lounge,marcia-griffiths,reggae-fusion,rita-marley,shenseea,spice,toronto,water-albumcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-catherine-hernandez-ep-212--46564550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46564550Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:56:51 +0000David B. DacostaAuthor Catherine Hernandez published her novel “Scarborough” in 2017. Four years later, that book is now a feature film screening at the Toronto International Film Festival. The harrowing story of three economically deprived families is an...608author,catherine-hernandez,city-news-toronto,filipino,galloway,low-income,scarborough-film,tiff-2021cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-alexandra-warner-ep-211--46461243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46461243Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:01:17 +0000David B. DacostaDespite being born in America, filmmaker Alexandra Warner is Trini to the bone. Her pronounced accent speaks to the many years she’s alternated between the Caribbean and the States. Warner’s new documentary, “Forgotten Boys”, is a case study on...1134alexandra-warner,criminal-justice-system,harvard-business,new-jersey,new-york,nyu-gallant,trinidad,youth-offenderscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-oscar-peterson-black-white-ep-210--46365464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46365464Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:44:26 +0000David B. DacostaOscar Peterson was a global Jazz superstar. The new documentary, “Oscar Peterson: Black & White”, pays homage to the Canadian born great. It will be screening at the 2021 staging of the Toronto International Film Festival beginning on September 9th.279art-tatum,canada,duke-ellington,ella-fitzgerald,herbie-hancock,jazz-pianist,mississauga,montreal,nat-king-cole,norman-grant,oscar-peterson-black-&-white,quincy-jonescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-ctff-film-reviews-2-ep-209--46301732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46301732Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:11:35 +0000David B. Dacosta2021 marks the 16th staging of the Caribbean Tales Film Festival. The Toronto based film festival runs from September 8th to 24th. This is my second set of short film reviews.417baby-dolls,carnival,french-guiana,haiti,junior,lovena,mardi-gras,mermaid,netherlands,over-flow,rise-up,that-night,trinidad-&-tobago,voodoo,you-can’t-stop-spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-juju-stories-ep-208--46219726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46219726Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:33:56 +0000David B. DacostaCinematically Nigeria is best known for its Nollywood movement. Three Nigerian filmmakers have joined forces to expand the boundaries of their native country’s film output. “Juju Stories” is a three vignette constructed project delving into the...1456abba-makama,c-j-fiery-obasi,juju-stories,mami-wata,michael-omonua,nigeria,nollywood,rehearsal,supernatural,the-lost-okoroshicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-melissa-haizlip-ep-207--46172746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46172746Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:30:15 +0000David B. DacostaMelissa Haizlip’s new documentary Mr. SOUL!, is a love letter to her uncle Ellis Haizlip, and “SOUL!”, the ground-breaking television program that he created and hosted. The film is chock-full of priceless archival footage from the show’s five-year...1263arsenio-hall,civil-rights.,ellis-haizlip,harry-belafonte,harvard-graduate-school,howard-university,kool-and-the-gang,martin-luther-king-jr,melissa-haizlip,mr.-soul!-documentary,soul!,stephanie-mills,the-last-poets,the-wiz-musical,tonight-show,yale-universitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-vashni-korin-ep-206--46142267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46142267Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:57:31 +0000David B. DacostaWith a Puerto Rican father and Bajan mother, filmmaker Vashni Korin represents a unique cultural blend. Her new film, “You Can’t Stop Spirit”, examines Carnival in New Orleans, Louisiana. The project will be screening at this year’s Caribbean Tales...803baby-dolls,barbados,carnival,new-orleans,nyc,puerto-rico,vashni-korin,voodoo,you-cant-stop-spirit-short-filcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-akilla-s-escape-ep-205--46115822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46115822Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:59:00 +0000David B. Dacosta“Akilla’s Escape” is director Charles Officer’s latest feature film. It had its world premiere at TIFF 2020. The visually stylized crime-drama is available to stream on the Cineplex store, Amazon Prime and other platforms.289akillas-escape,bob-marley,charles-officer,crime-drama,donisha-prendergast,jamaica,maya-bankovic,rasta-i-zation,rita-marley,saul-williamscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-amanda-valle-ep-204--46081131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46081131Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:07:01 +0000David B. DacostaAmanda Valle wears her love for the Dominican Republic on her sleeve. The American transplant unexpectedly became a filmmaker. Her short, “Back in the Island”, speaks to family and tradition. The project will be screening at this year’s Caribbean...717abstract-painting,amanda-valle,back-in-the-island-short,boston,caribbean-tales-film-festival,dominican-republic,los-angeles,nyccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-brandon-gordon-ep-203--46068759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46068759Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:16:50 +0000David B. DacostaFilmmaker Brandon Gordon’s latest short, “Tasha + Xavier”, is essentially a commercial for a clothing store. The engaging dialogue-free film, hints at a promising future. The project will be screening at this year’s Caribbean Tales Film Festival...687brandon-gordon,caribbean-tales-film-festival,commercials,computer-animation,east-york,nova-scotia,tasha-&-xaviercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-ctff-2021-film-reviews-1-ep-202--46027267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46027267Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:45:24 +0000David B. Dacosta2021 marks the 16th staging of the Caribbean Tales Film Festival. The Toronto based film festival runs from September 8th to 24th. This is my first set of short film reviews.390aruba,back-in-the-island,caribbean-tales-film-festival-,dominican-republic,east-york,fireburn-the-documentary,la-bestia.,mexico,pariba,st-croix-virgin-islands,tasha-&-xaviercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-illusionarium-immersive-van-gogh-ep-201--45905920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45905920Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:15:54 +0000David B. DacostaMagic and Art collide. Jamie Allan's Illusionarium and the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit will run throughout the summer here in Toronto. The venues are located at 1 Yonge Street (old Toronto Star Building).246harry-houdini,illusionarium,illusions,immersive-van-gogh-exhibit,jamie-allan,magic,painting,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-all-the-streets-are-silent-ep-200--45803492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45803492Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:17:47 +0000David B. Dacosta“All The Streets Are Silent” had its world premiere at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. The documentary highlights the relationship between skateboard culture and Hip Hop music from 1987 and 1997 in New York City. Beginning on July 23rd, the film...258all-the-streets-are-silent,big-daddy-kane,club-mars,hip-hop,kids,large-professor,nyc,rosario-dawson,run-dmc,skateboarding,supreme-clothing,zoo-yorkcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-myriam-birara-ep-199--45758080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45758080Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:29:27 +0000David B. DacostaMyriam Birara’s new short film “Imuhira” examines sexism and feminism in equal measure. The Rwandan filmmaker uses her project to stimulate discussion. The film will screen at the 2021 staging of Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival.754feminism,genocide,imuhira-short-film,locarno-film-festival,mira-nair,myriam-birara,rwanda,sexismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-wannabe-ep-198--45731075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45731075Sat, 17 Jul 2021 00:00:04 +0000David B. DacostaFrom Kim Kardashian to many of today’s IG models, attempts at replicating the Black woman is the goal. But who is to blame, the women faking their identity or the Black men who desire them?406black-impostors,fake-butts,instagram-models,kim-kardashian,wannabe-blackcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-mandy-marcus-ep-197--45583010
It’s currently available to view on YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45583010Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:29:09 +0000David B. DacostaMandy Marcus is a proud Guyanese-American. Her new short film, Cousins, playfully navigates New York City and represents a feel-good energy. The film screened at the 2021 staging of the Third Horizon Film Festival. It’s currently available to view...
It’s currently available to view on YouTube.]]>1234australia,cousins-short-film.,dougla,guyana,i-may-destroy-you,mandy-marcus,new-jersey,shondaland,shonda-rhimes,third-horizon-film-festivalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-aisha-ford-ep-196--45512221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45512221Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:54:40 +0000David B. DacostaFollowing in the footsteps of trailblazers like Kasi Lemmons and Gina Prince-Bythewood, Aisha Ford is the next generation of female African-American filmmakers. Her short film, Cherry Lemonade, recently screened at the 2021 staging of the Tribeca...1094aisha-ford,cherry-lemonade,dave-chappelle,eris-baker,gina-prince-bythewood,kasi-lemmons,lebron-james,nyc,nyu,ohio,skylan-brooks,spike-lee,this-is-uscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-ian-harnarine-ep-195--45442021
The film is currently streaming virtually at the Third Horizon Film Festival.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45442021Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:30:03 +0000David B. DacostaCrimewatch is an immensely popular news program in Trinidad. Filmmaker Ian Harnarine’s gripping documentary, Party Done, shines a glaring light on the Crimewatch host, Ian Alleyne, and his mission to bring Trinidad’s criminal element to justice. The...
The film is currently streaming virtually at the Third Horizon Film Festival.]]>1736astronomy,bob-marley,brooklyn,calypso,caribbean-tales,crimewatch,criminality.,hot-docs,ian-alleyne,ian-harnarine,nuclear-physics,nyu,party-done,soca,spike-lee,third-horizon-film-festival,tiff,toronto,trinidad,york-universitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tribeca-2021-summary-ep-194--45387785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45387785Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:11:10 +0000David B. DacostaFor Tribeca 2021, I watched a total of 30 films. 23 features and seven shorts. This is a summary of the remaining 21 films that I screened.556a-choice-of-weapons-inspired-b,bitchin’-the-sound-and-fury-of,blood-and-glory,catch-the-fair-one,dating-&-new-york,esther-in-wonderland,honeymood,last-meal,liza-anonymous,miss-panama,nando.,rita-moreno-just-a-girl-who-de,settlers.,she-paradise,sisters-on-track,the-first-step,the-quuen-of-basketball.,the-sit-in-harry-belafonte-hos,tribeca-2021cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-muta-ali-ep-193--45367099
The film has its cinematic premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival today at 2pm, and is currently available to view on HBO Max.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45367099Sat, 19 Jun 2021 14:46:54 +0000David B. DacostaAfter his senseless murder in 1989, Yusuf Hawkins was memorialized in many Hip Hop songs. Muta’Ali’s first-rate documentary, Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn, acts as a time machine and sends the viewer hurtling back three decades to that fateful...
The film has its cinematic premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival today at 2pm, and is currently available to view on HBO Max.]]>12121989,al-sharpton,bensonhurst-brooklyn,big-daddy-kane,chubb-rock-treat-em-right,jungle-fever,minister-louis-farrakhan,muta’ali,ossie-davis,ruby-dee,samuel-jackson,spike-lee,tribeca-2021,wesley-snipes,westchester-county,yusuf-hawkins-storm-over-brookcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-yoruba-richen-ep-192--45359728
The film will have its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 19th at 11am.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45359728Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:26:06 +0000David B. Dacosta1968 was a socially turbulent time in America. Yoruba Richen’s latest documentary “The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte hosts the Tonight Show” perfectly frames that year around Harry Belafonte’s one week stint as guest host of Johnny Carson’s wildly popular...
The film will have its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 19th at 11am.]]>860cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-maya-cueva-leah-galant-ep-191--45341926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45341926Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:51:16 +0000David B. DacostaAbortion remains a hot button topic. Maya Cueva and Leah Galant’s documentary “On the Divide” recently had its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film centres around three Latino subjects and is now available to stream virtually on Tribeca...754abortion,latino,leah-galant,maya-cueva,mexico,narrative-documentary,on-the-divide,pro-choice,pro-life,sen-ted-cruz,texas,tribeca-2021cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sol-guy-ep-190--45327400
Following an additional screening on June the 20th, the documentary will be available to stream virtually on Tribeca At Home.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45327400Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:32:44 +0000David B. DacostaI first crossed paths with Sol Guy in the summer of 1994. Since that time, his career has rocketed him to being a music industry executive in Toronto, then NYC. Somewhere along the way he transitioned into becoming a documentarian. His new, and...
Following an additional screening on June the 20th, the documentary will be available to stream virtually on Tribeca At Home.]]>1493arista,biracial,bmg,eva-mendes,kansas-city-missouri,k’naan,k-os,nyc,rascalz,sol-guy,the-death-of-my-two-fathers,toronto,vancouvercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-nana-mensah-ep-189--45311317
The film premieres today at the Tribeca Film Festival at 5pm, and is available to stream virtually on Tribeca At Home beginning on June 16th.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45311317Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:24:34 +0000David B. DacostaActor, writer and director Nana Mensah showcases her full range of talents in the new feature film “Queen of Glory”. The story of personal trials, family and culture, is infused with a healthy dose of humour. The film premieres today at the Tribeca...
The film premieres today at the Tribeca Film Festival at 5pm, and is available to stream virtually on Tribeca At Home beginning on June 16th.]]>862ghana-culture,imperium-amc,nana-mensah,pretty-matches-productions,queen-of-glory,sarah-jessica-parker,step-nine,theatre,tribeca-2021cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-cecilia-aldarondo-ep-188--45297229
The film is now available to stream on PBS.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45297229Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:08:11 +0000David B. DacostaFilmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo’s layered new documentary, Landfall, is guaranteed to stir up conversation and controversy. The film places the island of Puerto Rico under a microscope in the aftermath of 2017’s hurricane Maria. The film is now...
The film is now available to stream on PBS.]]>1180african-lineage,big-pun,cecilia-aldarondo,fat-joe,hurricane-maria,landfall-documentary,latin-culture,migration,political-corruption,puerto-rico,rosie-perezcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tribeca-2021-film-reviews-2-ep-187--45286819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45286819Sun, 13 Jun 2021 22:16:24 +0000David B. DacostaThese are my second set of feature film reviews for the Tribeca Film Festival, which runs from June 9th – 20th. Tribeca At Home will be streaming all of its films virtually after their in-person premieres.431al-sharpton,deathrow.,ghana-culture,india-sweets-and-spices,landfall,minister-louis-farrakhan,nana-mensah,puerto-rico,queen-of-glory,the-state-of-texas-vs-melissa,yusuf-hawkins-storm-over-brookcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tribeca-2021-film-reviews-1-ep-186--45274481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45274481Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:50:19 +0000David B. DacostaThese are my first set of feature film reviews for the Tribeca Film Festival, which runs from June 9th – 20th. Tribeca At Home will be streaming all of its films virtually after their in-person premieres.384abortion,alien-abductions,biracial,maya-cueva,no-running,on-the-divide,skateboarding,sol-guy,the-death-of-my-two-fathers,the-scars-of-ali-boulala,tribeca-2021cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-skylan-brooks-ep-185--45261435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45261435Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:17:03 +0000David B. DacostaActor Skylan Brooks is at the intersection of alien abductions, and extreme racism in a small town in his latest film “No Running”. The Sci-Fi thriller premieres today virtually on Tribeca At Home.560alien-abductions,ice-cube,no-running,sci-fi-thriller,seven-pounds,skylan-brooks,snoop-dogg,southern-california,will-smithcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-chyna-robinson-ep-184--45251921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45251921Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:18:52 +0000David B. DacostaWith origins in theatre as a playwright, Chyna Robinson has nicely transitioned into film and now holds court in the director’s chair. Her debut feature film, No Ordinary Love, sheds light on the darker side of love and marriage. It makes its...1417bible-belt,biblical,black-wall-street,church,chyna-robinson,greenwood,lynn-andrews-3,marriage,no-ordinary-love,religion,texas,theatrecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-natasha-tarpley-ep-183-part-2--45179305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45179305Sat, 05 Jun 2021 18:06:21 +0000David B. DacostaChildren’s author Natasha Tarpley’s book “I love my hair” appeared on my radar back in 2001. The self-empowerment tale for young Black girls was simple yet impactful. At the time, I frequented a particular Black bookstore and this title has remained...844chicago,children-author,chi-raq,i-love-my-hair,minister-louis-farrakhan,natasha-tarpley,opal-watson-private-eye,pinna,redlining,spike-lee,the-me-i-choose-to-be,the-nation-of-islam,the-princess-and-the-frogcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-natasha-tarpley-ep-182-part-1--45165886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45165886Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:06:00 +0000David B. DacostaChildren’s author Natasha Tarpley’s book “I love my hair” appeared on my radar back in 2001. The self-empowerment tale for young Black girls was simple yet impactful. At the time, I frequented a particular Black bookstore and this title has remained...879chicago,children-author,chi-raq,i-love-my-hair,minister-louis-farrakhan,natasha-tarpley,opal-watson-private-eye,pinna,redlining,spike-lee,the-me-i-choose-to-be-video-co,the-nation-of-islam,the-princess-and-the-frogcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-nicole-pearson-ep-181-part-2--45137750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45137750Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:19:21 +0000David B. DacostaGrowing up in Alaska is just one unique aspect of Nicole Pearson’s divinely curated life. Teaching is her day job, though the Arts are what truly stoke her passions; dance, acting and writing. That and an adoration for the country of Spain, which...1250acting,activism,african-influence,alaska,author,black-liberation-movement,bronx-nyc,flamenco-dance,madrid-spain,nicole-pearsoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-nicole-pearson-ep-180-part-1--45123379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45123379Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:39:00 +0000David B. DacostaGrowing up in Alaska is just one unique aspect of Nicole Pearson’s divinely curated life. Teaching is her day job, though the Arts are what truly stoke her passions; dance, acting and writing. That and an adoration for the country of Spain, which...1224acting,activism,alaska,author,black-liberation-movement,bronx-nyc,flamenco-dance,madrid-spain,nicole-pearsoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-maria-del-mar-rosario-ep-179--45094858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45094858Sun, 30 May 2021 05:32:10 +0000David B. DacostaFilmmaker Maria Del Mar Rosario’s short film “La Bonita” was all the talk at the 2019 staging of the aluCine Latin Film + Media Arts Festival. Its edgy follow-up, “Nymph”, examines a Latin immigrant’s plunge into the sex industry. The film will be...1160alucine-latin-film+media-arts-,claudia-muniz,columbia-university,la-bonita,maria-del-mar-rosario,nyc,nymph,philadelphia-latino-film-festi,puerto-rico,sex-industrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-claudia-muniz-ep-178--45072575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45072575Fri, 28 May 2021 04:43:14 +0000David B. DacostaCuba is the foundation for Claudia Muniz but she refuses to remain static. The actress, model and lover of the culinary world, is a true global citizen. The fictional short film “Nymph” finds Muniz portraying a Latin immigrant seeking opportunity...7587-days-in-havana,actress,belly-dancing,claudia-muniz,cooking,cuba,madrid-spain,maria-del-mar-rosario,modelling,nyc,nymph,screenwriter,sex-industrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tamara-dawit-ep-177--45049020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45049020Wed, 26 May 2021 14:37:37 +0000David B. DacostaTamara Dawit’s moving documentary, Finding Sally, is equal parts investigation of her missing aunt, and a compelling probe into Ethiopia’s complex history. The film was selected in 2020 by the Hot Docs Film Festival, and is now streaming in Canada on...897biracial,ethiopia,famine,film-producer,finding-sally,haile-selassie,hot-docs-2020,ottawa,red-tears,revolution,tamara-dawitcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-gwendolyn-alston-ep-176--44996827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44996827Mon, 24 May 2021 05:47:28 +0000David B. DacostaGwendolyn Alston followed in the adventurous footsteps of her mother by relocating to Spain from her birth place of NYC. She’s also fluent in Spanish, thanks to her mother’s passion for language. After stints in various industries, Moca Media, a...950bilingual-dating-site,biracial,book-editing,film-marketing,gwendolyn-alston,madrid-spain,moca-media,nyc,nyu,phdcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-abbesi-akhamie-ep-175-part-2--44970187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44970187Sat, 22 May 2021 14:38:11 +0000David B. DacostaRight out the gate, Abbesi Akhamie showcased her talents as a filmmaker. Her short film and thesis project “Still Water Runs Deep”, was selected by the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017. Her second short, The Couple Next Door (2020),...1014abbesi-akhamie,african-american,germany,martin-scorsese,nigeria,nollywood,nyu,spike-lee,still-water-runs-deep,the-couple-next-door,tiff-2017,toronto-international-film-fescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-abbesi-akhamie-ep-174-part-1--44943023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44943023Fri, 21 May 2021 05:25:52 +0000David B. DacostaRight out the gate, Abbesi Akhamie showcased her talents as a filmmaker. Her short film and thesis project “Still Water Runs Deep”, was selected by the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017. Her second short, The Couple Next Door (2020),...1113abbesi-akhamie,african-american,germany,martin-scorsese,nigeria,nyu,spike-lee,still-water-runs-deep,the-couple-next-door,tiff-2017,toronto-international-film-fescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-cynthia-emua-kio-ep-173--44895351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44895351Tue, 18 May 2021 16:45:06 +0000David B. DacostaNigeria to Toronto, and back again. Cynthia Emua Kio’s career path has taken some interesting twists and turns. With a solid foundation in athletics since high school, fashion design somehow still became a committed focus. Ultimately, fitness...1112abba-makama,african-fashion-week-toronto,afrobeats,cynthia-emua-kio,fashion-design,fela-kuti,fitness-trainer,kinesiology,nigeria,toronto,uwem-akpan,york-universitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-nehassaiu-degannes-ep-172--44740130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44740130Mon, 10 May 2021 18:46:34 +0000David B. DacostaAlternating between Shakespeare and modern works, actress and writer Nehassaiu deGannes is neck-deep in the arts. To expand her artistic repertoire, deGannes released a collection of poetry, Music for Exile, earlier this year. She also has a small...1333brown-university,equal-standard-film,ice-t,law-&-order-svu,mcgill-university,montreal,music-for-exile.,nehassaiu-degannes,new-york-city,poetry,shakespeare,temple-university,toronto,trinidadcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-kristian-mercado-ep-171--44705208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44705208Sat, 08 May 2021 15:36:30 +0000David B. DacostaWhat would Puerto Rico look like through a futuristic lens? Kristian Mercado’s inventive animated short “Nuevo Rico” presents a vision of what the island nation could evolve into. The imaginative short is currently screening virtually at Germany’s...997africa,animation,colonization,cyberpunk,dominican-republic,indigenous-caribbean,jennifer-lopez,kristian-mercado,merengue,nuevo-rico-short-film,oberhausen-short-film-festival,panama,puerto-rico,reggaeton,rosie-perez,salsa,tainocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-hot-docs-2021-short-reviews-2-ep-170--44619124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44619124Tue, 04 May 2021 05:03:27 +0000David B. DacostaI’ve viewed a total 15 short films at the 2021 Hot Docs Film Festival. This is my second set of reviews. The festival begins on April 29th.514a-concerto-is-a-conversation,ale-libre,an-uninterrupted-view-of-the-s,listen-to- the-beat-of-our-ima,nude-to-me,the-train-station,the-white-death-of-the-black- ,this-is-the-way-we-risecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-hot-docs-2021-short-reviews-1-ep-169--44601408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44601408Mon, 03 May 2021 03:15:51 +0000David B. DacostaI’ve viewed a total 15 short films at the 2021 Hot Docs Film Festival. This is my first set of reviews. The festival begins on April 29th.415antelopes,digging-for-life,don't-go-tellin-your-momma,hot-docs-2021,last-night-at-the-strip-club,load-cycle,my-grandmother-is-an-egg,the-ritual-to-beautycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-rodrigo-ribeiro-ep-168--44574624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44574624Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:55:35 +0000David B. DacostaRodrigo Ribero’s short film, The White Death of the Black Wizard, addresses the lingering colonial trauma still affecting the Afro-Brazilian population today. The haunting short is streaming online at the Hot Docs Film Festival beginning on April 29th.642afro-brazilian,brazil,colonization,hot-docs-2021,rio-de-janeiro,rodrigo-ribeiro,são-paulo,slavery,the-white-death-of-the-black-wcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-hot-docs-2021-feature-reviews-3-ep-167--44571385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44571385Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:44:25 +0000David B. DacostaI’ve viewed a total of 12 feature films at the 2021 Hot Docs Film Festival. This is my third set of reviews. The festival begins on April 29th.378civil-rights,coldplay,david-bowie,england,ethiopia,faya-dayi,jessica-beshir,jim-heson,khat-leaf,muppets,ozzy-osbourne,rockfield-the-studio-on-the-fa,sesame-street,simple-minds,spirituality,street-gang-how-we-got-tocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-maya-cueva-alejandra-pablos-ep-166--44554509
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www.KeepAleFree.org]]>1382activism,alejandra-pablos,ale-libre-short-film,deportation,maya-cueva,mexico-america-border,on-the-divide,racial-criminalization,sb-1070cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-hot-docs-2021-feature-reviews-2-ep-165--44530243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44530243Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:30:15 +0000David B. DacostaI’ve viewed a total of 12 feature films at the 2021 Hot Docs Film Festival. This is my second set of reviews. The festival begins on April 29th.385afro-colombian,arcade-culture,between-fire-and-water,bloom-up-a-swinger-couple-stor,cannon-arm-and-the-arcade-ques,colombia,haiti,haitian-earthquake-2010,zo-rekencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-anais-taracena-ep-164--44504468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44504468Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:52:58 +0000David B. DacostaFilmmaker Anais Taracena’s latest documentary “The Silence of the Mole” is shocking, as it rips the lid off of the Central American country of Guatemala’s troubling political past. The film is screening at the 2021 Hot Docs Film Festival beginning on...1501anaïs-taracena,costa-rica,donaldo-álvarez-ruiz,elias-barahona,france,guatemala,hot-docs-film-festival-2021,mexico,the-silence-of-the-molecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-hot-docs-2021-feature-reviews-1-ep-163--44488020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44488020Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:39:27 +0000David B. DacostaI’ve viewed a total of 12 feature films at the 2021 Hot Docs Film Festival. This is my first set of reviews. The festival begins on April 29th.453a-black-jesus,hot-docs-film-festival-2021,rift-finfinnee,subjects-of-desire,the-last-shelter,the-silence-of-the-mole,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-shenny-de-los-angeles-ep-162--44439778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44439778Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:14:10 +0000David B. DacostaThe Dominican Republic is front and centre in Shenny de Los Angeles’ new short film “The Ritual to Beauty”. The stage performer delivers a meditative look into family and culture. The film is screening at the 2021 Hot Docs Film Festival beginning on...1071alucine,boston-mass,colombia,dominican-republic,dr-culture,female-empowerment,hair-relaxer,hot-docs-film-festival-202,latin-america,new-york-nyc,shenny-de-los-angeles,the-ritual-to-beauty,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-kim-nelson-ep-161--44392734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44392734Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:30:19 +0000David B. DacostaKim Nelson has had a colourful life, beginning with having a diplomat for a father. She was born in Santiago, Chile with different geographic stops in between her present home in Toronto.1533acting,diplomat,françois-duvalier-papa-doc,haiti,kim-nelson,montreal,santiago-chile,tax-law,theatre-actress,toronto,trinidad,washington-dccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-celia-sorhaindo-ep-160--44298459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44298459Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:18:13 +0000David B. DacostaAs a young girl during the 1970s, Celia Sorhaindo migrated to England with her family. In 2005, she returned to live on her birth island of Dominica. Being back in the cultural bosom of the Caribbean, she rediscovered her artistic side and eased...1806bocas-lit-fest,calabash,caribbean-poetry,celia-sorhaindo,dominica,england,guabancex,hurricane-gilbert,hurricane-maria,jean-rhys,marie-elana-john,papillote-press,unburnablecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-bernice-l-mcfadden-ep-159--44240349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44240349Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:37:51 +0000David B. DacostaI first became acquainted with author Bernice L McFadden’s work in 2016. Technically, it’s earlier than 2016, because I routinely browsed the Akashic Books website prior to that time. Regardless, “The Book of Harlan” (2016) was the initial read that...908african-american,african-canadian,akashic-books,barbados,bernice-l-mcfadden,brooklyn,earl-lovelace,edwidge-danticat,geneva-holiday,praise-song-for-the-butterflie,racism,spike-lee,the-book-of-harlan,underground-railroad,walter-mosleycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-dolores-vunda-ep-158--44114790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44114790Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:34:25 +0000David B. DacostaCongolese filmmaker Dolores Vunda is an adventurous soul as it pertains to where she’s chosen to live over the past decade. New to the cinematic world, her second short film, “Til Death Do Us Part”, places polygamy under a microscope. The film...1094dolores-vunda,nigeria,poland,polygamy,south-africa,the-congo,til-death-do-us-part-short-fil,ugandacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-klive-walker-ep-157-part-2--44100891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44100891Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:40:29 +0000David B. DacostaKlive Walker is a Jamaican music historian. His book, Dubwise: Reasoning from the Reggae underground, takes a deep dive into Jamaican culture by extension.1304aswad,beenieman,black-uhuru,bob-marley,brigadier-jerry,diaspora,dubwise,judy-mowatt,klive-walker,lt-stichie,marcia-griffiths,maxi-priest,ninjaman,rita-marley,shabba-ranks,shelly-thunder,shinehead,steel-pulse,yellowmancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-klive-walker-ep-156-part-1--44086284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44086284Sun, 28 Mar 2021 15:09:04 +0000David B. DacostaKlive Walker is a Jamaican music historian. His book, Dubwise: Reasoning from the Reggae underground, takes a deep dive into Jamaican culture by extension.1307aswad,beenieman,black-uhuru,bob-marley,brigadier-jerry,diaspora,dubwise,judy-mowatt,klive-walker,lt-stichie,marcia-griffiths,maxi-priest,ninjaman,rita-marley,shabba-ranks,shelly-thunder,shinehead,steel-pulse,yellowmancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-the-fog-of-peace-ep-155--44056652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44056652Fri, 26 Mar 2021 02:16:07 +0000David B. Dacosta“The Fog of Peace” is a compelling documentary which examines the 50-year war between FARC, a militant group comprised of Colombian civilians, and the Colombian government. The film is available to stream on FILMPIXS.307colombia,communism,cuba,documentary,farc,military,the-fog-of-peacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-leticia-tonas-ep-154--44013393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44013393Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:09:30 +0000David B. DacostaFilmmaker Leticia Tonas is a daughter of the DR. Her latest film “A State of Madness”, a period piece set in the Dominican Republic, will be screening at the 19th annual Female Eye Film Festival.914a-state-of-madness,dominican-republic,female-eye-film-festival,haiti,junot-diaz,leticia-tonas,rafael-trujillo,the-brief-wondrous-life-of-osccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-dj-dave-campbell-ep-153-part-2--43919680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43919680Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:11:53 +0000David B. DacostaDJ Dave Campbell first came on my radar with his stint on the Much Music video program Xtendamix. I’d later experience him spin live, when I became a regular at Static nightclub in Toronto in 1999. At that point, he’d already been deejaying...1221bronx,bronx-nyc,chic-dynasty,disco,dj-dave-campbell,jamaica,kilowatt,london-england,master-t,much-music,ocean-11,static-nightclub,sunshine-soundcrew,toronto,twilight-zone,xtendamixcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-dj-dave-campbell-ep-152-part-1--43900640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43900640Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:11:54 +0000David B. DacostaDJ Dave Campbell first came on my radar with his stint on the Much Music video program X-tendamix. I’d later experience him spin live, when I became a regular at Static nightclub in Toronto in 1999. At that point, he’d already been deejaying...1092bronx-nyc,chic-dynasty,disco,dj-dave-campbell,jamaica,kilowatt,london-england,master-t,much-music,static-nightclub,sunshine-soundcrew,toronto,twilight-zone,xtendamixcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-lisa-tomlinson-ep-151-part-2--43861082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43861082Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:56:00 +0000David B. DacostaJamaica and Canada, have both played pivotal roles in the life of university lecturer Lisa Tomlinson. Academically, Caribbean literature resides closest to her heart.1515bunny-wailer,caribbean-literature,carlton-university,claude-mckay,earl-lovelace,edwidge-danticat,haiti,jamaica,junot-diaz,lisa-tomlinson,marcus-garvey,roger-mais,spanish-town,toots-and-the-maytals,toronto,trinidad,una-marson,u-roy,uwi-mona-lecturer,york-universitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-lisa-tomlinson-ep-150-part-1--43841741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43841741Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:18:23 +0000David B. DacostaJamaica and Canada, have both played pivotal roles in the life of university lecturer Lisa Tomlinson. Academically, Caribbean literature resides closest to her heart.1423caribbean-literature,carlton-university,claude-mckay,earl-lovelace,edwidge-danticat,haiti,jamaica,junot-diaz,lisa-tomlinson,marcus-garvey,roger-mais,spanish-town,toronto,trinidad,una-marson,uwi-mona-lecturer,york-universitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-prof-opal-palmer-adisa-ep-149--43797640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43797640Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:08:12 +0000David B. DacostaIt’s been approximately a decade since I last interviewed Professor Opal Palmer Adisa. When we last spoke, she was teaching in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She’s now back on her home soil of Jamaica.1575costa-rica,egypt,idolatry,jamaica,miss-lou.,panama,portia-simpson-miller,professor-opal-palmer-adisa,slavery,u-s-virgin-islands,uwi-monacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-shatara-michelle-ford-ep-148--43674158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43674158Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:24:43 +0000David B. DacostaShatara Michelle Ford is the writer and director of “Test Pattern”, an indie film centred around a Black woman who is a rape victim.1687ballers-hbo.,barack-obama,brittany-s-hall,feminism,interracial-couple,rape,shatara-michelle-ford,test-patterncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tbff-2021-ep-147--43590368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43590368Mon, 22 Feb 2021 23:26:34 +0000David B. DacostaThe 2021 staging of the Toronto Black Film Festival was virtual from February 10-21.703barbara-lee,dominican-republic,haiti,hispaniola.,rafael-trujillo,spike-lee,stateless-apatrida,toronto-black-film-festival,truth-to-powercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-linda-ronstadt-ep-146--43534012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43534012Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:16:02 +0000David B. Dacosta“Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” is a documentary that compellingly tells the story of the singer’s rise to superstardom during the 1970s. Streaming on hotdocs.ca until February 25th.4411970s-pop-music,barbra-streisand,bonnie-raitt,dolly-parton,linda-ronstadt-the-sound-of-mycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-keziah-myers-ep-145-part-2--43508897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43508897Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:27:11 +0000David B. DacostaKeziah Myers is a bona fide music industry player. The thirty-something SOCAN executive began her climb up the corporate rungs through marketing brands you’d find in your local supermarket. In addition, she befriended a young Aubrey Graham before...1182canadian-music-industry,deborah-cox,drake,earth-wind-&-fire,george-clinton,keziah-myers,michie-mee,music-publishing,socan,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-keziah-myers-ep-144-part-1--43491882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43491882Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:05:02 +0000David B. DacostaKeziah Myers is a bona fide music industry player. The thirty-something SOCAN executive began her climb up the corporate rungs through marketing brands you’d find in your local supermarket. In addition, she befriended a young Aubrey Graham before...1132canadian-music-industry,deborah-cox,drake,earth-wind-&-fire,george-clinton,keziah-myers,michie-mee,music-publishing,socan,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-malcolm-marie-ep-143--43485140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43485140Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:39:09 +0000David B. DacostaThe film “Malcolm & Marie” stars John David Washington, son of acclaimed actor Denzel Washington, and model turned actress, Zendaya. The two actors give exceptional performances in this unconventional story about the complexities of love.645black-hollywood,blackkklansman,denzel-washington,drug-addiction,john-david-washington,malcolm-&-marie,romantic-drama,spiderman,spike-lee,zendayacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sizing-her-up-ep-142--43354928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43354928Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:58:50 +0000David B. DacostaApproaching a woman is often done on a hunch. Superficially, you don’t really have much to go on.519approaching-women,the-pickupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-richard-b-pierre-ep-141--43272245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43272245Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:01:30 +0000David B. DacostaI’ve always been intrigued by what it’s like to be a biracial person, particularly one of Black and white parentage. Filmmaker Richard B Pierre’s documentary “What Are You?” affectively illuminates that reality. His latest film, “An Uninvited...1357an-uninvited-guest-short-film,biracial-identity,police-brutality,race,richard-b-pierre,toronto-black-film-festival,what-are-you?-documentarycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-ryan-singh-ep-140--43135116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43135116Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:24:11 +0000David B. DacostaFilmmaker Ryan Singh’s latest project, H.E.N.R.I., delves into the relationship between children and A.I. technology. He and the film’s director, Katarzyna Kochany, discuss their respective film careers as well as their collaborative project....1412artificial-intelligence,guyana,h.e.n.r.i.,katarzyna-kochany,ryan-singh,science-fiction-film,south-africa,toronto-black-film-festivalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-middle-aged-dating-ep-139--42982137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42982137Sun, 17 Jan 2021 23:25:56 +0000David B. DacostaAs a single forty-something male, the pickings are slim on the dating market. When you factor in age, race and compatibility, your options become paper thin.677divorced-women,forty-something,middle-aged-dating,single-mothers,thrift-shop,tj-maxx.cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-spohie-joseph-ep-138-part-2--42925161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42925161Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:07:37 +0000David B. DacostaSophie Joseph is in the educational process of becoming a Relationship coach. As a hairstylist and entrepreneur, her aspirations are continuously expanding.1001canada,greater-toronto-area,haiti,jamaica,online-dating,relationship-coach,sophie-josephcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sophie-joseph-ep-137-part-1--42908667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42908667Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:42:10 +0000David B. DacostaSophie Joseph is in the educational process of becoming a Relationship coach. As a hairstylist and entrepreneur, her aspirations are continuously expanding.1073canada,greater-toronto-area,haiti,jamaica,online-dating,relationship-coach,sophie-josephcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-donalta-hall-ep-136--42803929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42803929Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:17:16 +0000David B. DacostaDonalta Hall represents business at the core of her waking life, from joint real estate investments with her husband, to multiple passive income endeavors.935a-i,automation,big-brother,bunker-living,cost-of-living,donalta-hall,facebook,get-rich-philosophy,passive-income,real-estate,smartphones,social-mediacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-black-hierarchy-ep-135--42714895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42714895Wed, 30 Dec 2020 03:57:57 +0000David B. DacostaFinance Professor Boyce Watkins has a lot to say about a variety of topics. On one of his recent podcast episodes, he suggested that Black Americans are somehow superior to other Blacks across the planet.786african,african-american,african-canadian,afro-brit,afro-latino,a-tribe-called-quest,black-hierarchy,boyce-watkins,finance-professor,q-tipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-ann-marie-moulton-ep-134-part-2--42608266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42608266Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:51:50 +0000David B. DacostaWhen I suggested to Ann Marie Moulton that we tackle the topics of Love and Spirituality, she was gung-ho. So that’s just what we did.820ann-marie-moulton,god,love,prayer,relationships,spiritualitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-ann-marie-moulton-ep-133-part-1--42597213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42597213Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:36:34 +0000David B. DacostaWhen I suggested to Ann Marie Moulton that we tackle the topics of Love and Spirituality, she was gung-ho. So that’s just what we did.1016ann-marie-moulton,god,love,relationships,spiritualitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-elizabeth-eveillard-ep-132-part-2--42501068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42501068Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:32:58 +0000David B. DacostaElizabeth Eveillard flies the friendly skies as a stewardess, and while on the ground she’s a professional Francophone actress in Montreal’s film scene.634actress,bilingual,elizabeth-eveillard,florida,francophone,haitian,montreal,stewardess,sunwingscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-elizabeth-eveillard-ep-131-part-1--42484743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42484743Mon, 14 Dec 2020 18:51:26 +0000David B. DacostaElizabeth Eveillard flies the friendly skies as a stewardess, and while on the ground she’s a professional Francophone actress in Montreal’s film scene.911actress,elizabeth-eveillard,florida,francophone,haitian,montreal,stewardess,sunwingscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-elsie-miclisse-ep-130--42362029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42362029Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:07:41 +0000David B. DacostaFrancophone broadcaster Elsie Miclisse immigrated to Montreal from Haiti as a child but now calls Saskatchewan home, where she’s a contributor on Point Du Jour, a CBC current events radio program.1031cbc-radio,elsie-miclisse,french,haiti,haitian-creole,montreal,point-du-jour,saskatchewancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-naomi-zitt-james-ep-129-part-2--42296655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42296655Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:44:13 +0000David B. DacostaAthlete turned Sports Psychologist Naomi Zitt-James has unique insight regarding cultural identity and the complexity of the mind.1119anxiety,basketball,biracial,depression,germany,ireland,jamaica,mental-performance-consultant,naomi-zitt-james,perfectionist,quebec,sports-psychologist,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-naomi-zitt-james-ep-128-part-1--42281184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42281184Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:11:58 +0000David B. DacostaAthlete turned Sports Psychologist Naomi Zitt-James has unique insight regarding cultural identity and the complexity of the mind.783anxiety,basketball,biracial,depression,germany,ireland,jamaica,mental-performance-consultant,naomi-zitt-james,perfectionist,quebec,sports-psychologist,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-lana-lovell-ep-127--42160626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42160626Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:18:15 +0000David B. DacostaBritish born documentarian and playwright Lana Lovell is a hybrid of academia and the arts. She’s currently crafting a historical one-woman play seen through the eyes of an enslaved Black woman living in Canada. A six-part podcast series about the...1133documentarian,england,lana-lovell,playwright,podcast,slavery,toronto-fringe-festival,university-of-toronto,york-universitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-buy-black-movement-ep-126--42036968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42036968Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:01:23 +0000David B. DacostaThe Buy/Black Friday Movement, is an initiative being launched by corporate marketer Corey Kareem. As the names suggests, Kareem is determined to make buying Black goods and services by those within the Black community a routine practice beyond this...1264black-business,black-friday,buy-black-friday-movement,corey-kareem,killer-mike-trigger-warning,segregation,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-jelleestone-ep-125-part-2--41958522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41958522Fri, 13 Nov 2020 14:27:33 +0000David B. DacostaRapper Jellestone first made his mark within the music biz back in 2001 with the catchy lead single “Money (Part 1)”. His debut album, Jellestone Thirteen, followed shortly thereafter. Now almost two decades later, the Etobicoke son returns on the...956anti-gun-violence,gang-culture,jelleestone-interview,jelleestone-thirteen,maestro-fresh-wes,money-part-1,rexdale,street-life,toronto,wish-i-could-dub-jcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-jelleestone-ep-124-part-1--41939671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41939671Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:26:58 +0000David B. DacostaRapper Jelleestone first made his mark within the music biz back in 2001 with the catchy lead single “Money (Part 1)”. His debut album, Jelleestone Thirteen, followed shortly thereafter. Now almost two decades later, the Etobicoke son returns on the...1037anti-gun-violence,jelleestone-interview,jelleestone-thirteen,maestro-fresh-wes,money-part-1,rexdale,toronto,wish-i-could-dub-jyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-alvaro-giron-ep-123--41827844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41827844Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:19:15 +0000David B. DacostaBreathe the Night is the latest film by Alvaro Giron, a Colombian born auteur. The project stars first-time actress, Carolina Montealegre, as a Latin immigrant adjusting to life in Toronto. The twenty minute short screens virtually this month at...1228alucine,alvaro-giron-interview,breathe-the-night,carolina-montealegre-interview,colombia,latin-immigrant,short-film,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-cindy-le-ep-122--41808757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41808757Thu, 05 Nov 2020 14:06:23 +0000David B. DacostaCindy Le is firmly rooted in her Christian beliefs. In the ever-changing moral climate of today’s world, she grips her bible tightly.1024african-decent,caribbean-population,christianity,cindy-le,good-versus-evil,jane-and-finch,seventh-day-adventist-church,spirit-world,toronto,vietnamesecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-alexandra-gelis-ep-121-part-2--41792685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41792685Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:43:34 +0000David B. DacostaAlexandra Gelis is the cultural embodiment of the South American countries of Colombia and Venezuela. Born in a family of artists, Gelis was destined to become an artist herself. Her bold new short film “Exits and Entries” is currently streaming at...751afro-latino,alexandra-gelis,architect,caracas,cartagena,colombia,junot-diaz,sculptor,venezuela,visual-artist,west-africacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-alexandra-gelis-ep-120-part-1--41775052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41775052Tue, 03 Nov 2020 15:08:42 +0000David B. DacostaAlexandra Gelis is the cultural embodiment of the South American countries of Colombia and Venezuela. Born in a family of artists, Gelis was destined to become an artist herself. Her bold new short film “Exits and Entries” is currently streaming at...839achy-obejas,afro-latino,alexandra-gelis-interview,architect,caracas,cartagena,colombia,junot-diaz,sculptor,the-brief-wondrous-life-of-osc,venezuela,visual-artist,west-africacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-slim-flex-ep-119--41699008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41699008Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:40:38 +0000David B. DacostaSlim Flex continues his decade plus career in music with the release of his latest single, “Big Dreams”. The Ghanaian born artist represents a musical style which is a mashup of sounds indigenous to both Ghana and Nigeria.1414afrobeat,afrobeats,big-dreams-single,fela-kuti,ghana,nigeria,repatriation,slim-flex-interview,the-return,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-christie-maingot-ep-118-part-2--41660671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41660671Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:58:56 +0000David B. DacostaChristie Maingot lives and breathes the Arts. The mother of two has thrived within the theatre world for the past two decades, acting, directing and ultimately teaching the craft.632acting,christie-maingot,marriage,motherhood,pickering,poetry,scarborough,theatre,whitbycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-christie-maingot-ep-117-part-1--41645048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41645048Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:29:45 +0000David B. DacostaChristie Maingot lives and breathes the Arts. The mother of two has thrived within the theatre world for the past two decades, acting, directing and ultimately teaching the craft.781acting,christie-maingot,marriage,motherhood,pickering,poetry,scarborough,theatre,whitbycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-natalie-scantlebury-ep-116--41590870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41590870Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:34:08 +0000David B. DacostaNatalie Scantlebury lives her life as the picture of diversity. Entrepreneur, Baker, Investor, she pursues whatever endeavor stimulates her.754baker,edibles,entrepreneur,investor,natalie-scantlebury,rapper,shadow-hunter,singercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-up-in-dms-ep-115--41554884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41554884Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:16:58 +0000David B. Dacosta“Sliding up in a person’s DM”, is an expression that I’ve been hearing prominently in pop culture for years. Since May, I’ve been meeting women almost exclusively via social meeting.691dating,direct-messages,facebook,greater-toronto-area,instagram,plandemic,single-life,social-media,twitteryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-christina-dixon-ep-114-part-2--41455744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41455744Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:32:19 +0000David B. DacostaChristina Dixon was first bitten by the acting bug at the tender age of five. After graduating from a high school for the performing arts, she took a sharp left turn into an unrelated field. Several years later her direction changed yet again.994bella-agency,biracial,christina-dixon,jamaica,privilege-of-pretty,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-christina-dixon-ep-113-part-1--41437120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41437120Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:50:33 +0000David B. DacostaChristina Dixon was first bitten by the acting bug at the tender age of five. After graduating from a high school for the performing arts, she took a sharp left turn into an unrelated field. Several years later her direction changed yet again.929bella-agency,biracial,christina-dixon,jamaica,privilege-of-pretty,toronto,toronto-international-film-fescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-kathryne-muller-ep-112-part-2--41330343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41330343Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:23:24 +0000David B. DacostaKathryne Muller knows plenty about grief and loss. With the intimate knowledge of experiencing her own personal loss, she counsels others through the grieving process. Additionally, Meditation teaching is also one her skillsets.938collective-soul-evolution,grief-transformation-coach,kathryne-muller,meditation-teacher,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-kathryne-muller-ep-111-part-1--41304561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41304561Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:19:10 +0000David B. DacostaKathryne Muller knows plenty about grief and loss. With the intimate knowledge of experiencing her own personal loss, she counsels others through the grieving process. Additionally, Meditation teaching is also one her skillsets.1070collective-soul-evolution,grief-transformation-coach,kathryne-muller-interview,meditation-teacher,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-shantal-otchere-ep-110-part-2--41244413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41244413Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:34:53 +0000David B. DacostaShantal Otchere regards herself as an intellect and a Black feminist. The former journalist expounds on these concepts, along with other heady topics.1058black-feminism,intellect,interracial-relationships,journalism,minister-louis-farrakhan,nation-of-islam,now-magazine,racism,sexism,shantal-otchere,youtube,ywcacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-shantal-otchere-ep-109-part-1--41221926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41221926Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:49:16 +0000David B. DacostaShantal Ot regards herself as an intellect and a Black feminist. The former journalist expounds on these concepts, along with other heady topics.794black-feminism,interracial-relationships,journalism,minister-louis-farrakhan,nation-of-islam,now-magazine,racism,sexism,shantal-otchere-interview,youtube,ywcacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-princess-boucher-ep-108--41208346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41208346Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:53:39 +0000David B. DacostaAs the mother of seven children, with six of them being girls, Princess Boucher is a dedicated advocate for the empowerment of the fairer sex. Her International Women Achievers Award is celebrating its 10th anniversary this November.961bbpa-women-of-honour-award,capleton,eastern-news-canada-leadership,international-women-achievers-,jamaica,ken-boothe,manchester,philanthropist,princess-boucher-interview,the-womens-centre-of-jamaica-fcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-the-spending-debate-ep-107--41064613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41064613Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:25:35 +0000David B. DacostaIn addition to love and sex, money plays a pivotal role in relationships between men and women.992america,canada,dating,dutch-dating,gender-roles,heterosexual-relationships,jamaica,old-fashioned,the-spending-debatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-yazmin-ali-tascatan-ep-106--41037918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41037918Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:30:12 +0000David B. DacostaYazmin Ali Tascatan was once a child model and then transitioned into acting as a teenager. These days the Arts play a prominent role in the life of this mother of two, with painting and filmmaking among her passions.968actra,apple-tv,feminism,filmmaking,indo-guyanese,jamaican,motherhood,netflix,painting,the-arts,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-dione-taylor-ep-105--40955600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40955600Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:32:18 +0000David B. DacostaDione Taylor began her musical journey as a young child playing the organ in her father’s church, and later graduated to music director by the tender age of ten. She recently released her latest project, a full length album entitled “Spirits in the...1255apostolic,dione-taylor-interview,jamaica,juno-nominated,nashville,open-your-eyes,regina-saskatchewan,spirits-in-the-water-album,the-shiloh-assembly-church,the-wizard-of-oz,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-toshiba-billings-ep-104-part-2--40930880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40930880Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:52:17 +0000David B. DacostaToshiba Billings is quite a unique individual, beginning with the origin of her first name. She wears hats as diverse as author, corporate consultant and talk show host.1191amiral-bailey,classism,colourism,dancehall-music,jamaica,lady-g,meet-the-mitchells,migration,ninjaman,not-your-typical-girl-talk,out-of-many-one-people,portmore,racism,tami-chin,tiger,toronto,toshiba-billings,vybz-kartel,wayne-marshall,youtubecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-toshiba-billings-ep-103-part-1--40914418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40914418Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:57:28 +0000David B. DacostaToshiba Billings is quite a unique individual, beginning with the origin of her first name. She wears hats as diverse as author, corporate consultant and talk show host.1012amiral-bailey,classism,colourism,dancehall-music,jamaica,lady-g,meet-the-mitchells,migration,ninjaman,out-of-many-one-people,portmore,racism,tami-chin,tiger,toronto,toshiba-billings,vybz-kartel,wayne-marshall,youtubecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-she-s-the-one-ep-102--40844929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40844929Fri, 11 Sep 2020 19:24:55 +0000David B. DacostaAs we age, our outlook on things tends to naturally change. How I view matters of the heart continues to evolve.653infatuation,love-at-first-sight,maturation,she’s-the-one,steve-harvey,the-steve-harvey-showcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-the-2020-pickup-ep-101--40680771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40680771Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:21:35 +0000David B. DacostaMeeting members of the opposite sex in-person isn’t quite what it used to be. The wearing of a mask has made things very awkward for some.439dating,mask-wearing,opposite-sex,the-2020-pickupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-one-hundred-ep-100--40500009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40500009Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:47:44 +0000David B. DacostaI debuted the first episode of The Black Eskimo Podcast on March 6, 2019. Today, I’ve reached the milestone of episode 100.1226black-canadians-vs-black-ameri,black-hair,culture-vultures,dr-cheryl-thompson,episode-one-hundred,musical-guilty-pleasures,the-black-eskimo-podcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-beverly-moore-ep-99-part-2--40435699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40435699Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:21:09 +0000David B. DacostaBeverly Moore is a true blue entertainment industry soul. From her beginnings as a musician, to evolving into a corporate officer, Moore has covered the gamut.738air-canada,badboy-records,beverly-moore,black-panthers,eugene-levy,fine-art,ivy-league,madonna,marcus-garvey,master-t,more-music-management,musician,p-diddy,trinidad-&-tobago,university-of-torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-beverly-moore-ep-98-part-1--40423846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40423846Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:12:16 +0000David B. DacostaBeverly Moore is a true blue entertainment industry soul. From her beginnings as a musician, to evolving into a corporate officer, Moore has covered the gamut.1005badboy-records,beverly-moore,black-panthers,eugene-levy,fine-art,ivy-league,madonna,marcus-garvey,more-music-management,musician,p-diddy,trinidad-&-tobago,university-of-torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-naiym-dingle-ep-97-part-2--40405041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40405041Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:29:12 +0000David B. DacostaNaiym Dingle is the author of “Cheating is Not Cheating”, a philosophical dissection of the world of relationships between men and women.776africa,america,canada,cheating-is-not-cheating,faithful,infidelity,jamaica,naiym-dingle,philadelphia-pennsylvania,polygamy,romantic-relationships,the-wolf-of-wall-street,toronto,trustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-naiym-dingle-ep-96-part-1--40384850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40384850Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:22:33 +0000David B. DacostaNaiym Dingle is the author of “Cheating is Not Cheating”, a philosophical dissection of the world of relationships between men and women.807africa,america,canada,cheating-is-not-cheating,faithful,infidelity,jamaica,naiym-dingle-interview,philadelphia-pennsylvania,polygamy,romantic-relationships,the-wolf-of-wall-street,toronto,trustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-viable-options-ep-95--40200508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40200508Fri, 07 Aug 2020 21:31:53 +0000David B. DacostaFrom my senior year in high school to the present, I’ve never simultaneously had two or more romantic options. It’s always been one woman at a time. I find that fascinating.559cheating,divine-intervention,love-triangle,spiritual-leash,viable-optionscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-michell-barker-ep-94--40122643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40122643Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:10:46 +0000David B. Dacosta“You Are Not the Only One” is a new book by author Michell Barker. I’d categorize the release as a hybrid of memoir, spiritual text and self-help.998amazon,church,faith,female-readers,gang-culture,memoir,michell-barker,prayer,religion,rexdale,self-help,spiritual-text,toronto,you-are-not-the-only-onecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tessia-jordan-ep-93-part-2--40075337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40075337Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:49:54 +0000David B. DacostaTessia Jordan regards herself as a triple threat and multi-gifted creative. As a registered nurse, she takes pride in wearing different hats.848actor-model,canada-post,olympics,registered-nurse,sobeys,tessia-jordan,toronto,ttc,wellness-coach,winnipegcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tessia-jordan-ep-92-part-1--40057997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40057997Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:16:28 +0000David B. DacostaTessia Jordan regards herself as a triple threat and multi-gifted creative. As a registered nurse, she takes pride in wearing different hats.687actor-model,registered-nurse,tessia-jordan,toronto,ttc,wellness-coach,winnipegcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-suzanne-coy-ep-91--40016201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40016201Tue, 28 Jul 2020 14:22:12 +0000David B. DacostaSuzanne Coy possesses personality for days. With over 60 television and film credits, and 30 dialects within her personal acting arsenal, she’s a force. Next month, Coy will embark on a new creative endeavor entitled, Mission Bonita, a web series...1347childrens-book-series,lisa-lallouz,meme-the-mystique,miss-bonita-and-friends,mission-bonita,sketch-comedy,suzanne-coy,youtubecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-janisa-weekes-ep-90--39919604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39919604Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:58:42 +0000David B. DacostaJanisa Weekes is an emotionally unfiltered spirit. Musical creation and performance are her two personal joys.1215ania-soul,edmonton,factory-theatre,grant-macewan-university,janisa-weekes,mirvish-productions,salt-water-moon,the-cleaning-artist,toronto,zaki-ibrahimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-humble-ep-89--39885272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39885272Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:19:04 +0000David B. DacostaJuno Award winning Reggae crooner, Humble, has just released his latest project, an Ep entitled “Never The Same.”1199bob-marley,dennis-brown,england,humble-interview,jamaica,jesse-royal,johnny-nash,juno-award-winning,lenny-kravitz,never-the-same-ep,protoje,reggae-artist,toronto,warrior-kingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-pro-black-ep-88--39811911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39811911Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:37:42 +0000David B. DacostaWhat does it mean to be Pro-Black? The definition may vary within the Black community but I have my own thoughts on the matter.624africa,african-fashion-week-toronto,black-lives-matter,george-floyd,ghana,jamaica,pro-blackcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-dwayne-morgan-ep-87--39683048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39683048Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:04:44 +0000David B. DacostaDwayne Morgan first appeared on my radar in 2002/2003. I happened upon one of his poetry books, and shortly thereafter attended a Spoken Word event where he performed. Over the next two decades Dwayne’s career has grown by leaps and bounds.1426deborah-cox,director-x,dwayne-morgan-interview,knowledge-bookstore,light-girls,ndp-ontario,oprah-winfrey,scarborough-walk-of-fame,spoken-word,up-from-the-roots,when-brothers-speak,when-sisters-speakcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-kim-lovell-ep-86--38337566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38337566Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:48:06 +0000David B. DacostaKim Lovell has ridden the wave of life, switching gears academically and employment wise whenever the need arose. Conversing with her reveals a path that was unconventional to say the least.1017finance,guyana,it,jamaica,kim-lovell,kim-lovell-photography,london-england,piano,ryerson-university,syracuse-university,toronto,western-universitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-insecure-ep-85--37974202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37974202Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:35:05 +0000David B. DacostaI’ve been a fan of Issa Rae since her YouTube series “Awkward Black Girl” I even own a copy of Rae’s memoir, “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” . In the last few days it came to my attention that Insecure season 4 was available online....559awkward-black-girl,hbo-series,insecure-season-4,issa-rae,the-misadventures-of-awkward-b,youtube-series.cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-dating-race-ep-84--36084580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36084580Sun, 05 Jul 2020 08:04:18 +0000David B. DacostaOver the last three years I’ve seen an increasing amount of Black women dating white men. It’s a free world but the motivation behind this trend is unsettling.717black-men-and-white-women,black-women-and-white-men,greater-toronto-area,interracial-datingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-cherise-josephs-ep-83--33706782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33706782Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:15:34 +0000David B. DacostaCherise Josephs is a dynamic spirit, with multiple irons in the fire. Academic and realtor are just two of her growing list of accomplishments.1212cherise-josephs,jamaica,miss-world-canada,political-science-york-univers,silver-hill-portland,total-life-changes-healthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-nathalie-lewis-maxwell-ep-82--32892262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32892262Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:30:30 +0000David B. DacostaTo own and operate a fitness company requires a dedication to the physical form. Nathalie Lewis Maxwell lives and breathes that reality daily.1064arnold-schwarzenegger,b4&after-fitness,fitness-figure-model,nathalie-lewis-maxwell,nathletetraining,saint-vincent,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sheri-anne-woolley-ep-81--31892051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31892051Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:43:51 +0000David B. DacostaSheri-Anne Woolley personifies the entrepreneurial spirit. I recently had the opportunity to converse with her.1212agincourt-collegiate-institute,mona-cleaning,scarborough,senior-helpers-canada,sheri-anne-inc,sheri-anne-woolley-interviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-amina-mohamed-ep-80-part-2--31101561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31101561Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:39:04 +0000David B. DacostaVisual artist Amina Mohamed has experienced a unique journey to where she is today. Having been born in Uganda, she currently calls Canada home.812amina-mohamed,denzel-washington,idi-amin,islam,mira-nair,mississippi-masala,photography,toronto,ugandacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-amina-mohamed-ep-79-part-1--30784051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30784051Mon, 15 Jun 2020 13:35:23 +0000David B. DacostaVisual artist Amina Mohamed has experienced a unique journey to where she is today. Having been born in Uganda, she currently calls Canada home.772amina-mohamed-interview,denzel-washington,idi-amin,islam,mira-nair,mississippi-masala,photography,toronto,ugandacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-what-if-ep-78--28270660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28270660Mon, 25 May 2020 13:36:50 +0000David B. DacostaBack in 1999, I met a young lady at a particular record label in Toronto. We hit it off but I decided against perusing her for certain reasons. All of these years later, I periodically revisit that day in my mind, wondering what could have been.7001999,music-journalism,record-label,toronto,what-ifcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-justin-blends-ep-77--27117590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27117590Tue, 12 May 2020 00:13:29 +0000David B. DacostaJustin Blends is a GTA based alternative Hip Hop producer and emcee. For the vast majority of the last decade he’s been living and working in Taiwan as an educator. In late 2018, he returned home to life in the GTA. Recently he created a weekly...784alternative-hip-hop,bramwood-podcast,justin-blends-interview,mr-blends,pucker-oats,taiwancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-high-fidelity-ep-76--26733402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26733402Tue, 05 May 2020 01:22:41 +0000David B. Dacosta20-years ago the film “High Fidelity” hit theatres starring John Cusack. In February of this year, actress Zoe Kravitz replaced Cusack in the television adaptation.524high-fidelity-tv-series,jack-black,john-cusack,lenny-kravitz,lisa-bonet,zoe-kravitzcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-kaisha-lee-ep-75-part-2--25971936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25971936Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:27:33 +0000David B. DacostaPart 2 of my interview with singer Kaisha Lee.813bob-marley,brampton,colorism,haile-selassie,jamaica,kaisha-lee,legends-of-reggae,master-t,rastafari,rose-theatrecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-kaisha-lee-ep-74-part-1--25671238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25671238Sat, 18 Apr 2020 05:19:53 +0000David B. DacostaBack in February, I attend an event entitled “The Legends of Reggae”. About a week later I interviewed, Kaisha Lee, one of the performers on the card at a coffee shop in downtown Toronto.1103bob-marley,brampton,haile-selassie,jamaica,kaisha-lee,legends-of-reggae,rastafari,rose-theatrecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-the-banker-ep-73--24632847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24632847Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:04:25 +0000David B. DacostaI recently watched the film “The Banker” starring Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson and Nia Long. It’s an historical drama based on true events.494anthony-mackie,boyce-watkins,nia-long,pulp-fiction,samuel-l-jackson,she-hate-me,spike-lee,the-adjustment-bureau,the-bankercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-summer-ep-72--24195159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24195159Mon, 23 Mar 2020 04:43:50 +0000David B. DacostaOn Thursday, March 12 I attended the musical “Summer” about the life and times of “Disco Queen” Donna Summer.530bad-girl,donna-summer,last-dance,princess-of-wales-theatre,queen-of-disco,summer-musical,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-brooke-write-ep-71--23475750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23475750Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:53:05 +0000David B. DacostaLast Friday I met up with public speaker and motivational coach, Brooke Write, at “Girl Connected: A Conversation. After the event we sat down for an interview.704brooke-write,girl-connected,jamaica,life-coach,motivational-speaker,public-speaker,spiritualitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-girl-connected-ep-70--23438097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23438097Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:18:04 +0000David B. DacostaI attended an event on Friday, February 28, called “Girl Connected”. It was designed to pair Toronto based young women interested in the entertainment industry with American executives in a mentorship capacity. The event creator is, Lola Plaku, a...527adam-zia,america-executives,atlantic-records,complex,entertainment-industry,girl-connected,island-def-jam,krystyn-price,lola-plaku,mentorship,nicole-wyskoarko,record-labels,riggs-moralescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-lady-sunrise-ep-69--23296869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23296869Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:28:31 +0000David B. DacostaOver the weekend, I attended “Lady Sunrise, a play featuring an all-Asian, all-woman cast.465all-asian,all-woman,factory-theatre,lady-sunrise,marjorie-chan,nina-lee-aquinocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-pendance-ep-68--23182088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23182088Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:29:56 +0000David B. DacostaOver the weekend I attended the Pendance Film Festival at the TIFF Lightbox.644pendance-film-festival,samuel-adewunmi,shola-amoo,the-last-tree,the-short-history-of-the-long-,tiff-lightboxcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-joanna-mojoko-ep-67--23001903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23001903Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:01:28 +0000David B. DacostaAs part of the Toronto Black Film Festival, there was a live performance component that took place at Fran’s restaurant in downtown Toronto. There I stumbled across Joanna Majoko, a talented up-and-coming Jazz singer.403germany,japan,jazz-singer,joanna-majoko,lisa-fischer,lizz-wright,manitoba,toronto-black-film-festival,zimbabwecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tbff-ep-66--22965741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22965741Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:03:31 +0000David B. DacostaFor the second time in two years, I attended the Toronto Black Film Festival. This year was the 8th staging. One of the festival’s highlights was attending an event which featured legendary filmmaker, Spike Lee, where a remastered version of his...501bamboozled,lifetime-achievement-award,my-friend-fela,pushout,spike-lee,the-arrival,the-flight,toronto-black-film-festivalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-legends-of-reggae-ep-65--22702275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22702275Wed, 12 Feb 2020 19:35:47 +0000David B. DacostaJones and Jones Production, in association with Rose Theatre, hosted A Tribute to the Legends of Reggae on Saturday, February 8th. The artists who performed on the card were Exco Levi, Kaisha Lee, General Trees, Judy Mowatt and Professor Nuts.574a-tribute-to-the-legends-of-re,exco-levi,general-trees,jones-and-jones,judy-mowatt,kaisha-lee,master-t,professor-nuts,rose-theatre-bramptoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-desmond-cole-ep-64--22664629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22664629Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:00:59 +0000David B. DacostaAbout five years ago I became aware of activist Desmond Cole. A friend of mine mentioned that Cole had been allegedly carded by the Toronto police 2-3 dozen times. On Friday I attended an event at the Rose Theatre in Brampton featuring Desmond.509black-activist,desmond-cole,rose-theatre-brampton,the-skin-we-are-in,toronto-police,toronto-starcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-lisa-fischer-ep-63--22487853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22487853Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:14:52 +0000David B. DacostaIn April of 2019, I attended a concert with Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton, her backing band at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. Amazing! Last Saturday, Lisa performed at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Once again I was present.420celine-dion,grand-baton,lisa-fischer,living-arts-centre,luther-vandross,patti-labelle,rolling-stones,royal-conservatory-of-music,tina-turner,toronto,whitney-houstoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-theo-croker-ep-62--22066046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22066046Sat, 25 Jan 2020 21:15:51 +0000David B. DacostaIn 2018, I was in desperate need of a new album, so I scoured the web in search of soloists and groups across the musical spectrum. I eventually stumbled across Jazz trumpeter, Theo Croker.493afro-jazz,d-angelo,donald-bird,escape-velocity,it’s-ok,jazz-trumpeter,jill-scott,maxwell,miles-davis,neo-soul,sudanese,thelonious-monk,theo-croker,toronto,waleed-kushcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-brother-ep-61--21798326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21798326Fri, 17 Jan 2020 23:54:33 +0000David B. DacostaPeriodically over the years non-Black males have referred to me as ‘Brother’ here in the Greater Toronto Area. Typically I’ve let it slide. This past week I decided to challenge one particular individual.580black-males,brother,political-correctness,racismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-director-x-ep-60--21406132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21406132Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:55:12 +0000David B. DacostaIn 1994, Julien Christian Lutz aka Lil’ X, relocated to NYC from Brampton (Toronto) for an internship with Hype Williams, a popular music video director at the time. Lutz now goes by the moniker, Director X, and has countless music videos to his...604brampton,director-x-interview,drake,hype-williams,jamie-foxx,jay-z,lil-x,much-music,rap-city,russell-peters,toronto,tory-lanezcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-uncut-gems-ep-59--21201007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21201007Mon, 30 Dec 2019 20:58:00 +0000David B. DacostaI’ve been watching Adam Sandler films since the 1990s. His latest project, Uncut Gem, is available on Netflix and is playing in select theatres.592adam-sandler,big-daddy,billy-madison,click,happy-gilmore,netflix,punch-drunk-love,reign-over-me,snl,the-waterboy,the-wedding-singer,tiff-lightbox,uncut-gemscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-a-christmas-carol-ep-58--21128867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21128867Sat, 28 Dec 2019 04:02:36 +0000David B. DacostaOn December 19th I attended the play “A Christmas Carol”. I’ve been a fan of this particular story since childhood.567a-christmas-carol,alfonso-ribeiro,benson,charles-dickens,ebenezer-scrooge,john-grins-christmas,michael-jackson,robert-guillaume,roscoe-lee-browne,soulpepper-toronto,ted-lange,the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air,the-love-boat,young-centre-for-the-performincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-bend-it-like-beckham-ep-57--20953074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20953074Sat, 21 Dec 2019 16:57:32 +0000David B. DacostaIt’s now been 17-years since the film “Bend It like Beckham” was released in theatres. On December 14th I attended a presentation of the musical adaptation in downtown Toronto.423bend-it-like-beckham-musical,bluma-appel-theatre,bollywood,british,cats-musical,comedy,david-beckham,immigrant-story,international-football,punjabi,soccer,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sandy-daley-ep-56--20924721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20924721Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:55:48 +0000David B. DacostaSandy Daley where’s many hats within the arts and media space. Among them, actress, author, and now playwright.951actress,author,jamaican,sandy-daley,sex-and-the-city,the-black-carrie-bradshaw,toronto-fringe-festival,whose-vagina-is-it-really?cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-fariya-jama-ep-55--20738777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20738777Sat, 14 Dec 2019 09:43:16 +0000David B. DacostaAt the “Humanz of Hip Hop” event I interviewed three individuals. The first person happened to be Fariya Jama but I decided to post her interview second.1001diasporic-visual-storyteller,fariya-jama,haus-of-riya,humanz-of-hip-hop,islam,k-nan,new-york-exhibit,sci-fi,somalia,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-eternia-ep-54--20539067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20539067Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:36:49 +0000David B. DacostaTuesday afternoon I checked out an event called “Humanz of Hip Hop” at The University of Toronto. During my time there I interviewed three individuals. Among them was female emcee, Eternia.754at-last-fat-beats-records,christianity,eternia,humanz-of-hip-hop,it's-called-life,motherhood,nottz,parrish-smith-epmd,rah-digga,van's-warped-tour,where-i-been,where-i'm-atcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-cats-ep-53--20513884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20513884Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:27:31 +0000David B. DacostaLast Thursday evening I attended the Princess of Wales Theatre presentation of the massive musical, Cats.427andrew-lloyd-webber,cats-musical,old-possum's-book-of-practical,princess-of-wales-theatre,rod-stewart,t-s-eliotcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-marriage-story-ep-52--20450704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20450704Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:32:54 +0000David B. DacostaOn Thursday afternoon I attended a screening of the film “Marriage Story” starring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver.513adam-driver,avengers,blackkklansman,black-widow,captain-america-the-winter-sol,don-jon,marriage-story,match-point,noah-baumbach,paterson,scarlett-johansson,star-wars:,star-wars-the-force-awakens,the-life-aquatic-with-steve-zi,the-rise-of-skywalker,the-squid-and-the-whale,this-is-where-i-leave-you,vicky-cristina-barcelona,while-we're-youngcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-7-digits-ep-51--20300748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20300748Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:30:16 +0000David B. DacostaThe way we communicate has changed dramatically since my teens. Particularly as it pertains to how men and women get to know one another. Texting, Dating Apps and instant messaging have truly altered the game.585dating,dating-apps,instant-messaging,phone-numbers,smart-phones,textingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-alesia-lani-ep-50--20143516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20143516Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:15:27 +0000David B. DacostaOn Friday, I interviewed Texas based R&B singer Alesia Lani. She was visiting Toronto with a delegation from her home town of Austin to perform at Indie Week.905alesia-lani,austin-texas,cannes-film-festival,deborah-cox,drake,geto-boys,glenn-lewis,indie-week,mary-j-blige,melanie-fiona,rap-a-lot-records,r&b-singer,tamia,the-weekend,tiff,toronto,yella-beezycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-adff-ep-49--20101783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20101783Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:43:11 +0000David B. DacostaThe Architecture and Design Film Festival was held at the TIFF Lightbox over the weekend. I took in a feature and four shorts.654adff,architect-of-the-future,architecture-and-design-film-f,braun,canadian-museum-of-history,dieter-rams,douglas-cardinal,german,indigenous,industrial-designer,rams,tiff-lightbox,vitsoecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-one-of-the-best-yet-ep-48--20072849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20072849Sun, 17 Nov 2019 02:40:28 +0000David B. DacostaNovember 1, 2019 marked the first Gang Starr album in 16-years. Having been a fan of the group for nearly 30-years now, I had to weigh in.583daily-operation,dj-premier,freddie-foxxx,gang-starr,group-home,guru,j-cole,moment-of-truth,mop,one-of-the-best-yet,royce-da-5-9cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-huff-ep-47--19975697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19975697Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:05:25 +0000David B. DacostaThe Aboriginal condition here in Canada has been front and centre in the news for the past several years. On Friday I saw a play entitled “Huff” by an Aboriginal playwright.646addiction,cliff-cardinal,dora-mavor-awards,edinburgh-fringe-festival,huff,indigenous-youth,living-arts-centre,lustrum-award,mississaugacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-okan-ep-46--19934345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19934345Fri, 08 Nov 2019 23:16:39 +0000David B. DacostaAfro-Cuban fusion duo OKAN had a CD release concert at Lula Lounge on Tuesday night in Toronto. Naturally I attended and had the opportunity to interview one-half of the duo after the show.801afrobeat,afrobeats,afro-cuban-fusion,afro-cuban-jazz,cuba,dayramir-gonzalez,ethio-jazz,fela-kuti,fidel-castro,jazzcast,lula-lounge,mulatu-astatke,nigeria,okan-interviewcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-trout-stanley-ep-45--19894471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19894471Wed, 06 Nov 2019 20:32:44 +0000David B. DacostaLast week I saw a play by the name of “Trout Stanley” written by CLAUDIA DEY and directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu.659africian-canadian,factory-theatre,mumbi-tindyebwa-otu,natasha-mumba,shakura-dickson.,stephen-jackman-torkoff,trout-stanleycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-the-irishman-ep-44--19875167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19875167Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:33:50 +0000David B. DacostaOn Friday I saw a press screening for Martin Scorsese’ latest film “The Irishman” starring Robert De Niro, Jo Pesci and Al Pacino.689al-pacino,casino,frankie-and-johnny,gangs-of-new-york,goodfellas,heat,jo-pesci,lethal-weapon-4,marco-bellocchio,martin-scorsese,mean-streets,ray-romano,robert-deniro,scarface,serpico,the-irishman,the-traitor,the-wolf-of-wall-street,tiffcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-lizz-wright-ep-43--19797899https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19797899Fri, 01 Nov 2019 03:44:02 +0000David B. DacostaI finally saw singer Lizz Wright in concert on Wednesday night in Toronto. She’d played Toronto back in 2008 and I foolishly chose not to go.542catherine-russell,jazz,koerner-hall,lizz-wright,miles-davis,norah-jones,roots,soul,thelonious-monk,the-orchard,the-royal-conservatorycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-afrobeats-ep-42--19678018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19678018Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:45:46 +0000David B. DacostaAfrobeats has exploded globally in the last two years. I became fully immersed after attending African Fashion Week Toronto for 2018 and 2019.734abba-makama,african-fashion-week-toronto,afro-b,afrobeat,afrobeats,burna-boy,davido,fela-kuti,jamaica,nigeria,nollywood,the-lost-okoroshicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-amanie-illfated-ep-41--19601694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19601694Sun, 20 Oct 2019 21:21:19 +0000David B. DacostaLast night I attended a concert by Sudanese-Canadian singer Amanie Illfated. She had an unshakable command of the stage. We had an engaging conversation prior to the show.1168afrobeats,afwt,amanie-illfated,one-drop,reggae,regina-saskatchewan,saturn-ep,south-sudan,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-eddie-murphy-ep-40--19506823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19506823Mon, 14 Oct 2019 21:15:36 +0000David B. DacostaI’ve been following Eddie Murphy’s career for close to 40-years. Consider this to be a Murphy retrospective of sorts.137548hrs,beverly-hills-cop,boomerang,bowfinger,coming-2-america,coming-to-america,delirious,dolemite-is-my-name,eddie-murphy,harlem-nights,metro,nutty-professor,raw,saturday-night-live,the-golden-child,tower-heist,trading-places,vampire-in-brooklyncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-toronto-food-film-fest-ep-39--19389280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19389280Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:48:57 +0000David B. DacostaOver the course of Friday and Saturday (Oct 5 & 6), I attended the Toronto Food Film Fest.670abby-ainsworth,aboriginal-chef,evan-funke,hiro’s-table,hirozen-gourmet,japanese-chef,jr-reid,lynn-hamrick,pasta-chef,prince-rupert-british-columbia,red-chef-revival,shane-chartrand,toronto-food-film-fest,west-hollywoodcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-sinara-rozo-ep-38--19355999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19355999Fri, 04 Oct 2019 17:05:29 +0000David B. DacostaLast night I attended the Gala opening for aluCine Latin Film + Media Arts Festival (2019). I had the opportunity to converse with the event’s director Sinara Rozo.618alucine-latin-film-media-arts-,art-gallery-of-ontario,columbia,latin-america,short-films,sinara-rozo,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-toxic-beauty-devil-s-pie-ep-37--19191109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19191109Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:17:31 +0000David B. DacostaOn Friday (Sept 20) I saw two documentaries at the Ted Rogers Cinema in Toronto - “Toxic Beauty” and “Devil’s Pie”.1061baby-powder,beauty-products,black-messiah,brown-sugar,cancer,chemicals,d’angelo,devil’s-pie,erykah-badu,jill-scott,jimmy-hendricks,johnson-&-johnson,maxwell,prince,toxic-beauty,untitled-how-does-it-feel,voodoocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-abba-makama-ep-36--19156234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19156234Thu, 19 Sep 2019 21:23:26 +0000David B. DacostaOn Saturday, September 8 I saw a press screening of “The Lost Okoroshi” by Nigerian filmmaker Abba Makama at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). This is Makama's second TIFF selection, following the film “Green White Green”.946abba-makama-interview,afrobeat,afrobeats,fela-kuti,green-white-green,nigeria,nollywood,the-lost-okoroshi,tiff,toronto-international-film-fescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tiff-2019-more-film-reviews-ep-35--19120680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19120680Mon, 16 Sep 2019 21:55:41 +0000David B. DacostaI watched a total 17 films at the 2019 staging of the Toronto International Film Festival. Overall I was satisfied with my cinematic picks. These are some more film reviews.1025abba-makama,blood-and-wine,hustlers,jack-nicholson,penelope-cruz,synchronic,the-lost-okoroshi,tiff,toronto-international-film-fes,wasp-network,workforcecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-london-brown-ep-34--19085280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19085280Fri, 13 Sep 2019 02:04:05 +0000David B. DacostaThe Toronto International Film Festival attracts all manner of individuals from within the entertainment spectrum. Actor London Brown from the hit HBO series “Ballers” was in town promoting the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson led show, along with two new...591asia-a,bronzeville,dwayne-the-rock-johnson,hbo-ballers,laurence-fishburne,london-brown-interview,stand-up-comedian,the-toronto-international-film,tiffcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tiff-2019-film-reviews-ep-33--19074308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19074308Thu, 12 Sep 2019 01:58:41 +0000David B. DacostaI attended five straight days of TIFF 2019 and watched a total of 14 films. These are reviews for some of the films that I watched during days 1-3.718antonio-banderas,flatland,marco-bellocchio,martin-scorsese,pain-and-glory,pedro-almodovar,sterling-k-brown,the-traitor,the-whistlers,toronto-international-film-fes,wavescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-bolude-watson-ep-32--19062454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19062454Tue, 10 Sep 2019 22:49:31 +0000David B. DacostaOn Sunday night (Sept 8) I attended a Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) event in association with the Australian Film Commission and made the acquaintance of actor Bolude Watson. She’s originally from Los Angeles but moved down-under after...901australia,australia-film-commission,bolude-watson,hearts-and-bones,los-angeles,tiff,toronto-international-film-fescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-racquel-wallen-ep-31--19002845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19002845Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:18:00 +0000David B. DacostaRacquel Wallen’s day job is as a conservative office worker, while she moonlights as an aspiring runway model on the side. African Fashion Week Toronto’s launch party is responsible for us making one another’s acquaintance.938african-fashion-week-toronto,afwt,biracial,human-resources,jamaica,nykwale,racquel-wallen,tofw,toronto-fashion-week,ukrainecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-kimberly-brown-ep-30--18994523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18994523Wed, 04 Sep 2019 03:03:11 +0000David B. DacostaKimberly Brown is a fashion model and brand ambassador. Our paths crossed at the launch party for African Fashion Week Toronto (AFWT 2019).805african-fashion-week-toronto,afwt,brand-ambassador,eugenie-ajdoa,kimberly-brown,new-york-fashion-week,nykwale,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tiff-2019-films-to-see-ep-29--18983243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18983243Mon, 02 Sep 2019 22:17:39 +0000David B. DacostaThe Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2019) runs from September 5-15. I haven’t attended the festival in 9-years. This is a list of some of the films that I’m considering seeing.1076afre-woodard,atlantics,clemency,dolemite-is-my-name,eddie-murphy,gundala,harriet,heath-ledger,jack-nicholson,joaquin-phoenix,joker,kasi-lemmons,knuckle-city,lucy-in-the-sky,michael-keaton,natalie-portman,no.7-cherry-lane,sea-fever,wasp-networkcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-jo-johh-afwt-ep-28--18920036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18920036Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:41:09 +0000David B. DacostaOn Thursday, August 22, I attended the launch party for Africa Fashion Week Toronto (AFWT). At the event I met print/ runway model Jessica aka Jo Johh and we exchanged contact information. This is my interview with her.831african-fashion-week-toronto,afwt,ghana,jo-johh,new-york,nigeria,nurse,print-model,runway-modelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-eugenie-ajdoa-afwt-ep-27--18858501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18858501Mon, 19 Aug 2019 18:51:44 +0000David B. DacostaLast year I attended African Fashion Week Toronto (AFWT) for the first time. I was impressed – unique fashion, beautiful Black female models; quite the experience. Eugenie Ajdoa, a young designer upstart, won the AFWT student award that year. This...1158africa,african-fashion-week-toronto,afwt,eugenie-ajdoa-interview,ghana,new-york-fashion-week,nykwale,togo,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-chuck-d-ep-26-part-2--18850778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18850778Sun, 18 Aug 2019 20:05:08 +0000David B. DacostaPublic Enemy first came on my radar back in 1987. Sonically and lyrically, they were a sharp departure from what Hip Hop music sounded like at the time. In the summer of 1999 I conversed with PE front man Chuck D via telephone.1526atomic-pop,autobiography-of-mistachuck,burn-hollywood-burn,chuck-d,def-jam,dj-premier,fear-of-a-black-planet,fox-news,he-got-game-soundtrack,it-takes-a-nation-of-millions-,life,muse-sick-n-hour-mess-age,prophets-of-rage,public-enemy,the-matrix,there's-a-poison-goin'-on,yo!-bum-rush-the-showyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-chuck-d-ep-25-part-1--18800628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18800628Mon, 12 Aug 2019 20:42:22 +0000David B. DacostaPublic Enemy first came on my radar back in 1987. Sonically and lyrically, they were a sharp departure from what Hip Hop music sounded like at the time. In the summer of 1999 I conversed with PE front man Chuck D via telephone.1551atomic-pop,autobiography-of-mistachuck,burn-hollywood-burn,chuck-d-interview,def-jam,dj-premier,fear-of-a-black-planet,fox-news,he-got-game-soundtrack,it-takes-a-nation-of-millions-,life,muse-sick-n-hour-mess-age,prophets-of-rage,public-enemy,the-matrix,there's-a-poison-goin'-on,yo!-bum-rush-the-showyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-nana-abraham-ep-24--18730652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18730652Mon, 05 Aug 2019 17:29:41 +0000David B. DacostaLast month I attended an event in Toronto called the Black Owned Summer Market. As the name suggests, it was a collection of Black business owners and their companies/products. I happened to visit the stand of author and mentor Nana Abraham.1036anastasia-the-awakening,author,for-black-girls,ghana,life-coach,mentor,nana-abraham,the-scott-mission-camp,toronto-district-school-board,york-universitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-kim-lee-kho-ep-23--18669726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18669726Mon, 29 Jul 2019 20:49:44 +0000David B. DacostaI was first introduced to the works of Visual artist Kim-Lee Kho at an exhibit in the Greater Toronto Area back in January. A little over a week later I had an in-person interview with her, where we delved into the thinking behind her Art.1752art-gallery-of-mississauga,cedar-ridge-studio-gallery,evergreen-cultural-centre,haliburton-school-of-art,kim-lee-kho-interview,living-arts-centre,neilson-park-creative-centre,rock-paper-scissors-exhibit,the-red-head-gallery-collectivcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-haviah-mighty-ep-22--18613882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18613882Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:31:19 +0000David B. DacostaFemale emcees have been a part of Toronto’s Hip Hop fabric for over three decades now. In 2019, twenty-something upstart Haviah Mighty is making her mark both domestically and beyond the borders of Canada. Her debut album is entitled “13th Floor”.126513th-floor,brampton,da-brat,haviah-mighty,jay-z,jermaine-dupri,kriss-kross,lil-x,michael-cera,michie-mee,polaris-music-prize,the-sorority,torontocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-common-ep-21--18558102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18558102Mon, 15 Jul 2019 23:57:53 +0000David B. DacostaIn 1997, The “Big Willie” movement was at its height courtesy of Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs. Money talk and materialism were rampant within Hip Hop music. For the Hip Hop purist, Common was at the forefront of artistic integrity within the culture. That...1118big-mike,common-interview,diamond-d,erykah-badu,extra-p,foxy-brown,lauryn-hill,lil-kim,nas,no-id,pharoahe-monch,primo,scarface,the-beatnuts,the-roots,twistacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-asha-james-ep-20--18493605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18493605Mon, 08 Jul 2019 21:42:54 +0000David B. DacostaOver the last two years I’ve encountered more than a few Black female attorneys here in Toronto. I’ve always admired smart and accomplished women. Asha James is no exception. As a partner at Falconers LLP, I recently had the opportunity to converse...1400asha-james,environmental-law,falconers-llp,globe-and-mail,hadiya-roderique,human-rights,ontario-environmental-review-,ontario-human-rights-tribunal,ontario’s-inquest-system,police-accountabilitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-big-pun-ep-19--18455909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18455909Wed, 03 Jul 2019 23:25:18 +0000David B. DacostaBig Pun turned Hip Hop on its head back in 1997. His single “I’m Not a Player” showcased his superior brand of lyricism, and his guest spot on The Beatnuts’ song “Off The Books” further emphasized his undeniable skills. In March of 1998, just prior...993big-pun-interview,capital-punishment,cuban-linx,dj-premier,fat-joe,latino,notorious-big,rza,the-beatnutsyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-junot-diaz-ep-18--18430556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18430556Mon, 01 Jul 2019 10:38:31 +0000David B. DacostaThe year was 2012 and acclaimed author Junot Diaz had just released his third book, "This Is How You Lose Her". I was granted a phone interview by his publisher. My microcassette recorder was the go to means of capturing interviews at the time.1053dominican-republic,drown,fat-joe,haiti,jennifer-lopez,junot-diaz-interview,macarthur-fellowship,massachusetts-institute-of-tec,pfizer,pulitzer-prize-for-fiction,sir-mix-a-lot,the-brief-wondrous-life-of-osc,this-is-how-you-lose-heryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-angela-wright-ep-17--18360980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18360980Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:48:21 +0000David B. DacostaIn December of 2018 I met political journalist Angela Wright at a coffee shop in Toronto for an interview. Politics in Canada are largely populated by those of European descent. Angela happens to be Black and contributes to some of the country’s...1657angela-wright,cbc,jack-layton,jagmeet-singh,justin-trudeau,liberal-party,macleans-magazine,pierre-elliott-trudeau,progressive-conservatives,the-globe-and-mail,toronto-starcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tall-black-guy-ep-16--18301582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18301582Mon, 17 Jun 2019 23:04:08 +0000David B. DacostaTall Black Guy came on my radar sometime in 2012. His compilation “Tempo Dreams Vol 1” was my initial introduction. More projects would follow in 2013 and 2016, along with a slew of remixes and singles.1347a-tribe-called-quest,blue-note,detroit,electronic-music,gangstarr,grime,jazz,tall-black-guy-interview,the-roots,washington-d.c.cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-boyce-watkins-paris-milan-ep-15--18231054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18231054Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:57:40 +0000David B. DacostaBoyce Watkins and Paris Milan are two known figures within the Black social media universe. I’ve been aware of Boyce Watkins for the last 1-2 years, while I only recently learned of Paris Milan. I have some thoughts on each individual and their...870amazon,beyonce,bill-gates,boyce-watkins,destinys-child,golden-state-warriors,jay-z,jeff-bezos,nba-finals-2019,paris-milan,toronto-raptors,warren-buffetcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-adeline-bird-ep-14-part-2--18162809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18162809Mon, 03 Jun 2019 21:33:24 +0000David B. DacostaThe second half of my interview with Adeline Bird. We continue our discussion regarding Race, Identity and Injustice.1036adeline-bird,afro-indigenous,anishinaabe,cbc,criminal-justice-system,first-nations-treaties,hot-docs,murdered-missing-aboriginal-wo,raymond-cormier-murder-trial,red-river,tanzania,tina-fontaine,trinidad-and-tobago,winnipegyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-adeline-bird-ep-13-part-1--18096447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18096447Mon, 27 May 2019 22:12:18 +0000David B. DacostaAdeline Bird is a unique spirt. For starters, she’s the product of an African father and First Nations mother. In addition to that, she’s a media personality, author and activist. I couldn’t resist the idea of conversing with her.1280adeline-bird,cbc,criminal-justice-system,filmmaker,first-nations-treaties,hot-docs,missing-aboriginal-women,residential-schools,tanzania,trinidad-and-tobago,winnipegyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-andreya-triana-ep-12--18027079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18027079Mon, 20 May 2019 20:04:21 +0000David B. DacostaI’ve been a fan of UK Soul singer Andreya Triana since her debut album “Lost Where I Belong” in 2010. She’s now on the heels of releasing her third album “Life in Colour” on May 24.1286andreya-triana-interview,chin-fm,corrine-bailey-rae,erykah-badu,fitzroy-gordon,g-98.7,jill-scott,lianne-la-havas,maxwell,omar,sade,ukcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-warrior-king-ep-11--17916104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17916104Mon, 13 May 2019 15:13:41 +0000David B. DacostaIn January 2014 I was living in Jamaica working on my first feature-length documentary Rasta-I-zation. I happened to connect with Roots-Reggae artist Warrior King and included him in the project. We haven’t spoken since I was in Jamaica a few years...1002buju-banton,chinese-government,christianity,fake-food,jamaica,lt-stichie,luciano,onstage-tv,rastafari,rasta-i-zation,warrior-king-interview,winford-williams,yasus-afaricleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-joy-rotimi-ep-10--17853044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17853044Mon, 06 May 2019 22:02:06 +0000David B. DacostaI’ve been attending Open Mic events for many years. A few weeks back I did so once more at a venue in the Greater Toronto Area. Joy Rotimi took to the stage and shattered my initial skepticism. The event’s host happened to text me the next day to...1534insecure,jamaica,joy-rotimi,lisa-fischer,live-restaurant,living-arts-centre,luther-vandross,nigeria,yvonne-orjicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-dr-cheryl-thompson-black-hair-ep-9--17778514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17778514Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:28:15 +0000David B. DacostaCertain ancient Egyptian women wore wigs. This may have been the beginning of the complexities surrounding Black women and their hair. I recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Cheryl Thompson, an Assistant Professor and author of "Beauty in a...1188beauty-in-a-box,black-canadian,black-hair,chris-rock,dancehall-music,dr.-cheryl-thompson,ebony-magazine,relaxer,vybz-kartelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-hot-docs-wu-tang-clan-ep-8--17717852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17717852Tue, 23 Apr 2019 02:06:58 +0000David B. DacostaToronto’s Hot Docs Film Festival has been identified as North America’s largest documentary festival. Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics & Men will screen at Hot Docs this year. Quite an interesting combination.1252blue-note-records,gostface-killah,gza,halle-berry,hot-docs,inxs,jerry-springer,martial-arts,method-man,michael-hutchens,miles-davis,nfl,ol-dirty-bastard,ricki-lake,russell-crowe,rza,the-chef-raekwon,willie-oree,wu-tang-clancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-zodiac-signs-women-ep-7--17651102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17651102Mon, 15 Apr 2019 22:49:02 +0000David B. DacostaThe Zodiac has been around for many moons. I’ve used it as a guide of sorts in my pursuit of the ideal woman since my high school days. Finding that member of the opposite sex who is best suited for you can be a tough find. The Zodiac doesn’t...1273aquarius,aries,cancer,capricorn,gemini,leo,libra,pisces,sagittarius,scorpio,taurus,virgocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-vinyl-to-streaming-ep-6--17574171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17574171Mon, 08 Apr 2019 22:01:44 +0000David B. DacostaThe way that we consume music has continued to change over time. These days it seems like everything revolves around the internet. Downloading, which was once cutting edge in the late 1990s and early 2000s, is now being replaced by streaming. Who...1205ac-dc,beyonce,big-sean,drake,kendrick-lamar,kiss,marley-marl,mc-shan,play-de-record,rihanna,streaming,vinylcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-interracial-dating-ep-5--17503186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17503186Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:29:11 +0000David B. DacostaInterracial Dating still remains taboo to many. Despite this fact, males and females of all races take the plunge every day. Here in the Greater Toronto Area, I’ve been a spectator for the past 3+ decades.1187biracial,drake,halle-berry,interracial-datingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-black-canadians-vs-black-americans-ep-4--17435371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17435371Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:19:04 +0000David B. DacostaWe live on opposite sides of the longest unprotected border in the world. We share the same point of origin but Black Canadians and Black Americans have noticeable differences. What are they?1285african-american,african-canadian,canada,drake,malcolm-gladwell,tory-lanez,tristan-thompson,underground-railroadyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-musical-guilty-pleasures-ep-3--17360794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17360794Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:43:26 +0000David B. DacostaI think that most of us have musical guilty pleasures, songs that we know deep down are on the cheesy side of things. I’m no exception in that regard.1455chris-brown,chris-rock,lady-gaga,lil-wayne,madonna,metoo,migos,musical-guilty-pleasures,offset,tygacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-tarana-burke-metoo-ep-2--17289911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17289911Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:54:45 +0000David B. Dacosta#MeToo founder Tarana Burke was in the Greater Toronto Area twice in the last month. Her presence in Canada got me thinking about the impact of the #MeToo Movement on the average heterosexual man and his dealings with women.1318cbc-q,charlie-rose,international-women’s-day-2019,jian-ghomeshi,living-arts-centre,louis-c.k.,matt-lauer,metoo-movement,metoo-twitter,pbs,tarana-burke,tavis-smiley,toronto-black-film-festivalyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-eskimo-podcast-culture-vultures--17248998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17248998Thu, 07 Mar 2019 02:49:21 +0000David B. DacostaCulture Vultures is a controversial term associated with outside races capitalizing monetarily from culture created by African-Americans. Technically, it could apply to culture created by people of African descent across the globe. This is the debut...1386breakfast-club-power-105.1-fm,culture-vultures,dame-dash,def-jam-records,drake,hot-97,lyor-cohen,meek-mill,michael-rapaport,monie-love,outkast,queen-latifah,rick-rubin,roc-a-fella-records,russell-simmonscleanfull