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19 Jun 202016 Dec 2020

Standing in Line

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Fall and Winter Stage Shots

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13 Feb 202014 Jan 2021

Timeless

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Introducing Maura, the new family addition!

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Navigating the Arts Vol. 4: Anthony David

By Ali Jamal on 12 Feb 201222 Apr 2015

Much appreciation to University of Akron for bringing the Keeper’s Lounge concert series!  C’mon Cleveland State, get with it!  The DJ (Krate Digga) was on point with the old school to new school mixing.  Since it was Dilla Day in Detroit, it was the perfect filler – especially after hearing (during the concert) that Whitney

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A Father’s Love Vol. 3: Pharoh and Clifford

By Ali Jamal on 10 Jan 201222 Apr 2015

Well, most of my closest people know that my partner, my Bean-town buddy, my boy! – Roh! (as we affectionately called him) has transitioned into another life.  (That means he died).  After nearly 14 years, 6 cities, 3 cars, 2 schools, and about 7 or 8 residences together, I am now without my dog, Pharoh

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Navigating the Arts On the Stage The Ngoma Uncategorized

What it means to be a Griot…

By Ali Jamal on 2 Jan 201222 Apr 2015

Sometimes you do things because it just feels right, or you may feel some type of pressure.  But sometimes, you have to admit when things are simply divine. I am a Griot who speaks through rhythm, the Ngoma, the drum.  I am immensely proud to be a Griot.  It is a way of life, a

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A Father’s Love Vol. 2: A Holiday Dilemma

By Ali Jamal on 28 Dec 20117 May 2015

So, Christmas has come and gone and Kwanzaa is well underway.  I spent the entire day with Kali which included time at the park, lunch, walking, a movie, the whole nine!  We had a great time, to say the least.  I’ve even given up my office (b.k.a the 2nd bedroom) so that she can have

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“F… this Library!”

By Ali Jamal on 18 Nov 201122 Apr 2015

Yep, that’s what the young man said.  We tell him to watch his language around adults… “Man, F…k this Library!”  Really?  What did the library do to you?  Actually, it sounds like the coward way out, because what he wanted to say was, “F… You!”  But instead chose to yell out his little, lame statement

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Navigating the Arts Vol. 2: A Black Star Movement

By Ali Jamal on 25 Sep 201122 Apr 2015

When the Mighty Mos Def and Talib Kweli form as one, you get one the most dynamic duos of all time (at least in my opinion).  But how could anyone argue?!?  These brothers are no joke bringing such a well rounded attack like nothing I’ve seen in a long time or read about from the

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A Father’s Love Vol. 1: An Introduction

By Ali Jamal on 20 Sep 201122 Apr 2015

My little girl lives with her mom.  Her mom and I divorced a few years back before she turned one.  The time I spend with my daughter is very special to me.  I dont see her as often as I would like, but give everything I have when we are together. This was the advice

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Here come the judge… A Valiant Rebirth

By Ali Jamal on 22 Aug 201122 Apr 2015

Ok, so I’ve been watching Bamboozled this weekend and began doing some soul searching research on “blackface” and minstrel shows.  So, hence, “here come the the judge”…. interesting to say the least. Anyway, Welcome! I am one of those Warriors – I am Ali Jamal, son of Herbert and Charlene; younger sibling to Sherian and

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