It's ALLRIGHT to take a new path, on a road never seen

We've all heard the saying, the only constant in life is change. So with that being said, are you emotionally & mentally prepared for the unknown? In this episode we will focus on moving forward through life, on those unforeseen new paths that WILL occur.  We used the song "Alright" by Ledisi to best describe how life may seem unfair and not to our advantage, but with the right tools (music), spirit (faith) and network (love one's)  its going to be ALRIGHT.

Our two talented featured guest were Naila Ansari & Zhanna Reed who both were a major part in the play, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND in Buffalo NY at Shea's 710. This musical is by one of our community’s shinning stars, Naila Ansari in her directorial debut.  Ansari’s direction and choreography of this Calypso-flavored tale of love in a world of prejudice, delivers a captivating musical thoroughly rooted in African and Caribbean dance. It is clear that she cares deeply about how Black stories are not only told, but visually presented as she directs a large and very skilled cast of actors from Buffalo and out of town through a rhythmic storytelling journey of movement, song and Joyous energy which Ansari is known for.  The costumes are a never-ending waterfall of colorful designs by the extraordinarily talented Phylicia Dove of Black Monarchy. Phylicia’s creations add both value to the vibration of this musical and more authenticity to Ansari’s vision and adaptation of this must-see. (Article from the Buffalo Challenger Newspaper)

Actress Zhanna Reed who plays the main character (Ti Moune) sings and dances like no other, like being on Pluto and Mars at the same damn time "Future voice."

“The production of “Once on this Island” at Shea’s 710 Main is sensational. Joyful and fresh, with direction and choreography by Naila Ansari, and musical direction by Karen Saxon, every number both stands alone and serves to accelerate the momentum and tension of the passionate story.” - Anthony Chase the buffalo news.

Fun Fact about Ledisi:

She still gets nervous when celebrities attend her show. It happened when she performed at the white for Obama and Stevie wonder was in attendance.

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