Jamedra Brown Fleischman is back as co-host this week, with her twins adding to the fun, watching from the control room of the studio. The picks this week are a reminder that we’re deep into Black History Month, but every month should feature such deeply intriguing and emotionally satisfying music and theater. Take a listen.
Feb. 22-24: A musical performance about the troubling history of blackface, Ben Vereen and the 1981 Reagan Inauguration.
Feb. 14-17: The effortlessly funny hipness of Zainab Johnson.
Feb. 22-24: The long pauses of funnyman Ron Funches.
Feb. 22 and 28: Rapper Caleborate still a “real person,” despite success.
Feb. 25: A parade and street fair promise an afternoon of black joy.
Oct. 17-March 11: For-Site gathers an exhibition of beautiful rugs on the theme of sanctuary for refugees.
Feb. 19 and 26: The Coathangers rock out with songs about men and other irritants.
Feb 19, 22, and 23: Lee Ann Womack brings her earthy Texas country rock to the Bay Area.
