Culture Connection: The Best Man Holiday

In this episode of Culture Connection, Brotha Malcolm is joined by KC and Chris to discuss Malcolm Lee’s new film, The Best Man Holiday. For comments or questions about this or any other episode, call the hotline at (323) 455-4219!

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Culture Connection: Boardwalk Empire

Listen in as Brotha Malcolm chats with Chris and KC about HBO’s Emmy award-winning show, Boardwalk Empire, and the new black cast members and storyline. For comments or questions about this or any other episode, call the hotline at (323) 455-4219!

*Our sincerest apologies to Michael K. Williams for getting his name wrong – we love you!

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Culture Connection: A Drop in Arts Attendance

Listen in as Brother Malcolm discusses a recent New York Times article that discusses a major drop in arts attendance. As such, Malcolm and the entire BI family is encouraging you to engage in the arts whenever you can! Take in a live performance, visit a museum, watch a stage play or musical – get out there an soak up your local culture!

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Culture Connection: Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton

Listen in as KC, Chris and Eli guest host for Brother Malcolm and discuss the documentary, Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton, that showcases the evolution of innovative music label, Stones Throw Records! For comments or questions about this or any other episode call the hotline at (323) 455-4219!

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Culture Connection: Damien “Dame” Ritter

Listen in as Brother Malcolm chats with Damien “Dame” Ritter, visionary co-founder of hip hop music label Funk Volume. Click here to find out more information about Funk Volume and their artists! Check out the trailer for the upcoming Funk Volume documentary, Independent Living!

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LA EVENTS: Popstax

This Sunday, September 29th Leimert Park ArtWalk presents POPSTAX, a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the legendary Wattstax music festival (1972) and documentary (1973). This event is free for all and features performances by Andy Vargas of Santana, The House Click Society, Ali & His Funk Experience, Dave Williams, and Waberi Jordon. This event will be deejayed by none other than Stone Groove Radio aka DJ A-ski and Tailwind Turner! Special recognition/honors will be given to George Duke and Steve Arrington, amongst others. Additionally, a FREE screening of the Wattstax documentary will take place in Vision Theatre at 6PM. This is a wonderful family and community event so please come out and support it! See you Sunday!

The Break: Miley Butler – DOUBLE EPISODE!

Listen in as we are bringing you TWO podcasts in one! KC and the family have a conversation inspired by the Miley Cyrus performance on the VMA’s and a quick chat about Lee Daniels’ The Butler. Podcast guests include Chris, Toria, John, Malcolm, Mr. CEO and special guest Sean.

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Culture Connection: Lee Daniels’ The Butler

Listen in as Malcolm discusses the film, Lee Daniels’ The Butler with Chris and KC Lehman, the performances by the stellar cast, and its depiction of American history. You can follow Malcolm on Twitter for more bites of culture @caliyalie.

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