Tailwind Turner – Black Is

September 24, 2013September 25, 2014

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!

July 16, 2013September 25, 2014

LA EVENTS: Leimert Park Looters and Two New Black Indy Films

As I write this post, I’m watching my local news and seeing my beloved neighborhood in the midst of chaos. It makes no sense, it won’t solve anything, and it’s indicative of why many people in the country perceive Black Americans the way they do. Those that attempted to do something positive with a peaceful protest in honor of Trayvon Martin in Leimert tonight had to be outdone by the masses that chose to act foolish and take advantage of a situation for their own selfish purposes. They are lost – on the streets against the police with everything to lose and not serving a single purpose. LA, I’m disappointed. I’m hoping we all get the opportunity to sleep peaceful tonight.

In other news, Ava Duvernay and AFFRM are still at work with their new film release, Big Words. Check out the trailer below:

It looks pretty good to me. Happy to see Dorian Missick aka DJ Tailwind Turner casted as the lead in this. I love him as a DJ and I’m hopeful that will translate onscreen. This film drops in Los Angeles on Friday, July 19th and will be playing at Downtown Independent. Click here to see showings in other cities.

Finally, Fruitvale Station is out and the reviews are favorable. With emotions already running high I expect this to be an effective tear jerker. Prepare for it by checking the trailer here:

Fruitvale Station is currently playing in select theaters.

Stay tuned in to Black Is as we prepare for our live broadcast on Friday!

September 26, 2012May 6, 2018

Movers & Shakers: Catching Up With DJ A-Ski

We’ve developed a few friendships over the years here at Black Is, and one of our closest compadres is the infamous LA native, DJ A-Ski. A-Ski was one of the first people in the city we connected with way back in 2007, and at that time both of us were at the beginning of building our brands. Since then, A-Ski’s brand Unique74 has grown in leaps and bounds with connections nationwide and worldwide. Listen in as KC catches up with A-Ski and finds out what he’s been up to, his take on current Los Angeles DJ culture, and where he’s going next.