MUSICWOMAN LIVE! is an Internet radio show that airs on Wednesday @ Noon to 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with Diva Joan Cartwright (Diva JC), on www.blogtalkradio.com/musicwoman featuring women who compose and perform their own music and men who support them. Call in on 347-677-0782 then #1 to talk. To join the chat room, you must register with www.blogtalkradio.com. This show began in July 2008, and is sponsored by WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes women musicians, globally, through contacts, networks, articles, interviews, newsletters, events, courses, clinics, workshops, lectures, research, history, archives, websites, film, audio and video recording, concerts, performances and recognition. We welcome your ideas for guests and subject matter. 

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2010 MARCH GUESTS

Women's History Month

3-31-10 Ava Lembert

 

3-24-10 To be announced

 

3-17-10 JC Cassis

 

3-10-10 Lenora Raphael

 

3-3-10 Bobby Ramirez and the Miami Jazz Museum - Bobby Ramirez - From humble beginnings at 14, he learned to play saxophone at Brownsville Jr. High School in New York. His interest expanded to flute, guitar, arranging and composing. At age 16, he performed with the Filler Jr. High School big band and wrote his first full arrangement for an 18-piece orchestra. At Miami Springs Sr. High, he was a featured soloist and led small Jazz combos and big Band ensemble at rehearsals and concerts. He studied and performed at Miami-Dade Community College, Florida International University and took individual lessons in Jazz with Gary Campbell, Ed Meina, Tom McCormick and classical flute with Althea Kaplan, Lisa LaCross. He also studied with Don Chippinelli, Gene Greco and Richard Dumbscum. Since the late 1970's, Ramirez has performed in festivals around the world. Websites: Bobby Ramirez and Miami Jazz Museum

2010 FEBRUARY GUESTS

Black History Month

2-24-10 Diva JC will be performing for the American Embassy Blues on the Green Concert in Kingston, Jamaica. Take this opportunity to listen to archived shows during this week.

The group evolved out of a vocal technique workshop organized by Beatriz Malnic and Loren Oliveira in 2001. Since then, these two musical directors have brought together a cast of almost 60 women, who volunteer their voices and time promoting and preserving the rich multicultural Brazilian heritage fostering multicultural exchange, music appreciation, and education.

2-17-10 Brazilian Voices

A non-profit organization, Brazilian Voices is a vocal ensemble that performs at cultural community and philanthropic events. Brazilian Voices aspires to incorporate the best of Brazilian culture throughout the world.

2-10-10 Pianist Bertha Hope was born and raised in Los Angeles, during the 1960’s Bertha along with her late husband, legendary pianist Elmo Hope, collaborated on some fine jazz music, some of which was first published as recently as 2000. She has worked extensively over the years to transcribe many of the Elmo Hope compositions so that they can be performed and in addition, pay tribute to one of “be-bop’s” underrated contributors. To that end, Bertha has formed a working group called ELMOllennium,” which features, Walter Booker (bs), Leroy Williams (dr), Virgil Jones (tr), Charles Davis (ts), Roni Ben-Hur (g), Amy London (guest vocalist). For a number of years Bertha Hope was an artist-in-residence under the auspices of “The New Jersey State Council on the Arts.” Through that program, she performed in New Jersey state-wide workshops. Some of the musicians with whom she performed during that period were Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Foster, Nat Adderley and Philly Joe Jones.

Ms. Hope is the leader of “The Bertha Hope Trio” that toured extensively throughout Japan. She is a composer and arranger with several recordings under her own name: “In Search of Hope” and “Elmo’s Fire” (Steeplechase); “Between Two Kings” (Minor Records) and her latest on the Reservoir label, “Nothin’ But Love.”

Bertha Hope holds a B.A. in Early Childhood Education. She currently teaches an advanced jazz ensemble at The Lucy Moses School, and an Introduction to Jazz Program at Washington Irving H. S. which is sponsored by Bette Midler. Her legacy continues as her children carry the musical torch.

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2-3-10 Alexis Caputo is a Florida & New York based Performance Artist, Poet, Writer, Activist and Director of Project Witness that provides tailored artistic and educational workshops for multiple platforms. Her newest project, SOULED OUT with first time choreography by Michelle Grant-Murray and a second visit with choreography and collaboration  by Lutricia Welters of Jubilee Dance Theatre is debuting at the Langston Hughes Cultural Center in New York for Black History Month 2010.  Known for her written works, including "Truths Carved from the Belly", "Woman of the Drum", "The Proud Pilgrim" and "Deconstruction & Deliverance", Caputo has emerged as an original voice in theatre, poetry and performance.  Caputo has presented original performances at notable off Broadway theaters - The Harlem Theatre Company, Abron’s Art Center • Henry Street Settlement and Dixon Place. A Bahamian- American, Caputo worked as a journalist profiling people throughout the Caribbean,  exploring issues of culture and identity.

2010 JANUARY GUESTS

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

1-27-10 Best Plays - Diva JC plays her favorite uploaded music.

 

1-20-10 Carline Ray and Catherine Russell

Bassist Carline Ray is a New Yorker. She began as a pianist and singer for groups. She played guitar and sang with The International Sweethearts, an all-female jazz band. She sang with Erskine Hawkins. She is soloist and concert chorister of Schola Cantorium, Camarata Singers, Bach Aria Group and American Opera Society and in studio with Patti Page, The McGuire Sisters, Della Reese, Sylvia Syms, Bobby Darrin and Quincy Jones. Ray received the Fender Precision jazz electric bass from band leader Luis Russell, her husband. Performed with Skitch Henderson, Sy Oliver, Peter Duchin and Mercer Ellington’s big band; in trio with Mary Lou Williams, Seldon Powell, Marian McPartland, Tiny Grimes, Benny Powell, Budd Johnson, Melba Liston and Carrie Smith; and in the pit orchestra and choral groups with The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Schools: Julliard and The Manhattan School of Music. Taught at Medgar Evers College, Hunter College, William Patterson College and The New School of Social Research.

Catherine Russell is a New Yorker. Her father, Luis Russell, was a native of Panama , a pioneering pianist/composer/bandleader and Louis Armstrong's musical director. With Carline Ray, her mother, Catherine shares an uncommon legacy of music. Catherine started at 5, as a professional dancer with Katherine Dunham. At 9, she released her first album of children’s educational records. American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She toured Europe with Carrie Smith’s gospel group with Carline Ray on bass. A one of a kind singer and musician, she’s toured with Steely Dan, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, Carrie Smith, and Rosanne Cash.

1-13-10 Trumpeter Art Wilson played trumpet with Otis Redding and valve trombone with Sam & Dave and Bobby Blue Bland.  He also prepared arrangements for the last two bands.

Today, his company is Blues Band and his label is Blues Band Records, in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wilson's CDs are CITY PROJECT and THE COMPANY I KEEP

Websites: www.bluesband.net

January 6, 2010 - Helena Banks is a published author, poet, award-winning cosmetologist and a dedicated and longstanding member of The Professional Childcare Association. She is the owner of Helena’s Safe Haven for Children that prides itself on keeping children safe from harm. Helena is an ordained minister who works in the prison ministry. She is an actress who recently accepted a role in an upcoming film. Helena currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband, James Banks.

Website: www.lovedoesnt.com


Helena Banks

2009 GUESTS

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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12/2/09 Songwriters - For the month of December, this show will air, featuring Christmas music from Mzuri and Melody Cole. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! We'll be back in 2010 with all new guests! Love and music, Diva JC

NOTE: Special Time: 2-4 p.m. Do you write music? Instrumental or lyrical songs? Join us for a discussion with songwriters and how their creative juices flow.

Joan Cartwright is the first woman in the world to publish a Jazz and Blues Song Book that contains 41 original compositions, some instrumental, some lyrical. 11 have been recorded on her CDs Feelin' Good and In Pursuit of a Melody.

December 2, 2009 - SPECIAL TIME

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APRIL GUESTS - MUSICWOMAN LIVE!

MUSICWOMAN TALK RADIO

  1. Jace Harnage
  2. Sandra Kaye
  3. Jus' Cynthia
  4. Renee Fiallos
  5. Nick Mathis
  6. Suzanne Brooks
  7. Linda Dachtyl
  8. Trudy Pitts
  9. Dotti Anita Taylor
  10. Rita Graham
  11. Dr. Nelson Harrison
  12. Teri Wilson
  13. DJ Jay Edwards
  14. Pamela Wise
  15. Kaitlin McGaw
  16. Rubyana
  17. K-Dean LeSean
  18. Melody Cole
  19. Linford Ellis - NSL Mfg.
  20. Aurora Flores and Elva Mason
  21. Hey Rim Jeon and Ginetta
  22. mZuri's Christmas CD
  23. Denise Mininfield
  24. Andrea Brachfeld
  25. Mimi Johnson
  26. mZuri
  27. Marcia Miget
  28. Cheri Maree
  29. Julie Davis + Kelly Dow
  30. THE STATE OF JAZZ
  31. Yayoi Ikawa
  32. Kim Clarke
  33. Margo Reymundo
  34. Lenora Helm
  35. Jana Mashonee
  36. Gayelynn McKinney
  37. Aziza Miller
  38. Maggie Brown
  39. Hilary Canto
  40. Randi Fishenfeld
  41. Cathy Segal-Garcia
  42. Saskia Laroo
  43. Amrita Cottrell
  44. Lynne Arriale
  45. Kathy Yolanda Rice
  46. George V. Johnson, Jr.
  47. Teeny Tucker & Linda Rodney
  48. Marion Hayden
  49. Vinx and Antoine Smith
  50. Best Plays @ Noon
  51. Radio Hosts
  52. Jeffery Smith/Robert Roberson
  53. 9/01/09 New Season First Show
  54. Alternate Income
  55. Tutu Puoane
  56. Estrella Cristina
  57. Amanda Sedgwick
  58. Best Plays
  59. Divas
  60. Samuel Eudovique
  61. Robin Avery - Paul Banman
  62. Maguinha
  63. Denise King
  64. Dunia Rojas Guitar
  65. Robert Steinback - Karaoke
  66. Songwriters
  67. Poetess Helena Banks and Nzingha
  68. 1-13-10 Trumpeter Art Wilson
  69. Carline Ray and Catherine Russell
  70. 2-3-10 Alexis Caputo
  71. Pianist Bertha Hope
  72. Brazilian Voices
  73. Bobby Ramirez - Miami Jazz Museum

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