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Tangazo is a meeting place where we share ideas and explore efforts to improve our human conditions and quite simply make our lives better. All are welcome, none will be judged, but all are challenged to look beyond ourselves and our notions of how others think about issues of cultural​,​ political and social significance. We are building bridges of communication between the many groups that make up the St​. L​ouis Metropolitan Region by sharing and reflecting on the stories and lives of a diverse group of guests.

Host and Producer: Hank Thompson
Guest Hosts: Tim Person, Rev. Darryl Gray & Mike Jones
Technical Producers: Kevin Melter, Frankie Meixner, Ryan Voelkel, Jeron Wilson, Matt Patston, Jon Valley

Jan 12, 2024

On this episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, we had another all star lineup discussing upcoming arts, cultural and entertainment events kicking off this MLK weekend in the St.Louis metro area.
 
My guest for this episode of Tangazo, included Robert A Powell, founder of the Portfolio Arts and Education Gallery, discussing his upcoming annual “All Colors” Visual Arts Invitational exhibit, at the StLouis Artists Guild,located at 12 North Jackson ave in Clayton. 
Thirty nine artists, from across the country including local  artists, will display over sixty five, works of art. 
The event will open Saturday January 13th, with a reception 5pm until 8 and will run through February 17th. T
 
Ron Himes, the iconic founder and director of the world renowned St.Louis Black Repertory Theatre Company, discussed his 47th season which opens with Paul Webb’s, world premiere of his play “Hold On” at the Edison Theater January 12th. on the Washington University campus. 
The play deals with the March on Selma and the collective struggle for voting rights, for black peoples in America.
Local media celebrity Tammie Holland, makes her acting debut in Paul Webb’s powerful drama “Hold On.”
 
Dwight Bosman, of the legendary Bosman Twins, sat in with us for this remarkable conversation on art, theater and jazz music. 
Dwayne Bosman, was under the weather and unable to join us. 
The Bosman Twins  are very popular in Chicago and are regularly featured at the iconic Winters Jazz Club, in the Windy City, along with  Denise Thimes.