Mo Wilks interviewed co-founder Lisa Simmons about in the Roxbury International Film Festival (aka RoxFilm) in Boston, MA, which runs from June 18th through July 2nd. Lisa, who is an @EmersonCollege alum, discussed her background as an actor, film documentarian, and event curator. Lisa Simmons is RoxFilm’s Artistic/Executive Director. She along with her sister Alison…
Mo Wilks interviewed playwright Mfoniso Udofia about her nine-play cycle of the Ufot family in the production “In Old Age” which will be performed at ArtsEmerson’s Liebergott Black Box Theater, 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, from June 13-28. The play is courtesy of theatre company Front Porch Arts Collective @FrontPorchArtsCollective Mfoniso discussed her background as…
Emerson College Assistant Professor Jonathan Kitt stopped by Studio 8-8-9 to share his acting journey in Black theater as well as his latest performance in the Actors Shakespeare Project’s August Wilson play, ‘Gem of the ocean.’ Wilson’s historic stage play is being performed live at Nubian Square, Roxbury at Hibernian Hall. Gem of the ocean…
Urban Coordinator Anytza D. sat down with and interviewed featured performers Patrice Jean-Baptiste and Yasmeen Duncan discussing their roles in the play “Angry Ruckus and Shamelessly Gorgeous” at Lyric Stage Boston. The conversation covered the themes of generational tension and legacy passing between women artists, with Patrice playing Anna Campbell and Yasmeen playing Precious Pete…
Mo Wilks, host of 88.9FM’s Secret Spot, recorded a few vids to share of The Blackbyrds @TheBlackbyrds in town Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM at City Winery Boston. @WERS889 @CityWineryBos. Enjoy and experience jazz funk at it’s finest.
Luther Vandross is the modern blueprint for an R&B/Soul songwriting superstar. Prior to Luther paying his dues early in his illustrious career Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. was a Harlem, New York City-born youth who had dreams of making his name in the entertainment business. Both of his parents, his mother Mary Ida and father Luther…
In this interview, Mo Wilks from Studio 889 discussed Chrisette Michele’s musical journey, influences, and upcoming performance at City Winery Boston. Chrisette shared her early exposure to jazz legends and her development as a singer, while also highlighting her experiences collaborating with artists like Rick Ross and Nas. They explored her evolution as an artist,…
Musician, comedian, and stage performer Ahamefule J. Oluo stopped by Studio 8-8-9 to discuss his upcoming solo production The Things Around Us, which premieres at the Paramount Center, downtown Boston through ArtsEmerson Friday, February 20th through Sunday, February 22nd. The Things Around Us is a musically astounding, hilarious, and surprising new one-person show from acclaimed musician, artist,…
Donna Summer By Casablanca Records. License: Public domain Donna Summer: From Mission Hill to the Blueprint of Modern Black Dance MusicBy: Anytza Delgado Before she was the Queen of Disco, before Studio 54 and global superstardom, DonnaSummer was LaDonna Adrian Gaines, born December 31, 1948, in Mission Hill, Boston, andraised between Mission Hill and Dorchester…