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Marin Voice: In Quest of the Massachusetts 54th

An article by Noah Griffin references his heated exchange with the late Shelby Foote -- an exchange detailed in Ishmael Reed's MIXING IT UP. http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_23666041/marin-voice-quest-massachusetts-54th

Ishmael Reed brings his poetry to the SFJAZZ Center

The SFJAZZ Center has been presenting a four-day SFJAZZ Poetry Festival organized by Ishmael Reed. Last night’s event, entitled Icons, provided the opportunity for Reed himself to stand up to the microphone. http://www.examiner.com/article/ishmael-reed-brings-his-poetry-to-the-sfjazz-center

NYT: Rafael Leonardo Black - 'Insider Art'

Ishmael Reed is cited as a major influence in this New York Times review of the Caribbean-American fine artist's solo debut. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/17/arts/design/rafael-leonardo-black-insider-art.html?emc=eta1

Ishmael Reed on Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln at Temple University

Ishmael Reed spoke on racism, slavery, and the 'Founding Fathers' at Temple University earlier this year. Video is now available: http://vimeo.com/60625318

The Revivalist Premieres "Army Of The Faithful"

"Army Of The Faithful" is a song with lyrics by Ishmael Reed from the upcoming David Murray album featuring Macy Gray, Be My Monster Love. http://revivalist.okayplayer.com/2013/04/23/premiere-david-murray-infinity-quartet-army-of-the-faithful-ft-gregory-porter/

Sex, Africa and Chinua Achebe

Ishmael Reed profiles the late Chinua Achebe for The Wall Street Journal. http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/03/26/sex-africa-and-chinua-achebe/?...

Publishing Talks: David Wilk interviews Ishmael Reed

Ishmael Reed was a guest on David Wilk's continuing podcast series. http://www.writerscast.com/publishing-talks-david-wilk-interviews-ishmae...

New York Times Op Ed: "Neo-Classical Republicanism"

Ishmael Reed writes for the New York Times on how the GOP could win over the black community. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/opinion/how-the-gop-can-win-black-vote...

The United States of Hoodoo

Ishmael Reed appears alongside other artists, experts and musicians in Oliver Hardt's documentary about how African spirituality has influenced American culture. http://hoodoo.stokedfilm.com/

WritersCast Interview

David Wilk of WritersCast interviews Ishmael Reed, whom he describes as one of his favorite authors. http://www.writerscast.com/publishing-talks-david-wilk-interviews-ishmae...

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