NBPC New Media Insitute: NMI 2007 ~ Delta Children 4mins 37secs
Produced by Tania Cuevas, Zeinabu Davis, Teralyn Wade, Lorena Manriquez, Katina Parker
As part of NBPC's New Media Institute 2007, 26 producers gathered in Jackson, Mississippi to create new media pieces documenting blues culture in the Mississippi Delta. Their final products are as varied as their talents; video and audio pieces, interactive locative media geo tags, even website architectures. NMI 2007 was funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
Children Of The Delta
This Blues Session is an informative and light-hearted vodcast (video podcast) that effectively passes the baton from accomplished blues musicians to young people who wish to continue the legacy of blues music through the recording of live music sessions. Each live session showcases a musical story performed, bridging the gap between a group of young and old blues musicians from the Delta.
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Wow...an amazing story right here. Well put together. Thank you!
Posted by Janice | Aug 04 2008 at 09:14 pm | report this comment
This was great! I especially enjoyed the girl on the drums. It reminded me of when I was a Music Teacher in Bedstuy. I always encourage the girls to play the drums. I manage to get one girl interested and she loved it. Her mom was so proud at the recital.
Short story- I remember during my undergraduate studies, I LOVED playing the drums. We played a lot of jazz. It was cool. However, my professor had other plans for me. He wanted me to sing. I enjoyed singing and could play the drums just as well. Anyway, I remember being very unhappy just singing. I guess that is why I always encourage girls to play what ever instrument they like, especially the drums.
Great doc. I would love to see more. who knows I may turn my little story into a short film call, girl drum...lol Peace, ab
Posted by Angel | Jun 28 2008 at 08:41 am | report this comment
How refreshing to see young people jammin' !
Posted by Dayo Harewood | Feb 04 2008 at 07:26 pm | report this comment
I loved this story!
Posted by Christopher Hastings | Jan 12 2008 at 11:59 am | report this comment
I really enjoyed this piece....its super to see young kids keeping the blues alive. I like the settings...really well put together.
Posted by Crystal Chang | Dec 31 2007 at 04:28 am | report this comment
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Loved the stories and feedback. Please forward to friends. These kids need exposure. They were awesome to work with, in fact they drove for more 5 hours to do this short vid. Already hustling for their art.
Posted by Tania Cuevas | May 17 2009 at 05:42 pm | report this comment