Tapping Through Time: New Perspectives on Tap Dance At a recent Routes editorial meeting, there was a deep and somewhat heated conversation about the new musical on Broadway called “Paradise Square.” Produced by... Read More
Africa
AfroFuturism: Fact, Fiction or Fantasy Panel Discussion Word Up! Words and expressions can have a heyday. They can be buzzworthy. Extra popular. Used frequently and with special emphasis. In recent years, but... Read More
Chimurenga Renaissance and Fatoumata Diawara 5 min read Review AfroFuturism Concert at Carnegie Hall‘s Zankel Hall There is renewed excitement returning to live events. Each opportunity offering us a chance to rekindle our... Read More
Queen Mother and Fierce Queen Warrior 2 min read Nzinga, Ancient Ruler of present-day Angola Nzinga was born about 1582 to King Ngola Kiluanji Kia Samba, ruler of what is modern day Angola. As... Read More
As we close out our February issue, I find myself reflecting on the topics our Routes’ writers and photographers have shared. A recurring theme in... Read More
Futurism or more specifically AfroFuturism? 2 min read Finding a way forward As I’ve worked with the Routes‘ team to put the February edition together. I’ve found myself encountering a recurring theme “futurism”... Read More