2018-11-27 13:47
While sitting down to a meal of fried chicken, greens, mac and cheese and green beans at an eatery in Winston - Salem, NC, I was informed, "It's only called soul food above Virginia. For us… Read More
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Welcome to the website and blog of Mwalim Daphunkee Professor: Philosopher, Writer, Poet, Speaker, Afro-Native Studies Scholar, Community Organizer, Educator and Filmmaker. Available for lectures, workshop, and master classes.
"We Remain Sovereign" The ZYG 808 Delivers Keynote Speech For MassDOT Native American Heritage Month
2018-11-26 13:08
Grammy nominated Hip-Hop Jazz artist and Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Member, The ZYG 808 Delivered the keynote speech and performed for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Native A… Read More
2018-11-12 22:23
I once heard an artist describe "impressionism" as a technique where the artists paints everything but the subject, allowing the subject to unfold in the process. I remember sitting at a dru… Read More
2018-10-26 12:54
I had taken a break from the blog to focus on a couple of projects, including music production and completing a novel that I'd been threatening to write for a few years. Well the music proje… Read More
2018-04-19 00:34
When you're 14 years old and have already headlined three jazz festivals, performed for crowds of 48,000 people and spent your last summer on tour as opposed to cutting lawns, a high school… Read More
2018-03-22 00:33
What are our eating habits? How prepared are we for emergencies and disasters? What determines repair protocols? What is a killer source of stress.In tjhe latest episode of DaPhunkeeProfesso… Read More
2018-03-17 18:03
As a graduate of Music & Art/ LaGuardia H.S. in New York City, Mwalim views studying music as essential to enhancing the development of math and critical thinking skills in students. All… Read More
2018-03-10 00:34
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED!!!The P.A.C.K. (Performing Artists Communicating Knowledge) Proudly Presents:In the years following Prince Halls' passing, African Grand Lodge gained cons… Read More
2018-03-08 00:00
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2018-03-01 00:00
Mwalim's discussion: Studying Music vs. Shooting-From-The-Hip with 'Natural Ability'. Studying music, be it from a teacher, mentor or self-taught has many advantages that go beyond learning… Read More
2018-02-22 18:37
In this episode, Mwalim discusses the history and purpose of public education in the United States, it's built-in pitfalls against rising socially and economically, and ways to navigate the… Read More
2018-02-14 20:16
A brief meditation and discussion about the origins of the university in the temples of hemet and subsequent academies of Greece. A sample of a rehearsal by The ZYG caught on video with one… Read More
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2018-02-14 19:47
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2018-02-07 18:57
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2018-02-01 23:37
Originating from the efforts of Carter G. Woodson, whose landmark dissertation ' The Mis-Education of the Negro' challenged the social structure of American education. However, the white su… Read More
2018-01-29 13:30
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2018-01-27 02:17
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2018-01-27 02:17
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2018-01-24 15:11
The GroovaLottos being interviewed on Rhythm & Soul Radio.Upstart Cable and Streaming Network UBC-TV hosted a Pre-Grammy Launch that featured Grammy Nominees The GroovaLottos, along with… Read More
2018-01-21 18:44
Dedham Square Coffeehouse was packed to capacity and the windows were covered with steam from the dance floor. The GroovaLottos kick off mini tour with a true party. Next stops: Taj II in Ne… Read More
2018-01-18 18:32
2018-01-16 01:39
Ingredients:1/2 Cup Olive Oil or Butter4 Cups sliced onion40 oz Beef Broth3 tblspns Sherry1 tsp thymeSalt & Pepper to taste6 slices of Provolone Cheese1 cup of diced Swiss cheese1/4 cup… Read More
2018-01-16 01:23
Today, across America people observed the birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his various services to humanity. Our mutual fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. has declared tod… Read More
2018-01-15 03:18
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2018-01-10 19:07
It was a cool March evening in Falmouth, Massachusetts when The GroovaLottos made their debut in 2011. It was also the night that they invented their 'Mash' songs."We had been jamming in the… Read More
2018-01-05 00:00
Here is a healthier alternative to the fried version of Buffalo Chicken wings. I prefer using thighs because they have more meat and you can usually find the boneless and skinless type in mo… Read More
2018-01-04 21:36
A landmark 2017 for The GroovaLottos lays the foundation for a powerhouse band and production unit that is stepping into 2018 full steam ahead with Triple A radio play, rising album sales, a… Read More
2017-12-28 15:23
Each Month Song Keepers, Ltd and the Dedham Square Coffeehouse to present a soul music cabaret, featuring live soul, funk and blues by Grammy nominees, The GroovaLottos.After an extremely su… Read More
2017-12-11 18:04
Grammy Nominated "Ask Yo' Mama" is the perfect Holiday Gift!!!!With the holiday season upon us, give the gift of Grammy nominated Phunk to your loved ones!!! For a Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Han… Read More
2017-12-11 17:56
A powerhouse soul-funk-blues band reflects on the swelling rise of their movement as the landscape of urban music changes.In the book The Death of Rhythm & Blues, by Nelson George… Read More
2017-11-05 15:37
The WOMR Schoolhouse Presents an early winter soul, funk and blues concert and dance party by Grammy nominated band The GroovaLottos.The summer might be over, but the good times aren't... ar… Read More
2017-11-05 15:33
Remember that tangy BBQ Sauce that you can no longer have because of your blood sugar issues? Well here is my personal recipe, allowing you to have the magic without worry about your sugar s… Read More
2017-05-01 12:37
2017-04-14 02:11
Melo, Bob, Johnny and Eddie Ray at the Funk Lab.Today was one of those days that a lot of musicians and songwriters only get to dream about. Today, on April 13, 2017, The GroovaLottos got to… Read More
2017-04-04 01:52
Where there is success, there are haters. Where there is progress, there are haters. The thing to understand is that haters are cowards at life who have very low self-esteem and are afraid t… Read More
2016-11-24 19:41
Wampanoag Ital - A Root Vegetable StewOkay, when you're half West Indian and Half Wampanoag, you make jokes like this. One of the traditional Wampanoag dishes is a vegetable stew made with r… Read More
2016-11-17 15:07
At the National Day of Action event at UMass Dartmouth, I was asked for a book list on Native History and socio-political issues. It was a good idea and since the request started this list… Read More
2016-11-15 13:15
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. 11-14-16SRST StatementU.S. Army Corp of Engineers delays DAPL easement and calls for further environmental reviewCorp says consulting with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe pi… Read More
2016-11-12 22:47
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At the piano, Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor performs one of his compositions from the upcoming album "ASK YO' MAMA" by The GroovaLottos Read More
2016-11-10 06:21
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2016-10-19 18:00
I used to love Popeye's Red Beans and dirty rice, but the pork factor and rapidly declining quality of the chain in New England forced me to get my fix elsewhere. From bumping through a few… Read More
2016-09-24 23:52
#SITTINGWITHCOLINPRESS CONFERENCE & EVENTWED. 9-28-2016 2:00 PMThe Steps of GOVERNMENT CENTER BOSTON, MA Contact:Lynn Currier:[email protected] witnes… Read More
2016-09-13 17:53
Pulpeta Without PorkLet's face it, there are tons of comfort foods that folks think they have to give up if they decide to not dine on swine. This is quite true. However, here is one favorit… Read More
2016-07-08 05:21
Ask not for whom the bell tolls...My heart goes out to the families of Philando Castillo and Alton Sterling, as it does to the countless other victims of legal lynching and capricious execut… Read More
2016-07-01 16:27
The following is a transcription of the speech made by Frederick Douglass on July 4, 1852 in Rochester, NY.But such is not the state of the case. I say it with a sad sense of the disparity b… Read More
2016-06-14 15:40
Rikers Island was named after Richard Riker (1773-1842). Riker reportedly was a member of a New York Kidnapping Club. It was composed of local officials, such as Tobias Boudinot and Dan… Read More
2016-06-08 14:13
On February 4, 1999, Amado Diallo was gunned down by 4 New York City police officers while unlocking his front door. An innocent man who was simply home from a day of street vending, all he… Read More
2016-03-16 03:51
New digital music company provides new music and artist sound drops for Native American radio hosts, shows and stations through First Nations Music Source. First Nations Music Source is a ne… Read More
2016-03-04 17:46
2016-03-01 15:58
It's been said by many a builder and backed up by one of Jesus' parables: A building is only as good as it's foundation. How one can expect the Oscar to be fairly and equitably decided upon… Read More
2016-02-16 16:58
Inspiration can come from many places. For the song, "Do You Mind...?" it happened one night at a gig. The GroovaLottos are a soul, funk and blues band comprised of veteran touring and studi… Read More
2016-02-16 15:42
It's pretty obvious to everybody who's been keeping up with the Presidential Candidate debates that the GOP debates have gone from funny to pathetic. Bush, Carson, Cruz, Trump and Rubio duki… Read More
2016-02-08 03:56
2016-02-07 16:20
"The function, the very serious function of racism, is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining, over and over again, your reason for being. Somebody says… Read More
2015-12-12 01:59
TITLE: "Countdown To Revolution" (E.P.)ARTIST: Synnika LoftonLABEL: Guerrilla Ignition RecordingsFORM: Download & CDWEBSITE: www.guerrillaignition.comThe late 1990's and e… Read More
2015-11-30 23:22
DOES BEFORE BROs: Jill Hallisey of Jamaica Plain joins a protest against deer hunting in Blue Hills Reservation yesterday. The controlled hunt was organized to lower the overcrowded dee… Read More
2015-10-19 19:52
National Congress of Black American Indians and Muhammad’s Mosque No. 11 to host community healing ritual in Grove Hall on November 14th.GROVE HALL – In an effort to raise awaren… Read More
2015-08-27 13:56
It is high time that these four Senators hear from the concerned citizens that they claim to represent!!! While they quickly proposed a bill to protect lions based on the hype around the tra… Read More
2015-08-23 20:20
It became apparent to many people in 2011 that the GOP had become a parody of itself. For many years, it had been regarded as a political party comprised of two types of people: millionaires… Read More
2015-07-20 20:47
2015 Nominee in the Indigenous Music Awards - Best Inst. CDWINNIPEG, CA - Public Voting for the 2015 Indigenous Music Awards is now open and Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor's award-winning jazz a… Read More
2015-07-02 14:19
I'd like to thank the punk-ass who keeps ripping that poster down;We've replaced it 4 times already.You see, each time you rip it down and we hang it back upThat's another 400+ people seeing… Read More
2015-07-02 14:19
I'd like to thank the punk-ass who keeps ripping that poster down;We've replaced it 4 times already.You see, each time you rip it down and we hang it back upThat's another 400+ people seeing… Read More
2015-06-27 22:58
My feelings about the flag coming down in SC & Alabama are the same as my feelings about the legalization of gay marriage:I'm wondering why I'm not getting any comments from my right-win… Read More
2015-04-16 19:50
Percy Sledge in 2012 at the Houston House of Blues.Tuesday, we've lost one of the great, architectural voices of soul music. Mr Percy Sledge passed today at the age of 74.A No. 1 hit in 1966… Read More
2015-03-11 21:23
A little more flavor in the pot from EddieAn element in the novel MUMBO JUMBO, by Ishmael Reed is a virus called Jes Grew that causes white people to become obsessed with Black culture… Read More
2015-03-10 22:11
When bass players rock the drums...With any favorite dish, it's the seasonings that make the flavors of the main ingredients stand out. Seasoning and spice is that fine detail in a reci… Read More
2015-03-10 22:11
Bob Yen engineering as Redbone thumps the grooveAlbums always take me a long time to produce. That is to say, I take my time producing them. I'm big on letting tracks season before I go… Read More
2015-02-16 22:22
Dr Reisch from the 1986 M&A Yearbook... they misspelled his nameThere is a subtle difference between a teacher and an educator. A teacher teaches, imparts knowledge and information about… Read More
2015-02-16 22:22
Dr Reisch from the 1986 M&A Yearbook... they misspelled his nameThere is a subtle difference between a teacher and an educator. A teacher teaches, imparts knowledge and information about… Read More
2015-02-16 21:23
A major amount of kudos and credit goes to Dr Beverly Scott, the soon-to-be former General Manager of the MBTA in Boston. Her on-air resignation as the answer to Governor Baker's criticism w… Read More
2015-02-06 20:47
Variety Packs, like slates, always have one or two that don't suit your tastes...As a kid and even later as an adult, I never liked the Kellogg's Variety Packs of cereal. For one thing, they… Read More
2015-01-29 03:36
Leslie Lee - Playwright & Teacher 1935 - 2014It's been a little over a year since the passing of one of the most important, yet grossly under recognized, contemporary playwright's in Ame… Read More
2015-01-29 03:36
Leslie Lee - Playwright & Teacher 1935 - 2014It's been a little over a year since the passing of one of the most important, yet grossly under recognized, contemporary playwright's in Ame… Read More
2015-01-29 03:19
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2015-01-28 01:26
Juno the name of the storm?Yeah.Yeah, what?The storm's called Juno.I don't know, I was asking if You know?Yes, I know; it's called... Juno.No, I don't know...Demonstrate my Wamp snow rolling… Read More
2015-01-24 21:15
On February 8th, members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will gather to cast their votes to fill six seats on the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council. There are 12 official candidates and a coup… Read More
2015-01-10 07:50
Allen Hughes, one half of the Hughes brothers, noted identical, tag-team directors of such films as "Menace II Society", "American Pimp" and "Dead Presidents," has signed on to direct a rema… Read More
2015-01-01 13:30
The Seventh and final day of the Kwanzaa observance is Imani or Faith. This reflects faith in higher powers, faith in ourselves, families and communities. Why do you do what you do? What do… Read More
2014-12-31 13:00
Day Six of the Kwanzaa holiday is all about creativity, and leaving the world a more beautiful place than you found it. However, this is not just in the art-for-arts-sake sense, as much as i… Read More
2014-12-30 13:14
The Fifth day of Kwanzaa is a focus on service to your family, and community. It's a day of recognizing how your talents and abilities can be used for the purpose of service, not just commer… Read More
2014-12-30 03:00
The fourth Day of Kwanzaa is about cooperative economics. The pooling of resources as well as the decision to invest in businesses within a community as share holders and/or customers. Let… Read More
2014-12-28 21:32
On this third day of Kwanzaa, we reflect on Collective Work and Responsibility. For the individual, An extremely simplified, yet effective example: your group decides to organize a bake sa… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Why is a koala bear the perfect lover for women who do not want a commitment?Because it's the koala bear who eats bushes, nuts and leaves.COPYRIGHT 2014 - MJ Peters Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"Mwalim's Day Tripper"7 Carrots2 Cortland Apples1 Granny Smith Apple2 Cups of SpinachBunch of CilantroThumb of GingerDash Cinnamon2 dashes Nutmeg Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
ROXBURY - It was announced on Tuesday, April 1 that Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor became a nominee for "Best Male Jazz" artist in the 8th Annual New England Urban Music Awards.Mwalim's latest a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The GROOVALOTTOS in rehearsal with no microphones!!The pure, uncut, raw soul and funk from the basement!!Catch them the 2nd Saturday of Every Month sat The Weary Traveler's Club77 Valley Bar… Read More
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