Keepin' On (presented by Walker|West) Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:03:18 -0400 https://www.walkerwest.org/ en-us © 2026 Keepin' On (presented by Walker|West) yes Support this Podcast dc700c37-0de3-5e09-9c3d-f2a5508d1379 Walker|West Music Academy episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Music, History, Black, African-American, Elders, Older Adults, Aging, Memory, Joy, Fun, Hope Walker|West Music Academy https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6w8tqlierumeagrt0ppxi6v1l84z?.jpg Keepin' On (presented by Walker|West) https://www.walkerwest.org/ TELL THEM ABOUT THE DREAM- Season 4 Episode 1 TELL THEM ABOUT THE DREAM- Season 4 Episode 1 During the March on Washington, Mahalia Jackson whispered to Martin Luther King Jr. "Tell them about the dream.” Our guests Jamela Pettiford and Thomasina Petrus, both singers extraordinaire, will talk about how Women and gospel songs contributed to the Civil Rights Movement and helped protestors find the strength to overcome their fears.

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]]> During the March on Washington, Mahalia Jackson whispered to Martin Luther King Jr. "Tell them about the dream.” Our guests Jamela Pettiford and Thomasina Petrus, both singers extraordinaire, will talk about how Women and gospel songs contributed to the Civil Rights Movement and helped protestors find the strength to overcome their fears.

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]]> Walker|West Music Academy Buzzsprout-17277025 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0500 2404 4 1 full false SPECIAL PODCAST: FATHER AND SON GRIOTS SPEAK IN LOVE Season 3 Episode 4 SPECIAL PODCAST: FATHER AND SON GRIOTS SPEAK IN LOVE Season 3 Episode 4 Grammy award winning musical artist, Stokely Ma of Mint Condition, and
his cultural historian father, Mahmoud El Kati, share their message of pride
in family, cultural heritage, and humanity, through music and storytelling,
while demonstrating their strong father/son bond.

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]]> Grammy award winning musical artist, Stokely Ma of Mint Condition, and
his cultural historian father, Mahmoud El Kati, share their message of pride
in family, cultural heritage, and humanity, through music and storytelling,
while demonstrating their strong father/son bond.

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]]> Walker|West Music Academy Buzzsprout-14416164 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0600 2902 3 4 full false THE SPIRIT IS AT WORK Season 3 Episode 3 THE SPIRIT IS AT WORK Season 3 Episode 3 The music ministry of Rev. Dr. Ellington and Tiwana Porter is revealed as
this nationally renowned singing duo discuss how music expresses and
reinforces our faith as we encounter the challenges of life’s journey. Some
examples include ‘LOVE LIFTED ME’, ‘ANOTHER DAY’S JOURNEY’, ‘AMAZING
GRACE’, ‘I BELIEVE’, and ‘JUST AS I AM’.

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]]> The music ministry of Rev. Dr. Ellington and Tiwana Porter is revealed as
this nationally renowned singing duo discuss how music expresses and
reinforces our faith as we encounter the challenges of life’s journey. Some
examples include ‘LOVE LIFTED ME’, ‘ANOTHER DAY’S JOURNEY’, ‘AMAZING
GRACE’, ‘I BELIEVE’, and ‘JUST AS I AM’.

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]]> Walker|West Music Academy Buzzsprout-14109236 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0600 2198 3 3 full false RESPONDING TO THE SPIRIT Season 3 Episode 2 RESPONDING TO THE SPIRIT Season 3 Episode 2 Singing artists, Gwendolyn Matthews and Gevonee Ford, converse about
the spirit of connecting to your cultural roots through song. Music as
creative expression is endemic to Black culture, whether gospel, R&B, jazz,
or contemporary. Through their performances and social engagement,
audiences witness an outstanding example for connecting to our culture
through music.

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]]> Singing artists, Gwendolyn Matthews and Gevonee Ford, converse about
the spirit of connecting to your cultural roots through song. Music as
creative expression is endemic to Black culture, whether gospel, R&B, jazz,
or contemporary. Through their performances and social engagement,
audiences witness an outstanding example for connecting to our culture
through music.

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]]> Walker|West Music Academy Buzzsprout-14109222 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0600 2296 3 2 full false COMING TOGETHER IN THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY Season 3 Episode 1 COMING TOGETHER IN THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY Season 3 Episode 1 Community activists, Nick Khaliq, Nieeta Presley, and Keith Baker, discuss
their community involvement and the importance of music in advancing
community interests while acknowledging and lifting up our cultural roots.
Whether it’s ‘PEOPLE GET READY’, ‘WE SHALL OVERCOME’, ‘AIN’T GONNA
LET NOBODY TURN ME AROUND’, or ‘GLORY’, music helps to bring us
together and keep on ‘KEEPIN’ ON’.

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]]> Community activists, Nick Khaliq, Nieeta Presley, and Keith Baker, discuss
their community involvement and the importance of music in advancing
community interests while acknowledging and lifting up our cultural roots.
Whether it’s ‘PEOPLE GET READY’, ‘WE SHALL OVERCOME’, ‘AIN’T GONNA
LET NOBODY TURN ME AROUND’, or ‘GLORY’, music helps to bring us
together and keep on ‘KEEPIN’ ON’.

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]]> Walker|West Music Academy Buzzsprout-14109203 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0600 2242 3 1 full false "MUSIC SPARKS CREATIVITY" - S2 Episode 1 (part 2) "MUSIC SPARKS CREATIVITY" - S2 Episode 1 (part 2) Continuing from Part 1. Music gives flight to the imagination. It can make you want to tap your foot, sing or dance, paint or write, think and do.

Guests Ta-Coumba Aiken, Robin Hickman Winfield, and T. Mychael Rambo discuss how music inspires creativity in their respective art forms.

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]]> Continuing from Part 1. Music gives flight to the imagination. It can make you want to tap your foot, sing or dance, paint or write, think and do.

Guests Ta-Coumba Aiken, Robin Hickman Winfield, and T. Mychael Rambo discuss how music inspires creativity in their respective art forms.

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]]> Walker|West Music Academy Buzzsprout-11651100 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0600 1397 2 1 full false "MUSIC FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION" - S2 Episode 7 "MUSIC FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION" - S2 Episode 7 Whether your instrument is your saxophone or your voice, music can become a family tradition that is shared by generations.  Melvin Carter, Jr., brother Matthew Carter, and daughter, Alanna Carter Galloway, share their stories about the role of music in their family.

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]]> Whether your instrument is your saxophone or your voice, music can become a family tradition that is shared by generations.  Melvin Carter, Jr., brother Matthew Carter, and daughter, Alanna Carter Galloway, share their stories about the role of music in their family.

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]]> Buzzsprout-11589935 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0600 2270 2 7 full false "MUSIC AND THE BUSINESS OF CONNECTING COMMUNITY" - S2 Episode 6 "MUSIC AND THE BUSINESS OF CONNECTING COMMUNITY" - S2 Episode 6 The founder of the widely acclaimed Selby Jazz Fest, brings the community together through music while running a small business that is a gathering spot for community members. 

Michael and Stephanie Wright discuss the challenges and benefits of running a business while contributing to community culture and values through music. 

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]]> The founder of the widely acclaimed Selby Jazz Fest, brings the community together through music while running a small business that is a gathering spot for community members. 

Michael and Stephanie Wright discuss the challenges and benefits of running a business while contributing to community culture and values through music. 

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]]> https://walkerwest.org/keepin-on-podcast/ Michael and Stephanie Wright Buzzsprout-11589926 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0600 1742 Music, Life, Creativity, Joy, Aging, Health, Wellness, Twin Cities, Education, Podcast, Community, Learning 2 6 full false "MUSIC AND JUSTICE" - S2 Episode 5 "MUSIC AND JUSTICE" - S2 Episode 5 The journey of African-Americans' quest for justice and equality can be charted by the role of music in protest movements. Whether it's "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" or "We Shall Overcome", our forward progress is linked to song. 

Community and legendary social justice, Debbie Montgomery, and Jamela Pettiford [educator and singer extraordinaire] share their stories and relate the significance of music to protest. 

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]]> The journey of African-Americans' quest for justice and equality can be charted by the role of music in protest movements. Whether it's "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" or "We Shall Overcome", our forward progress is linked to song. 

Community and legendary social justice, Debbie Montgomery, and Jamela Pettiford [educator and singer extraordinaire] share their stories and relate the significance of music to protest. 

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]]> https://walkerwest.org/keepin-on-podcast/ Debbie Montgomery and Jamela Pettiford Buzzsprout-11589920 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0600 2921 Music, Life, Creativity, Joy, Aging, Health, Wellness, Twin Cities, Education, Podcast, Community, Learning 2 5 full false "THE MUSIC LIVES ON & ON" - S2 Episode 4 "THE MUSIC LIVES ON & ON" - S2 Episode 4 The challenges and triumphs of sustaining and promoting black culture in historic American classical institutions is discussed.

Guest G. Phillip Shoultz, III, Associate Artistic Director of Vocalessence, shares his experiences, challenges, triumphs and vision. 

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]]> The challenges and triumphs of sustaining and promoting black culture in historic American classical institutions is discussed.

Guest G. Phillip Shoultz, III, Associate Artistic Director of Vocalessence, shares his experiences, challenges, triumphs and vision. 

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]]> https://walkerwest.org/keepin-on-podcast/ G. Phillip Shoultz, III Buzzsprout-11589916 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0600 1956 Music, Life, Creativity, Joy, Aging, Health, Wellness, Twin Cities, Education, Podcast, Community, Learning 2 4 full false "MUSIC, MOVEMENT, AND CULTURE" - S2 Episode 3 "MUSIC, MOVEMENT, AND CULTURE" - S2 Episode 3 Music can make you want to tap your feet, clap your hands, and move your body. Music as creative expression is endemic to Black culture as reflected in the unique dance performances developed by Toni Pierce of TU Dance, the smooth, rhythmic social dancing, called stepping, with Marcia Murray [stepper and community activist], and Phyllis Goff [ devotee and promoter of arts and culture]

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]]> Music can make you want to tap your feet, clap your hands, and move your body. Music as creative expression is endemic to Black culture as reflected in the unique dance performances developed by Toni Pierce of TU Dance, the smooth, rhythmic social dancing, called stepping, with Marcia Murray [stepper and community activist], and Phyllis Goff [ devotee and promoter of arts and culture]

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]]> https://walkerwest.org/keepin-on-podcast/ Toni Pierce, Marcia Murray & Phyllis Goff Buzzsprout-11589913 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0600 2478 Music, Life, Creativity, Joy, Aging, Health, Wellness, Twin Cities, Education, Podcast, Community, Learning 2 3 full false "THE MUSIC LIVES ON" - S2 Episode 2 "THE MUSIC LIVES ON" - S2 Episode 2 Developing and sustaining the legacy of one of the oldest Black-owned music school in the country, or a new dance performance institution, there are many opportunities and challenges.

Executive Director of Walker|West, Braxton Haulcy & founder and director of TU Dance, Toni Pierce, share their aspirational vision to continue to be a community pillar through the power of music.

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]]> Developing and sustaining the legacy of one of the oldest Black-owned music school in the country, or a new dance performance institution, there are many opportunities and challenges.

Executive Director of Walker|West, Braxton Haulcy & founder and director of TU Dance, Toni Pierce, share their aspirational vision to continue to be a community pillar through the power of music.

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]]> https://walkerwest.org/keepin-on-podcast/ Braxton Haulcy, Walker|West and Toni Pierce, TU Dance Buzzsprout-11582768 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0600 2045 Music, Life, Creativity, Joy, Aging, Health, Wellness, Twin Cities, Education, Podcast, Community, Learning 2 2 full false "MUSIC SPARKS CREATIVITY" - S2 Episode 1 (part 1) "MUSIC SPARKS CREATIVITY" - S2 Episode 1 (part 1) Music gives flight to the imagination. It can make you want to tap your foot, sing or dance, paint or write, think and do.

Guests Ta-Coumba Aiken, Robin Hickman Winfield, and T. Mychael Rambo discuss how music inspires creativity in their respective art forms.

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Mission: Walker|West creates a music learning community rooted in the African-American cultural experience, where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather, explore, and grow through music.

]]> Music gives flight to the imagination. It can make you want to tap your foot, sing or dance, paint or write, think and do.

Guests Ta-Coumba Aiken, Robin Hickman Winfield, and T. Mychael Rambo discuss how music inspires creativity in their respective art forms.

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]]> https://walkerwest.org/keepin-on-podcast/ Ta-Coumba Aiken, Robin Hickman Winfield, and T. Mychael Rambo Buzzsprout-11582732 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0600 2144 Music, Life, Creativity, Joy, Aging, Health, Wellness, Twin Cities, Education, Podcast, Community, Learning 2 1 full false Special Guest: Jazz Legend Kenny Barron (Episode 7) Special Guest: Jazz Legend Kenny Barron (Episode 7) Our host, Vanne Owen-Hayes sat down with her dear friend and legendary jazz pianist, Kenny Barron in our virtual music hall on 720 Selby Avenue to record a very special episode of “Keepin’ On,” during a recent visit for the Twin Cities Jazz Fest. Beginning with one of the artist's favorite tunes, through music and conversation Vanne and Kenny discuss and model the journey of aging through the power of music.

Find Kenny Barron's newest project:  "Without Deception,"  with the Dave Holland Trio featuring Johnathan Blake.
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]]> Our host, Vanne Owen-Hayes sat down with her dear friend and legendary jazz pianist, Kenny Barron in our virtual music hall on 720 Selby Avenue to record a very special episode of “Keepin’ On,” during a recent visit for the Twin Cities Jazz Fest. Beginning with one of the artist's favorite tunes, through music and conversation Vanne and Kenny discuss and model the journey of aging through the power of music.

Find Kenny Barron's newest project:  "Without Deception,"  with the Dave Holland Trio featuring Johnathan Blake.
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]]> Walker|West Music Academy Buzzsprout-9459085 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:00:00 -0500 1668 1 7 full false "AIN’T NOTHIN’ WRONG ABOUT GROWING OLD" (Episode 6) "AIN’T NOTHIN’ WRONG ABOUT GROWING OLD" (Episode 6) Episode 6 “Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong About Growin’ Old”.  Multi-Talented musician and actor, T. Mychael Rambo, and educator and community activist, Mary K. Boyd, talk about how music has played a role in becoming who they are and keeping them engaged with others.
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]]> Episode 6 “Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong About Growin’ Old”.  Multi-Talented musician and actor, T. Mychael Rambo, and educator and community activist, Mary K. Boyd, talk about how music has played a role in becoming who they are and keeping them engaged with others.
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]]> Walker|West Music Academy Buzzsprout-8858100 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1454 Music, Life, Culture, Aging, Joy, Healing, Learning, Music Education, Community 1 6 full false "IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FAMILY" (Episode 5) "IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FAMILY" (Episode 5) Episode 5 “It’s All About the Family”.  Music is an integral element of our lifelong learning, in and out of the classroom. Walker/West co-founder, Reverend Carl Walker, and musician and former W/W student, DeCarlo Jackson, discuss the power of music in their lives and how music connects us to family values and cultural roots.
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]]> Episode 5 “It’s All About the Family”.  Music is an integral element of our lifelong learning, in and out of the classroom. Walker/West co-founder, Reverend Carl Walker, and musician and former W/W student, DeCarlo Jackson, discuss the power of music in their lives and how music connects us to family values and cultural roots.
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]]> Walker|West Music Academy Buzzsprout-8858084 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1828 Music, Life, Culture, Aging, Joy, Healing, Learning, Music Education, Community 1 5 full false "THE MELODY LINGERS ON: MUSIC AND MEMORY" (Episode 4) "THE MELODY LINGERS ON: MUSIC AND MEMORY" (Episode 4) Episode 4 “The Melody Lingers On: Music and Memory”.  Public Health nurse, Beverly Propes, and the Directors of W/W Amazing Grace Chorus, Shana Moses and Rev. Carl Clomon, discuss the joy of connecting older adults with some activities that contribute to brain health and well-being.
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]]> Episode 4 “The Melody Lingers On: Music and Memory”.  Public Health nurse, Beverly Propes, and the Directors of W/W Amazing Grace Chorus, Shana Moses and Rev. Carl Clomon, discuss the joy of connecting older adults with some activities that contribute to brain health and well-being.
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]]> Walker|West Music Academy Buzzsprout-8858066 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1449 Music, Life, Culture, Aging, Joy, Healing, Learning, Music Education, Community 1 4 full false "I STILL GOT IT GOIN’ ON" (Episode 3) "I STILL GOT IT GOIN’ ON" (Episode 3) Episode 3 “I Still Got it Goin’ On”.  Walker/West co-founder, Grant West, and vocal artist, Ginger Commodore, reveal how music creates joy in heir lives and helps them stay active.
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]]> Episode 3 “I Still Got it Goin’ On”.  Walker/West co-founder, Grant West, and vocal artist, Ginger Commodore, reveal how music creates joy in heir lives and helps them stay active.
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]]> Walker|West Music Academy Buzzsprout-8857993 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1887 Music, Life, Culture, Aging, Joy, Healing, Learning, Music Education, Community 1 3 full false "I STILL GOT IT" (Episode 2) "I STILL GOT IT" (Episode 2) Episode 2 “I Still Got It”.  Walker/West faculty member and band leader, Tom Wells, and singer extraordinaire, Thomasina Petrus, share their stories about the benefits of learning and growing through music.
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]]> Episode 2 “I Still Got It”.  Walker/West faculty member and band leader, Tom Wells, and singer extraordinaire, Thomasina Petrus, share their stories about the benefits of learning and growing through music.
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Mission: Walker|West creates a music learning community rooted in the African-American cultural experience, where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather, explore, and grow through music.

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Mission: Walker|West creates a music learning community rooted in the African-American cultural experience, where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather, explore, and grow through music.

]]> Episode 1 “Looking Back to Look Forward”.   Do you hear a song and you’re propelled back in time to an event, a feeling, a person? Musicians Marvaleen Atlas and William Duncan chart the soundtrack of life’s journey and share their reflections on the power and inspiration of music.
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Presented by Walker|West. 

Support the show

All Episodes available now. Keepin' On, hosted by Vanne Owens Hayes is presented by Walker|West. To support programming like this visit us online. 
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Mission: Walker|West creates a music learning community rooted in the African-American cultural experience, where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather, explore, and grow through music.

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