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Episodes

EATON (ALTADENA) FIRE: TRAUMA, GRIEF & SURVIVAL

Jul 07 2026
15 min 32 sec

Send us Fan MailHost Desiréia Valteau opens up for the first time about the Eaton Fire and the loss of her family's Altadena home. (Altadena is...

INTERVIEW WITH CIVIL RIGHTS ICONS-GAIL ETIENNE AND TESSIE PREVOST-WHO HELPED DESEGREGATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN NEW ORLEANS

Aug 23 2024
32 min 8 sec

In this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, two Civil Rights pioneers, who are partly responsible for integrating public schools in New Orleans...

Jazz Guitarist Garry Percell Reworks "Going In Circles" With Tony Terry

Jul 08 2024
27 min

In this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, we delve into the captivating world of jazz guitarist Garry Percell. His latest song is making waves...

Movies and Music Drive Veteran Journalist Janine Coveney’s Creative Content

Jun 14 2024
37 min 12 sec

In this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, we’re joined by Janine Coveney—a veteran magazine editor, journalist, creative writer, and cultural...

NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison Celebrates His Passion for Diverse Music and New Orleans

Apr 25 2024
15 min 37 sec

In this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of renowned jazz saxophonist, Donald Harrison, often hailed as...

Meet Spelman Student Nyla Choates - Fearless Youth Leader, Author & Entrepreneur

Apr 22 2024
13 min 38 sec

This episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast features Nyla Choates, youth activist, entrepreneur, and author. The 19-year-old founded the nonprofit...

Saxophonist Andre Ward Talks New Music, Sade, The Emotions & Earth, Wind & Fire

Jul 18 2023
19 min 30 sec

Saxophonist Andre Ward joins Underground Magnolia Podcast on this episode. The Chicago native has been on the contemporary jazz scene for over 25...

Lenny Green Reigns on 'Quiet Storm' Radio

Jun 20 2023
27 min 25 sec

This episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast features Lenny Green, the host of the popular syndicated radio show, “The Quiet Storm with Lenny...

UNCF Still Carries a Torch for Black Student Excellence

Jun 02 2023
24 min 8 sec

Taliah Givens, Senior Director of the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) Student Professional Development Programs, joins Underground Magnolia...

A Healthy Mind Equals An All-Around Better Life

May 28 2023
25 min 14 sec

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and on this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Tyra Valteau Sorapuru, a Mental Wellness Coach and Licensed...