The Skatalites are a ska band from Jamaica. They played initially between 1963 and 1965, and recorded many of their best known songs in the period, including "Guns of Navarone." They also played on records by Prince Buster and backed many other Jamaican artists who recorded during that period. They reformed in 1983 and have played together ever since. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: The History of Blacks and SKA music
Food
Tuesday Open Thread: African American Brewers and Breweries II
Good Morning POU! First of all, I had no idea there was such a job as "Yeast and Fermentation Specialist".....but there is! Jason Pratt was the yeast and fermentation specialist for MillerCoors, and in 2010 he graced the cover of the Black Enterprise May issue due to his innovative drive and contributions in the STEM field. By combining his taste buds and … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African American Brewers and Breweries II
Saturday Open Thread: African American Winemakers III
GOOD MORNING, P.O.U.! I featured Ray Walker in a previous series on African American winemakers, but I found is story so interesting that I'd thought I'd shared it again. RAY WALKER Maison Ilan Nuit-Saint-Georges, France … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African American Winemakers III
Friday Open Thread: African American Winemakers III
HAPPY FRIDAY, P.O.U. FAM! RON AND CHARLAYNE GAULT Passages Wines South Africa … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African American Winemakers III
Thursday Open Thread: African American Winemakers III
GOOD MORNING, P.O.U.! GREGORY MARKELL LAWRENCE AND SEAN BANI YISRAEL Markell-Bani Fine Wines Cincinnati, OH … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African American Winemakers III