Today, we have an episode with four amazing scholars, Dr. Lisa Barg, Dr. Tammy Kernodle, Dr. Dee Spencer and Dr. Sherrie Tucker, to discuss the life, signficance, and legacy of the Melba Liston, a pioneering jazz instrumentalist, composer, and arranger.
Here's a link to the introduction to the Melba Liston Research Collective
In today's special interview episode, we explore central valley history with John DeSimone and talk about his new book.
In this episode, we look at the fascinating life of Mary Ellen Pleasant, an African American woman who blazed trails in Californian politics.
California wine is often wrapped in romance—rolling vineyards, pioneering families, and world-class vintages. But beneath that familiar story lies a far more complex history...