Rahsaan Roland Kirk was born Ronald Theodore Kirk but later transposed two letters in his first name to make Roland. Kirk later added "Rahsaan" to his name. Kirk became blind at an early age and was educated at Ohio State School for the Blind. He played saxophone and clarinet with a school band from a young age and it wasn't long beforehe was leading his own band in the Ohio area. At age sixteen, Kirk experimented with playing three instruments at once, and this later became his trademark. One of his best-known recorded performances is the lead flute and solo on Quincy Jones' "Soul Bossa Nova" a 1964 hit song repopularized in the Austin Powers films. Kirk was renowned for his onstage vitality, improvisation, and the ability to play several instruments simultaneously.

Tanya Free and Friends Radio honors the contributions and legacy of Rahsann Roland Kirk.

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 This week's topics include:

• Can a Black person really be a racist?
• Florida Primary Update
• Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and President Obama.
  

Living Life With A Purpose!

Who was jazz innovator  known for his ability to play several instruments simultaneously?

Find out during the TanyaFree.com “Living Life With a Purpose 365 Moment”
 

An ongoing conversation since my January 18th post  has raised an interesting question. The term racist, according to referral sources, is a belief that a particular race is superior and equates racism with the practice and advocacy of discrimination. What do you think? Can Black people be racist?

Do people of color really have the power to discriminate and ability to be racist?

After a knockdown, drag out fight with Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney is pulling ahead of the pack in some of the polls.

Despite in-fighting within the party, do you think Romney will receive the full support and backing of the GOP if he is the eventual nominee?

Vocalist Etta James, born Jamsetta Hawkins, best known for her signature hit , ”At Last” had a musical career  that spanned Blues, R& B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and Jazz. She was the recipient of six Grammys and 17 Blues Music awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll, Blues and Grammy Hall of Fames.

Tanya Free and Friends Radio honors the accomplishments and legacy of Ms. Etta James.

Listen to the Podcast Here on TanyaFree.com.

This week’s topics include:

•  State of the Union Address Recap
• Santorum does  it again
• Mitt stumbles during debate
• The Southern Republican Presidential Debate in South Carolina got off to a rocky start when CNN’s John King asked Newt Gingrich about his second ex-wife’s ”Open Marriage” allegations.Should allegations and questions of personal character be fair game during a debate?

Living Life With A Purpose!

• Who was the iconic singer that was inducted into the Rock and Roll, Blues and Grammy Hall of Fames?

 Find out during the TanyaFree.com “Living Life With a Purpose 365 Moment”
 

There’s an app for that?!!

In the wonderful world of technology there is an app for almost everything.  Want to steer clear of the “ghetto”? There is an app for that. An app designed to help travelers avoid unsafe neighborhoods has sparked controversy dubbed as the “avoid ghetto” app.  
      
What do you think?  Is this app really about safety or is there something a lot more sinister behind it?