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Steel cage of invisible ‘crobes

Frederic John writes a poem called “Steel cage of invisible ‘crobes”, based on the poem “Sympathy” by P.L.

Fair is fair even when you’re being unfair

Levester Green reflects on part of his journey with his rap career.

Surrounding my sound with elementals

Levester Green shares his experience with making music and working with others.

I hope you dance!

Brianna Butler encourages everyone to dance until they drop!

Photo of two drumsticks resting on top of a drum set.

The sound of music

Daniel Ball writes about the impact music, and specifically James Brown, had on him.

Photo of a statue of an angel playing a horn.

Having to listen to a song

Kym Parker reflects on God’s song.

Photo of a portable radio with antenna against a grey backdrop.

Merry Christmas!

Sybil Taylor writes about Christmas joy and her favorite Christmas playlist.

Look at This a Street Sense Media Podcast: Episode Five

Saul Aroha Nui Tea, who goes by “Salty,” has chosen to walk a different path than many of the other vendors of the Street Sense… Read more »

Hell’s Bottom Congress of Puppets: The Slaver

This is page 11 of a 13-part songbook accompanying the “Hell’s Bottom Congress Of Puppets” folk opera, created by Saul Aroha Nui Tea.

There are unnamed angels among us

Jeff Taylor, a Street Sense artist/vendor, offers a thank you.

A photo of 6 black men. Four of the men sit down in a church pew with the other two men standing behind them. All wear sweaters with collared shirts and ties.

Men experiencing homelessness lead community in 100-year-old Jesuit tradition

The McKenna Singers, a group of men experiencing homelessness, led the community in holiday songs and celebration.

Home

Vendor Reginald Black shares his appreciation for Washington, D.C.

Color photo of a painted board that reads "Spread Love" in fron of a drum kit

Healing the Soul

Street Sense Artist and Vendor Anthony Carney reflects on the importance of music and one particular band that made his day.

Color photo of a group of people dancing with their arms up in the air doing jazz hands

Uptown Saturday Night at the Church of the Epiphany

The Congressional Chorus pleased audiences during two performances of their show “Jazz Hot!” at the Church of the Epiphany

Clipart of a rainbow and musical notes.

The Gift: Street paper vendors from around the world on their favorite songs and what they mean to them

Vendors from many nations share the music they would choose to give as a Christmas gift.

Black BMW 750 in parking lot

THE HOBO: Black Fields swears,
“MY MIND PLAYIN’ TRICKS ON ME!!!”

Part 6 of “The Black Fields Chronicles: The HOBO,” a fiction story based on the reality of homelessness.

The view from Conrad's seat at a Brit Floyd concert at the Warnen Theater in April.

A musical experience:
Dark Side of the Moon, Part 4

Conrad Cheek Jr. recounts his experiences at a Pink Floyd concert with his wife-to-be and a Brit Floyd concert that was so enthralling, not even a missing wallet could ruin the night.

A hand-drawn illustration of Aretha Franklin from the neck up, color brightly and incorporating the words "Queen of Soul." Next to the illustration is the text "Aretha Franklin, 1942 - 2018."

Memorial Playlist: Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul”

A 28-song playlist to celebrate and honor the life of the artist Aretha Franklin.

A Photo of Pink Floyd Performance

A musical experience:
Dark Side of the Moon, Part 3

The performance of Pink Floyd inspired Conrad Cheek’s music journey

A close up of a man playing a saxophone while a jazz band plays in the background

My moments for the Jazz Masters

Artist/Vendor Ken Martin writes about being selected to narrate an award.

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