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12/18/2025

This week's special guest is Os Guinness. Os Guinness is an author and social critic. Born in China in World War Two where his parents were medical missionaries, he was a witness to the climax of the Chinese Revolution in 1949. He was educated in England, where he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of London and his PhD in the social sciences from Oxford University. Os has written or edited more than thirty-five books, including The Call, Unspeakable, The Magna Carta of Humanity, and Our Civilizational Moment. His latest book is America Agonistes: America’s 250th and the Restoration of a Nation in Conflict with Itself and it’s Past.

Os has been a Guest Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Studies, a Guest Scholar and Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum. Always passionate about both freedom and religious freedom, he was the lead drafter of the Williamsburg Charter in 1988, a bicentennial celebration of the bicentennial of the US First Amendment and later, a drafter of “The Global Charter of Conscience”and “The American Charter of Freedom of Religion and Conscience.” He lives with his wife, Jenny in McLean, Va.

12/18/2025

Tonight's special guest is Michealene Risley. Michealene is the founder and CEO of Imbibe, a U.S.-based sleep company focused on one thing: helping people actually feel better when they wake up. Imbibe makes pillows that use copper, silver, and cooling technology to support alignment, ease pain, and make sleep more comfortable and restorative.

Before starting Imbibe, she spent years building and growing brands in sports, apparel, and gaming. She helped build Adidas maternity as a licensee program, creating product for pregnant athletes and active women at a time when that customer was mostly overlooked. In video games, she worked on both the Tiger Woods and Sonic the Hedgehog franchises as gaming properties, which went on to become billion-dollar global businesses. Those experiences taught her how to listen closely to what people actually need and then turn that into products and stories they want to come back to.

Imbibe is that skill set pointed at sleep. From the beginning, she designed the company around a simple idea: a pillow is personal. Because of that, Imbibe offers one of the strongest return policies in the category and treats each customer as a relationship, not just an order number. She and her team pay close attention to what customers report back: less shoulder pain, better neck alignment, fewer issues with borderline sleep apnea, and deeper sleep. That feedback shapes how the product continues to evolve.

Imbibe pillows have ended up in the hands of Grammy winners, celebrities, and professional athletes, including NFL player Carl Lawson and U.S. Olympic athlete Rachel Dincoff, along with plenty of people who will never be on a stage or a field but simply want to sleep without hurting.

Alongside her work as a founder, Michealene is a longtime human rights activist. She brings that perspective into how she builds her company: prioritizing integrity, aiming to keep as much of the process in the United States as possible, and looking ahead to a national impact partner so that every pillow sold can also support a larger cause.

Across her career, whether in sports, gaming, or sleep, the throughline is the same: use good design and honest business to make everyday life a little more humane.

12/11/2025

This Week's Special Guest is Kevin "Khao" Cates. Dr. Kevin “Khao” Cates is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated music producer , entrepreneur , author , and philanthropist whose career bridges entertainment, education, and social impact. With over 35 million records sold, his production credits span icons like T .I., Jay-Z, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and Rihanna. His signature hit “Why You Wanna” by T .I. earned a Grammy nomination and showcased his ability to craft timeless music.

Beyond music, Dr. Cates is dedicated to using culture as a tool for transformation. He founded Bridge Da Gap, a nonprofit t hat merges hip-hop, technology, and character education to inspire students worldwide. Through KOOLriculum and KoolAR, he has written and produced over 600 educational songs, bringing core academics to life and boosting student achievement in schools across the nation.

Dr. Cates also authored HUMEN The Manual Every Man Should Read, a powerful book and program designed to help men heal, grow , and build stronger identities. The HUMEN initiative includes courses, journals, music, and community resources dedicated to mental health and empowerment.

As the founder of KMG Studios in Atlanta, Dr. Cates has expanded his vision into film and media. KMG Studios is a premier hub for film and television production, soundstage rental, and creative collaboration, serving bot h independent creators and major productions. It also acts as a training ground for the next generation of film professionals, reinforcing his commitment to education and opportunity .

Honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Obama and inducted into t he Atlanta Tribune Hall of Fame, Dr. Kevin “Khao” Cates continues to inspire through his work in music, education, and media—dedicating his life to empowering the next generation to achieve and thrive.

12/10/2025

Tonight's special guest is Etienne Charles. Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is continuously searching for untold stories and sounds with which to tell them.

His lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music.

A 2015 Guggenheim Fellow and 2022 Creative Capital Awardee, he researches his compositions by travelling to the regions on which he is focused, meeting with musicians and cultural leaders then observing and participating in rituals to be fully immersed into the cultures that he is studying.

As an Afro-descendant, his work is actively connecting the diaspora and drawing lines to regions at the roots of migrations. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission, evident with projects such as Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1, San Jose Suite, Creole Soul, and Folklore.

A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue, Charles’ themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history. With his latest commissioned project, San Juan Hill, he goes a step further by exploring the storied New York neighborhood to bring the culture of San Juan Hill to the mainstage.

His concerts engage, enlighten, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition, thematic improvisation, dance, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience.

In June 2012, he was written into the US Congressional Record for his musical contributions to Trinidad & Tobago and the World. In 2013, his album Creole Soul reached #1 for three weeks on the Jazzweek chart and was eventually named #3 Jazz Album of the year by Jazzweek. Also in 2013 he received the Caribbean Heritage Trailblazer award from the Institute of Caribbean Studies (Washington, DC). In 2016 he was the recipient of the Michigan State University Teacher Scholar Award, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Millennial Swing award and was a featured panelist and performer at the White House for a Caribbean Heritage Month Briefing. He made his debut as producer and songwriter on the album Petite Afrique by Somi (Sony/Okeh 2017) which won Outstanding Jazz Album at the 2018 NAACP Image Awards.

His dedication to the preservation of artistic traditions in his homeland inspired him to form and lead the Carnival bands, "We the People" (2017), "Street Party" (2018), "D'longtime Band" (2019) and "Euphoria" (2020) which featured a full live brass band on a truck going through the streets of Woodbrook and Port of Spain playing vintage calypso and soca.

Understanding his role as Artist citizen, he sees live music as a way to uplift all peoples and is dedicated to bringing it to those who aren’t able to attend concerts. Specifically, in his homeland of Trinidad and Tobago, he has done performances and workshops at Princess Elizabeth Center, St. Dominic’s children’s home, St. Mary’s children’s home, St. Jude’s school for girls, St. Michael’s school for boys, St. Margaret’s school for boys, Youth Training Center and Maximum Security Prison.

He currently serves as Associate Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at the University of Miami, Patricia L. Frost School of Music.

Your host, Dion Parson, is an educator, composer, Grammy Award-winning performer, and bandleader. He currently resides on the island of St. Thomas and serves as the Chair of the Communication and Performing Arts Department at the University of the Virgin Islands. He is also the President of the United Jazz Foundation, which is a music education organization that mentors underprivileged kids to become musicians. His musical career has allowed him to tour internationally for over 30 years, and he has been recorded on over 110 recordings.

12/04/2025

Honoring Heritage and Family Legacy
This week's special guest is Bill Haley, Jr. Maya Angelou, the renowned poet and actress who portrayed Kunta Kinteh’s grandmother Yaisa in the 1977 miniseries Roots, once said, “You can’t really know where you are going until you know where you have been.” This sentiment captures the spirit that Bill Haley, Jr.—grandson of Alex Haley—has dedicated himself to upholding, applying the powerful lessons of family, culture, and heritage from Roots to the 21st century.

As a young boy, Bill Haley, Jr. was among the 100 million viewers captivated by Roots’ sobering depiction of slavery and the perseverance of his ninth generation ancestor, Kunta Kinteh, who fought to ensure the oral history and legacy of his life would be passed down to future generations. Witnessing his family’s oral history come to life on television over eight consecutive nights was

an unforgettable experience, filled with both pride and apprehension. Born in New York City during Black History Month (February 3rd), Bill Jr., then a shy twelve-year-old and grandson of the “world famous” author of Roots, was initially overwhelmed by the sudden attention, excitement, and curiosity about Roots, his grandfather, and his African ancestors: Kunta Kinteh, Kizzy, and Chicken George. Over time, he adapted to this new reality and embraced the responsibility that came with being associated with Alex Haley.

Learning from a Master Storyteller
Alex Haley was known for his remarkable storytelling abilities. Bill Jr. would eagerly listen to his grandfather recount the thrilling twelve-year search to uncover the family’s African heritage. It was during one of these moments that Bill first met Ebou Manga—a Gambian, son of Malick Manga, and Alex’s lifelong friend—who played a crucial role in translating the African words from the family’s oral history, preserved through seven generations. Ebou Manga was also instrumental in taking Alex Haley to The Gambia for the first time, which ultimately led to the discovery of Kunta Kinteh’s descendants in the village of Juffureh.
The Global Impact of Roots

Roots became one of the world’s most significant social phenomena, inspiring families around the globe to trace their own origins. Alex Haley became a tireless ambassador, traveling and speaking worldwide, encouraging people to seek, discover, and celebrate their ancestral heritage. After Alex Haley’s untimely death in 1992, his son Bill Haley, Sr. and grandson Bill Haley, Jr. honored his legacy two years later by partnering with McDonald’s to sponsor the Haley Family’s Adventure to the Homeland—a week-long tour to Kunta Kinteh’s ancestral village of Juffureh, greater Gambia, and Senegal.

Bill Jr. continued to honor his Kinteh ancestor and grandfather by returning to The Gambia for the International Roots Festival in 2016 and again in early 2023 with Malick Manga to celebrate seven major Roots-related anniversaries. He also introduced five technology transfer initiatives focused on Sustainable Housing, Education, Healthcare, Agriculture and Cultural Tourism to benefit the people of The Gambia.
Preserving the Magic: New Initiatives

Inspired by the upcoming 50th anniversary of Roots the book and miniseries in 2026 and 2027, Bill Haley, Jr. is drawing upon his twelve years of experience creating memorable experiences for families as a cast member at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California to fulfill his generational assignment as co-founder of a newly formed nonprofit, The Inherited Roots Project to honor and share the legacy and impact of his grandfather Alex Haley’s literary contributions. And most importantly, to inspire the African diaspora, and generations of people young and old from every corner of the globe to explore, discover, and embrace the ancestral connections back to their homeland.. their ROOTS.

12/04/2025

This Week's Special Guest is Loida Lewis. Lewis was born and raised in Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, the daughter of Francisco Nicolas and Magdalena Mañalac. Her sister, Imelda, was the former Lead Convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission during the administration of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Chairperson of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas during the administration of Benigno Aquino III.

She earned her B.A. in humanities (cum laude) from St. Theresa's College Manila, and her Bachelor of Laws (LL. B.) from the University of the Philippines - Diliman. She placed 7th in her UP class 1967, passed the Bar Exams, and was admitted to practice in the Philippines in 1968.

In 1974, she became the first Asian woman to pass the New York State Bar without studying in a US Law School, making her eligible to practice law in both the Philippines and in the United States.

Lewis began to work for the Law Students Civil Research Council in New York, Manhattan Legal Services and when she passed the New York Law Bar, she worked as an associate with Antonio Martinez Law Office on immigration cases. When she won her discrimination case against the Federal Government, she finally worked as an attorney for the Immigration and Naturalization Service from 1978 until 1988. Lewis has had a major impact as an immigration lawyer, particularly when it comes to the rights of Filipino immigrants living in America. She co-wrote the book "How to Get a Green Card" with Ilona Bray JD, 12th Edition, published by NOLO.[1]

Nicolas-Lewis met her husband-to-be Reginald F. Lewis on a blind date in New York City in 1968 and were then married a year later. It was in December 1987 when her husband Reginald acquired Beatrice International in a $985 million leveraged buyout, creating the largest African American-owned company in the United States. Reginald died from brain cancer in 1993. Lewis served as an informal adviser and confidant to her late husband. After a year of mourning, Loida N. Lewis served as CEO and Chair of TLC Beatrice International, the multinational food company that her husband entrusted to her. In an article written by Coco Marett entitled "How Loida Got Her Groove Back," the author states: "But despite her position and her wealth following her takeover of TLC Beatrice, Lewis remained far from flamboyant. In fact, the humble businesswoman's first move was to sell the company jet and limousines, and move her office from its top floor luxury suite in Manhattan to a more humble and inconspicuous space." This allowed her to maximize the profits of her late husband's company, which she sold in 1999.[2][citation needed]

Lewis is Chair and CEO of TLC Beatrice, LLC, a family investment firm.[3]

In March 2023, Lewis published her memoir, "Why Should Guys Have All The Fun? An Asian American Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Running a Billion Dollar Empire" — a take off from her husband's best-selling autobiography, "Why Should White Guys Have All The Fun?" posthumously published in 1995. Her memoir was also published in digital and Audible format. In 2024, she launched The Loida Lewis Podcast.

11/27/2025

This week's special guest is Ko Klaver. Bio: Ko Klaver
Ko Klaver is a Horticultural Product & Services provider that spends most of his time implementing new and exciting Flowerbulb & Perennial programs in the North American floriculture market through custom developed branding and merchandising lines.

Ko grew up on a flower bulb production farm in The Netherlands and attended the Horticultural ‘ClusiusCollege’ in Hoorn, The Netherlands. After his second year of college (1988) he signed up on a student work exchange program through Future Farmers of America. During this exchange student period he quickly became the head grower for Pettengill Farms in Salisbury, Massachusetts for the 2-years he was there, growing cut flowers from annuals, perennials and flower bulbs mostly in field and high tunnel(cold-frame) production.

In 1990 he became the mid-Atlantic sales representative for Plants International, which ultimately merged into Van Bloem Gardens, selling flower bulb & perennials to garden centers and nurseries for pot production & retailing and helped develop the Van Bloem Gardens Flowerbulb & Perennial retail-line for the Independent Garden Centers.

Since January 2001 he has focused back into the professional growing aspect, consulting and providing Horticultural products & services to cut flower growers and potted plant growers in the greenhouse and field production. Ko has been instrumental in introducing and implementing the ‘Lily-Looks’ pot-lilies in North America,Spending most of his time traveling all over the country advising growers on how to produce the best quality cropsfor their market he has gained valuable insight on how the Floriculture market has developed over the last 10+ years. Previously Ko has served on the ASCFG board as their Industry Liaison. (Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers) and was one of the brains behind the ‘Lilytopia’genus ‘Lilium’ promotional event held at the prestigious Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA in May 2011 & 2012. In addition to he is working closely with the Alaska Peony Growers Association in developing & defining their Alaska Grown peony cut flower vision and served on their board as the Industry Liaison. Currently he is the Industry Board Advisor and Secretary of the Board for the ‘Certified American Grown’ Cut Flower & Greens Association to promote domestic flower growing.

Ko resides in Beltsville, Maryland where he and his wife Donna have been living for 35 years and have raised their 4 boys in the Metropolitan Washington DC region.

11/27/2025

This week's special guest is Ko Klaver. Bio: Ko Klaver
Ko Klaver is a Horticultural Product & Services provider that spends most of his time implementing new and exciting Flowerbulb & Perennial programs in the North American floriculture market through custom developed branding and merchandising lines.

Ko grew up on a flower bulb production farm in The Netherlands and attended the Horticultural ‘ClusiusCollege’ in Hoorn, The Netherlands. After his second year of college (1988) he signed up on a student work exchange program through Future Farmers of America. During this exchange student period he quickly became the head grower for Pettengill Farms in Salisbury, Massachusetts for the 2-years he was there, growing cut flowers from annuals, perennials and flower bulbs mostly in field and high tunnel(cold-frame) production.

In 1990 he became the mid-Atlantic sales representative for Plants International, which ultimately merged into Van Bloem Gardens, selling flower bulb & perennials to garden centers and nurseries for pot production & retailing and helped develop the Van Bloem Gardens Flowerbulb & Perennial retail-line for the Independent Garden Centers.

Since January 2001 he has focused back into the professional growing aspect, consulting and providing Horticultural products & services to cut flower growers and potted plant growers in the greenhouse and field production. Ko has been instrumental in introducing and implementing the ‘Lily-Looks’ pot-lilies in North America,Spending most of his time traveling all over the country advising growers on how to produce the best quality cropsfor their market he has gained valuable insight on how the Floriculture market has developed over the last 10+ years. Previously Ko has served on the ASCFG board as their Industry Liaison. (Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers) and was one of the brains behind the ‘Lilytopia’genus ‘Lilium’ promotional event held at the prestigious Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA in May 2011 & 2012. In addition to he is working closely with the Alaska Peony Growers Association in developing & defining their Alaska Grown peony cut flower vision and served on their board as the Industry Liaison. Currently he is the Industry Board Advisor and Secretary of the Board for the ‘Certified American Grown’ Cut Flower & Greens Association to promote domestic flower growing.

Ko resides in Beltsville, Maryland where he and his wife Donna have been living for 35 years and have raised their 4 boys in the Metropolitan Washington DC region.

11/27/2025

This weeks special guest is Sarah Gross. Sarah Gross is a politically engaged filmmaker, writer, and mother of three young adults. Her feature documentaries have been broadcast on public television internationally and shown in festivals around the globe. Having grown up in a multi-racial family in the U.S., Sarah Gross has a deep personal connection to stories of racism, identity, and belonging. She has dual nationality in the U.S. and Germany.

Her feature documentary, Grains of Sand, had a world premier in March 2025, was nominated for many awards. It is a heartwarming story about two women who have become friends in their later years. It is based on a birds eye view of women in her family and explores the depth and meaning of friendship and relationships.

01/11/2025

THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL GUEST IS SARAH'S GIRL. JANUARY 23, 7:00 PM EST
Stacey Richardson Crawford,Known as Sarah's Girl, is an accomplished, polished and gifted R&B vocalist who has been recognized as one of the industries best kept secrets. At the tender age of 3, she was propelled into her destiny. During morning service at St. Timothy Missionary Baptist church, one of Cleveland, Ohio's largest congregations, her grandfather and Pastor, the late Rev. Dr. John T. Weeden planted her on a chair in front of a microphone. Accompanied by her mother, the late Sarah Weeden Richardson, Stacey hasn't stepped away from it since. Throughout her childhood she honed her skills by singing with various groups and choirs including her family, The Weeden Family Singers, a 50+ voice gospel choir who, when she was a teenager, recorded the critically acclaimed album "Victory Shall Be Mine", penned by her husband, David W. Crawford.

Although Stacey’s style is often compared to the classic, Gladys Knight, Stacey adds a breath of fresh air to today’s music, with a timeless sound of her own. She has captivated audiences throughout the country and has had the pleasure of performing at such renowned venues as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, numerous House of Blues' venues across the nation, BB Kings, many prestigious casino’s including the infamous MGM Grand, Madison Square Garden, the NFL’s Player's Association at the ###IX Superbowl in Jacksonville, Florida and nearly all major theaters in the US.

Over the years, Stacey has traveled throughout the US and the world and experienced the very best life has to offer. She has performed overseas in London, UK, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Seoul, Korea, Martinique, and for various jazz festivals in such islands as Bermuda, Aruba, Bahamas and Jamaica to name a few .

It is not surprising that this extraordinary entertainer would share the stage with well known stars such as Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, Babyface, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, India.arie, Jill Scott, Kenny G, Bob Dylan, Cassandra Wilson and John Legend. She has also performed with such great gospel artists like Mary, Mary, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child and many others, all while singing background for Grammy Award winning mega stars like the late Gerald Levert of Cleveland, Ohio and R&B crooner Anthony Hamilton. She has also performed in countless concert tours, with such stars as Luther Vandross, the O'Jays, Carlos Santana, Anita Baker and the late comedian Bernie Mac. One of her most memorable performances was when she was asked by Paul Shaffer of the Letterman Orchestra from, The Late Show with David Letterman, to sing along with his band at the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies. During this prestigious event, she was afforded the chance to sing with legends that were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame such as Little Anthony and the Imperials, Bobby Womack and Ronnie Woods of the Rolling Stones.

As a result of Stacey’s versatile performances including special occasions honoring icons such as Oprah Winfrey, Patti Labelle, and NBA legends Michael Jordan and Earvin “Magic” Johnson, she has become a familiar face amongst well-known entertainers. Due to this kind of success, Stacey's talent has been promoted in various television appearances such as Ellen, Regis & Kelly, Good Morning America, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Showtime at the Apollo, the Soul Train Awards, The BET Gospel Celebration, VH1’s VSPOT, AOL Sessions, Clear Channel, The Tom Joyner Morning Sky Show, The Steve Harvey Show, and the Anthony Hamilton DVD, Coming From Where I'm From Live and More.

Stacey enjoys actively participating in charitable events and has donated her artwork to the Art Fur Animal Annual Auction to raise funds for Cleveland area animal shelters. She is also an avid promoter of education and remains passionate about helping others improve their quality of life. She has participated in many career days in the Cleveland city school system, and has performed for educational charitable events such as the Tom Joyner Foundation's Fantastic Voyage Cruise to raise money for HBCU's (Historical Black Colleges and Universities); The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Evening with the Stars hosted by the late Lou Rawls, and has participated as a judge for CEOGC's (Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland) annual talent and scholarship program. She is on the faculty roster at the Fine Arts Association, in Willoughby, Ohio, a prestigious private arts school where she teaches vocal classes to students of all ages.

She is also an active member of the Sarah Weeden Richardson Minority Scholarship Committee named in her mother's honor which enables minority students to be able to actively participate in the arts. Stacey is currently performing with her band, Sarah's Girl, at several private events around the Cleveland area

01/08/2025

RAUL MIDON SPECIAL GUEST ON THE JAZZ CONFUSION POWER HOUR THURSDAY JANUARY 16, 7:00 PM EDT
This week's special guest is Raul Midon. Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Engineer, Raul Midón established himself as a first-call session singer upon graduation from the prestigious Studio Jazz program at the University of Miami in 1991. He sang background vocals on more than 60 Latin recordings, many Grammy winning. In 1999 he was asked to join the touring band of Shakira. During that time, he was creating his own original music and was signed to a development deal with Warner Chappel. He left Shakira’s band to move to NYC to pursue his own career. Within a year he debuted at Carnegie Hall with the Movie Music of Spike Lee. Spike engaged him to write the end credit song for “She Hate Me.” At the same time Raul was signed by legendary producer Arif Mardin to his label under the Blue Note moniker, Manhattan Records. Together with his son Joe Mardin they produced and released two albums, the acclaimed “State of Mind” and “A World Within A World.” Raul made his television debut on The David Letterman Show, followed with performances on Leno, Ferguson, & Jimmy Kimmel. In England, Later with Jools Holland and in France, One Shot Not with Manu Katche.
Raul has worked with countless legends in the industry including Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock, Sting, Terence Blanchard, & Dianne Reeves to name several. He received two Grammy nominations back-to-back in 2017 and 2018 for his albums “Bad Ass and Blind” and “If You Really Want” in the Best Jazz Vocal Category. Since moving to the DMV he established himself as an accomplished recording engineer, recording all the vocals for both of the aforementioned in his home studio. In 2019 he was invited to speak at his high school Alma Mater Santa Fe Prep and also was given the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Miami. In 2021 his latest album released on March 20, 2020 The Mirror was nominated for Best Jazz Album from the A2IM Libera Awards. Also, in 2021 he was awarded the Disability Rights Ambassador of the year award, presented to him in a virtual ceremony by his friend and colleague Jason Mraz.
During the lockdown Raul continued to collaborate with colleagues and appears in a duet on the Grammy winning album “Mendo” by Alex Cuba. He chose to pursue a long-time dream of recording a guitar duets album with some of his favorite guitarists including Mike Stern, Dean Parks, Lionel Loueke, Julia Bailen, Stephane Wrembel, Alex Cuba and more. This album ‘Eclectic Adventurist’ was released on his own label, ReKondite ReKords on 11/11/ 2022, to acclaimed reviews.

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