Amanda Diva TV - Trip to The Black Lily: James Poyser + Female MC’s

Ah yes, another episode of Amanda Diva TV. No blind governor jokes this time. On May 3, Amanda Diva took a trip to Philly for a performance at The Black Lily. It was the 2nd Annual Black Lily Film and Music Festival. The Black Lily is the soil that sprouted Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Jaguar Wright, and just about every other neo-soul/hip-hop face on (or off) the scene.

The jewels are the interviews with Ladybug Mecca, from Digable Planets (I’ve touched ground with her) and Bahamadia << if you know that name, you get an automatic fifteen points on your Hip-Hop SAT. Amanda also talked to producer/musician James Poyser (read your liner notes) and the founders of The Black Lily.

Just fight through the distorted sound during the performance clips. Someone was dubbin’ the mic on the speaker during the recording.