Vienna Carroll

Beautiful grandniece at her recital Came to slay, not to play..

What an honor to participate in the MindBuilders Folk Culture project. The dedicated high schoolers, guided by their dedicated instructors/mentors Melinda Gonzales , Andrew Finales , and Waldo made beautiful films from interviews they conducted with NYC folk culture bearers, including yours truly!
The films are very professional, truly beautiful, and brought tears to my eyes. I hope to share mine with you shortly. Thank you Shirley Taylor for making Mind Builders the success that it is

Here we are at the American Folk Art Museum Vienna Carroll & The Folk. Keith Johnston Stanley Banks Newman Taylor Baker June 1919. And we’re still at it getting evermore groovetastic. It’s the Love!❤️ 🎶

Hollie Harper was Fire 🔥 on Saturday at Young Ethel’s. Along with her laughs partner Emily Flake and their guest comedians they had us rolling! And I got to hang with my Popes alum Ducky Do Not Miss Hollie’s next comedy show, she Funny as Hell!! And she sing too! 🎶😂🤣❤️🔥

Lemme tell you about my Mothers Apple Pie! 🥧 And other great stories coming up.

For 48 years my sister Lene, pictured here, reigned supreme. Single-handedly brought home the State Championship for our high school . Congrats to the new winner, Ajaya, of one of her three winning events. Recognize! All Hail!

Happy Easter from NYC!

I thank God for these Blessings

Come on out and join us for our Black History Month Love Experience at the Bitter End. Friday Feb 20 2026, 6:30 - 8p.
Songs and Stories of freedom, bravery and family love. Of plain ol git down love. Come sing along.

Link:
https://bit.ly/3O6ptth

See you there!❤️

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