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Andrew Cyrille, Ms. Faye Carol, Mechelle LaChaux, Duane Deterville, Glen Pearson, Raymond Nat Turner discuss the 50th Anniversary of the historic work: "We Insist: Freedom Now Suite!' Max Roach-Abbey Lincoln." East Side Cultural Center presents "We Insist! Amiri Baraka pays tribute to the people and the album. Baraka is joined by The Muziki Roberson Quartet. Following the hour long conversation, Dayna Jarae Dantzler, actress, joins us to talk about her role as "Celie" in Broadway San Jose production of: "The Color Purple: the Musical about Love and Forgiveness," opening at San Jose Center for Performing Arts, Nov. 23-28, for 8 performances only. Visit www.sjtix.com or (415) 792-4111. We close with an interview with John Handy who performed at Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln's wedding.