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Dunia Best @duniabest.bsky.social · 1d

It’s next month, November 19!!! Thanks for the shout! 😘💜🏁🎶

Dunia Best @duniabest.bsky.social · 23d

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Dunia Best @duniabest.bsky.social · 23d

Me too.

jenn m. jackson @jennmjacksonphd.bsky.social · 25d

Yesterday, I said out loud, "A Black man was lynched today."

I'm still processing that.

Please elevate Trey Reed's name.

Dunia Best @duniabest.bsky.social · Aug 30

We weren’t able to make it happen this year :( but you’ll still like it.

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Dunia Best @duniabest.bsky.social · Aug 28

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I Have a Dream, Martin Luther King Jr. Full Speech Best Audio

YouTube video by Classical Media

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Dunia Best @duniabest.bsky.social · Aug 24

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Bluesky Goes Dark in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law

Bluesky has chosen to block access in the state rather than risk potential fines of up to $10,000 per violation.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · Aug 21

“Defend the District” protest and Go-Go concert against Trump’s takeover at 14th and U St:

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Aram Sinnreich @aramsinn.bsky.social · Jul 12

I'll be in #CT Saturday night playing #liveMusic with @duniabest.bsky.social, @ladyhatchet.bsky.social, @thebishopsska.bsky.social, and a bunch of other great #ska and #reggae players. If you're in the New Haven area, come check us out.

Dunia & Aram at Scottish Dave's, July 12. Photo of four good looking musicians in front of a colorful background.

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Gimpleg Ska @gimpleg.bsky.social · Jul 8

New album from Foolish Relics released today, featuring some great music, including some solid country influences into a ska punk song, and tons of features including @duniabest.bsky.social and @havegun-willtravel.bsky.social so go stream it now and check out my review on @filip.start-track.com

Album cover features a photograph of a twisted dead tree with bark peeling off in front of a light blue/ teal sky with the band name Foolish Relics at the top and the album name "somebody please just wake me up" on the bottom left

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Aram Sinnreich @aramsinn.bsky.social · Jul 9

@duniabest.bsky.social and I just finished mixing a #reggae cover of Joan Armatrading, and boy am I looking forward to having it out in the world.

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Aram Sinnreich @aramsinn.bsky.social · Jul 6

Alternative description: teenagers conscripted against their will to fight in a barbaric war waged by a cruel and authoritarian leader turn their backs in protest for their mandated military portraits.

Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · Jul 6

Absolutely incredible

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IOF soldiers are now taking their official photos with their backs turned. Because they know. We know. They will be held accountable.

The day of reckoning is coming

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KFAI On-Air Playlist @kfai.fm · Jul 3

Now playing on Global Beat: "Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton

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Aram Sinnreich @aramsinn.bsky.social · Jun 9

Nice clip of me and @duniabest.bsky.social playing with Cheick Hamala Diabate at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts this weekend. #mali #AfricanMusic

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Dunia Best @duniabest.bsky.social · May 30

Not my idea, but I will perpetuate it (music video rhyming slang)
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Taco - Puttin' On The Ritz (Official Video)

YouTube video by Taco

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Dunia Best @duniabest.bsky.social · May 29

I’m thrilled to host Supernova again with Junor Francis! Pulling new outfits together!

2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 20

We’re thrilled to announce that @duniabest.bsky.social and Junor Francis are returning as emcees for the Supernova International Ska Festival! If you were there last year, you already know—they brought the energy, the vibes, and the soul of ska to the stage.

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Dunia Best @duniabest.bsky.social · May 9

Weekend Vibes with great friends

James McDonald @jamesdmcdonald.bsky.social · May 8

Playing shows this weekend. Come out on Friday in Virginia Beach where I’m playing with @estmusic.bsky.social and on Sunday in Bethesda, MD with @duniabest.bsky.social @ladyhatchet.bsky.social & @aramsinn.bsky.social . #blueska #ska #reggae

Aram Sinnreich @aramsinn.bsky.social · May 8

I'm playing a street festival in #Bethesda this weekend with @duniabest.bsky.social, @ladyhatchet.bsky.social, & @jamesdmcdonald.bsky.social. Good music, free show, food, sunshine. If you're in the #DC #MoCoMD area, come check us out. #liveMusic #reggae #soul #ska

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Pierre Col @pierrecol.bsky.social · Apr 26

Sachant tout de même qu'elle avait affirmé ceci il y a 5 ans :
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Aram Sinnreich @aramsinn.bsky.social · Apr 26

@duniabest.bsky.social and I Just saw @hcrichardson.bsky.social at the @pressclubdc.bsky.social, hosted by the MoCo Women's Democratic Club. She was thoughtful, passionate, measured, and unexpectedly optimistic.

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Dunia Best @duniabest.bsky.social · Apr 26

a man in a suit and white shirt is standing in front of a crowd and says i believe i might be of service

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Dunia Best @duniabest.bsky.social · Apr 26

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Apr 25

More bands coming!

Bands so far include Less Than Jake, The Flatliners (Destroy to Create), Rockers reunion (Horsemouth & co), The Pietasters (Oolooloo), Mustard Plug, Desorden Público, Catch 22 (Alone in the Crowd), Lollypop Lorry, The Magnetics, & tons more!

Tickets: www.tixr.com/groups/super...

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Dunia Best @duniabest.bsky.social · Apr 18

Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · Apr 18

I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.