State of the Arts has been taking you on location with the most creative people in New Jersey and beyond since 1981. The New York and Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award-winning series features documentary shorts about an extraordinary range of artists and visits New Jersey’s best performance spaces. State of the Arts is on the frontlines of the creative and cultural worlds of New Jersey.
State of the Arts is a cornerstone program of NJ PBS, with episodes co-produced by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Stockton University, in cooperation with PCK Media. The series also airs on WNET and ALL ARTS.
On this week's episode... New Jersey Heritage Fellowships are an honor given to artists who are keeping their cultural traditions alive and thriving. On this special episode of State of the Arts, we meet three winners, each using music and dance from around the world to bring their heritage to New Jersey: Deborah Mitchell, founder of the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble; Pepe Santana, an Andean musician and instrument maker; and Rachna Sarang, a master and choreographer of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form.
It notably samples "Matthew 5:5" ( "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth" ) to emphasize his message of humility and divine purpose.
DMX originally intended for this track (along with "X Gon' Give It To Ya") to be on his fifth studio album, Grand Champ , but producer Joel Silver convinced him to use it for the film soundtrack instead. 💿 Where to Stream or Download
The track by DMX is a raw, spiritual anthem that captures the legendary rapper’s internal struggle between the streets and his faith. Released in 2003 as a standout track on the Cradle 2 the Grave Soundtrack, it serves as more than just movie music—it's a window into the dual nature of Earl Simmons. 🎭 The Legend Behind the Lyrics
It notably samples "Matthew 5:5" ( "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth" ) to emphasize his message of humility and divine purpose.
DMX originally intended for this track (along with "X Gon' Give It To Ya") to be on his fifth studio album, Grand Champ , but producer Joel Silver convinced him to use it for the film soundtrack instead. 💿 Where to Stream or Download
The track by DMX is a raw, spiritual anthem that captures the legendary rapper’s internal struggle between the streets and his faith. Released in 2003 as a standout track on the Cradle 2 the Grave Soundtrack, it serves as more than just movie music—it's a window into the dual nature of Earl Simmons. 🎭 The Legend Behind the Lyrics
