Dear Friends:

Recent postings on my audioblog, "Likembe": A rare unreleased solo
concert by Abdullah Ibrahim, recorded live at the Smithsonian
Institution in 1985, and a magnificent recording by the Ethiopian
singer Kuku Sebsebe.

In addition, my post "Somali Mystery Funk" has been upgraded with more
information about the group Iftin, information on the song titles and
lyrics, and better-quality sound files.

Please feel free to drop in!

http://likembe.blogspot.com/

John B.

The online African music, artists and musicians promotion and
management portal, Kongoi Media Productions, (http://www.kongoi.com)
has relaunched deploying features of Web 0.2.

"We are now inviting writers covering music and arts related subject
to submit their news and stories, on voluntary basis, to Kongoi
Productions portal," says Mr. Isak Kristoffersen, adding "we are
always working hard on Search Engine optimization in order to achieve
maximum exposure on the net."

Kongoi Media Productions is one of the earliest portals on the web
featuring and promoting African artists online. Among the artists
promoted are Ras Nas aka Nasibu Mwanukuzi, a musician and poet from
Tanzania and Mandingo Trio. The latter is a trio that fuses
traditional African music and rhythmic poetry. Mandingo Trio comprises
of three highly talented musicians from Senegal, Gambia and Tanzania.

Regards,
Kongoi Production Team
http://www.kongoi.com

Open Staff Positions
Managing Editor (Jamati Francophone)
Jamati Online needs a bilingual (French and English speaking) editor to
manage content on French side of the Jamati Online Portal. This person
needs to have good written translation skills and a knowledge of the
African Francophone community in Africa and the Diaspora.

Desired Skills: Bilingual in French and English; knowledgable of French
speaking communities in the Diaspora; Good with deadlines

Section Editors (Managing Editor)
Section editors are responsible for the content in one of five thematic
sections on the Jamati Online portal. We are looking for writers and
editors that have an avid interest and knowledge of any one of the
following topics: African Music, African Film, African Sports, African
writers, books and poets and African Fashion. Section Editors are
passionate about their respective areas and will not only manage
writers, but will write frequently and contribute heavily to the overall
direction of Jamati Online as we grow.

Desired Skills: Ability to meet deadlines; Knowledge of respective area
and industry

Columnists
Our columnists are creative writers that have the ability to keep their
audience coming back for more weather they're writing on the latest
celebrity gossip or life as an African in the Diaspora.

Columnists will become a fixture with Jamati Online and will be featured
heavily. If you're a freelancer, a student, or have a syndicated
column and are interested in joining the Jamati Online team send us your
Resume/CV and some writing samples.

Freelance Writers
Jamati Online is looking for student to freelance writers who are
interested in our topics and have published before or can provide
writing samples that convey talent. All writers must have regular access
to a computer.

Desired Skills: Ability to meet deadlines, conduct interviews

Internships
Do you need experience, class credit, or are just looking for a great
place to work where you feel like you've made a difference. If so,
consider Diaspora Interactive Media Corp. We are a very small company
that wants to give our interns every opportunity to learn and possible
join a fast growing team.

Interns may perform a variety of tasks based on their experience,
knowledge and interests.


Currently Recruiting

Marketing Interns:

Social Network Marketing(Myspace, Facebook, Hi5) - Learn how the
professionals use these tools in todays world of online marketing.

Events Interns:

Represent Jamati Online at various events around the world.  Recieve
free Jamati T-shirts and paraphanelia and get paid for sponsored
events..Involves hosting events and passing out Janati Online
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Editorial Interns:

Write articles, perform research, and learn the inner workings of
editorial boards and online publications.
Steps to Joining the Team
`We work hard, but we play just as hard'

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2. Be sure to put the name of the Position you are applying for in the
Subject Line with your last name (ie. Writer – Doe )

3. Wait for a Phone call or email Indicating we have received your
information and are considering you for a position.

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Woodson – Banneker – Jackson Bey
   Marcus Garvey Study Group
    Presents:

   Kwanzaa 2007 NIA (Purpose)
   Universal Pan-African Family Night

   Sunday • December 30, 2007
   4:00 p.m.  – 9:00 p.m.

   Admission: FREE

   At

   Roots Activity Learning Center
   6222 North Capital Street NW
   Washington, DC



   Featuring:

   A Tribute to Baba Ngoma
   Pan African Karamu (Feast)
   Live Entertainment
   Arts & Crafts for the Children
   African Marketplace
   Representatives from Local, National and International Organizations
   and more!

   For more information call: (240) 498-5133 or (202) 257-9284


   Co-Sponsored by Heritage Gallery International and The Anacostia Gazette


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music editor gives her take on the the 5 most recognized African
songs.....

www.jamati.com <http://www.jamati.com/>

http://www.jamati.com/online/?cat=3
<http://www.jamati.com/online/?cat=3>



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The Woodson Banneker Jackson-Bey/
   Marcus Garvey Study Group

   Introduces……..


   Rally Around the Flag –
   The Red Black & Green Flag Campaign



   To promote solidarity, unity, self-identity and self-respect for people in our
Black Communities.



   To participate in the campaign you must display the flag or decal in front of
your home, business, organization headquarters, or on your car during following
four meaningful dates during the year:


            December 26th  The first day of Kwanzaa (Umoja)
               February 1st     The first day of Black History Month
               May 19th         The Birthday of Malcolm X (Kuzaliwa)
              August 17th    The Birthday of the Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey


   The three colors symbolizes three common factors that unite our people:
   Red representing the blood that has been shed for our liberation
   Black representing the greatness of our people
   Green representing the importance of reclaiming our homeland Africa

   Please support this campaign and help spread this information.


   Please contact the Marcus Garvey Study Group to identify Black businesses that
sell flags and decals.

   We strongly recommended buying flags and decals made by Black businesses.





   Please contact us at 240-498-5133 or garveystudygroup@ yahoo.com.

   The Woodson Banneker Jackson-Bey/ Marcus Garvey Study Group is a coalition of
Pan-African organizations and individuals that studies, promotes, and practices
African Nationalism.



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The DrumConnection's HUGE Last-Minute SALE! 2 DAYS !!
Saturday & Sunday, December 22 & 23, 2007

• Saturday ~ 4PM - 8PM
• Sunday ~ Noon - 4PM

Stocking Stuffer Day at The DrumConnection!
It's time to remember Africa, the people and the music that we all share. As
you give a gift this season, know that most of the profit goes directly to
these Guineans and Ivory Coastians.

Tons of NEW Djembes and Dununs ~ Incredible selection of drumming CDs and DVDs ~
Accessorize your drums! ~ Share what you love about drumming with your friends
and
family this holiday season. Give the gift of music! http://www.djembeboston.com

We'll have HOT CIDER and cinnamon, some great tradition music in the background
and
some munchies so stop on down and pick up a Stocking Stuffer while doing some
good in
the world.

As Oprah recently said, "Most people think of Africa, the famine, the disease,
the lost
souls and do nothing. Please, do something other than getting another
cappuccino."
(David Letterman Show 2007)

Easy to find. Easy to park.

See you there!

781-316-8068
http://www.djembeboston.com

2007 has been a great year for Nigeria's BOLA ABIMBOLA & his band,
WAZOBIA... highlights include performances at the Telluride Jazz
Festival, the Carbondale Mountain Fair, and Denver's huge outdoor
festival, "A Taste of Colorado." And it's not over just yet...!

We'll be sending 2007 out with West African style at the following
outstanding venues, and we'd love to see you there:

Friday, December 14th, 2007
Winter Park Pub - http://www.winterparkpub.com
9 pm

The Winter Park Pub, or as it's better known: "The Pub" is located
about 9,000 feet above sea level in downtown Winter Park, Colorado.
The Pub is a local's favorite as well as a destination for tourists
from all over the world...

Thursday, December 20th, 2007
Sandbar Sports Grill - http://www.sandbarvail.com/index.php
10 pm
2161 N. Frontage Rd
Vail, CO 81657
970-476-4314

We will be bringing the flavor of West Africa to this beautiful
mountain town... come & join us for a fun night in one of Colorado's
premiere resort destinations. The Sandbar is Vail's hidden hot spot,
located in West Vail off of exit 173. They share parking with
Sport's Authority and Safeway.

Friday, December 21st, 2007
Alma's Only Bistro - http://www.almasonlybistro.com
9 pm
12 S. Main Street
Alma, CO 80420
719-836-1609

Just South of beautiful Breckenridge, CO, at an elevation of 10,578
ft above sea level, Alma's Only Bistro is the highest bistro in
North America. Join us for great food, great music, and lots of high
energy dancing & drumming.

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
Nissi's Live Music & Bistro - http://www.nissis.com
7:30 pm
2675 North Park Drive
Lafayette, CO
Price: $10 advance / $12 door

Playing our last show of 2007 at Nissi's is like coming home... we
love the fantastic food, staff, & sound of this intimate venue. See
you there!

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Peace & Blessings to you & your family at this wonderful time of
year... with love from your friends @ http://www.fujupop.com

Log onto    http://www.radio1812.net    http://radio1812.net/en/europe for
details about AFRICAN ESSENCE on RADIO 1812  and other programmes - celebrating
UN International  Migrants Day 2007 - Anne Wanjie and DJ Debbie are up there
with an African Essence programme in two parts - well worth a listen - and your
feedback welcome!

   Our show was first broadcast on December 18th as a Resonance FM Clear Spot and
is now available all year round! Studio interviews/discussion about the arts and
migration and identity + great music.

   Seasons greetings - Christmas, Kwanza, Eid, Channukah, Solstice and more

   Debbie and Anne

   www.african-essence.com


   Ps some of you receiving this have tracks played in the show!



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Dear Friends:

My latest post on "Likembe" features "Mangala Special," the 1977 debut
release by Nigeria's Kabaka Intenational Guitar Band, along with
interpretations of the lyrics.

Previously I posted several tunes by Ghana's African Brothers Band,
along with Christmas songs by Nigeria's Ebenezer Obey and Kenya's
Kilimambogo Brothers. Sanaag discusses Somali funk and another post
features Taarab music from the East African Coast by the Black Star
Music Club and the Tupendane S. Club.

Please feel free to drop in!

http://likembe.blogspot.com/

John B.

Hello all,

I am making a collection of links about African music, focusing on
West African music and specifically griots to put on my web site
www.griotgifts.com.

I am interested in sites in different languages.

Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks,

Miriam

www.griotgifts.com

If you missed the flava, get your taste buds ready and tune in to last
night's interview on "IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves, Esq." as I was
joined by my special co-host, Jian "Cool Papa" Beckford as we conducted
our special monthly artistic segment titled "COOL PAPA's MUSIC
PLAYHOUSE".  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/intheknow
<http://www.blogtalkradio.com/intheknow>

Last night, we had the honor and pleasure of spending time talking to
and listening to the sounds, expression, and pleasures of the phenomenal
Spoken Soulstress, RhapsodE.

This lovely young lady (who is also another Exquisite Alpha Kappa Alpha
woman) dazzled us with her deep perspective and thought provoking
lyrics.  Keep your ears to the ground for this young lady.  She's doing
thangs!!

Please encourage any other Artistic women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Inc. to contact me as we showcase this devasating sisters from January
2008 to December 2008.

Thanks!

Anthony Reeves, Esq.
http://www.anthonyreeves.com <http://www.anthonyreeves.com/>



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New to this group. Have an old Decca release - so scratched it is not
listenable. My parents got it with the Hi-Fidelity sound system they
bought about 1960. I would LOVE to find a clean copy of this African
music. Lots of drums and chanting and shouts. It is my favorite
recording ever, and informed my sense of music, and especially
appreciation of rhythm.

Anyone make suggestions or help?

All the internet searches I've tried found nothing.

Thanks

Greetings all,

I have attached a flyer with information about how you can help.  There are
two young Congolese artists, Vivien and Makaya, who have experienced an
unfortunate situation after coming to the U.S. back in the summer of 2007.
To make a very long story short, they were detained by immigration, yes,
jailed, since November and have recently been released after helping them
with a long, trying process.  I will begin doing fundraising for them
starting this coming week.  Please see attached flyers for donation
information, as well as information about fundraiser workshops thus.  If you
are unable to open the flyer, please inform me and I will resend it you in
the body of the email.  I wanted the African music and dance communities to
get this information because I know that there are people who absolutely
love African Dance and Music in general and may want to contribute from a
distance to our efforts.  I also just wanted as many people as possible to
be aware of the situation and how hard it can be for some of us to make it
in the artist world.  If you know anyone that lives in the east bay area
that may be able to attend any of the workshops, please forward this
information.


Thanks for any support you may give.

Peace,
LaKiesha


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jujunation(com) is an African music video and video sharing site. We
are searching high and low for African videos. Tough to find. If you
have any videos you feel might interest Africans, from sports, to
music to news, please post it on JujuNation. Check us out at
jujunation(com) if you like African music videos. We have everything
from Soukous to Mapouka to Kwaito and everything between. Thanks!!!

Youssou N'Dour is featured in the Jan./ Feb. issue of Global Rhythm.
It focuses on the Rokku Mi Rokka and tour but ofcourse goes into his
history as a musician. A very well written article!

Though I would pass along this info for anyone interested!

You can read a FREE digital version of Global Rhythm on their website:

http://globalrhythm.net/digitalmagazine/

Noteworthy South Florida Events Calendar

_________________________________________________________________
Here are some events that look to me all about spreading LOVE &
positivity. This is a labor of love which I hope spreads joy to many.
Support the artists, come, see, hear them &  dance, live & LOVE:


Great Vibez:

TONIGHT!

Hugh Masekela from South Africa!
20% OFF TICKETS!
Jan 23, Wed, 8pm, Tickets: $45, $35 - Reduced to $36, $28 with
password AFROPOP!!
The Broward Center presents
Hugh Masekela & the Chissa All-Stars
World music pioneer Hugh Masekela captivates fans with his pulsing
fusion of jazz, traditional Afrobeat and R&B. The Grammy-nominated
trumpeter has performed with music greats from Paul Simon and Santana,
to Herb Alpert and Harry Belafonte. His roster of hits cover a wide
range of works that include the Grammy-nominated instrumental Grazing
in the Grass, and the musical Sarafina. Backed by his Chissa All-Stars
ensemble, together they unleash a joyous celebration of jazz, funk,
fusion and traditional African rhythms. Plus South African classical-
Afro-pop dive Sibongile Khumalo, young kwaito singer Corlea & others.
Born out of apartheid South Africa, Masekela has risen to the top of
the recording world with his musical virtuosity and vision, always
exploring new musical terrain and infusing every show with an
uplifting blend of culture, musical and politics. Get in the groove
when this global music giant comes to the Broward Center.
www.ritmoartists.com/Hugh/Masekela.htm
To receive 20% Off Tickets, call 954-462-0222, & give the Password
AFROPOP.
All special offers cannot be combined with other discounts or previous
purchases and certain restrictions apply.
Amaturo Theater
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
in the heart of the Riverwalk Entertainment District
201 SW Fifth Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale 33312
www.browardcenter.org/events/hughmasekela.aspx

Jan 24, Thurs, 6pm, FREE
Opening Reception with musical entertainment by N' Trigue
Separated Waters, Black Beaches in South Florida, will be on display
at the Old Dillard Museum  thru Feb 29;Exhibit open thru Feb 29 Mon-
Fri, 11am - 4pm, FREE . An interpretive, photographic exhibition that
will highlight both the celebrations & the struggles of African-
Americans related to the beaches of South Florida, focusing primarily
on Broward & Dade counties.
Old Dillard Museum
1009 NW 4th St
Ft Lauderdale
http://www.browardtimes.com/index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&id=777&Itemid=42
Info or to contribute photographs and other memorabilia, please call
754-322-8828
www.broward.k12.fl.us/olddillardmuseum

Jan. 25, Fri, 3 sessions 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm
Willie Stewart's team Building, stress relief, percussion workshop
The workshop will be filmed for WLRN's ArtStreet Series, RSVP to be a
part of this show 954-432-9808
Willie Stewart is a prolific Musician/Director. His love of music lead
to an illustrious career that has included being a foundation member
of the popular band Inner Circle, touring with Byron Lee & the
Dragonaires as their youngest member, and 23 years as a director and
member of the internationally known band Third World. During that time
Third World produced 13 albums of which 5 received Grammy nominations.
Willie has performed with such renowned artists as Stevie Wonder, Eddy
Grant, Carlos Santana and Bob Marley. Over the years other notable
performances included sharing the same stage bill with Quincy Jones,
Sting, Michael Jackson, Bryan Adams and U2.
RSVP to be a part of this show and confirm location in Miramar
954-432-9808
www.myspace.com/williamjstewart

Jan 27, Sun, 10am-5pm, FREE
Kaliedescope - A celebration of many cultures. Two stages of
entertainment - Tito Puente junior orchestra & more. Interactive kids
villages from around the world, ethnic foods & bazaar.  Kaleidoscope
2008 will "Go Green," a new event theme that is teaching students
about the hottest topic impacting the world and their future - how to
protect the environment.  The "Go Green" theme will bring awareness
and education of efforts both at home and abroad to become more eco-
friendly. Students in Palm Beach County schools work for months with
local cultural organizations to learn about a specific country and
then create an authentic representation of that country in the form of
a "village" which the public is invited to tour at the event.
Kaleidoscope has been judged the "Best Educational Event" and "Best
Community Outreach Event" by the International Festivals & Events
Association. Great family event!!
Centennial Square and the East Library Grounds
Downtown West Palm Beach
www.wpb.org/kaleidoscope

Jan 27, Sunday, 9pm-2am, FREE
Bradley Brown & Friends with VYBETRIBE INT'L
kitchen is always open until 4:30AM, so if you are hungry order up and
our staff will happy to serve you!
NY Bar & Grill
12189 US Hwy 1
North Palm Beach
Info: 561-694-7878
www.myspace.com/bigbadbradleybrown
http://nybgpb.com

Feb 1, Fri, 8pm, $23
Richie Havens
Culture Room
3045 N. Federal Hwy
SW Corner of Oakland Park & Federal Hwy
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
954-564-1074
www.cultureroom.net

New - Feb. 1, Fri, 7-9pm, $10 donation
Concert honoring Miss Lou
Presented by: South Regional-BCC Library, Broward Community College &
Jamaican Folk Revue
- Celebrating the first Birthday of the South Regional /BCC Library
- Concert honoring Miss Lou
Live Perfomances by: Joan Andrea Hutchinson, Malachi Smith, Jeanne
Powell, Tallawah Mento Band, Hyacinth Penso, Ja. Folk Revue, Sophia
Nicholson, Sierra Norwood Calvary Baptist Church
MC: Steve Higgins
South Regional-BCC Library
7300 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines
For more information:
Marjorie Hall (954)201-8828
or Jamaica Folk Revue (305)235-8410

Feb 2 & 3, Sat & Sun Arts Park Downtown Hollywood (Hollywood Blvd & US
1)
Feb 4 & 5, Mon & Tues Hollywood Beach Broadwalk (A1A Between Hollywood
Blvd. & Sheridan St.)
South Florida Mardi Gras Fiesta Tropicale featuring music, food & fun
New Orleans Style
Sat night 6pm ANNUAL MARDI GRAS FLOAT PARADE in Downtown Hollywood -
Great family parade!!!
Feb 5 - 3pm Marijah & the Reggae All-Stars mainstage!
Hollywood Beach between Pierce & Indiana Streets in the sand
www.mardigrasfiesta.com

Feb 3, Sunday, 9pm-2am, FREE
Bradley Brown & Friends with VYBETRIBE INT'L
kitchen is always open until 4:30AM, so if you are hungry order up and
our staff will happy to serve you!
NY Bar & Grill
12189 US Hwy 1
North Palm Beach
Info: 561-694-7878
www.myspace.com/bigbadbradleybrown
http://nybgpb.com

Feb 5, Fat Tuesday! - 3pm
Marijah & the Reggae All-Stars mainstage!
on Hollywood Beach between Pierce & Indiana Streets in the sand
www.mardigrasfiesta.com
Info: 954-562-2135
www.myspace.com/marijahmusic
www.marijahmusic.com

New - Feb 9, Sat, 7pm, FREE
Love & Togetherness Saturdays
Meet & greet artists from the Love & Togertherness Concert. Meet &
greet begins at 7pm. Concert ticket giveaways   Music by Ron Burke,
Mix Master Steve, DJ Gregory.
Donations will be collected for the Inverness Primart School in St.
Anne's Jamaica
Abby's Seafood & Wine Bar
7529 West Oakland Park Blvd.
2 blocks east of University across from the Lauderhill Sports complex
Ft. Lauderdale
Info: 305-778-7228 or 954-572-1400

Feb 10, Sunday, 9pm-2am, FREE
Bradley Brown & Friends with VYBETRIBE INT'L
kitchen is always open until 4:30AM, so if you are hungry order up and
our staff will happy to serve you!
NY Bar & Grill
12189 US Hwy 1
North Palm Beach
Info: 561-694-7878
www.myspace.com/bigbadbradleybrown
http://nybgpb.com

Feb. 10, Sun, Gates open 2pm, Showtime 4pm Admission: $35 advance
$45 at the gate, VIP: $85
"The Love and Togetherness Concert"
Presented by: The Jamaica Vintage Music Festival
Bergeon Rodeo Grounds
4271 Davie Rd.
Davie
Featuring: Coco Tea, Taurus Riley, Dean Fraser, Richie Stevens, Nadine
Sutherland, Ken Booth, LUST - featuring Luckie D, Thriller U, Singing
Melody, and Tony Curtis
Ebony, Annette Brissette, Michael Rustle, Code Red Band
Music by:
Veteran Selector- Martel the Mixer
MC's: Ron Burke, John T, Lady English, Sir Rockwell
954-321-0882 or 305-778-7228
www.jamaicavintagemusicfestival.com

Feb 17, Sunday, 9pm-2am, FREE
Bradley Brown & Friends with VYBETRIBE INT'L
kitchen is always open until 4:30AM, so if you are hungry order up and
our staff will happy to serve you!
NY Bar & Grill
12189 US Hwy 1
North Palm Beach
Info: 561-694-7878
www.myspace.com/bigbadbradleybrown
http://nybgpb.com

Feb 17, Sun, 7pm, FREE
Sweet Honey in the Rock
Since the group's founding in 1973 by Smithsonian historian Bernice
Johnson Reagon, this Grammy Award-winning African American female a
cappella ensemble has combined its deep roots in gospel, jazz, blues,
R&B, rap, reggae and African musical traditions with profound
inspirational messages of empowerment.
The six women of Sweet Honey join their powerful voices, along with
hand percussion instruments, to create a blend of lyrics, movement and
narrative that variously relate history, point the finger at
injustice, encourage activism, and sing the praises of love. This
special Black History Month celebration is free and open to music-
lovers of all ages.
Hollywood Beach Main Stage
Hollywood Beach
www.sweethoney.com
www.everythinghollywood.org

Feb 18, Mon, 10pm & again at 11pm on TV - Travel Channel
Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations TV show to Feature Mutabaruka in
Jamaica episode!
http://travel.discovery.com/tv/bourdain/bourdain.html
http://jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/Food/html/20071114T200000-
0500_129396_OBS_CUTTING_EDGE_OF__NO_RESERVATIONS.asp

Feb 24, Sunday, 9pm-2am, FREE
Bradley Brown & Friends with VYBETRIBE INT'L
kitchen is always open until 4:30AM, so if you are hungry order up and
our staff will happy to serve you!
NY Bar & Grill
12189 US Hwy 1
North Palm Beach
Info: 561-694-7878
www.myspace.com/bigbadbradleybrown
http://nybgpb.com

February 28, Thurs, 6-9:30pm
RHYTHMATION
Their reggae music is a melting pot of sound, culture and positive
vibrations sure to intoxicate your mind, body and soul. Don't miss
this Clematis by Night favorite as they bring their cool tunes and
island rhythms to Reggae Night.
Clematis by Night Centinial Plaza at the Fountain Downtown West Palm
Beach. Family friendly. Food and gift vendors.From I-95 exit east onto
Okeechobee Boulevard. Travel east on Okeechobee until you reach
Quadrille Boulevard. Turn left (north) onto Quadrille Boulevard and
proceed north until you arrive at Clematis Street. At Clematis Street
make a right (east) and continue east past Olive Avenue to Centennial
Square. Info: 954-562-2135
Clematis by Night
Centinial Plaza at the Fountain
Centennial Square is located in the 100 block of Clematis St. between
Narcissus Avenue & Flagler Dr.
Downtown West Palm Beach

www.rythmation.com
www.clematisbynight.net

New - Feb. 29, Fri, 7pm, $100
2nd Annual Spring garden Soiree
to benefit Horticulture at Pinecrest Gardens (old Parrot Jungle
grounds)
Live reggae music by the Marley brothers
open bar, food, silent auction
The Meadow at Pinecrest Gardens
7595 SW 102 St.
Pinecrest, FL 33156
For reservations: 305-661-7488

Shopping Rasta Style:
Check out this great reggae, rasta, culture & "Rockers" the movie
inspired clothing line for men & women. Beautiful, fashionable, well
made & reasonably priced fashions!
www.rockersitsdangerous.com




Regularly ongoing Good Vibez

Every Sunday, 9pm-1am, FREE
Bradley Brown & Friends with VYBETRIBE INT'L
NY Bar & Grill
12189 US Hwy 1
North Palm Beach
Info: 561-694-7878
www.myspace.com/bigbadbradleybrown
http://nybgpb.com

Sundays, 1-6pm
I Land Vibe Band
Tiki Bar - Holiday Isle
US 1 - MM 84.5
84001 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, the Florida Keys
305-664-2321
http://www.holidayisle.com/entertainment.html


Sundays, 7pm-12midnight, $5
Sweet Justice
Waterways Cafe
2300 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Tel: 561-694-1700
www.sweetjusticeband.com
www.waterwaycafe.com

Sundays, Doors open 10pm, FREE
Jazid is full of vibes. Sweet reggae music plays all night long.
Downstairs live reggae & upstairs the sounds are selected  by the
Ministers of Roots LANCE-O, Mello D, Jr Lee, Fire Wood & Orijahnal
DubMaster along with reggae videos. Submitted by LANCE-O of KULCHA
SHOK MUZIK
Jazid
1342 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Jazid: 305-673-9372
Lance-O: 305-534-6110
http://www.kulchashok.com
www.myspace.com/kulchashok
www.myspace.com/islandhopperstv

Mondays, 11pm open until 5am
Live performance by Jean P. Jams (Deep Roots)
Dancehall in the back room with DJ Governor Lee & DJ Junior Green
$3 specials on Yes I Beer
Purdy Lounge
1811 Purdy Ave.
Miami Beach
www.purdylounge.com

Mondays, 10pm - 1:30am
Rythmation - reggae party live music & vibes by Lance-O of Kulcha Shok
Boston's on the Beach
40 South Ocean Blvd.
Delray Beach
on A1A just south of Atlantic Ave.
www.rythmation.com
www.bostonsonthebeach.com

Wednesdays, 9pm, FREE
Every Wednesday, Bradley Brown & Friends with VYBETRIBE INT'L
Reggae Singer/Drummer Bradley Brown (of Rythmation/Ellis
Island/Safari/
Marijah & the Rggae Allstars) invites the best reggae session players
in S.FL to join him for an allstar jam...guests have included singer
Calton Coffie (formerly of Inner Circle),  & Marijah & Mikey Spice as
well as many of the touring players from Burning Spear's band and
Third World..."Nuff Positive Reggae Vibes" are guaranteed!
SCALLYWAGS LOUNGE
902 N. Dixie Highway
Lantana (Palm Beach County)
Info: 561-585-5883

Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 8pm, FREE before 9
Poetic Energy - Calling All Poets
Lignum Vitae Hall
2318 SW 60th Terrace
Miramar, FL 33023
Tel: 954-274-4327 or 954-854-8588
www.lignumvitaehall.com

Thursdays, 2 shows 10pm & 11pm, FREE
Lanzallamas
Lanzallamas Monofonica is a 7 piece ensemble charged with melodic fire
and global rhythmical chemistry. The palette consists of a wide array
of percussive instruments such as the cajon, steel pan, tumbas,
timbalitos, Afro-Brazilian hand percussion and drumset. Elegant layers
of acoustic guitar, cuatro, violin, and piano complement and enrich
the sonic concept, with the heartbeat of the bass and breath of the
flugle horn to deliver a very unique sound. Simple and memorable
melodies are brought to life within the lyrics, focused on unity and
love, are presented in multiple languages including Spanish, English,
Portuguese and Serbian. The mission is clear; to create music of a
"Monophonic Essence" - the one sound that encompasses all. Lanzallamas
Monofonica is a band of substance with a skin of upbeat, appealing
colors for an audience as diverse as the group's members.
Tapas y Tintos
448 Espanola Way
South Beach Miami
www.tapasytintos.com
www.lanzamusica.com

Thursdays, 10pm-2am
Jahfe
Scrap bar
71st & Collins
Miami Beach
www.myspace.com/jahfejahfe

Thursdays,
Kulcha Shok spinning roots music for Surf Night
Boston's on the Beach
40 S. Ocean Blvd
Delray Beach.
http://www.kulchashok.com


Last Friday of Each Month, 9pm, FREE
Live Music Fridays
reggae, soca, calypso, soul & r&b
Marcia's Cafe
3750 N. State Road 7 (441)
Lauderdale Lakes
Info: 954-484-1566

Fridays & Saturdays, FREE
Live Reggae Music
Ginger Bay Cafe - under new management
the vibes are nice! Full Caribbean menu from 6pm Wed-Sun
1908 Hollywood Blvd.
Downtown Hollywood
954-923-1230

FRIDAY NIGHTS, FREE FOR ALL BEFORE 9 PM, LADIES FREE B4 11PM, DOORS
OPEN 6PM FOR HAPPY HOUR
TONIGHT:  DJ GREGORY
AFTER WORK JAM/LADIES NIGHT LADIES & GENTLEMEN FINALLY A SPOT TO EASE
THE STRESS OF THE WEEK! RIGHT AFTER WORK ON FRIDAY'S 2 FOR 1 DRINKS.
FREE APPLE MARTINI FREE APPETIZER BUFFET. LADIES NIGHT/AFTER WORK JAM.
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH 10 OF YOUR FRIENDS FOR FREE. PARTY UNTIL
THE WEE HOURS OF THE MORNING!
RATED M FOR MATURE
ISLAND BAR AND GRILL - A FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT
7111 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD.
(IN THE GARDEN PLAZA JUST EAST OF UNIVERSITY BLVD. NEAR BURGER KING)
Ft. Lauderdale
Info: 305 778-7228

Fridays; 7-11pm & Saturdays; 8pm-12, FREE
Jafire Live Reggae Music
Panama Hattie's
11511 Ellison Wilson Rd
North Palm Beach, FL
Tel: 561-627-1545
www.panama-hatties.com

New - Saturdays, 7pm, FREE
Love & Togetherness Saturdays
Music by Ron Burke, Mix Master Steve, DJ Gregory
Abby's Seafood & Wine Bar
7529 West Oakland Park Blvd.
2 blocks east of University across from the Lauderhill Sports complex
Ft. Lauderdale
Info: 305-778-7228 or 954-572-1400

Saturdays, 7-11pm
In the courtyard every Saturday from 7-11pm  Reggae Night featuring
"Third Rail"
John Bull English Pub
in the Village Commons Shopping Center
801 Village Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Tel: 561-697-2855
www.johnbullenglishpub.com


Saturdays, 6pm-2am
TROPICAL NIGHTS!!
Miami's premier hang out spot as of September, the last Saturday in
the month and every last Saturday thereafter, we will be featuring
Pluto... More information will be coming your way soon....Who is
Pluto? for the ones who don't know or remember, Pluto's band  used to
play at Sundays On The Bay on Key Biscayne. Thank you for your
continued support! see you soon D. Come enjoy fish any style, jerk
chicken, jerk pork, curry goat, curry and brown stew lobster. Bammy,
festival and much more! Beer, wine, natural juices accompany with
Island music for your dining pleasure.
Michael's Med Cafe
9851 SW 88 street (Kendall Drive)
west on Kendall(SW 88 street) make right at 98th
Info: 786-547-8675 or 786-208-1670
www.michaels-cafe.com


Classes:

MONDAY Nites
From 8:30-9:30pm
Djembe/JunJun Classes
Taught by Zeva of Venus Rising
www.venusrising.net
With live drumming
At LOTUS Dance Studio
9117 Taft Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
For More Info: Call 954-791-3886 Or 954-701-6652
www.lotusdancestudio.com

Sebon teaches Drum Class at the Goddess Store in Hollywood on Saturday
at 5:30pm. See their schedule for African Dance classes, Belly
dancing, poetry readings and much more.
GODDESS STORE & STUDIO
2017 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-929-2369
www.GoddessStore.com

~~~~~Good reggae vibez on the net  airwaves~~~
Support the radio stations that allow the DJ's to play their choice &
your choice in music! Too many programs are dictated by the record
companies! Call them up & thank them, show the love! Music is Life!

Bridges Communications are proud to present to you the official web
address that will put you in touch with our Caribbean American radio
program, "THE WAKE UP CALL."
Log on to www.wsrf.com, and listen to our program which comes to you
Monday thru Saturdays on WSRF1580AM.
Mondays thru Fridays from 6am until 7am EST
Saturdays from 7am until 12 noon EST
For all promotional and advertising please call or contact
1-954-777-9465, or  lalibelamuzik@...
"Love is the Only Answer"
Best Regards,
Bridges Communications
Norman Lawrence (Humble Lion)
Vel Miller
Yvette Marshall (SIstah Liveth)

Check out Lance-O's TV show
Island Hoppers on Sun Sports ch 38 found on most Comcast cable, Dish
Network & Direct TV.
the new episode of 'Island Hoppers' starts Nov 6 Tuesday at 3pm  on
Sun Sports. For full schedule, details & more
www.myspace.com/islandhopperstv
Here are the remaining shows for this month edition of 'Island
Hoppers' Dominican Republic:
1/19/08           1:30pm; 1/23/08           9:00am; 1/25/08
11:00am; 1/30/08           3:30pm;
1/31/08           10:00am
Contact: LANCE-O of KULCHA SHOK MUZIK
http://www.kulchashok.com
http://www.myspace.com/kulchashok
Tel:305.534.6110

Makeda Dread & the WorldBeat  Cultural Center in Balboa Park, San
Diego, CA
http://oneworldradiotv.com/

Check KARIBLINK website for lots of great videos, interviews, photos,
news & more:
www.kariblinktv.com
See KARIBLINK TV 5 days a week Tues. - Sat 12:30am on South Watch
KARIBLINK TV Florida's Comcast cable (Pompano, Plantation, Sunrise,
Lauderhill, Lauderdale lakes, Coconut Creek, Margate & tamarac channel
76; Miramar & Pembroke Pines channel 79; North Miami channel 10)

On-demand, 24-7 site offering the many genres of music from the UK;
it's www.englishpoundradio.com

The Reggae Ride
Host: Flagga
Station: WDNA 88.9 FM, Miami
Time: Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m.
Live Webcast: www.wdna.org


Sounds of the Caribbean. Now carrying the torch Richie Rich!
WLRN 91.3FM or on the net
Tues-Fri 1am-5am
Saturdays 1am-7am
www.wlrn.org
www.richierichlive.com

HOT 105FM
http://hot105fm.com/
Saturday nights Reggae Runnins 10pm-1am Tanto Irie & Lady English


www.wavs1170.com
WAVS 1170AM


www.mystikradio.com
MYSTIK 1400 AM Real Caribbean Radio - 24 hour Caribbean formatted
programming! Check out the Mystic Midday mix with Princess K- Mon-Fri
12-4
www.rootsyrootsy.com

Check these great sites for more events Info & More:

Reggae Festival Guide - Events & news & lots more!
magazine
e-guide - sign up and get it FREE:
www.reggaefestivalguide.com/rfg_eguide
website - check it for worldwide reggae festivals!
www.reggaefestivalguide.com


Roots, Reggae & Kulcha - www.rootzreggae.com
-This Reggae-oriented site commemorates Peter Tosh, Bob Marley,
Rastafari and Marcus Garvey, and provides a Pan-African flavor for
serious students of Rootz Rock Reggae Music!

JahWorks.org is a web-based project which portrays Caribbean and
African-based music and culture with enthusiasm and integrity, while
upholding the values of truth, equality, justice, honesty, and
tolerance. http://www.jahworks.org

http://reggaemovement.com/
- events info & lots more

www.afiwi.com
you can always find & post worldwide Caribbean events on the afiwi
events calendar & more!

www.niceup.com
- tons of info & this calendar too, follow link from homepage to
regional events & Florida.


West coast USA info & more
www.onelovereggae.com

Another interesting e-newsletter for reggae, west coast, you should
subscribe to:
Southern California Reggae Calendar email reggaeruss@...


South Florida events - ATTENTION BANDS/VENUES/PROMOTERS - Post your
shows here:
www.thehoneycomb.com/events/eventSubmit.cfm


e-Calendar of Great Reggae Vibez & MORE For South Florida!
To receive or list in this chronological listing of South Florida
regularly ongoing good vibez & much more sent to your personal e-mail
address. Sign up for this FREE e-newsletter and/or submit events to
reggaerhythmsnow@... or call 954-562-2135 for more info.

Feel free to pass this email forward. If you wish to be taken off the
mailing list just let me know. (All info subject to change without
notice.)



Blessed Love,

Debbie Allen
Entertainment Consultant & Producer


Represention Featuring ~~

Calton Coffie & Badd Boyzz
The Original Badd Boy from Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica
Grammy winning singer of the Cops TV Theme song - Bad Boys
www.myspace.com/caltoncoffie
www.caltoncoffie.com

Video of Calton Coffie & Badd Boyzz performing Sweat A La La la Long
in Brazil last May: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=hVR3RmauQlY&mode=related&search

Games People Play--http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=GeQGoPY6Xv8&mode=related&search


Marijah & the Reggae Allstars - New Times 2007 Best Live Band
www.myspace.com/marijahmusic
www.marijahmusic.com


Reggae Rhythms ~ All Over the World
Attn: Debbie Allen
PO Box 814826
Hollywood, FL 33081-4826
Tel: 954-981-5887
Mobile: 954-562-2135
Fax: 954-966-3663
ReggaeRhythmsNow@...
Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide RAW #1965

"Poverty is the worst form of violence." Mohandas Gandhi

Hi everybody.

Mi name is Fernando.I'm argentino living in spain and I'm learning djembé.
I'm very interesting in the Geoffrey Oryema lyrics but I don't cand
find it or I can't search in internet...

If anybody can send me Oryema's  lyrics in wolof I apreciate to much.

My e-mails is mentedocta@...

Thanks.

Fernando.

CV BOYS band, like many other artist that doesn't have the support of
a record label or distributor face a big challenge everyday that they
try to put a show together or simply promoting their album.  First for
being new artist and not known it is hard to get the word around if
you don't find the right source for help.  For that reason CV BOYS
band is here asking you for your help or suggestion on helping us to
promote our music in your town or country.

CV BOYS band album is available to any retailer store worldwide from
SuperD.  Help us get our music to your local store by contacting us at
info@...

please join the sueño con cuba ensemble,
annual new york dance parade,
may 17th 2008
www.danceparade.org

presentations of casino de rueda, salsa suelta, rumba, samba, punta
and well as dances from the middle east!

the sueño con cuba ensemble is a vibrant dance/percussion performance
troupe whose artistic influences have included masters of caribbean,
brazilian, and arabic dance in the united states, mexico, israel and
egypt.

nelsy martinez, director

saturday may 17th 2008, will join colorful floats, live bands and
dj's to dance in the streets to contra, disco, clogging, ballroom,
irish Step, hip hop, swing, ballet, japanese, sufi, samba and more -
over 50 forms demonstrating that dance is a vibrant, expressive form
of art.

the parade route starts at 32nd Street, heads down broadway to union
square, swings west to fifth Avenue and triumphantly dances itself
through washington square's memorial arch.

inside the park will feature a unique dance festival with many forms
of performance and social dances on as many as four stages!

SOUNDS OF AFRICA & NAIJA TOP TEN BEGIN ON UNILAG 103.1 FM, LAGOS ,
NIGERIA .

   Sounds of Africa and Naija Top Ten are two separate radio programmes
on UNILAG 103.1 FM in Lagos , Nigeria . The station is the first and
only university radio station in Nigeria at the moment, owned by
University of Lagos . It is being received loud and clear by 10
million radio listeners in Lagos, Nigeria .

   Sounds of Africa is aired live on UNILAG 103.1 FM on Sundays at 1 -2
pm Nigerian time (13 – 14 GMT) while Naija Top Ten comes up on
Saturdays at 11:30am – 12:15 non Nigerian time (11:30 – 12:15 GMT).

The two programmes are anchored by Nigerian radio sensation Adeola .A.
Oyinlade a.k.a Dr Scenthole.

   1.   Sounds of Africa is designed to promote our
innumerable African music concepts in terms of sounds and lyrics e.g
Africano, Afro, Makkossa, Sokkous, Lulu, Juju, e.t.c and any other
Africa oriented songs
   If you are African artiste within and outside the continent and your
music is qualified for this category, apply in writing using the
application format below only and send in an envelope clearly marked
'Sounds of Africa ' to:

   Oyinlade Adeola Austin (Dr Scenthole),
   UNILAG 103.1 FM ,
   7th Floor, Senate House,
   University of Lagos,
   Akoka, Lagos,
   Nigeria .

   Naija Top Ten  is for Nigeria born Hiphop stars at home ( Nigeria )
and abroad. The programme is designed to promote Naija pop music and
allow 10 million listeners in Lagos , Nigeria to vote any 10 songs of
their choice to emerge the Top ten countdown on UNILAG 103.1 FM. If
you are qualified for this category, apply in writing using the
application format below only and send in an envelope clearly marked
'Naija Top Ten' to:

  Oyinlade Adeola Austin (Dr Scenthole),
   UNILAG 103.1 FM ,
   7th Floor, Senate House,
   University of Lagos,
   Akoka, Lagos,
   Nigeria .


   METHOD OF APPLICATION
   Any artiste, artiste manager or any record companies who meet up
with the any above entry requirement should apply by submitting
his/her song (s) on CD format containing the title of song (s) alongside:

   * A letter authorizing us to play your music on any of the above
programmes on UNILAG 103.1 FM.
   * Artiste biography comprising his/her full names, stage name,
musical background, type of your music, Country, email, Telephone
number and other important information as regards the artiste.

   NOTE:
   If your music production standard is low, such songs will not be
aired on any of the programmes.

   For any enquiry:
    Holes Entertainment
   Call: +234 803 826 7683
   Email: holesfamilyent@...
   Website: www.myspace.com/holesentertainmnet

Greetings,

We wish to extend an invitation to all the dance communities across the
nation to attend this wonderful event that will also be a fundraiser in part
this year for two Congolese artists.  This festival entails dance workshops
($15 each), FREE lectures and discussions, a FREE youth dance/drum workshop
(youth must bring their own drum), and an adult drum workshop (must bring
your own drum).  So, please feel free to pass this information to anyone
that may be interested.  THANK YOU.





SAVE THE DATES!

CONGOLESE DANCE AND DRUM FESTIVAL
OAKLAND, CA

JUNE 5-8, 2008

To be added to the email list to get more details, please send an email to:

CONGOFESTIVAL@... <mailto:CONGOFESTIVAL@...>

Contact: 510-368-2475


Congo-Brazzaville                                Congo-Kinshasa

Scheduled Artists (subject to change)

ARMEL Mampouya
BIZA Sompa
Constant MASSENGO
Jean-Armel MAMPOUYA
Jean Paul MOUYABI**
LaKiesha Golden
MBALA Nkanga
MBAY Louvouezo
M’BAYERO Louvouezo
TITOS Sompa

**International Artists from Paris, France
*A few other artists will be added as well






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Music Africa presents Black History Month series at Gladstone

MUSIC AFRICA  & Gladstone Hotel present a celebration of Black
History Month every Friday evening throughout February in the Melody
Bar at the Gladstone from  7pm €  '¶ 10pm. The series features a
diverse selection of top African artists living and working in the
city -
Discover Africa in Toronto!  Co-presented by CIUT 89.5FM and Africa
House of Music, presenter of Bana y'Afrique Music Festival.

ADMISSION IS FREE.

Feb 1 Ruth Mathiang (Sudan) presents her blend of traditional styles
and modern influences.

Feb 8 Afrafranto (Ghana), Palm Wine traditions of West Africa with
Juno winners Theo Boakye on vocals with master guitarist Pa Joe.

Feb 15 Waleed Kush (Sudan), multi talented artist, band leader and
teacher known for many collaborative works.

Feb 22 Dawit Sium (Eritrea) musician that sings and plays the
'kirar' (lyre), a traditional string instrument from East Africa

Feb 29 Jabulani (South Africa) Zulu style guitar music developed in
the migrant worker hostels of SA.

The Gladstone Hotel is located at 1214 Queen Street West, on the
corner of Dufferin Street. Call 416-531-4635 or check
www.gladstonehotel.com for venue/event details, virtual tour included.

Contact Music Africa at  / telephone: 416-469-5336 / e-mail:
afrofest@...  or see www.musicafrica.org

Music Africa presents Afrofest, Toronto's festival of Canadian and
international African music since 1989, and other events to promote
African culture throughout the year. Music Africa gratefully
acknowledges the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage,
Ontario Trillium Foundation, Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council.

WOMEX NEWSletter # 1/2008
WOMEX DATES 08 * WOMEX ROADSHOW

Dear WOMEXicans,

This is the first WOMEX newsletter in 2008, and we've got much-
anticipated news for you...
______________
WOMEX DATES 08

Mark you calendars - the WOMEX 08 dates are now set!
WOMEX 08 will be taking place in Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain from
Wednesday, 29 October - Sunday, 2 November.
Check http://www.womex.com in late January for more details.
______________
WOMEX ROADSHOW

Gerald Seligman, Christine Semba and Evelyn Bardow will all be at
MIDEM in Cannes, France, Sunday, 27 - Tuesday, 29 January.
If you'd like to meet us, there will be a scheduled WOMEX presence
11-13:00, Sunday through Tuesday at the Berlin stand, R30.14A.
Or you can set up an appointment by writing to us at
mailto:media@...

Best regards from your WOMEX team

mailto:womex@...
http://www.womex.com
http://www.myspace.com/womexworldmusic

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WOMEX,
Bergmannstr. 102, 10961 Berlin, Germany tel +49 30 318 614 30 * fax
+49 30 318 614 10 Piranha Kultur GmbH Berlin HRB 26306, GF Christoph
Borkowsky
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Two recent posts on "Likembe" feature rare and unusual tunes from
Nigeria and Ethiopa, respectively.

In "The Elusive 'Igbo Blues'" I ask if such a thing really exists, and
discuss the music of Chief Akunwata Ozoemena Nsugbe, the Ifediora Mma
Egedege Cultural Dance Group of Uga, Ibealaoke Chukwukeziri & his
Anaedonu and the Okwuamara Women's Dance Group of Umuoforolo, Nkwerre:

http://likembe.blogspot.com/2008/01/elusive-igbo-blues.html

"More Ethiopian Honey" features the music of Ethiopia's Rahel Yohannes
and Shambel Belayneh, whose exceptional update of traditional music,
"Bati" was one of the most popular Ethiopian releases of the 1980s:

http://likembe.blogspot.com/2008/01/more-ethiopian-honey.html

Please feel to drop in!

John B.

Peace...

Africa salute, we have compiled this weeks featured tracks a.k.a Matata Weekly
Heavy
hitters ( Strictly African Vibes ) kick back and tune in to the show and
remember to
bookmark the link: http://www.mtaafm.com/streaming/listen.m3u

For more exclusive African Music log on to http://www.mtaafm.com - An African
State of
Mind..

Below is the Matata Playlist:

1/ Sauce Kidd - Flex
2/ Blank W. - My regret
3/ Krucial E - Wamesema Niwape
4/ Sauce Kidd - One Night Stand
5/ Sauce Kidd - yebariba samboribobo (swagga swagga rmx)
6/ Dragoniz - Tingisha Kichwa
7/ Dragoniz - Ni njaro zangu
8/ Krucial E - Shortie wee
9/ Ngwatilo - Flag & Future
10/ Ciiru - Anaweza Yote
11/ Blaze - Tell me
12/ Wachera - Hatari Dangerous
13/ Monrovia - Undercover
14/ Mdabu aka mtu wa watu - Utalewa utaelewa
15/ John I Ray - NJA-NGI MONEY
16/ Blanchard de Plaizir - Decollage
17/ Spliffstah - Ghetto
18/ Kamal Imani - Safari
19/ Yasin - Be My baby
20/ Kush - Chizika

Also check out the videos now playing on mtaafm.com.
We always in An African State of Mind

Easy
The African

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Mtaa FM - Tune in to Africa's finest only African Genre Music Station
http://www.mtaafm.com
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 26
* * * * * * * * * * * * *  *

NIGERIAN AFROBEAT with

BABÁ KEN OKULOLO & KOTOJA

Hot  Funky Beats! Come As You Are! All Ages!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Live  at
ASHKENAZ MUSIC & DANCE COMMUNITY CENTER
1317 San Pablo Avenue at  Gilman in Berkeley
_www.Ashkenaz.com_ (http://www.Ashkenaz.com)   510-525-5054
Admission $15 - Students with ID $12
* * * * * * *  *
FEATURING:
Babá Ken Okulolo, one of the few popular African
musicians  with deep roots in Nigerian musical history,
voted   Best Bassist 5  times by the Nigerian Journalists' Assocation,
first seen in the U.S. touring  with King Sunny Ade,
Soji Odukogbe, long-time lead guitarist for the  late
Fela Kuti, Talking drummer Rasaki Aladokun of
King Sunny Ade's  African Beats,
Percussionist Nii Armah from the band of Hugh Masekela,
AND  OTHER MUSIC MASTERS!



WEST AFRICAN HIGHLIFE BAND plays in SHASTA!
SATURDAY,  FEBRUARY 9
at the Old Dance Hall Cafe in Fort Jones
8 p.m. Contact:  dancerboy@...
Benefits Ft. Jones Volunteer Fire Dept.



WEST AFRICAN HIGHLIFE BAND plays in MILL VALLEY!
FRIDAY,  MARCH 7
at the 142 Throckmorton Theater 8 p.m.
_http://www.142throckmortontheatre.com/event.php?eventid=696_
(http://www.142throckmortontheatre.com/event.php?eventid=696)


CD'S AVAILABLE:

WEST AFRICAN HIGHLIFE BAND
"Salute to Highlife  Pioneers"

BABA KEN OKULOLO & the NIGERIAN BROTHERS
"Songs from  the Village"
available at Amazon.com and CDBaby.com

"We see the world as one family," says Okulolo, "and our music  expresses
this message."

Presented by AFRICAN MUSIC SOURCE, Also Booking:
The WEST AFRICAN HIGHLIFE BAND
BABA KEN OKULOLO & the  NIGERIAN BROTHERS
BABA KEN & the AFRO-GROOVE CONNEXION
EDUCATIONAL  PROGRAMS and PRIVATE LESSONS
available for all ages, levels, and  instruments.

Contact: Babá Ken Okulolo
510-655-3357 KAOkulolo@...  [mailto:KAOkulolo@...]
_www.AfricanMusicSource.com_ (http://www.AfricanMusicSource.com)


FOR A FREE PODCAST OF
RARE AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN MUSIC
VISIT WORLD MUSIC  PASSPORT
_www.WorldMusicPassport.com_ (http://www.WorldMusicPassport.com)
curated  by D.J. KALIL





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Dear Friends,

Recently I have had enough time to surf in YouTube and have found some
very great video clips that I decided to share with you. Since the
clips are related to different drums, I do hope that you will not
consider my message a kind of off-topic or so.

1) Tonbak Ensemble by the late Maestro Hosain Tehrani, the father of
modern tonbak: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KWyjJ1vbcc

This is a wonderful and very rare clip. More about Ostad Tehrani and
his important role in the history of tonbak:

http://nasehpour.tripod.com/peyman/id5.html

2) A wonderful clip of maestro Mohammad Reza Lotfi (Persian tar
player) and the late maestro Nasser Farhangfar (tonbak).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfCsuB8HncI

More info about Ostad Farhangfar:

http://nasehpour.tripod.com/peyman/id6.html

3) I have been informed about a wonderful documentary film about
Persian traditional sport (zoorkhaneh) and the zoorkhaneh tonbak:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1lMKraV28c (The clip is in French but
still very useful, since you can see very rare pictures related to the
art of zoorkhaneh sport and music.)

4) Ghaval clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwGkmeQ8Qtc - Ghaval is
the Azerbaijani frame drum. I have written several articles that you
can start reading about them here:

http://nasehpour.tripod.com/peyman/id37.html

5) Daf: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akWAPM2UqmE This is a nice daf
duet. I also found the following clip quite interesting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SK2xQcMEVs (The tanbour is a very
ancient Persian long-necked lute. It is originally played in
Kermanshah province of Iran, but recently it is broadly promoted in
Iran and the world. Perhaps one of the first promoters of tanbour in
western world is Amir the man behind the following website:
http://www.tanbour.org/ )

6) Naghara, the Azeri cylindrical drum. This is a nice clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkdFDhBMvcI

7) Dohol, Persian cylindrical drum. This is a very rare clip and
somehow very unique. The sorna of Shah Mirza Moradi accompanied by his
son on dohol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sLrAS6VFy4

http://nasehpour.tripod.com/peyman/id91.html

More info about the dohol player:
http://www.donbak.co.uk/artists/moradi_reza.htm

8) Tabla: I recently found a wonderful clip of the late Ustad Tafo
Khan, the great master of tabla from Pakistan:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TmhMWW_w0Js One of the guys who is in the
clip is the very famous Qawwali vocalist, the late Nusrat Fateh Ali
Khan. For a nice clip of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan go here. Mast e
Qalandar:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6sa85QO6pyA

9) Fortunately there are a lot of wonderful clips of Indian classical
music. If you surf there, you will find tons of clips. Here I offer
two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_L4fiy1GA0 Wonderful vocalist, Pandit
Bhimsen Joshi and a very interesting clip of Ustad Vilayat Khan
accompanied by his sons and the very famous tabla master, Ustad Zakir
Hussain:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5939774290301407410

10) There is a new hand percussion instrument. It is getting quite
popular and its name is "hang drum", while this is not a drum. A drum
must have a skin. Anyway, just for your information to see what this
instrument is go here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vei8lDklas

11) About Azeri music, I have added some new info to my Azeri music
page: http://nasehpour.tripod.com/peyman/id30.html (Don't lose this
page!)

12) A great female drummer from Italy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_Uambax4Xs

Also don't forget to see the great video clips of Rimpa Shiv:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcNmzekgUsQ (Female tabla players are
very rare.)

13) My info about drumset is quite poor, but I found the following
clips interesting. I hope you will enjoy them too:

13.1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS-xiX64HGQ (Max Roach)

13.2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmUNF_1SAD8 (Jay Webler)

13.3) Caravan by Duke Ellington:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U-_gMpdXBI

13.4) Playing brushes by Peter Magadini:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykK3aQg7nog

13.5) A very wonderful video clip by Peter Giger:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0yrVUuih-w

13.6) Drumset solo by Hermann Kock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkvnVh_7ZtM

14) Persia, my beautiful land. You will see some pictures, with a POP
music in the background: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9oIZpFFyIY

15) Two wonderful kids playing djembe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA8wJRGBlDU (Don't lose it. They are
both very sweet!)

16) Haj Ghorban Soleimani - Plectrums of Love. A very nice video clip
about the life and music of the legendary dotar player who passed away
some days ago:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=IZN3A-rnCkc

I have installed these clips in my website to make my website more
attractive. YouTube.com is really wonderful. It is a real revolution
on the web.
http://nasehpour.tripod.com/peyman/

All the best,
Peyman
--
Hand Drummer (Tonbak, Ghaval & Daf)
http://rhythmweb.com/peyman
http://nasehpour.blogfa.com (in Persian)

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UniTee Design, Inc (UDI), an ethnic empowerment enterprise with
offices in Detroit, Atlanta and New York plans to celebrate Black
history every day, 365 days a year, as a way to promote the education
of Black youth to their rich heritage and the many achievements of
African-Americans.

The "Make Black History Every Day – 365" initiative will be featured
daily on www.uniteedesign.com, where daily motivational quotes,
photos and stories will be featured honoring Black history to educate
and inspire children (and adults) every day of the year.

UDI Founder R. Lee Gordon funds, develops and delivers educational
programs that motivate children to want to learn and succeed by
leveraging their common interests in video games, music, sports,
fashion, etc.  Current programs include a self-defense and safety
awareness workshop for grade school students, a summer camp that
teaches creative arts and merchandising to inner-city youth, and a
high school fashion career development program.

Gordon generates revenue for these and other programs by selling
designer T-shirts that bear the red, black and green colors of
African-American culture. Several of the stylish shirts also
incorporate positive principles that Black culture represents:
a "pride" in heritage and history; the "power to overcome negative
circumstances and / or environments; and, a "purpose" he believes
every child needs to inspire love of self, and to flourish to his or
her fullest potential. Gordon also encourages youth (and adults) to
serve one another and their communities as "Purpose Providers,
advocates who further instill pride of Black culture.

"We need to uplift our young generation through knowledge of their
culture and develop opportunities to better their academic and
professional successes," says Gordon. "Our clothing helps them, and
all of us, to appreciate and be proud of our culture and history."

Gordon has designed a new tee-shirt incorporating the "365" theme
which he plans to promote at live events throughout the country.

In addition to developing a student outreach program with Eastern
Michigan University that will forge partnerships between colleges and
not-for-profit community agencies, UDI is establishing a national
peer mentor initiative to match college students with high school
students, and high school students with grade school students, and
empower Black youth to strive for and achieve higher education goals
that will result in improved academic and professional outcomes.