HAPPY AFRICAN NEW YEAR 2012!

HEALTH, WEALTH, JOY, SUCCESS, AND LONG LIFE TO YOU AND
YOUR LOVED ONES!

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"You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind"Unknown

Paule-Sylvie Yonke
Balafon Communications
Re-branding the image of Africa
212-510-8512
www.petersmap.com


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Demonstrations protesting the
removal of the gas subsidy in Nigeria will take place at the World Bank on
Monday, January 9th at 11am to 1pm and at the International Monetary
Fund (IMF) on Friday, January 13th at 10am
to 2pm in Washington DC
"Since being elected into
office, the current Nigerian Government has been extremely harsh and
insensitive towards the basic needs of its citizens. The Government has turned
a deaf ear to the cries of Nigerian citizens.   The majority of the
Nigerian people cannot afford the removal of this gas subsidy and the domino
effect this will cause (the price increase on other goods and services),"
Harrison Nwozo, protest organizer said.


This is a part of the Occupy Nigeria movement (Occupy Nigeria DC) which is a
series of protests that started in Nigeria on Monday, January 2nd in response to
the gas subsidy removal by Nigerian President, Goodluck
Jonathan on Sunday, January 1st.

On Monday, January 9th,
an indefinite nationwide strike will commence in Nigeria until the gas subsidy
is reinstated. Protesters in Washington, D.C. are urging the IMF to encourage
the reinstatement of the subsidy. Recently, the World Bank and IMF advised
African countries to remove all subsidies to reduce their national debts.


“We are conducting this protest in Washington, D.C. because
we want to show our solidarity to our Nigerian brothers and sisters back home.
The removal of the gas subsidy has not only affected gas prices in Nigeria but
has
caused a chain reaction on the rest of its economy. Nigeria is a nation where
50% of the people live on less than $2 a day so for the government to not think
about our unique challenges before this policy was changed is thoughtless and
inconsiderate,” Chika Uwazie, protest organizer said.

Protests have also been reported in other countries
including London.  In addition to the
reversal of the gas subsidy ban, Nigerians want better infrastructure and the
elimination
of corruption.
The protest on Monday will begin at 11am with a march at
McPherson Square to World Bank Headquarters located at 1818 H Street, NW,
Washington, D.C.   The demonstration will
end at 1pm. The protest on Friday will begin at 10am at the International
Monetary Fund located at 700 19th street
NW with a march to the second International Monetary Fund building at  1900
Pennsylvania Ave NW.


"As far as Nigeria goes, I have never been able to cast
a vote. So, what this protest means to me is something very personal. It means
an opportunity to be part of something bigger than me; an opportunity to stand
with other Nigerians and stand against EVERYTHING wrong with Nigeria. This, for
me, is not a choice, it is an obligation," Ifeanyi Nwoko, protest
organizer said.
Local protests are being organized by various groups and
organizations including Let There Be Light In Nigeria - Nigerian Million March
and African Diaspora Institute.  For more
information about the protests please contact:

Harrison
“Harry Baba” Nwozo
Executive
Director, TribeX International
Tribex2000@...
 
 
Nnamdi F. Akwada
Executive Director African Diaspora Institute
www.usafricanculturalfestival.com
nakwa001@...
Washington DC Coordinator- Let There Be Light In Nigeria

Doyin Olagbeji
Founder
and Convener Let There Be Light In Nigeria- Nigerian Million March
www.nigerianmillionmarch.com
mmmproject@...
 
Chika Uwazie
Youth
Activist
Chikaodinaka@...

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Critically acclaimed�documentary Sunday January�15th 2012�at 4pm
by Cameroonian Filmmaker Franck Bieleu "unpeels the Banana inequalities"
�
�
Cameroonian PHP (Plantations du Haut Penja) 60% owned by French�
Compagnie Fruitiere 40%�itself owned�by American�Dole, are making billions
of
dollars on the backs of the exploited, expropriated,�and empoverished people
of
the rich land of Penja, whose mayor Paul Eric Kingue is put in jail. Don't miss
it !�
����
Sunday January 15th 2012 at 4pm

Columbia University Teachers College
525 West 120th Street, Macy Room 263
between Amsterdam Ave and�Broadway, Harlem, NY 10027
#1 train to 116th�or 125th Street, Bus M11 to 120th St�
.

Admission $7 online and at door. Use promo code: "banana"


http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/218855
.

T-shirts�for sale available�



After-Event at Farafina Cafe Harlem�($10 for food and a drink)
1813 Amsterdam Ave @150th�St. 347-293-0899 Bus Bx100 or Bx101
.
DON'T MISS this FABULOUS AND IMPORTANT Documentary!�
You can watch it here:
http://vimeo.com/user6908696/the-big-ban...

The Big Banana Trailer
http://vimeo.com/user6908696/the-big...

About this video:
"Trailer for "The Big Banana", a documentary by Franck Bieleu about the impact
of a transnational fruit company on the agricultural community of Njombe, in
Cameroon."

Franck Bieleu greeting guests at a screening of the movie��


.


If you have ever eaten a banana or know someone who has,
you must come and see this movie. Bring a friend, send a friend.
Help support this self-funded documentary. http://thebigbananamovie.com/home/
  .


"You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind"�Unknown�


Paule-Sylvie Yonke
Balafon Communications
Re-branding the image of Africa
212-510-8512
www.petersmap.com
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cdRoots
http://www.cdroots.com

A store-wide sale - up to 20% off EVERYTHING at www.cdRoots.com.

I am offering up to 20% off all IN STOCK CDs in the online shop.
This includes a discount on previously marked down items as well as brand new
titles.

You can get full information on the web site:
http://www.cdroots.com/sale2012.html

Thanks,

Cliff Furnald
www.cdRoots.com

Lumumba 51: A Benefit Concert in Support of the Congo Movement

Featuring:
Queens native Tobias Truvillion, a celebrated actor, who regularly debuts on the
ABC soap opera "One Life to Live", will be the Masters of Ceremonies for this
red-carpet event. Acclaimed Poet and Author, Ms. Toni Blackman will serve as
Mistress of Ceremonies for the dynamic series of performances featuring: Hasan
Salaam, the Jersey-bred MC who was voted the winner of FUSE TV's "Hip Hop
President" contest; The Mahina Movement, a phenomenal 3 women trio who "combine
poetry and song to create passionate music straight from the heart; Congolese
artist and orator, Isaac Katalay who is a co-founder of CONTEMPTRA - a Congolese
dance concept that combines contemporary and traditional Congolese dance moves.
Ghanaian Model Afua Boni will bring her magnetic beauty and resplendent presence
to the festivities.

Time:�6:00 pm - 12 midnight
Venue:�Taj Lounge: 48 W. 21st Street, btn 5th and 6th Aves, New York, NY 10011
Turnout:�Space Limited: Purchase Tickets Now!
Tickets:�$20 advance / $25 door
Click here to purchase tickets!

For more information or send email to: events@... or visit us
on Facebook.
�

�
Isaac Katalay Diallo
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Hasan Salaam
�

�
Mahina Movement
�

�
Toni Blackman
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�
Afua Boni�
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Tobias Truvillion
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DO NOT MISS THIS EXCEPTIONAL EVENT!
Forward this to all, bring people, send people, participate in our own
liberation




"You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind"�Unknown�
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Paule-Sylvie Yonke
Balafon Communications
Re-branding the image of Africa
212-510-8512
www.petersmap.com
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Critically acclaimed�documentary Sunday January�15th 2012�at 4pm
by Cameroonian Filmmaker Franck Bieleu "unpeels the Banana inequalities"
�
�
Cameroonian PHP (Plantations du Haut Penja) 60% owned by French�
Compagnie Fruitiere 40%�itself owned�by American�Dole, are making billions of
dollars on the backs of the exploited, expropriated,�and empoverished people of
the rich land of Penja, whose mayor Paul Eric Kingue is put in jail. Don't miss
it !�
����
Sunday January 15th 2012 at 4pm

Columbia University Teachers College
525 West 120th Street, Macy Room 263
Tel: 212-864-1760
between Amsterdam Ave and�Broadway, Harlem, NY 10027
#1 train to 116th�or 125th Street, Bus M11 to 120th St�
.

Admission $7 online and at door. Use promo code: "banana"


http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/218855
.

T-shirts�for sale available�

















After-Event at Farafina Cafe Harlem�($10 for food and a drink)
1813 Amsterdam Ave @150th�St. 347-293-0899 Bus Bx100 or Bx101
.



DON'T MISS this FABULOUS AND IMPORTANT Documentary!�
You can watch it here:
http://vimeo.com/user6908696/the-big-ban...






The Big Banana Trailer
http://vimeo.com/user6908696/the-big...



About this video:
"Trailer for "The Big Banana", a documentary by Franck Bieleu about the impact
of a transnational fruit company on the agricultural community of Njombe, in
Cameroon."

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Franck Bieleu greeting guests at a screening of the movie��

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If you have ever eaten a banana or know someone who has,
you must come and see this movie. Bring a friend, send a friend.
Help support this self-funded documentary. http://thebigbananamovie.com/home/
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Balafon Communications
Re-branding the image of Africa
212-510-8512
www.petersmap.com
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Lumumba 51: A Benefit Concert in Support of the Congo Movement

Featuring:
Queens native Tobias Truvillion, a celebrated actor, who regularly debuts on the
ABC soap opera "One Life to Live", will be the Masters of Ceremonies for this
red-carpet event. Acclaimed Poet and Author, Ms. Toni Blackman will serve as
Mistress of Ceremonies for the dynamic series of performances featuring: Hasan
Salaam, the Jersey-bred MC who was voted the winner of FUSE TV's "Hip Hop
President" contest; The Mahina Movement, a phenomenal 3 women trio who "combine
poetry and song to create passionate music straight from the heart; Congolese
artist and orator, Isaac Katalay who is a co-founder of CONTEMPTRA - a Congolese
dance concept that combines contemporary and traditional Congolese dance moves.
Ghanaian Model Afua Boni will bring her magnetic beauty and resplendent presence
to the festivities.

Time:�6:00 pm - 12 midnight
Venue:�Taj Lounge: 48 W. 21st Street, btn 5th and 6th Aves, New York, NY 10011
Turnout:�Space Limited: Purchase Tickets Now!
Tickets:�$20 advance / $25 door
Click here to purchase tickets!

For more information or send email to: events@... or visit us
on Facebook.
�


�
Isaac Katalay Diallo
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Hasan Salaam
�

�
Mahina Movement
�

�
Toni Blackman
�
�
Afua Boni�
�

�
Tobias Truvillion
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DO NOT MISS THIS EXCEPTIONAL EVENT!
Forward this to all, bring people, send people, participate in our own
liberation





"You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind"�Unknown�
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Paule-Sylvie Yonke
Balafon Communications
Re-branding the image of Africa
212-510-8512
www.petersmap.com
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Hi, im a rep of a new music download service called www.muyora.com


What is Muyora?

Muyora Music is an online website that allows you to Play, Share and Buy music
online.

What makes Muyora music unique is the ability for you to buy music, files,
ringtones,music videos and audio content without the use of credit cards, paypal
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and 53% of Internet users who have NEVER engaged e-commerce would do so if they
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Over 3 Billion people globally are unable or unwilling to transact over the web
because credit cards are required.If you are an artist and copyright owner, you
can take advantage of Muyora by releasing and selling your songs on Muyora.com.
Muyora currently covers some countries in Africa, Europe and the United States.
In the near future we will expand to over 60 countries.Muyora is an online
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How much do I pay to sell my music on Muyora?

It's free! It costs artistes and copyright owners absolutely nothing to release
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You can sell all types of music on Muyora. We encourage all genres and types of
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How do I get started?


You can start selling your music on Muyora by taking the following steps:
1. Request for a `Muyora Terms and Conditions of Use Document' and a `Muyora
Artist Signup and Copyright Holder Registration Form' by sending your request
via email: signup@....
(Please note, that these documents will only be sent upon request)
2. Fill the Muyora Artist Signup and Copyright Holder Registration Form, scan it
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Hi,Nice work you have there,You can also make your music vailable for sale on
www.muyora.com and sell your music online to people in the usa,uk and
nigeria.Nigerian music artists like psquare also sell their music online on this
website.
For more information on how you can sell your music online on www.muyora.com ,
please visit our blog and get information on signing up :
http://www.muyora.com/music/blog/

Hi, im a rep of new music startup called www.muyora.com , you can now sell your
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African music artists like psquare and sanni danja are selling their music
online on our website.

Our unique case study is the ability for people to buy your music online without
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You can read more about our online service here :

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Lumumba 51: A Benefit Concert in Support of the Congo Movement

Featuring:
Queens native Tobias Truvillion, a celebrated actor, who regularly debuts on the
ABC soap opera "One Life to Live", will be the Masters of Ceremonies for this
red-carpet event. Acclaimed Poet and Author, Ms. Toni Blackman will serve as
Mistress of Ceremonies for the dynamic series of performances featuring: Hasan
Salaam, the Jersey-bred MC who was voted the winner of FUSE TV's "Hip Hop
President" contest; The Mahina Movement, a phenomenal 3 women trio who "combine
poetry and song to create passionate music straight from the heart; Congolese
artist and orator, Isaac Katalay who is a co-founder of CONTEMPTRA - a Congolese
dance concept that combines contemporary and traditional Congolese dance moves.
Ghanaian Model Afua Boni will bring her magnetic beauty and resplendent presence
to the festivities.

Time: 6:00 pm - 12 midnight
Venue: Taj Lounge: 48 W. 21st Street, btn 5th and 6th Aves, New York, NY 10011
Turnout: Space Limited: Purchase Tickets Now!
Tickets: $20 advance / $25 door
Click here to purchase tickets!

For more information or send email to: events@... or visit us
on Facebook.




Isaac Katalay Diallo



Hasan Salaam



Mahina Movement



Toni Blackman


Afua Boni



Tobias Truvillion

DO NOT MISS THIS EXCEPTIONAL EVENT!
Forward this to all, bring people, send people, participate in our own
liberation




"You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind"�Unknown�
�




Paule-Sylvie Yonke
Balafon Communications
Re-branding the image of Africa
212-510-8512
www.petersmap.com
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Friday,  FEB 10, 2012 at  AUBERGINE AFTER DARK   Description MAKURU
Featuring: Ousseynou  Kouyate
W/
EYEZON NiCO(SKY COUNTRY)
As A People Like US Band

Makuru - 10:30pm
MAKURU is an African group with  roots in the joyful music of Senegal
and the bluesy feel of Mali. Featured in  this group is Ousseynou
Kouyate, a former touring singer/dancer with Yousou N  Dour and the
National Ballet of Senegal. This dynamic band blends African  melodies
and rhythms with driving funk beats for an infectious tribal experience
of pulsing rhythm & dance that no one can resist.
Ousseynou Koyate  (vocals),
Anastasi Mavrides (guitar),
Peter Warren (drums),
Ben Isaacs  (bass, tama),
Mohammed Koyate (djembe, balafon).

Eyezon & A  People Like Us Band - 9:00pm
African music comes together with California  music! South African
hip-hop artist, Eyezon Soweto's voice adds delicious  soul-music texture
to the NiCO (Sky Country) band's tight blend of funk,  experimental jazz
and psych rock from Nico Georis (keys), Shaun Elley (drums),  Matt
Baldwin (guitar), Peter Arensdorf (bass) and Robin Macmillan and Brett
Eastman (percussion).

AUBERGINE AFTER DARK website:
http://aubergineafterdark.com/site/makuru-eyezon-with-a-people-like-us-b\
and-12/
<http://aubergineafterdark.com/site/makuru-eyezon-with-a-people-like-us-\
band-12/>



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Reminder.....African Music  This Friday!!! (Aubergene's In Sebastopol)
Friday,  Feb 10, 2012 At  Aubergine After Dark   Description Makuru
Featuring:  Ousseynou Kouyate
W/
Eyezon Nico(sky Country)
As A  People Like US Band

Makuru -  10:30pm
MAKURU is an African group with roots in the joyful  music of Senegal
and the bluesy feel of Mali. Featured in this group is  Ousseynou
Kouyate, a former touring singer/dancer with Yousou N Dour and the
National Ballet of Senegal. This dynamic band blends African melodies
and  rhythms with driving funk beats for an infectious tribal experience
of pulsing  rhythm & dance that no one can resist.
Ousseynou Koyate  (vocals),
Anastasi Mavrides (guitar),
Peter Warren (drums),
Ben Isaacs  (bass, tama),
Mohammed Koyate (djembe, balafon).

Eyezon  & A People Like Us Band - 9:00pm
African music comes together  with California music! South African
hip-hop artist, Eyezon Soweto's voice adds  delicious soul-music texture
to the NiCO (Sky Country) band's tight blend of  funk, experimental jazz
and psych rock from Nico Georis (keys), Shaun Elley  (drums), Matt
Baldwin (guitar), Peter Arensdorf (bass) and Robin Macmillan and  Brett
Eastman (percussion).

AUBERGINE AFTER DARK website:
http://aubergineafterdark.com/site/makuru-eyezon-with-a-people-like-us-b\
and-12/
<http://aubergineafterdark.com/site/makuru-eyezon-with-a-people-like-us-\
band-12/>



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"You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind"�Unknown
Paule-Sylvie Yonke




Balafon Communications
Re-branding the image of Africa
212-510-8512
Click here: www.petersmap.com

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Any groups coming to NYC this July. I have dates open.

Let me know.

All good wishes.

Best regards,

Alexa

Sent from my iPhone

Alexa Rose Birdsong
450 West 152nd Street, #42
New York, NY 10031

"Live life like it's golden, golden, golden..." - Jill Scott

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On Friday February 17th come and party with us as Invest Africa celebrates its
launching in New York City!
.

This party is also a fundraiser to help the launching of Invest Africa's
micro-investment platform that will change lives of many entrepreneurs in
Africa.
.

The great band Osekre and The Lucky Bastards will be performing their vibrant
and exciting music!
.
DJ Geko will be spinning, and the entire New York team of Invest Africa will be
in attendance.
.

Good African vibes, LIVE MUSIC and DRINKS SPECIAL will be among the surprises of
the evening. Join us @ The Delancey and take **IA Party Pledge** to invite your
friends and co-workers!
.

$15 tickets can be purchased online at http://investafrica.eventbrite.com.
Tickets will also be available at the door for $20. If you can't make it, PLEASE
invite your friends, make a donation to a great cause or start investing online
at http://invest-africa.org/
.

Thanks and see you on the 17th!

The IA Team.
.
http://invest-africa.org/ .




"You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind"�Unknown
Paule-Sylvie Yonke




Balafon Communications
Re-branding the image of Africa
212-510-8512
Click here: www.petersmap.com

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> Any groups coming to NYC this July. I have dates open.
>
> Let me know.

zuluwannsago

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I am Yusuf, a Ghanaian percussionist and bandleader living in Netherlands.
With my band Zuluwannsago we play afrobeat, funk and
jazz on festivals and in clubs.
Here http://www.youtube.com/zuluwannsago [1] you'll find some videos from a Jazz
festival
where we
performed.
And this is my website: http://www.yusufsbeat.nl/ [2].
I also have a profile on myspace: www.myspace.com/zuluwannsago
[3].
I hope you'll like my music and that you are interested in booking us.
Please do let me know what you think about it.
Thanks
and greetings,
Yusuf Nuweku
Tel. + 31 684123679
  looking for performed

Links:
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[2]
http://www.yusufsbeat.nl/
[3] http://www.myspace.com/zuluwannsago


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For Immediate Release:
Toronto – February 27, 2012
 
Batuki Music Society presents Africa Up Close featuring triple JUNO winner
Madagascar Slim, at the NOW Lounge located at 189 Church St. Toronto, on Friday
March 2nd, 2012 at 8 pm.
 
Africa Up Close is a series of concerts that would exclusively take place at the
NOW Lounge, a cozy room that holds a maximum of eighty people.  This is an
opportunity for the audience to experience music in an intimate setting, as well
as interact with the artists.  You will not only enjoy the music and ambient
atmosphere but also be able to eat healthy, organic, and locally sourced food
from the NOW Lounge’s kitchen.
 
Randriamananjara Radofa Besata Jean Longin is a Canadian Malagasy folk and blues
guitarist who records and performs under the stage name Madagascar Slim.  Slim
was inspired by the music of Jimi Hendrix and B. B. King.  He came to Canada in
the late 70’s to study, and while pursuing his academic career at Senecca
College, he also joined La Ridaine, a French Canadian folk group of which he was
a founding member. 
 
Slim is a member of the roots and traditional band Tri-Continental, and the
African Guitar Summit, as well as a solo artist.  He is a three-time JUNO
winner; winning in the categories of World Music Album of the Year (2000), for
his solo album ‘Omnisource’, Roots and Traditional Album of the Year (2001),
with Tri-Continental, and the super group African Guitar Summit in 2005 World
Music Album of the Year.  Slim’s latest recording, ‘Good Life Good
Living’, released in 2009 is a labour of love that took him a couple of years
to craft. 
 
If you love the blues, traditional Malagasy folk and contemporary African music,
then don’t miss Slim’s performance.  DJ Apollo will be spinning his diverse
collection of popular African hits between sets.   
 
Madagascar Slim
Friday March 2, 2012
NOW Lounge, 189 Church St., Toronto
Time: Doors at 7 / Show at 8 pm.
Tickets: $10 at the door
Info: www.batukimusic.com info@...
 
Batuki Music Society gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canadian
Heritage and the NOW Lounge.
 
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Batuki Music Society
360A Bloor St. W.
P.O. Box 68585
Toronto, ON
M5S 1X0


batukimusic@... 

www.batukimusic.com


"nurturing and strengthening cultural diversity through music and the arts."  

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                    Caribbean  ~  Polynesian  ~  Latin 
~  Afrikan

Irie and Aloha !
We'd love to introduce our company Tropikal Productions, an entertainment agency
specializing in authentic, "Tropikal"
  entertainers/performers from around the world. Based in Dallas, Texas, since
1992, we offer professional artists, bands, soloists, dancers, fire artists,
everything from Hawaiian hula dancers to Caribbean steel drums, reggae to salsa,
Afrikan drums, dancers and much more.
We’d like to connect and submit our roster of artists for concerts, festivals,
parties, luaus, special events, schools, colleges, weddings and all cultural
performances.
We also have an awesome program for kidz from pre-school to college called One
World of Music which opens up a world of music to promote diversity,
understanding and appreciation of all cultures.

Please check our links below and let us know any entertainment needs. We also
have standard jazz pianists, duos, trios, etc... and most of our groups are very
flexible in size and versatility to fit budgets and entertainment needs. We have
performed at virtually every major venue, concert series, college, convention,
hotel, resort, country club, etc... in the DFW metro, across the state and
Hawaii, Cancun and Jamaica, with tons of references available.  Catering and
tropikal decorating available as well for all your party needs.
Call us - 972-771-3797 usa
Email - tropikalproductions@...
Website - www.tropikalproductions.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/tropikalproductions

Mahalo!
 
Top Tropikal Artists:
  WATUSI ~ The original Reggae/Worldbeat group on World Beatnik Records, a
musical mix of roots reggae, dancehall, soca, zouk, Afrikan and Latin riddims
with a “One Love” vibe!
Watusi is a 10 piece headline act with a powerful show, a true legend of world
beat music, respected highly by musicians and fans all over the world. Since
1983, Watusi has spread their music from Hawaii to Jamaica, Afrika, and around
the world, performing with all top reggae and world music artists for 29 years,
airplay in 106 countries, and have won all of the Texas music awards, Dallas
music awards and nominated internationally.
Check the Vibes:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/watusiworldbeat
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watusireggae
Site/calendar: www.tropikalproductions.com/watusi

PANORAMA is our top steeldrum/calypso/Caribbean jazz group featuring steel pans,
a mix of Caribbean soca, calypso, merengue, samba, bossa nova and reggae. This
group is the top call for instrumental Caribbean vibes with tons of references
and may be booked from 3 to 8 players. And, they just released their debut cd,
“Jamma” on World Beatnik Records.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/panoramamuzik
Site: www.tropikalproductions.com/panorama.html

BALI HAI Hula is our top hula dance group, bringing authentic hula from Hawaii,
Tahiti and all of Polynesia, featuring Leolani, Ms. USA 2002, and Cheryl, Miss
Hawaii 1991.
From 1 to 8 dancers, with option of Samoan fire-dancer for your luau or event.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/balihaihula
Site: www.tropikalproductions.com/balihai.html
Youtube videos: www.youtube.com/watusireggae under “Tropikal” playlist


Samoan fire-knife dancer ~ Authentic highlight of luau!!  
Youtube videos: www.youtube.com/watusireggae  under “Tropikal” play
list.                      

  WAVE is our Latin jazz group with everything Latin from Cuban salsa to hot
Brazilian samba and cool Bossa Nova. Eclectic play list, great players and may
be booked from 3 to 8 players. Wave just released their debut cd, “Pura
Vida” on World Beatnik Records.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wavemuzik
Site: www.tropikalproductions.com/wave.html


  Jimbe Afrique is our Afrikan musical group featuring all the top Afrikan
styles and rhythms, with great musicians and an amazing vocalist from Zaire,
Ndanda Kosovo, famous all over the Afrikan continent for his beautiful voice and
dancing. Also may include the kora, Afrikan harp and the option of Afrikan
dancers and drummers. Flexible size of band from 4 to 8 players, 1 to 8 dancers,
male and female in beautiful costumes, and additional drummers from 2 to 8.
SHAKA!!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jimbeafrique
Site: www.tropikalproductions.com/jimbeafrique.html

And….. Many more artists, groups, soloists, specialty performers, all styles
of dance and music.
Check the site- www.tropikalproductions.com
And call us at 972-771-3797
Thanks and mahaloz, we’d love to provide some great entertainment for your
event or clients!
Aloha!!!



 
Jimi
            Watusi
     Tropikal Productions
www.tropikalproductions.com
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Juwon Ogungbe launches ... Life Force Music ... at The
Africa Centre
 Friday  9th March 2012
 
The Africa Centre
38 King Street
Covent Garden
London WC2E 8JT
 
 7.30-11pm  Doors 7pm

 
£10 /£8 advance
 
Advance tickets are available from www.lifeforcemusiclaunch.eventbrite.co.uk
 
Birth of Sound ... A Sensibility :  A “Meltdown” styled evening.
 
Acclaimed Composer/Singer Juwon Ogungbe launches his
debut Album “Life Force Music” with an exciting evening of live music,
ceremony
and discussion. Juwon’s band  -
comprising some of the UK’s finest young African and Caribbean musicians -
with guests Rowland Sutherland (flute extraordinaire x-Jazz Warriors)  & South
African soprano Joyce Moholoagae, will
play album highlights; a distinguished panel will explore Juwon’s musical
vocabulary
and influences – partly stemming from long association with the Centre
encountering
musicians from throughout Africa, and formal blessings will  be offered. 


Richly textured African jazz classical dance music with Juwon's mellifluous
baritone in an intensely musical crisply produced album. Much anticipated ...
well outside the box

 
www.juwonogungbe.co.uk / www.africacentre.org.uk / www.outerglobe.co.uk  
 
In Association with the Africa Centre &
Outerglobe                              

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Dedicating
Ndi Igbo Kwenu! Mix Tape to the memory of The Man, The Legend, The Ikemba, Our
Leader,
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu…May His Blessed Soul Rest in Eternal Peace!!
Ndi
Igbo Kwenu!!! FREE Download Right Here: http://www.greenoctober.djmanixx.com/

PLEASE Share with Friends and Family

~ HARRISON "Harry Baba" NWOZO JR

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We finally got the website rebuilt completely. You might enjoy
_www.BabaKen.com_ (http://www.BabaKen.com)
for history, music samples, videos, photos about:
Baba Ken Okulolo, the West African Highlife Band, Kotoja, the Nigerian
Brothers, Afrobeat Connexion, Kotoja, Monomono, and Nigerian Allstars.

Jackie Gay Wilson
_jgwilsonw@..._ (mailto:jgwilsonw@...)

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Batuki Music Society presents Wazimbo & Orchestra Marrabenta de Toronto at
the Lula Lounge on Thursday March 8th, 2012 at 9 pm.  Wazimbo’s music
is a mix of big band sounds, Latin melodies and unique African dance rhythms,
typical of Lusophone (Portuguese speaking Africa). Humberto Carlos Benfica,
known as Wazimbo, is one of the greatest voices of Mozambique and one of the
most famous singers for the style of music called marrabenta.  Wazimbo started
his musical career in 1964 with the Silverstars (continued as a singer with the
Geiziers), performing a colonial mix of international pop music with a Brazilian
tinge in Mozambique’s capital Maputo.  After independence from Portugal in
1975, Wazimbo was the only singer employed by state radio and worked with its
band, ‘Radio Mocambique’. He became the lead vocalist of Orchestra
Marrabenta Star de Mocambique in 1979 and played with various members from the
big band of Radio
  Mocambique.  Orchestra Marrabenta Star de Mocambique developed a full and
funky style of music named marrabenta featuring electric guitars, powerful horn
lines and soulful vocals. In 1988 Wazimbo recorded with Orchestra Marrabenta de
Mocambique, the popular ‘Harare Sessions’ in Zimbabwe as Mozambique did not
have a recording studio or any music industry.  During a recording break
Wazimbo played his legendary ‘Nwahulwana’ ballad while the tape machine was
still running, discovered later in London when the mixing took place. The song
was also used in the soundtrack to the Jack Nicholson film, ‘The Pledge’,
directed by Sean Penn.  The lyrics of the song translate like this; ‘You are
a night bird, moving after dark from bar to bar…’ After becoming extremely
popular in Mozambique, Wazimbo and Orchestra Marrabenta Stars toured Europe and
released two CDs on Germany’s Piranha label.  Both showcased a varied mix of
dance styles
  plus the occasional, strikingly soulful ballad.  The 90’s saw a return to
peace in Mozambique, but by then there were no recording studios or music venues
and the group finally disbanded in 1995.  Since that time Wazimbo has had a
solo career and recorded a CD in South Africa called
‘Makwero’. Wazimbo will be accompanied by a Toronto lineup of musicians
including Tichaona Maredza, Gordin Mapika, Larry Lewis, Ruben
Esguerra and Sam Petit. Wazimbo and Orchestra Marrabenta de TorontoDate:
Thursday, March 8th, 2012Venue: Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. West, TorontoTime:
Doors at 8 pm. Show at 9 pm.Tickets: $15 at the
doorInfo: www.batukimusic.com  info@... Batuki Music Society
gratefully acknowledges the support of Canadian Heritage.  

Batuki Music Society360A Bloor St. W.P.O. Box 68585Toronto, ONM5S 1X0
batukimusic@... www.batukimusic.com
"nurturing and strengthening cultural diversity through music and the arts."  

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Can anyone help me with the

singer and title of this classic Makossa Song?

I believe it is early 1980's Makossa.

Makossa Classic Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUdADAo4xmE

For immediate releaseMarch 16, 2012Toronto.  Batuki Music Society Presents
Malian Griot Sountougoumba Diarra, April 6, 2012, 8 pm. at the NOW Lounge, 189
Church Street.  Sountougoumba Diarra, who descends from a long line of Malian
griots, was born in Kayes, Mali.  She is a
  young artist of exceptional quality and in the same league or caliber as her
famous mother, Kandia
  Kouyate.  Tapa, as she goes by this childhood nickname, inherits her
mother’s powerful Manding voice and tradition, and her father Bouya Diarra’s
Bambara traditional dance talents.  Tapa’s parents are artists who have
greatly influenced her music career.  The ‘kora’ (21 string harp) is an
instrument that takes centre stage in Malian tradition and culture, and it is
especially significant in performance of ceremonies and rites.  The kora is
also a favourite of the ‘djelis’ or ‘griots’, a
  centuries old caste whose practitioners are revered as they are considered
keepers of records and oral history of the great Manding Empire.  Tapa is one
of the keepers of this tradition, an excellent dancer and an artist who
possesses a powerful and simply delicious voice. Tapa is based in Montreal, has
performed throughout the province of Quebec as well as several appearances here
in Ontario.  She will be accompanied by kora player Dieli Mori Tounkara and
keyboardist David Mobio.  Dieli Mori Tounkara, an
  excellent kora player who also plays guitar, is the brother of guitarist
Djelimady Tounkara of Mali’s famous group, the Super Rail Band as well as a
member of the Afro-Cubism super group project that toured Europe and America
recently.  Dieli Mori Tounkara studied kora from the highly regarded kora
master, Toumani Kouyate.  Dieli Mori Tounkara has played alongside some great
artists in Mali and Senegal.  He also plays drums and other percussion
instruments. He is a founding member of ‘Kabakuwo’, a local group in
Montreal, Quebec.  David Mobio, born in the Ivory Coast, is a talented
keyboardist and arranger who arrived in Canada in the early ‘90s.  He has
since then been based in Quebec, putting his talents to use, playing with local
artists such as; Jean Leloup, Melanie Renaud, and Senaya.  Mobio has also
accompanied international artists such as; Guyana’s Chris Combete, Guinea’s
Sekouba Bambino, Congo’s Annie Ebene, Togo’s
  King Mensah, and South Africa’s Lorraine Klassen.  He has also recorded and
arranged a few albums.  Tapa Diarra’s performance would transform any space
into a communal setting similar to a village in Mali.  The NOW Lounge would be
equally warm and welcoming like a Malian homestead, you will savour and enjoy
the experience – up close.  Resident DJ Apollo will be entertaining between
sets.  Date:                        Friday
  April 6, 2012.Venue:                     NOW Lounge, 189
Church Street, Toronto.Ticket:                  
  $10  (capacity is limited to
80)Time:                       Doors open 7:00 p.m., Show
starts 8:00 p.m.           Info:                    
    info@..., www.batukimusic.com  Batuki Music Society
gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council and Canadian
Heritage.- 30
 
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Batuki Music Society360A Bloor St. W.P.O. Box 68585Toronto, ONM5S 1X0
batukimusic@... www.batukimusic.com
"nurturing and strengthening cultural diversity through music and the arts."  

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First EnuguUSA
Economic Investment Summit
Dates: May 11th to May 13th, 2012
Location: The Hilton BaltimoreBWI Airport, 1739 W. Nursery Road,
Linthicum, MD 21090.
    

Enugu USA, the
umbrella organization of Enugu State indigenes in the Americas, in partnership
with the government of Enugu State of Nigeria requests the pleasure of your
presence at the first Enugu USA Economic Investment Summit, taking place May
11 to 13, 2012, at The Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport, 1793 W. Nursery Road,
Linthicum, MD, 21090.

    The Association has
teamed up with the Enugu State government to organize the first ever economic
investment Summit here in the US, in the Washington DC Metro area. The Summit
is designed to showcase to potential investors in the US and North American
markets the investment opportunities that abound in Enugu State, home of Enugu
city. Enugu State is endowed with abundant mineral resources like bauxite,
copper, gypsum in addition to abundant reserves of petroleum and natural gas.
It is also one of the safest cities in Nigeria with several tourist
sites and a comfortable climate. Enugu also boasts of one of the busiest
airports in the country. The Summit will also serve as a platform for the
exchange of knowledge and lessons on “Doing Business” in both the United
States
and Enugu State.
 Primary sectors of
focus are:

Ø Power/Energy
Ø Agriculture
and Agribusiness
Ø Solid
Minerals and Mining
Ø Small and
Medium Scale Manufacturing/Production
Ø Transport
and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)
 
    The Governor of Enugu State, His
Excellency, Sullivan I. Chime, will be the Chief Host of the Summit and will
attend with a strong delegation comprising his state Commissioners, Local
Government Chairmen as well as some legislators. The President of the Enugu
Chambers of Commerce, Mines, Industry and Agriculture (ECCIMA), Dr. Theo
Okonkwo will also be attending with a strong delegation of Chamber officials;
as will some well-known industrialists such as Chief Innocent Chuwuma of
Innoson Group of Companies, Dr. Emmanuel Nwankpa of the Manufacturers
Association of Nigeria (MAN) – south eastern
Interested in being a Sponsor, vendor or
advertise your business in the brochure please email request to Harrison “
Harry
Baba” Nwozo  @ tribex2000@...
The Registration form however is attached
for your convenience. Invest Enugu Website coming soon.
For more information please contact :
Chief Bernard Ugwu, CPA.
*832-287-5320* bbugwu@...
Dr. Chii Akporji *301-346-8477 * cakporji@...
 
STAY TUNED FOR MORE
INFORMATION COMING SOON

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Africana Institute at Essex County College (ECC)
Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP)
Africa New Hope Association (ANHA)

Present:



by Keith Mallett

Bridge of Peace Ceremony of Sisterhood
Saturday March 10th, 2012
Time:
2:00 – 5:00PM
Location:
Essex County College Siegler Hall
(West Market Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Newark, NJ)
303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102
Path Train to Newark, NJ, then 5-10mns on bus #1, #21 or #24
Come cross the bridge with a sister
Be prepared to begin a long lasting sisterhood. Bring a gift to exchange if you
like, or purchase one on site. CROSS THE BRIDGE OF TEARS---BEARING THE GIFT OF
LOVE---






TO A DESTINATION OF PEACE Join Us!
Contact
Email
Enjoy


For the joining of Hearts between sisters from Africa and Diaspora Africa to
celebrate Women’s History Month, and to commemorate Black History month.
Women’s Federation
(862) 591-1235
(973) 640-9190
Africana Institute
(973) 877-3219
Africa New Hope
(973) 420-1784
(845) 598-3144
wfwpnewjersey@...
Delightful displays and delicacies


(joinmeonthebridge, Mombasa-Kenya, 2011)











"You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind" Unknown
Paule-Sylvie Yonke




Balafon Communications
Re-branding the image of Africa
212-510-8512
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For immediate release:

March 23, 2012

Toronto.

 

Batuki Music Society presents Senegal’s mystic
troubadour Cheikh Lo on April 25, 2012, 9 pm. at the Great Hall, 1087 Queen St.
West.

 

Born in Burkina Faso to Senegalese parents in
1955, Cheikh Lo grew up there and began his career as a vocalist and
percussionist playing West African and Afro-Cuban music with Orchestra Volta
Jazz.  In 1981 he moved to Senegal
where he learnt to play drums and guitar, and adapted a variety of influences
from West and Central Africa into his music.

 

Cheikh Lo belongs to the Baye Fall, a sub-sect
of the Mourids or Sufism practiced in Senegal.  He is a devotee of this sect
and often includes praises in a
song or two on his recordings. 
During his teens Cheikh Lo listened to all kinds of music and especially
Congolese rumba which was very popular throughout the continent.  In 1984 he
moved to Paris where he
worked as a studio session drummer for a couple of years, especially working
with Congolese and Cameroonian musicians. 
Cheikh Lo’s first recording ‘Doxandeme’ (immigrant), on cassette,
recounts his experiences as a Senegalese immigrant abroad released in 1991,
sold very well and earning the award of ‘Nouveau Talent’ in Dakar.

 

One of Senegal’s greatest artists Youssou
N’Dour, first met Cheikh Lo as a session musician in 1989, and immediately
liked his voice.  Youssou N’Dour
later recorded and produced Cheikh Lo’s first album, ‘Ne La Thiass’, in
1995.  Ne la Thiass, a
semi-acoustic Spanish-tinged take on the popular ‘mbalax’ style was a
success
in Senegal.  His second album
‘Bambay Gueej’, co-produced by Nick Gold and Youssou N’Dour was released
in
1999 under the World Circuit label. 
Cheikh Lo has also worked collaboratively on other recordings with
friends Pee Wee Ellis and Tony Allen.

 

Cheikh Lo has toured successfully abroad over
the years and picking new sounds and influences along the way.  His latest tour
in November 2011, was
as part of ‘Still Black, Still Proud’, an African tribute to James Brown at
the
Royal Conservatory in Toronto alongside Pee Wee Ellis, Maceo Parker, and Vusi
Mahlasela.  Cheikh Lo is now based
in Dakar, Senegal, where he is playing regularly with his band and immersing
himself in the city’s music scene. 
Cheikh Lo is not only a distinctive guitarist often seen wearing his signature
gown of colourful patches of cloth and dreadlocks, he is also an artist who
continues to evolve by embracing musical styles from around the world and
incorporating them into his music.

 

Date:                  April
25, 2012.

Venue:               Great
Hall, 1087 Queen Street West, Toronto.

Ticket:               Advance
$25 @ batukimusic.com, Door $30.

Time:                 Doors
open 8:00 p.m., Show starts 9:00 p.m.        


Info:                   info@...  www.batukimusic.com


 

Batuki Music Society gratefully acknowledges the
support of the Ontario Arts Council and Canadian Heritage.  Thanks to
promotional partner Small
World Music Society.

 

 

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Batuki Music Society360A Bloor St. W.P.O. Box 68585Toronto, ONM5S 1X0
batukimusic@... www.batukimusic.com
"nurturing and strengthening cultural diversity through music and the arts."  

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