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Dandy Lion Exhibit is off to Baltimore @ the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.

2011-12-22T16:08:00.000-08:00

Delphine Fawundu's Tiga Jean-Baptiste Series is currently on view at the Aljira Center for Contemporary Art in Newark, NJ as part of the Dandy Lion Exhibit.

After Aljira, Dandy Lion: Articulating a Re(de)fined Black Masculine Identity will be on view at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore January 29 - May 13, 2012, with a VIP opening reception on February 2nd (RSVPs required) Curated by: Shantrelle P. Lewis Featuring Photography and Films by: Hanif Abdur-Rahim Kwesi Abbensetts Laylah Amatullah Barrayn Kia Chenelle Bouba Dola Russell K. Frederick Delphine Fawundu-Buford Cassi Amanda Gibson Akintola Hanif Jamala Johns Phillis Kwentoh Caroline Kaminju Lafotographeuse Ray Llanos Jati Lindsay Devin Mays Terence Nance Brandi Pettijohn Nyugen Smith

Downtown Brooklyn Celebrates the New Africa with Djembes and Digital Beats - WNYC Culture

2011-10-21T04:24:00.000-07:00

Downtown Brooklyn Celebrates the New Africa with Djembes and Digital Beats - WNYC Culture

Great Article by Epyana Smith

2011-09-28T15:46:00.000-07:00

Open publication - Free publishing

ARISE Fashion Show with some cool Nigerians..Oshe!

2011-09-17T18:45:00.000-07:00

On Thursday I covered the ARISE Fashion Show (New York Fashion Week) for www.societyhae.com.
Great event...all I could think while watching the show was, I want that outfit...and that one..oohh and that one too. The gift bags were pretty cool. Inside was a copy of ARISE Magazine along with a hot oil treatment from Mizani, a Radiance Revealing Peel-Off Mask by Decleor Paris for the the face (made with essential oils and fruit extracts :-) ), a cool tote bag (good for my shopping at the Park Slope Food Coop), and some gourmet candy treats (yummy).

After the show I hung out a bit with some cool Nigerians - Ngozi Odita (Society Hae), Ogugua (Promotions of all things African (Fela On Broadway etc etc), DBanj (Nigerian hip-hop artist just signed to Kanye West's Good Music), and Sound Sultan in town doing some work with Wyclef and others.
Sound Sultan (hip hop aritst) & Lilian (Major Nigerian Stylist)

Fake sleeping

2011-06-28T05:52:00.000-07:00

On the way to Frankfurt from Rome.
I was soooooo tired upon engaging in the 14 hour drive. I slept for about 5 of the 7.5 hours that we've been on the road. We are still in Italy -- such a beautiful green landscape. Everyone on the bus is just doing there own thing, I'm downloading footage and listening to DBanj play in the background. Seun just gave a live performance of Boys II Men, "I'll Make Love to You" and "End of the Road." Who knows when the next 15 min rest stop will be. I haven't really eaten a good meal yet, just a little here and there. I'm so afraid that I won't be able to eat anything in Germany --hopefully I can find some good veggies... LOL!

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Seun Kuti tour

2011-06-26T23:44:00.000-07:00

Hotel Lobby...very cool
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On Tour with Seun Kuti

2011-06-26T23:42:00.000-07:00

Almost time to say goodbye to Ravenna - 5hr drive to Rome...
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2011-06-26T23:40:00.001-07:00

Cube Hotel Lobby, Ravenna, Italy
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I got a new nickname on the road

2011-06-26T23:31:00.001-07:00

An Italian good good friend of Fela's said to Seun "Is this the new Femi Photo?" "We'll call her Femi Photress!" LOL! Hmmmm...so I'm thinking... when do we tour Africa? now that I have a new title and all. LOL!
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2011-06-26T23:13:00.000-07:00

Why not have a Cappuccino in Italy!
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2011-06-26T13:29:00.000-07:00

Almost showtime...
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Dinner in Ravenna - 2nd serving..

2011-06-26T11:51:00.000-07:00

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Dinner in Ravenna

2011-06-26T11:50:00.001-07:00

So the Lasagna was just the starter and I'm quite full. However this plate of potatoes, fresh tomatoes and green leaves are to good to pass on. I had to tell the waitress "No steak please!"
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Ravenna, Italy

2011-06-26T11:05:00.000-07:00

On the drive to and from sound check I witnessed fields of corn, wheat and daisies - such wonderful colors to see!

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next morning

2011-06-26T11:00:00.001-07:00

It is 8:04 am and I'm not sure if I'm still in France or if we have reached Italy. My eyes have just witnessed the most beautiful mountain sides, the kinds that you only see in paintings. I am here laying on a top bunker on the second deck of a double decker tour bus. As I awoke to those amazingly gorgeous mountains, I reveled in thought: how much of a reality are these existences in my world if I never see them with my own eyes. Seeing the world through someone else's perspective is just that, one point of view. In my own being, I travel to experience new people, places and thing with all of my senses.

Yesterday, I arrived safely in Paris at approximately 10am. I landed with a spirit of gratefulness for a safe journey. My flight was delayed due to engine problems. Although, I love to travel, and I'm not really freaked out by flying, there is always that small window of vulnerability knowing that you are suspended thousands of feet in the air and you safety are in the hands of a pilot that you don't even know.

I was a little anxious upon my arrival. This is the first time that I have traveled to a foreign country alone. Usually, I am on vacation with family or working. This time I was meeting up with Seun Kuti + Egypt 80's European tour. The only thing is that I arrived before they did. Luckily I was able to link up with my Parisian friend Malika who gave me directions to meet her at a train stop near the Eiffel Tower. So there I was, with my heavy nap sack filled with camera equipment, and my suitcase taking the cost effective way into paris from the airport, RER, Paris by train. I must say that I was quite surprised at how filthy the train was from the airport to Chet____. It was quite adventurous navigating the train system as I had to take 3 trains and ask for directions with the very, very little french that I know. For some reason spanish words came to mind. Many say that the french will not be pleased if you don't at least attempt to speak it when you are foreign to their country. I didn't want to come from the pompous American attitude that everyone around the world is expected to speak English - so I tried to speak the little french that I know. I found that some people did understand and speak English and the kindly helped me with directions. I also sensed an appreciation at my attempts to speak their language.

After, traveling on trains empty and crowded with what appeared to be a very diverse group of city travelers I found my self astonished by the beauty of Paris. I walked out of the train station at--- and sighed graciously. To the left of me I saw small cars driving towards me with the buildings textured like a work of art in the back drop. To the right of me my eyes rested peacefully on the Eiffel Tower as it was surrounded by greenery from my point of view. Shortly after Malika met me and we traveled to the Hippodrome de Longchamp. Seun was scheduled to open on one of several stages set up for Paris' hugest festival, Solidays: Festival of Love. Seun's performance would take place on the main stage in about 4 hours after my arrival.

It was nice to reunite with the band. I first met them in Lagos last summer. I completely fell in love with them as I visited a rehearsal at Kalakuta. The music coming out of those instruments instantly reminded me that those rhythmic vibrations were indeed spiritual. The overwhelming feeling of those rhythms vibrating throughout my body along with the strong sense of passion resonated in the fingers as they stroke their instruments, was simply inspiring.

I was able to revisit that same feeling at sound check. The fact that this band is comprised musicians who take their craft very serious is without question.
Interestingly enough I asked some of the audience members if they were familiar with Seun Kuti and Egypt 80, many people were not. These people were there to see the headliner, a totally different kind of group. However, when Seun and his band performed there were seas of dancing bodies moving with the rhythms. The audience loved the performance. After the show I interviewed some of the same audience members and they were blown away.

It was quite amazing to see so many people moved by music that they've never heard in their life and possibly didn't really understand the words. Occasionally, Seun gave meaning to his chorus and invited the audience to sing along. This was a true testament to the notion that music is indeed a universal language. Even if you cannot understand the words - you can surely feel the vibrations...

My mind cannot even imagine what Italy will be like...
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The Roots Family Picnic.. June 4, 2011

2011-05-11T18:48:00.000-07:00

Party people, another post to address any questions you may have regarding buying tickets for the 4th Annual Roots Picnic going down on June 4th at Festival Pier in Philly. Tickets are $65. You can still get it in on the fan club pre-sale and be the first to have your tickets by clicking here and getting them from Ticketmaster. You can do this until 10pm EST this eve.
Then tomorrow at 10am EST, tickets will be advertised to the general public at that same link AS WELL AS in person at either the TLA on South Street or in cash at the 111 Presidential Blvd box office in Bala Cnywd which will save you the finance charges.
Picnic artwork by John P Dessereau, www.johnpdessereau.com

Team SHAE attends the MOG & Lexus SXSW day party!

2011-03-27T18:00:00.000-07:00

rockthebells

2011-03-27T17:57:00.000-07:00

Win two tickets to The Roots Family Picnic.

2010-05-29T09:29:00.000-07:00

Next Saturday is the 3rd Annual Roots Family Picnic in Philly! This all-star Vampire Weekend will feature The Legendary Roots Crew along with hip-hop greats Method Man, Ghostface & Raekwon as well as Africa's best Baja + The Dry Eye Crew from Sierra Leone, West Africa and Nneka from Nigeria.
Baja + The Dry Eye Crew are giving away tickets:
Read Below:
SHOW US YOUR DRY EYE

We thought it would be nice to share the love with our friends, so we went ahead and got two extra tickets for the Roots Picnic on June 5 in Philadelphia, where Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew will be playing alongside The Roots, Nneka, The Very Best, Vampire Weekend, Method Man, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and a whole lot more.

We didn't know how to choose who to give the tickets to, so we made a funny little contest and hope you'll join. All you have to do is upload a photo of yourself doing the legendary Dry Eye sign to our facebook page (www.facebook.com/planetbajah) or tweet it at us (@planetbajah, #dryeye), and a mysterious panel will be pick the best one.

We even got Snoop Dog, Damian Marley, Jeffrey Wright, Dame Dash, Hugh Jackman, and a whole slew of others to show you how.

Anyway, we hope to see you there!

The Smaller SummerStage free shows are pretty cool next week in Brooklyn...

2010-05-29T09:14:00.000-07:00

SummerStage Music

Roy Ayers with DJ Jon Quick
When: Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Betsy Head Memorial Playground

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Doug E. Fresh and DJ Dee Wiz
When: Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Herbert Von King Park

Doug E. Fresh, one of the originators of the human beat box, is one of the early heralds of the global hip hop movement.

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Akim Funk Buddha's Flying Boom Box and Organic Magnetics & AfroFunk Hip Hop Dance Class
When: Friday, June 4, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Herbert Von King Park

To attend the AfroFunk Hip Hop dance class, please come right at 7 p.m. and experience Akim Funk Buddha's holistic approach to hip hop as he incorporates elements of Body Popping & waving to tradition Zulu dance sensibilities. The class will be taught using Afro beat, Funk and Hip Hop classics. This class is open to everyone of all ages and skill levels
Akim Funk Buddha creates borderless performance art, fusing sounds and movements. An avid world traveler and self-described old-school B-boy MC, he is known for his holistic approach to hip-hop, drawing from a full spectrum of cultural traditions and artistic disciplines. The Flying Boom Box is a story about a young hip-hop artist who by chance discovers that by manipulating the electric-magnetic field of sound waves from his tape deck, he can navigate himself to various countries and time periods. The program features 10 musicians and styles of dance ranging from South African gum boot, Japanese and Balinese traditional to the urban styles of break dancing, body popping, vogue and the hottest new re-emerging dance called “Waaking” (think the ’70s as seen on Soul Train).
Organic Magnetics is a theater arts laboratory that binds creativity and sustainability, inspiring collaboration across cultures and art forms. Director Maija Garcia fuses a contemporary style inspired by Afro-Latin rhythms, with yoga, martial arts and theater dynamics. The company integrates movement, sound, visual art and design to produce site-specific performances, installations and workshops. Organic Magnetics transforms the creative process into urban folklore for the future. The company will perform YaYa Dreams, A Future, a kaleidoscopic experience of the modern world as viewed through the eyes of a child who dares to imagine his future. Through a series of visions and soundscapes, with live music composed and performed by Monk and Hamilton, YaYa forges a way into alternate realms by interacting with the people, places and possibilities that come to life in his dreams.

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Living Colour, Ebony Bones!, Pillow Theory and CX KiDTRONiK
When: Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 3:00PM
Where: Central Park/Mainstage

Classic BRC legends Living Colour usher in a new generation of African-American rock stars.

Living Colour last graced SummerStage in 2001, staging their first reunion concert to a packed house. Now Vernon Reid, Will Calhoun, Corey Glover and Doug Wimbish return to Central Park, to celebrate their own 25th anniversary- of the Black Rock Coalition, the not-for-profit artist collective co-founded by Vernon Reid. The band rose to stardom in 1988 with their breakout album Vivid, featuring the Grammy Award-winning smash hit and MTV staple, “Cult of Personality.” In 2009, the band released their fifth studio album, The Chair and the Doorway, to critical success, with Rolling Stone declaring it, “Living Colour’s most focused record since their 1988 debut.”
Ebony Bones! (a.k.a. Ebony Thomas) is a London-born, autodidact singer/songwriter/ producer/actress with a penchant for punk-meets-funk style and an extravagant eye for fashion. Ebony’s music has been described as reminiscent of “the aggressively proto-feminist dance music of Grace Jones and X-Ray Spex” by the Chicago Tribune. Bones’ self-released single, “We Know All About U” (recorded out of her apartment using bottles, woks and pans as percussive instruments) debuted as the “Hottest Record In the World Today” on BBC’s Radio 1, going on to become the most played single by an unsigned artist on that popular UK station.
Described by the Washington Post as “soul meets screamo,” Pillow Theory is a NYC-based quartet whose live shows are a roiling, genre-defying blend of metal, punk, free jazz and pop.
DJ CX KiDTRONiK has a reputation for putting on energetic, over-the-top shows featuring his signature live drum machine, freestyle synthesizer, and video game bleeps and blips. He has worked with a large range of co-conspirators including Antipop Consortium, Saul Williams, Trent Reznor, Kanye West and, more recently took his KraKSTRAVAGANZA Band on the road with Girl Talk, Zion I and The Grouch on The City of Dope Tour.
The Black Rock Coalition, founded in 1985 by Vernon Reid, Greg Tate and Konda Mason, is now launching into its 25th year of being the nation’s only nonprofit organization fully dedicated to finding, creating and cultivating opportunities for alternative musical artists of color. Member-driven, volunteer-run, and completely in it for the love, the BRC has and will continue to exert its influence in support and praise of the true innovators of rock and roll–past, present, and future.

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Peniel Guerrier Dance and Julio Jean Haitian American Dance Theater Present a Tribute to Haiti
When: Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Herbert Von King Park

Julio Jean Haitian American Dance Theater is a highly acclaimed dance company dedicated to the sharing Haiti's dance culture with the world. Internationally recognized Haitian dance company, Peniel Guerrier Dance utilizes an intoxicating mix of traditional drums and rhythms to propel the spirit of Haitian dance.

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Pupy y Los Que Son Son and Jose Conde: A Tribute to Fania Records
When: Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 3:00PM
Where: Central Park/Mainstage

Cuba es Libre with a rare live set from songo icons Pupy y Los Que Son Son, pan-latin grooves from Jose Conde and an all-star DJ celebration of NY salsa.

As a former member of the internationally acclaimed Los Van Van, Cuban pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader César Pedroso has proven his talents. Now, touring under his nickname 'Pupy' Pedroso has set about taking the planet by storm. Along with his group, Los Que Son Son, Pedroso is a trailblazing representative of the relatively young style of Timba music. Pupy y Los Que Son Son’ s SummerStage appearance marks a major highlight of their first US tour.
Singer, songwriter, and producer Jose Conde is celebrated for his recordings with the Cuba-centric band Ola Fresca, which deviate from traditional Cuban music forms through a liberal juxtaposition and fusion of rhythms and the playful use of language. The Brooklyn-based, Miami-raised son of Cuban immigrants, Conde has reached a large audience by being featured in numerous recent compilations. Tonight marks the official unveiling of music from his upcoming solo 2010 release with his funky new pan-Latin powerhouse of a band, the nu Latin Groove.
NYC native and world-renowned DJ Bobbito Garcia is the Creative Chief at Project 2050, an ideas and solutions shop. The former Bounce Magazine Editor In Chief is also the critically acclaimed author of Where’d You Get Those? NYC’s Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987 and has a new CD compilation out titled Connection .
DJ Laylo’s unrelenting commitment to good music and rocking the crowd has earned her a reputation as one of NYC’s foremost turntablists. Born in Puerto Rico to Dominican parents, her musical selection reflects her NY upbringing: hip-hop, soul, salsa, house, merengue, reggae, and Afrobeat.
Born and raised in the culture of hip-hop, DJ SAKE-1 has been looking for the perfect beat since 1989. A founding member of California’s (((Local 1200))) Sound System, DJ SAKE-1 has utilized a combination of advanced science and Bay Area hustle to genetically alter the hip-hop idiom into a 360 degree circle of soul.

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Free Concerts in NYC have Begun! Check out Jay Electronica - June 1st

2010-05-29T09:10:00.000-07:00

SummerStage Music

Jay Electronica

When: Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Red Hook Park

With unconventional style and a unique combination of clever lyrics and deep musical cuts, Jay Electronica has been breathing new life into rap from the streets up.

Part of the NYC Revolutions series
With unconventional style and a unique combination of clever lyrics and deep musical cuts, Jay Electronica has been breathing new life into rap from the streets up. Jay is best known for his creative use of film soundtracks as a bed for his abstract rhymes. Jay’s most recent “Just Blaze” produced single, “Exhibit C,” has garnered heavy rotation on major radio stations, the streets and online, quickly landing in the iTunes hip-hop top ten.

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(212) 360-2777

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Essence Music Festival : Features Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige

2010-05-08T19:57:00.000-07:00

Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, and Mary J. Blige at the 2010 EMF

05.06.2010 – r New Orleans- July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.

As ESSENCE celebrates its 40th anniversary, this year’s ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL(EMF) is presenting three female headliners who are icons emblematic of the ESSENCE brand. Each night of the Fourth of July weekend-long celebration in New Orleans will conclude with a headlining performance from these powerful women: Janet Jackson (Friday, July 2), Alicia Keys (Saturday, July 3) and Mary J. Blige (Sunday, July 4). This year’s multi-generational list of performers also features some of today's greatest African-American artists and also honors the local music of New Orleans (full night-by-night line-up is below).

LINE-UP:
The 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL night-by-night line-up (as of 5/6) is as follows
Friday, July 2

Main stage: Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, Raphael Saadiq, Monica
Superlounges: Chrisette Michele, Irma Thomas, Arrested Development, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Mary Mary, Irvin Mayfield & the NOJO, WAR, Little Freddie King.

Saturday, July 3

Main stage: Alicia Keys, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, Keri Hilson.
Superlounges: Laura Izibor, Sam & Ruby, De La Soul, Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, Mint Condition, Leo Jackson & Melody Clouds, Joe, Rebirth Brass Band

Sunday, July 4

Main stage: Earth Wind & Fire, Mary J Blige, Jill Scott, Trey Songz.
Superlounges: Estelle, Hot 8 Brass Band, Lalah Hathaway, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Ruben Studdard, Shamarr Allen and The Underdawgs, Melanie Fiona, PJ Morton Band, Soul Rebels Brass Band.

RIP GURU!

2010-04-20T13:05:00.000-07:00

Legendary Rapper Guru Passes: "The Gang Starr MC died on Monday at age 43, following complications from cancer."

Woman Talk - Girl Talk Women's History Month Feature

2010-03-23T19:00:00.000-07:00

From Carib News...
Woman Talk - Girl Talk
Women's History Month Feature

By Walter Greene

In honor of Women’s History Month, noted author Deborah Willis teamed up with M. Liz Andrews to curate an exhibit of eight artistic women at the RFA Gallery in Harlem. `Girl Talk: Narratives by Eight Women Artists’ is currently on display at the gallery located at 2075 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd @124th Street in Harlem. Deborah Willis, photographer and author of `Posing Beauty in African American Culture from 1890 to the Present’ is the present Chair of the Department of Photography & Imaging Department at the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University.

"It’s an opportunity to show a range of work of women talking about what’s going on in their lives," said Deborah at the opening of the exhibition. About the name of the exhibit `Girl Talk’ Deborah explained: "I love singer Dakota Staton and I love her song `Girl Talk’ and I wanted to have a range of ideas of what girls are talking about. Her rendition of that song reminds us of the importance of women sharing stories and telling histories. The history of women in this nation is comprised of a multitude of stories, struggles and successes."

`Girl Talk’ is a presentation of photographs, paintings, film, jewelry and quilted pieces exploring the themes of imposed identity, beauty, tradition and self-determination. Deborah was pleased with the outcome of the showcase. "Yea, I am pleased with the outcome. I like the diverse work, the photography, the jewelry aspects that are here within our community. M. Liz Andrews, a performing artist and art administrator who co-curated `Girl Talk’ with Deborah Willis expressed her feelings about the presentation: "I hope to keep the narrative going. I was asked to do this in January, but this idea has always been a thought at the tip of mu tongue. I think it’s a conversation continued. It’s a celebration and an opportunity for reflection about those who give and sustain life with their bodies, spirits and voices. I am pleased and very happy with the show. I love the soundtrack and the representation of the young artists."

The featured artists are: Melvina Lathan, the first female licensed Boxing judge in New York and an artist who uses fiber to create works that range in subjects from portraits, to capturing images of femininity. Her mixed media quilts are on display. Delphine Fawundu-Buford, a photographer, showcased four photos that represented a Nina Simone song titled `Four Women.’ She photographed one woman in four totally different situations. Ifetayo Abdus-Salam another photographer shot a series that reflected the notion of Black Female Power, Sexuality and Identity. Her work included a photograph powdered with tight jeans, big Afro and a machine gun that represented Pam Grier (circa 2005).

Actress Anna Maria Horsford was clearly the most popular artists on display. Her work was attractively unique in a very glamorous way. Anna, who is currently featured in the movie `My Family Wedding’ showcased her jewelry collection on mannequins and on mirrors in a section of the gallery. Her elegant Swarovski crystal and Silver plated necklace adorned a mannequin and her crystal spider design wristclutch entitled `Along Came a Spider’ hung gracefully from a mirror.

Micaela Anaya, a painter influenced by Frida Kahlo and Salvadore Dali did acrylic on canvas in colorful `beauty shots’ that were modern and eye-catching. Her work included `Portrait of a Man’ and `Le Tercera Raiz.’ Carla Williams showed portraits capturing images if femininity and Kathe Sandler, an award winning independent documentary film-maker who explores race, gender, culture, identity and history was also on board. Letitia Huckaby, a photographer and journalist showed quilts of African-America cultural reference.

Interesting works at the New Museum, NYC

2010-03-03T17:28:00.000-08:00

On exhibit at the New Museum is a collection of art titled Skin Fruit (a name alluding to original sin).
The exhibit is curated by artist Jeff Koons. On view are over one hundred works from the Athens, Greece based Dakis Joannou Collection, one of the leading contemporary art collections in the world.
Following are the works that stood out the most to me...

The exhibit is on view until June 6th.
Artist (top-bottom)) Jannis Varelas, My dad is strong than yours, Rainbow Rocket Bill and Friend, 2005, Paul McCarthy, Paula Jones, 2007, Tim & Sue Noble & Webster, Masters of the Universe, 1998-2000, Jeff Koons, One Ball Total Equilibrium Tank, 1985

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Dandy Lion Exhibit is off to Baltimore @ the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.

Downtown Brooklyn Celebrates the New Africa with Djembes and Digital Beats - WNYC Culture

Great Article by Epyana Smith

ARISE Fashion Show with some cool Nigerians..Oshe!

Fake sleeping

Seun Kuti tour

On Tour with Seun Kuti

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I got a new nickname on the road

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Dinner in Ravenna - 2nd serving..

Dinner in Ravenna

Ravenna, Italy

next morning

The Roots Family Picnic.. June 4, 2011

Team SHAE attends the MOG & Lexus SXSW day party!

rockthebells

Win two tickets to The Roots Family Picnic.

The Smaller SummerStage free shows are pretty cool next week in Brooklyn...

SummerStage Music

SummerStage Music

SummerStage Dance

SummerStage Music

SummerStage Dance

SummerStage Music

Free Concerts in NYC have Begun! Check out Jay Electronica - June 1st

SummerStage Music

Jay Electronica

Essence Music Festival : Features Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige

Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, and Mary J. Blige at the 2010 EMF

RIP GURU!

Woman Talk - Girl Talk Women's History Month Feature

From Carib News... Woman Talk - Girl Talk Women's History Month Feature

Interesting works at the New Museum, NYC

From Carib News...
Woman Talk - Girl Talk
Women's History Month Feature