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From Mambo to Hip-Hop: Documentary

soulo — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:04:03 +0000

Excellent documentary titled “Mambo To Hip-Hop”, directed by Henry Chalfant. Explores the powerful sub-cultures of the South Bronx which gave rise to Mambo and Hip-Hop.

KOD 8 Popping: France vs USA

soulo — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:07:16 +0000

I think the video starts out with the last round first, then goes into the first part of the battle.

KOD 8: Team Locking Battles Korea vs USA

soulo — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:45:10 +0000

I liked this locking battle a lot more than the finals. Everyone was bringin’ the heat!! Much respect to both sides.

KOD 8: Hip-Hop Finals: Dedson vs Comfort

soulo — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:15:04 +0000

Daaaamn, I really wish there was one more round. Pretty close one. Dedson (France) vs Comfort (USA).

Watch the clip and judge.

KOD 8: Hip-Hop Team Battles: USA vs France

soulo — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:54:54 +0000

This battle was HOT!!

Mighty 4 Arts Foundation Free Workshop

soulo — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:56:10 +0000

5/18: FREE Mighty 4 HipHop art forms/Networking workshop w/ Rock Force Crew Vietnam Carswell Jonny Uc Barinque & Paulskee 4pm-sundown @ Veterans Park in Union City! Bring the fam & be ready to throwdown/build!

http://www.mighty4.com

5/19: Malcom X Jazz Festival

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:17:25 +0000

5/19: It’s back! The Malcom X Jazz Festival at San Antonio Park! Come out and celebrate Community at this FREE outdoor festival. Kid-friendly. Vendors. Food. Live Music on 3 stages, dance cyphers and more…

Stay up to date on the facebook event page here

https://www.facebook.com/events/157166447744792/

It’s that time again!!!
Come out and celebrate Community at this FREE outdoor festival. Kid-friendly. Vendors. Food. Live Music on 3 stages, dance cyphers and more…
If you’ve missed this event in the past, you’ve been missing out on what makes Oakland so beautiful.

more info:
www.eastsideartsalliance.org

Jazz Main Stage: with an all-star line up of veteran and up-and-coming heavyweight jazz musicians.

noon Daria Nile Trio
2:00 Avotcja and Modupue
4:00 A Tribute to Billy Bang – an all star String Summit featuring Michael White*,
India Cooke, Kash Killion, Tarika Lewis, Sandy Poindexter, Muziki Duan Roberson,
and Eric Hunt
6:00 Kev Choice Ensemble

Katherine Dunham Dance Stage: some of the best Bay Area dancers.
Dimensions Dance Theater
Awe Ohum Omnira
Aguacero

Javad Jahi Soapbox Stage:
The latest news on the prison industrial complex, gang injunctions,& the Middle East, youth organizing, immigration, education, and more. Live painting by Black Diamonds
Shining.

DREAM Courts:
Features dancers, poets, mc’s, vocalists, djs, and live music. Nu Dekades, Los Rakas, Young Gifted & Black, Kurse Krew, Turfin 24/7, Shaolin Luohan Kung Fu

Graf Court:
An all-city graf battle throughout the day

And this ain’t all – Post-Festival Fundraising Concert on Sun., May 20, 2012, 7 pm featuring the Michael White Quintet. Michael White, violin; Leisei Chen vocals; Muziki Duan Roberson, piano/vibes; Kash Killion cello-bass; and Kenneth Nash percussion.

Tickets are $15 and will benefit the Malcolm X JazzArts Festival. This fundraiser will take place at the EastSide Cultural Center, 2277 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94606.

Alonzo Jones aka Retro on AGT

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:18:00 +0000

Bay Area Street Dancer, Retro gets on America’s Got Talent under the alias “Turf”.

Part 2: Diamond D “Red” Interview

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:40:44 +0000

Part 2: Diamond D “Red” Interview Original Oakland boogaloo popper at 52 year old. Diamond D is currently homeless.

Footage/Interview by Mooncricket Films.

Found him washing peoples windows at a gas station in East Oakland. The sit down interview will be posted next week.

Show your support by joining Diamond D’s Facebook fan page here.

OG Bay Area, Gentlemen of Production Uncut

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:32:25 +0000

Not sure when this was shot but just a glimpse of one of the OG Bay Area dance pioneers, Gentlemen of Production. Previously on youtube only showing edited clips of this performance, here is the actual complete show they did.