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There are 13 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Mamady Keita Drum Workshops, Bang A Drum, Los Angeles, CA: 22-23 Oct
2005
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
2. UCLA's Festival of African American Music Oct. 24-Nov. 4, Celebr ates
Rich Musical Traditions
From: "Armstrong, Donna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
3. Southern California Celebrates Fela Kuti Month, All Through October!
From: Afrodicia E-Blast <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
4. TOURING: Nawal- Voice of Comoros, CA, OR, & WA USA - Oct 2005
From: Marg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
5. African Marketplace/Day of the Drum San Diego, CA
From: "worldbeatcentersandiego" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
6. Olivier Tarpaga Master Drummer & Dancer from Burkina Faso w/ Amadou
Kienou
From: "xuxachaves62" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
7. hello... my fellow african
From: "shlmadiba" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
8. BURKINA FASO - dance workshop this Sunday
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
9. Free lessons and exhibitions. Argentine Tango, Santa Barbara
From: "Fardad Michael Serry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
10. Noisy Toys interviews: Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro, Legendary Brazilian
Percussionist
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
11. Coming up on BBC 1Xtra: AFROPOP - 4 part documentary series on African
hip-hop, presented by JJC
From: FIRE MEDIA - Ilka Schlockermann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
12. CALL FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS- Asia Pacific Performance Exchange Re
sidency Program (APPEX 2006)
From: UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
13. Fax # Revised - Logo Apparel Company Job Orders
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 21:37:52 +0000
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Mamady Keita Drum Workshops, Bang A Drum, Los Angeles, CA: 22-23 Oct
2005
MASTER DRUMMER
MAMADY KEITA
From Guinea, West Africa
Weekend Djembe and Dunun Series in Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23, 2005
Saturday, Oct 22
12:00-1:30 Beg-Int Djembe (90min) $20
2:00-3:00 Beg-Int Dunun (60min) $15
4:00-5:30 Int-Adv Djembe (90min) $25
Sunday, Oct 23
1:00-3:00 Beg-Int Djembe(120min) $20
3:30-5:30 Int-Adv Djembe(120min) $25
Prices and Registration:
$15.00-Dunun
$20.00-Beg-Int Djembe
$25.00-Int-Adv Djembe
$90.00-Weekend Pass (All Classes)
About Mamady Keita:
Born in a tiny village in Guinea, Mamady was initiated into the djembe at 7
years of age. In 1964 he was one of 5 percussionists chosen for the national
ballet of Guinea from the all the regional ballets in Guinea. Mamady played in
Ballet Djoliba for 22 years, becoming artistic director of the ballet in 1979.
He left Djoliba in 1986 for Ballet Koteba in the Ivory Coast. Mamady quickly
rose to international prominence as a star djembe player and premier teacher of
the Mandingue percussion tradition. His vast creative output includes 9 CD's, 6
instructional DVD's, a book, several documentary films, and a percussion school,
Tam Tam Mandingue, that now spans the globe.
We're privileged to have such a world-renowned teacher coming to Bang a Drum.
These workshops will fill up fast. Call (323) 936-3274 today to reserve your
spot.
Class Location:
Bang-a-Drum Percussion Store
1255 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019 (Between Olympic & Pico)
(323) 936-3274
Please Register in Advance as Space is Limited. Send Checks to:
Abalaye, P.O. Box 56727, Los Angeles, CA 90056
For more Information, call Nikki Campbell 310-670-2220 or Fred Jones
818-981-3106 or email Janet Planet [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:10:36 -0700
From: "Armstrong, Donna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: UCLA's Festival of African American Music Oct. 24-Nov. 4, Celebr ates
Rich Musical Traditions
UCLA's Festival of African American Music Oct. 24-Nov. 4
Celebrates Rich Musical Traditions
UCLA will honor music created by African Americans during the Festival of
African American Music from Oct. 24 through Nov. 4. "It's All Connected"
will include rhythm-and-blues, jazz, gospel and other concerts. A symposium
will explore the musical contributions of African Americans and how musical
genres created by African Americans are connected.
All events are free and take place in the Schoenberg Music Building. Parking
costs $8 and is available in Lot 2. (Enter the campus at Hilgard and
Westholme avenues.) Programs are subject to change. For updated information
and confirmation of events, the public may call (310) 825-4023 or visit <
http://www.bunchecenter.ucla.edu/aamf/index.htm
<http://www.bunchecenter.ucla.edu/aamf/index.htm> >.
The festival - sponsored by UCLA's Department of Ethnomusicology, Ralph J.
Bunche Center for African American Studies, Kenny Burrell Archive of African
American Music and Friends of Jazz - is a UCLA Year of the Arts featured
event and part of the Year of African American Music. The UCLArts Web site
has a link to all UCLA Year of the Arts featured events and a downloadable
brochure in PDF format. Log on to < http://www.arts.ucla.edu/
<http://www.arts.ucla.edu/> > or call the general information line, (310)
825-8000.
"UCLA has long been a leader in teaching and celebrating African American
music," said professor Kenny Burrell, jazz guitarist and director of the
UCLA Jazz Studies Program. "We are pleased to offer the community this
wonderful opportunity to hear and learn about this significant cultural
heritage."
"The festival will pay tribute to the music African Americans have created
and the rich traditions of African American music in American culture," said
Darnell Hunt, director of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American
Studies. "Jazz, blues, hip-hop - all these forms have borrowed from each
other and we will explore these connections."
Winter 2006 activities will include a two-week residency by Regents'
Lecturer Henry Butler, a jazz/blues/classical pianist and vocalist from New
Orleans.
CONCERTS
Oct. 26
Artists Beyond Category, "It's All Connected"
7 p.m., Schoenberg Hall
Free
Featuring African American popular artists and songs written or performed by
African American artists. Scheduled to appear are Kenny Burrell, Cornelius
Grant, Billy Childs, Barbara Morrison, Tommy Hawkins and others.
Oct. 27
Dance and African American Music (all genres)
7 p.m., Schoenberg Hall
Free
Featuring the history of various dances and styles that were developed with
the music. Includes a look back at Broadway, vaudeville, disco, minstrel,
hip-hop and tap. Scheduled to appear are Chester Whitmore, Fayard Nicholas,
Skip Cunningham, the Central Avenue Dance Ensemble and others.
Oct. 29
Rhythm and Blues, Soul
7 p.m., Schoenberg Hall
Free
Featuring songs and tributes to the artists of the genres, including Motown,
Philly (Stylistics), Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Stevie
Wonder, Whitney Houston, Isaac Hayes and Sam Cook. Scheduled to appear are
Brenda Holloway, Freda Payne, Claudette Robinson of The Miracles, H.B.
Barnum and others.
Oct. 30
Sacred and Gospel Music
7 p.m., Schoenberg Hall
Free
Featuring gospel, spiritual and other sacred pieces by Rodena Preston, the
Gospel Music Workshop of America's Los Angeles Chapter Choir, Demetria
Champ, the UCLA Gospel Choir (James Roberson, director) and others.
Nov. 1
Tribute to Great Jazz Big Bands, Composers, Arrangers, Improvisers
7 p.m., Schoenberg Hall
Free
Scheduled to appear are the UCLA Jazz Orchestra (Charley Harrison,
director); Kenny Burrell; the UCLA jazz faculty, including Gerald Wilson,
George Bohanon and Charles Owens; and special guest Patrice Rushen. The
concert is a salute to the great jazz big bands and arrangers such as Duke
Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Don Redman, Cab Calloway, Gerald
Wilson, Quincy Jones, Thad Jones and Luther Henderson, and to major African
American composers such as Wayne Shorter, Thelonius Monk, Benny Golson,
Horace Silver, Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones and W.C. Handy.
Nov. 2
Blues, Funk, Rock, Folk
7 p.m., Schoenberg Hall
Free
Featuring songs and artist tributes to the greats such as B.B. King, James
Brown and Robert Johnson. Scheduled to appear are Marlo Henderson, Maxayn
Lewis, Sherry Pruitt and others.
Nov. 3
Tribute to Latin Jazz, Afro Latin, Avant-Garde
7 p.m., Schoenberg Hall
Free
Scheduled to appear are the UCLA Latin Jazz Ensemble (Bobby Rodriguez,
director), Lalo Schifrin, Francisco Aguabella, Roberto Miranda and others.
The concert emphasizes the important role that African Americans played in
the development of this genre. The program includes a tribute to John Birks,
aka "Dizzy Gillespie" - a seminal figure in the development of Latin jazz -
featuring Jon Faddis, Hubert Laws and music by Lalo Schifrin and other
featured artists.
Nov. 4
Rap/Hip-Hop/Spoken Word
7 p.m., Schoenberg Hall
Free
Scheduled to appear are David Cherry, Beat Junkies, Wolf, Kamau Daaood and
others.
SYMPOSIUM
Oct. 28
9 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Jan Popper Theater, Schoenberg Music Building
Free
9-10 a.m. Registration
10-11:30 a.m. Panel: "New Scholarship" Moderated by Scot Brown, associate
professor, UCLA Department of History.
1-2:30 p.m. Panel: "Appropriation and Crossover" Moderated by Maureen
Mahon, assistant professor, UCLA Department of Anthropology.
2:45-4:15 p.m. Panel: "Music Industry" Moderated by Eddie S. Meadows,
professor emeritus, School of Music and Dance, San Diego State University.
5-7 p.m. Reception
Oct. 29
9 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
Jan Popper Theater, Schoenberg Music Building
Free
9-10 a.m. Registration
10 a.m.-noon Roundtable: "Identity, Gender, and Sexuality" Moderated by
Cheryl L. Keyes, associate professor, UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology.
1-3 p.m. Roundtable: "The Los Angeles Music Scene" Moderated by
Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje, professor and chair, UCLA Department of
Ethnomusicology. Participants will include Margaret Pleasant Douroux
(gospel), Albert McNeil (spirituals) and Clora Bryant (jazz).
3:15-5:15 p.m. Roundtable: "It's All Connected" Moderated by Kenny
Burrell, professor and director of the Jazz Studies Program, UCLA Department
of Ethnomusicology.
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 06:17:08 +0200
From: Afrodicia E-Blast <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Southern California Celebrates Fela Kuti Month, All Through October!
RADIO AFRODICIA PROUDLY ANNOUNCES
* FELA KUTI MONTH *
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 THROUGH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
AT VENUES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Check Out The Events Below, And Honor The Legacy Of Fela!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2005 at 9 PM
TEMPLE BAR
1026 WILSHIRE BLVD., #C300, SANTA MONICA, CA
PHONE: (310) 393-6611
DJ NNAMDI, AFRODICIA SOUNDSYSTEM, NAJITE & OLOKUN PROPHECY, and BLAY AMBOLLEY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2005 at 9 PM
SHADES OF AFRICA - GRIOTS CAFÉ
352 E. 3RD ST., LONG BEACH, CA
PHONE: (562) 436-2210
WORD + MUSIC = POWER: AFROBEAT POETRY, FEATURING RADIO AFRODICIA RESIDENT POET
ISAAC SUNDIATA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2005 from 7 PM - 11 PM
VERONICA FUFULAND
528 WEST MANCHESTER, INGLEWOOD, CA
PHONE: (310) 673-4890
LAGOS YABIS: STORIES from KAKADU, AFROSPOT, and AFRICAN SHRINE; HOSTED BY REMI
KABAKA & KING OF BOYS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2005 at 9 PM
ZANZIBAR
1301 5TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA
PHONE: (310) 451-2221
ROCKY DAWUNI & REVELATION PROJECT, with AFROROOTS SUPER STAR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2005 from 12 PM - 6 PM
LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE
CRENSHAW BLVD. AND 43RD STREET, LEIMERT PARK, CA
FELA KUTI DAY CELEBRATION, WITH: AFROBEAT DOWN FEATURING SANDRA IZSADOR,
CANDIDE OYE-OBA, PLUS FOOD FROM VERONICA FUFULAND, ARTS + CRAFTS VENDORS, AND
RADIO AFRODICIA BROADCASTING LIVE FROM 2PM - 6PM ON KPFK 90.7 FM.
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 04:22:07 +0000
From: Marg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: TOURING: Nawal- Voice of Comoros, CA, OR, & WA USA - Oct 2005
Nawal originally comes from the Comoros Islands, also known as the
"Perfume Islands" or "Islands of the Moon," located in the Indian
Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa. Born into a family with many
musicians, Nawal bathed in both popular and spiritual music from a young age.
A descendant of the grand Sufi marabout of Comoros, El-Maarouf
(1852-1904), Nawal is known as "The Voice of Comoros." Indo-Arabian-Persian
music meets Bantu polyphonies, Sufi chants and the syncopated rhythms of the
Indian Ocean. An acoustic roots-based fusion, her music is rhythmically
compelling and beautifully lyrical.
Nawal's trio features Nawal on gambusi/guitar, Idriss Mlanao on
contrabass and Melissa Cara Rigoli on mbira and mixed percussion.
Upcoming Shows
October 15
Santa Cruz, CA
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
http://www.kuumbwajazz.org/
October 16
Santa Monica, CA
Temple Bar
http://www.templebarlive.com/
October 19
San Rafael, CA
Open Secret Music and World Art Gallery
http://www.opensecretbookstore.com/
October 20
Ashland, OR
Mobius
http://www.themobius.com/
October 22
Eugene, OR
Cozmic Events
http://www.cozmicpizza.com/entertainment.html
October 23
Spokane, WA
CenterStage Performances
http://www.spokanecenterstage.com/
October 24
Olympia, WA
Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art
http://www.traditionsfairtrade.com/
October 26
Berkeley, CA
Ashkenaz
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 00:04:17 -0000
From: "worldbeatcentersandiego" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: African Marketplace/Day of the Drum San Diego, CA
WorldBeat Cultural Center presents Day of the Drum/African
Marketplace
ADDRESS: 2100 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101
CONTACT: Jesse 619 230-1190 or Christina 619 246-6339
SUBJECT: A two day celebration of global music and dance in tribute
to the legacies of Babatunde Olatunji and Fela Kuti, during WorldBeat
Centers "Month of the Healing Drum", with special screening of the
film, Rhythms of the World; an exploration of the global beat.
ARTISTS:
-The African Showboyz, are a family of brothers from a tiny village
in Ghana who perform tribal drumming and dance, do amazing acrobatic
feats, juggle fire and walk on glass providing an exhilarating
experience for all. Discovered by Olatunji, this is a premiere
performance for San Diegans.
-HeartBeat of Africa Dancers, world-class dancers from San Diego's
East African immigrant community.
-Bolga Zohdoomah, highlife dance music from Ghana.
-Adama Diop with Aziz, drummer and dancer Adama hails from a family
of master drummers from Senegal.
-Saidos Sylla, master and drummer and dancer from Guinea.
-WorldBeat Center's Ethnic Drum and Dance groups from Africa and
Egypt. Also Taiko Drummers, and Native American Drummers.
AFRICAN MARKETPLACE: ethnic cloths, crafts and wares for sale from
countries including East and West Africa.
Location: WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
Dates: Sat and Sun, October 22 & 23rd, 2005.
Times: 12:30-5:30pm
Phone: (619) 230-1190
Website: www.worldbeatcenter.org or for film screening
www.rhfleet.org
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FILM: The IMAX Theater & WORLDBEAT CENTER in Balboa Park collaborate
to bring back the film Rhythms of the World; which features many of
the cultures that first inspired the stage show STOMP, with scenes
woven together by STOMP's cast. Directed by the original creators of
Stomp. The film concludes DAY OF THE DRUM/AFRICAN MARKETPLACE
activities each evening.
EVENT: A special screening of the film, Rhythms of the World, to
close Saturday of WorldBeat Center's DAY OF THE DRUM/AFRICAN
MARKETPLACE celebration.
DESCRIPTION: Rhythms of the World is a celebration of the global
beat; an exploration of the sights and sounds of continents and
cultures, punctuated by explosive performances. Rhythms of the World
features many of the cultures that first inspired the stage show
STOMP and STOMP's cast weaves together scenes in the film.
Transporting audiences to stunning settings around the globe. The
film closes each day of WorldBeat Cultural Center's DAY OF THE
DRUM/AFRICAN MARKETPLACE Celebration. A tribute to the legacies of
two great Nigerian musicians, pioneer Babatunde Olatunji and
innovator Fela Kuti. Whose music chronicles the evolution of Ancient
African traditional drumming to the new Afro-Beat musical movement.
The celebration features the African Showboyz from Ghana, Heartbeat
of Africa Dancers, from East Africa, Bolga Zohdoomah, highlife dance
music from Ghana, as well as WorldBeat Center's drummers and dancers
from Senegal, Guinea, Egypt, Taiko Drummers and Native American
Drummers.
FILM TYPE: A live-action IMAX film that has been made exclusively for
large-format film theaters and will not be released to regular (35mm)
theaters. The original creators of the international stage sensation,
STOMP, Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, directed the film.
LOCATION: IMAX Dome Theater at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in
Balboa Park
DATE: Saturday, October 22nd
TIME: 6:00p.m. (45minutes in length)
PHONE: R.H. Fleet information (619) 238-1233 or WorldBeat Center
(619) 230-1190
WEB: www.rhfleet.org or www.worldbeatcenter.org
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 03:51:51 -0000
From: "xuxachaves62" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Olivier Tarpaga Master Drummer & Dancer from Burkina Faso w/ Amadou
Kienou
Dancing in the Margins Festival
Dance Workshop - Sunday October 23 9:45am-12noon
Dance Arts Academy
731 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA. 90036
$8 for a single workshop/Live Percussion
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 03:16:14 -0000
From: "shlmadiba" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: hello... my fellow african
i've been here for 17 months,i haven't met any african people.i'm
willing to meet my african .i;m ready to your vision and your
inspirition and make friends as well .i'm from south africa by the
way .you can send me a note if you want to ....thanks.
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 20:03:25 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: BURKINA FASO - dance workshop this Sunday
As part of the Dancing in the Margins festival, Olivier Tarpaga will be
teaching DANCE OF BURKINA FASO. He will be accompanied by Master Burkinabe
Djembe
musician, Amadou Kienou, who is visiting from Germany. This class is a one
time treat, so come and dance to the rhythms of Burkinabe dance!
Sunday, October 23
9:45am - 12noon
@ Dance Arts Academy
731 S. La Brea Ave.
(just south of Wilshire)
LA, CA 90036
323-932-6230
www.danceartsacademy.com
pay admission at the door (cash only):
$8 for a single workshop
Olivier Tarpaga
Olivier Tarpaga was born in Burkina Faso. In 1997 he began to tour Africa,
Europe, and America as a dancer with the Bourgeon du Burkina. From 1994-2000
he trained in traditional and contemporary dance with Salia Sanou of Companie
Salia Ni Seydou. In 1999 he began to tour as a djembe drummer with Amadou
Kienou and his Ensemble Foteban. In 2000 Tarpaga co-founded Compagnie Tâ,
which
was selected as one of the top ten contemporary African dance companies for
their "extraordinary energy, grace, and style." In 2002 he moved to the USA
where he founded TARPAGA DANCE PROJECT. He currently teaches in the Fullerton
and Los Angeles School Districts.
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 01:32:54 -0000
From: "Fardad Michael Serry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Free lessons and exhibitions. Argentine Tango, Santa Barbara
Argentine Tango Open House
with Fardad Michael Serry & Julie Stillman
Exhibitions, Classes, Introduction to the music and the dance
It is all FREE!
Singles or partners
Wear shoes secure to the feet.
7:30-9:30pm
Wednesday October 19th
Golden Tree Studio
608 Anacapa Street
Downtown Santa Barbara
(between Cota and Ortega Sts.)
more information:
http://www.tangomilonga.biz
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:34:30 +0000
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Noisy Toys interviews: Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro, Legendary Brazilian
Percussionist
Noisy Toys interviews: Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro, Legendary Brazilian
Percussionist - http://www.noisytoys.com/interviews/interview12.html
Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro was a child prodigy in Brazil on the pandeiro, a
Brazilian-style tambourine. When he was 14 he played the part of a young boy in
the famous cult film Black Orpheus, which won the Best Foreign Language Film
Academy Award in 1959. By the time Carlinhos was 19 he was touring in Europe
and was part of the first wave of Brazilian musicians to bring samba and bossa
nova to the US. In recent years, Carlinhos has helped foster samba schools in
Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. He has played on dozens of albums,
taught Brazilian percussion to hundreds of professional and amateur musicians
and performs regularly.
read the full interview http://www.noisytoys.com/interviews/interview12.html
Noisy Toys
8728 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(in Westchester)
Open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 PM
and Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 PM.
Phone (310) 670-9957 or (800) 874-8223.
e-mail - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 16:53:56 +0000
From: FIRE MEDIA - Ilka Schlockermann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Coming up on BBC 1Xtra: AFROPOP - 4 part documentary series on African
hip-hop, presented by JJC
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Coming up on BBC 1Xtra:
Afropop The rise and rise of African hip-hop
Presented by JJC
Nigerian-born, London-based JJC, frontman of Afropean hip-hop outfit JJC & 419
Squad and producer to UK RnB stars Jamelia, Liberty X, Big Brovaz and Lemar,
looks at the rise and rise of African hip-hop in this four-part documentary,
Afropop from Wednesday, 2 November 2005 on BBC 1Xtra, broadcast as part of the
TXU programme, 2 4pm GMT.
African hip-hop is spreading across the African continent like wildfire. JJC
talks to young Africans about the trials and tribulations of creating music
that reflects their lives in the 21st century. He looks at how the traditional
music of Africa is being morphed and fused with Western hip-hop styles to
create a unique musical movement. From the major label presence of the South
African region to the independent, self-financed productions of the northern
regions, JJC explores the music industry in Africa, highlighting the ways it
compares to the western world. He hears stories from Senegalese hip-hop
superstars Daara J (who won the award for best African group at the World Music
Awards 2004) and Reggie Rockstone, the inventor of hip-life in Ghana, to the
ghetto realism of Kenyas Ukooflani Mau Mau Camp (part of the 38-strong
collective Nairobi Yetu). He also learns about Arabic hip-hop acts like
Moroccan group H Kayne through to the established music industry in South
Africa which is ruled by acts like Zola, Godessa and Bongo Maffin.
He also looks at the relationship between youthful rebellion and parental
disapproval and the clash between old and new African sentimentalities. JJC
learns about the opposition that musicians face from politicians and policemen.
He also discusses the sometimes unique language and content of young stars
music, whether rapping about HIV/AIDS or political corruption or simply how
they just want to dance; and the difference between rappers who celebrate their
personal wealth and those who use their music for protest.
The story of Afropop is the story of a new African youth.
Presenter: JJC
Producer: Bobby Seiler (BBC World Service)
Researcher: Ilka Schlockermann
This programme was first broadcast on BBC World Service as part of The Music
Feature.
Broadcast times:
Afropop, 4 x 30 minute programmes, to be broadcast as part of the Africa Lives
season on 1Xtras TXU programme http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/tx/
Wednesdays from 2 November 2005, between 2 and 4pm GMT
2 November 2005: Part 1 - West Africa
9 November 2005: Part 2 - East Africa
16 November 2005: Part 3 - Southern Africa
23 November 2005: Part 4 - North Africa
Listen live:
Via DAB digital radio
Via digital satellite or cable television
Via Freeview
Via the internet http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/
Listen again with BBC Radio Player:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/tx/documentaries/index.shtml
Images attached:
JJC, the series presenter
© Sophie Laslett (JJCakaSkillz_7lowres.jpg)
Maji, one half of Kenyan duo Gidigidimajimaji, Nairobi
© Ilka Schlockermann (majilowres.jpg)
Roba, one half of hip-hop pioneers Kalamashaka who belong to the Ukooflani Mau
Mau Camp, based in Dandora, one of Nairobis slums
© Ilka Schlockermann (maumaurobalowres.jpg)
HIGH RESOLUTION VERSIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST, PLUS MORE IMAGES OF JJC & OF
ARTISTS INTERVIEWED IN KENYA.
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For more information on JJC (and JJC & 419 Squad) please contact Ilka
Schlockermann
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Ilka Schlockermann
Manager of JJC & 419 Squad
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TEL: +44 (0)79 3206 6624
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 11:15:50 -0700
From: UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: CALL FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS- Asia Pacific Performance Exchange Re
sidency Program (APPEX 2006)
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!
ASIA PACIFIC PERFORMANCE EXCHANGE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
APPEX 2006
UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance (CIP)
Department of World Arts and Cultures (WAC)
July 3 to August 11, 2006 - Los Angeles, CA
Deadline for submissions: November 10, 2005
APPEX
The Asia Pacific Performance Exchange (APPEX) is an international musicians
and artists residency program that promotes cross-cultural and
interdisciplinary understanding; develops rigorous strategies for art-making
reflecting the nuances of cultural differences; and fosters new ways to
experiment, collaborate, and interpret artistic expression. Since its
inception in 1995, APPEX has brought together more than 100 traditional and
contemporary musicians and performing
<http://www.wac.ucla.edu/cip/appex/biosartists.htm> artists from throughout
Asia -- from Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea,
Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam -- and the United States for intensive
residency sessions on the campus of the University of California, Los
Angeles (UCLA).
The rich, interactive workshop environment
<http://www.wac.ucla.edu/cip/appex/workshop.htm> of APPEX provides
musicians and artists with the opportunity to expand their aesthetic range
through exposure to new performance practices and approaches to creative
production. APPEX Fellows develop the ability to collaborate across
discipline and culture; learn mutual and self-reflective critical
techniques; and initiate life-long friendships and professional networks.
The successful format of APPEX demonstrates how cross-cultural collaboration
can provide musicians and dancers with a more informed understanding of Asia
and America as well as valuable insights into their own world view.
THE PROGRAM
APPEX is a six-week intensive residency on the campus of UCLA. For five days
a week, artists will engage in all-day master classes, studio workshops,
experimentation, and collaborative projects. On weekends and evenings,
participants will be introduced to the vibrant arts and culture context of
the host city through specially planned field trips and concerts. Each
Fellow will be provided with travel expenses, shared accommodations, and
meals for the duration of the residency.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Traditional and contemporary performing artists from the United States and
Asia (India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia) are invited to apply. Special
care will be given in the selection process to ensure a balance across
disciplines. Artists who are active in the community as educators, artistic
directors, and cultural workers are encouraged to apply.
APPEX 2006 is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the Ford Foundation.
For application information please visit
http://www.wac.ucla.edu/cip/appex/index.htm
<http://www.wac.ucla.edu/cip/appex/index.htm>
UCLA CENTER FOR INTERCULTURAL PERFORMANCE (CIP)
Department of World Arts and Cultures (WAC)
Glorya Kaufman Hall
120 Westwood Plaza, Ste 188
Los Angeles, CA 90095
ph: 1-310-206-1335; fax: 1-310-825-5152
www.wac.ucla.edu/cip <http://www.wac.ucla.edu/cip> e-mail:
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Message: 13
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 21:38:11 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Fax # Revised - Logo Apparel Company Job Orders
Greetings -
FAX NUMBER HAS BEEN CORRECTED: 818-285-8305
Global Marketing, Logo Apparel Company in Van Nuys, California is looking for:
Customer Services Representative - $15hr
Office duties, Handling inbound calls only with their customers
Computer skills - MS Office, Outlook
Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm
full time
Production Lead/Purchaser - Salaried position, D.O.E.
Full time Monday - Friday
Serve as Lead production for a Logo Apparel line
Working w/ labels, logos on a production line
Will do Purchasing w/ accounting software
Computer skills - MS Office , Outlook
Please fax resumes to : Nick @ 818.285.8305
Information forwarded by:
Abbey Walusimbi
United African Federation
3700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1010
Los Angeles, California 90010 USA
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