There are 12 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Seeking Performers: Music Festival of the Nations 2006, Rome, Italy
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
2. W African Dance classes in San Diego
From: Sue Allard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
3. Come See the Apes! Gibbon Conservation Center, Santa Clarita
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
4. Fine artists display (songwriters perform) FREE at SF Bay Weekend in
Apr
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
5. Learn TAHITIAN DRUM DANCE - March 25 only
From: "Bashtet Studio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
6. WEST AFRICAN HIGHLIFE THIS SATURDAY IN BERKELEY
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
7. Flamenco classes, all levels
From: BailaorFlamenco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
8. April Majesty Weekend - Free displays/performances for artists...
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
9. Drum Dance ,Esalen Big Sur, Ca. Apr 28,29,30
From: "CAROLE ZEITLIN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
10. Shiferaw Girma Exhibit, "The Lure of Women", Throughout April At The
Addis Art Gallery, Los Angeles
From: Afrodicia E-Blast <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
11. BIRD FLU IN NIGER
From: "niger1_com" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
12. So. California Reggae/Ska Concert, Club, and Radio Calendar - March
17, 2006
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:59:06 +0000
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Seeking Performers: Music Festival of the Nations 2006, Rome, Italy
Would you like to perform at the Music Festival of the Nations 2006, Rome,
Italy, next summer?
If yes, please call +39-06-8713-1590 or email us [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit
http://www.tempietto.it
Sincerely,
Angelo Filippo Jannoni Sebastianini
Ede Ivan
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 12:52:23 -0800 (PST)
From: Sue Allard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: W African Dance classes in San Diego
West African Dance Classes in San Diego
Drumming by TamTam Mandingue Professional level drummers in San Diego for
Mamady Keita's workshop. They will be HOT!
Location for both classes: the Arts & Entertainment Center
3026 University Ave.
North Park Area of San Diego 92104
Mabiba Baegne is not only an African dancer, singer, and dunun player, but an
exceptional teacher. A native of the Congo, she spent her early youth touring
the world as a hand-picked member of the Congolese National Dance Company.
Mabiba's career spans over 30 years, including touring internationally as a
singer and dancer with African world beat star Salif Keita. For the past decade
she has taught and performed both dance and drumming in the U.S. In addition to
teaching her native Congolese dance and musical traditions, Mabiba has the
remarkable distinction of being a master of the dunun drums from West Africa,
is well-versed in West African dance, and has toured with Mamady Keita. If you
can't get to her classes in Northern California, you won't want to miss her
class here!
Thursday, March 23 8:00-9:30pm Price: $15
Hes back for one class only!!
Sekou Soumah - former member of the Northwest Afrikan American Ballet -
returns from Portland to bring you the rhythms of Guinea and its many ethnic
groups. A talented dancer and drummer, Sekou has studied extensively here and
abroad with teachers Moustapha Bangoura and Alseny Soumah of Les Ballets
Africans. Sekou delivers a high-energy class that will leave you feeling
spiritually inspired and uplifted!
*NOTE NEW TIME!!
Sunday, March 26 5:30-7:00pm Price: $15
Location for Both: the Arts & Entertainment Center
3026 University Ave. in North Park, San Diego, 92104
For Information, contact Sue Allard at 619-294-5794 or email [EMAIL
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:37:41 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Come See the Apes! Gibbon Conservation Center, Santa Clarita
Have you ever seen a gibbon ape up close?
Did you know that one of the largest populations of gibbons is
right here in Southern California? They've been rescued
from private and public ownership. Now they live in
their own sanctuary.
You are invited to
"Come see the Gibbons"
April 8, Saturday (second Saturday in April)
Gibbon Conservation Center
19100 Esguerra Rd, Santa Clarita
Celebrating its 30th year
8:30 AM - 12 noon
Light breakfast with the gibbons, guided tour/talk
by Alan Mootnick, silent auction with gibbon vocalizing.
Donation $30 for this fundraiser.
Pay at the gate or online with PayPal
gibboncenter.org
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
661-943-4915
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:35:37 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Fine artists display (songwriters perform) FREE at SF Bay Weekend in
Apr
DISPLAY OR PERFORM FOR FREE AT CREATIVE AND MAJESTIC WEEKEND IN SF BAY
AREA!!!
Fine artists, digital atists, visionary artists, poets, songwriters and
spoken word artists may display their works and / or perform for FREE on BOTH
DAYS
-- Sat April 8 and Sun April 9 as part of Aha! Majesty Weekend in the SF Bay
area.
Visual artists can display up to four of their works on both days for FREE!
And songwriters can perform at least two songs (possibly more) both days for
FREE. There is no charge for artists to attend or display / perform at these
events.
This is not a competition or juried exhibition. It is a VISIONARY WEEKEND of
events that bring together creatives, innovators and arts appreciators from
different parts of the SF Bay area and throughout California. You will meet
other highly creative souls connected to Artists Helping Artists (Aha!)
organization.
SEE BELOW TO GET ON THE LIST OF FINE ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS TO DISPLAY AND
PRESENT BOTH DAYS.
Artists Helping Artists (Aha!) www.ArtistsHelpingArtists.org and The Creative
Line magazine are sponsoring the events on Aha! Majesty Weekend. Events
includes Majesty, Beauty and Creativity -- and interactive conversation (1 to
3pm
onSat Apr 8), Open Muse in the Redwoods -- a musical and poetic showcase (3 to
6pm on Sat Apr 8) and our big Imagination Salon and Potluck Banquet with
performances, food and highly creative presentations (1 to 5pm on Sat Apr 9) in
Santa Cruz, CA. The events occur at a wonderful location in the heart of the
redwoods of Santa Cruz, with a stage right down on the creek immersed in the
trees.
It is about connecting, co-ordinating and sharing one's work in a new region
of California. You will make many new friends from the SF Bay and other
regions. While you are in the region you can also plan to visit some of the
incredible natural beauty and various creative centers that exist in the SF Bay
area.
Full details on the individual events are at
http://www.artistshelpingartists.org/roundtables.htm
SIGN UP FOR FINE ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS.
There are spots available for fine artists and performers to come and display
/ perform on both days -- Sat April 8 and Sun April 9.
1) Send your request asap to display or perform to Julie Windsor at
[EMAIL PROTECTED] with name, city, art form, and any web site.
2) You will receive a confirmation back from Aha! that you are REGISTERED and
ON THE LIST to perform or display both days that weekend. There are no
costs to you to perform, display or attend events. It's FREE.
3) VISUAL ARTISTS: You will bring up to four pieces of your most visionary
stuff. You may bring easels or small grid to display your pieces. Visual art
will be displayed around the center where the events are taking place and for
view by those coming to the events. If your art pieces sell Aha! receives 20
percent of the sale price. You price your own art.
4) PERFORMERS: You will get a minimum of two songs both days. Bring your
most creative, visionary and innovative stuff. Acoustic only. No bands. Come
and meet other performers and fine artists too from various regions.
5) Artists are responsible for their own lodging. Aha! has a few spots
available to stay at the center (where the events are being held) but these
must be
booked in advance (One night is $60, two nights is $90) Includes continental
breakfast. Otherwise artists find their own lodging or stay with a friend in
the region.
6) A larger four day Majesty in the Redwoods retreat runs side by side with
this weekend. This is strictly optional for artists coming from other parts of
California and out of state and who wish to be part of the retreat. Full
details on that retreat are at
http://www.artistshelpingartists.org/art_retreats.htm
Julie Windsor
Artists Helping Artists (Aha!)
More info on events: http://www.artistshelpingartists.org/roundtables.htm
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:46:20 -0800
From: "Bashtet Studio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Learn TAHITIAN DRUM DANCE - March 25 only
Learn authentic Tahitian Dance at Bashtet Studio
w/ Guest Teacher, Kareva Mateata-Allain-----
COMING TO LOS ANGELES ONE DAY ONLY!!
Sat. March 25th
Special workshop:
DANCE TAHITI by KAREVA ---The Intensity and Beauty of Tahitian Dance --
Everyone is welcome - no experience needed - lots of fun!
Workshop includes:
--a CD of Tahitian dance percussion
--handouts/notes of basic movements and choreography
--learning a complete Tahitian drum dance
SATURDAY MARCH 25, 2006
1:00 - 4:00pm
Special Discount Price - $75
Please call by Thur. 3/23 to reserve your space.
213-680-9642
Or register online at: http://www.bashtet.com/workshop-24.html
Tahitian dancing is a centuries old spiritual dance form that accompanies
energetic
island drums. Workshop will focus on basic hip movements, strength, control and
isolation of hip
movements, transitioning, and coordinated arm and hand movements. Further, and
students will
learn a choreographed Tahitian drum dance.
Other elements important to the dance form are fluidity, balance, body memory,
stamina,
and grace. You will feel invigorated, empowered, and self-confident. Dancing
is barefoot to
keep you grounded.
Come to class with a sarong (pareo) or shawl/scarf to tie around your hips.
Kareva
promises an excellent workout, lots of fun, and a great way to get in touch
with your primal
and creative female energy.
No previous dance (or rhythm) experience necessary. Workshop will include great
energy, a lot of fun, a CD of Tahitian dance percussion and handouts of basic
movements
and choreography.
http://www.bashtet.com/workshop-24.html
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Bashtet Movement Arts Studio
'Your Body/Mind Fitness Center'
213-680-9642
http://www.bashtet.com
201 S. Santa Fe Ave. Suite 200
Downtown LA, CA. 90012
**Located in the Arts District, NE edge of downtown - next to Little Tokyo.
Between 2nd & 3rd St.- 1/4 mile east of Alameda St....Dial 004 at callbox.
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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 03:55:14 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: WEST AFRICAN HIGHLIFE THIS SATURDAY IN BERKELEY
Hello Dear Friends and Family,
Spring has arrived and we can celebrate the earth's new year, another
chance to share love and peace together.
Come join us this Saturday to move and groove with the West African
Highlife Band!
Please visit _www.AfricanMusicSource.com_
(http://www.africanmusicsource.com/) for the latest news about our upcoming
concert dates.
Peace and Love to You,
--Baba Ken Okulolo
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
Dance to Classic Highlife Hits with the
WEST AFRICAN HIGHLIFE BAND
Featuring: Baba Ken Okulolo, Soji Odukogbe, Nii Armah,
Rasaki Aladokun, Pope Flyne, Lemi Barrow
_www.AfricanHighlife.com_ (http://www.africanhighlife.com/)
Live at
Ashkenaz
1317 San Pablo Avenue
at Gilman in Berkeley
PLUS
Free African Dance Lesson with
COMFORT AKOSUA MENSAH
Doors at 8:30 p.m.
African Dance Lesson at 9:00 p.m.
Showtime 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $13, Students with ID $11
Free Parking Across the Street
Wheelchair Accessible
All Ages, All the Time
Showline: 510-525-5054
_www.Ashkenaz.com_ (http://www.ashkenaz.com/)
>From the Ashkenaz calendar:
African Highlife dance classics are the heart and soul of concerts by the
West African Highlife Band. Launched by Kotoja's Baba Ken Okulolo, with master
musicians from several West African countries, the band draws on folk
traditions combined with modern stylistic elements, played with acoustic and
electric
instruments, and includes the infectious classic highlife dance hits of
Ghana and Nigeria.
Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center
is a tax-exempt non-profit arts organization
supported by patrons, donors, foundations,
staff, and musicians.
[If you wish to be deleted from my African music
mailing list, please let me know at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ]
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:54:58 +0000
From: BailaorFlamenco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Flamenco classes, all levels
FLAMENCO CLASSES! SCHEDULES! DANCE NEWS!! Palm Springs
(562) 699-7595 or (760) 778-6192
Intermediate: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Rehearsal and Performance Class 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Beginners: 7:00 - 8:00 PM (SIGNING UP NEW CLASS NOW!)
STEP BY STEP Dance Studio
316 North Palm Canyon Drive, (corner of Amado on left), Palm Springs, Ca 92262
For information and registration, please call: 562-699-7595 or 760-778-6192 and
leave message
East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, California
(323) 265-8793-4-5
Beginners:
#4028 5 Sundays April 28 - May 21
11:00 -12:30 PM $50.00
Student Center Stage
Intermediate - Intensive
Student Center Stage
#4031 5 Sundays April 23 - May 21
12:30 - 2:00 PM $50.00
EXCITING NEW CLASS!!!
Palmas, Palillos y Sevillanas!!
Palmas, Palillos y Sevillanas means Gypsy Hand clapping (Percussive),
Castanets, and Sevillanas, the national dance of Spain, native to Andalucia.
Learn intricate, percussive Flamenco hand clapping, Castanet playing, and
Sevillanas as the Gitanos of Andalucia perform them. Taught by Flamenco Artist
Juan Talavera
PREREQUISITE: Must have Flamenco Dance Experience!
#4032 5 Sundays April 23 - May 21
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Student Center Stage $50.00
Rio Hondo College
(562) 463-4606
Flamenco Dance II
Prerequisite: Flamenco I or equivalent experience Intermediate students will
explore the intricate 12-beat Flamenco Rhythms as they learn a flamenco
choreography.
**Please bring low-heeled shoes or boots with THIN soles. No Tennis Shoes or
flats. Women should wear LONG flowing skirts.
Apr. 6-27 May 4-11
T # 2030.4 Thurs. (6) 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: PC-200, Putnam Center
Call 562-463-4606 for enrollment.
Children may take these classes but please, no younger than 10 yrs. of age.
EARLY REGISTRATION IS VERY IMPORTAN.
For information regarding Bookings, Classes, Concert Performances, Lectures,
Promotions,
Corporate Events, Theme Events, Parties, Weddings, and Flamenco Event
Planning
please call
Juan Talavera at 562-699-7595.
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Juan Talavera Performs at Luna Negra in Old Town Pasadena on Friday evenings.
Show times are at 7:30 PM.
Call now and reserve a Space as the place gets packed! He also performs
there
on the Last Saturday of the month.
Talavera and his acclaimed FLAMENCO BRAVO! Dancers, Musicians, Singers and
Percussionists perform at the famed Fountain Theatre in FOREVER FLAMENCO! on
Sunday, June 11, 2006 @ 8:00 PM.
Call now to reserve a seat! : (323) 663-1525. This intimate theatre is the
perfect showcase for Flamenco!, and it sells out quick. DON'T BE LEFT OUT!!
Please tell your friends!!
Juan will again be sponsoring Angelita Gomez, the Internationally known
Flamenco dance Instructor from Jerez to Los Angeles during the month of June
for
Weekend Workshops in Alhambra. Last year's workshops were a great success. For
further information on these great workshops, please visit
www.flamencobravo.com
or email to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Let Your Gypsy out! Ole!!!
please visit: FlamencoBravo.com
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 12:32:45 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: April Majesty Weekend - Free displays/performances for artists...
Aha! Majesty Weekend in the SF Bay area occurs Sat April 8 and Sun April 9.
Full details on the individual events that weekend are at
http://www.artistshelpingartists.org/roundtables.htm It's a visionary
convergence of fine
artists, digital artists, songwriters, spoken word artists, innovators and
creative
catalysts and leaders. The events take place over two days at a heavenly
location in the Santa Cruz redwoods of the SF Bay area.
Quite a number of artists are also coming from throughout Southern
California. It's a great chance to experience the natural majesty of this
beautiful
region... and exchange creativity and vision with other renaissance women and
men.
It is FREE for VISUAL ARTISTS TO DISPLAY UP TO FOUR OF THEIR WORKS at the
events on Saturday and Sunday of Aha! Majesty Weekend. No charge to display...
if you sell work 20% of sale goes to Aha!
It is also FREE for SONGWRITERS AND PERFORMERS TO PLAY TWO SONGS ON BOTH DAYS
of Aha! Majesty Weekend.
Slots for both visual artists and performers are still available... BUT you
must RSVP to Julie Windsor at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ASAP with your name, city,
art or music form and any web site. It's not a competition... 95% of those who
sign up are approved. This is a visionary convergence.
It may be possible to share a ride up with another artist or performer in the
Los Angeles area.
Julie Windsor
Artists Helping Artists (Aha!)
More info on Aha! Majesty Weekend is at
http://www.artistshelpingartists.org/roundtables.htm
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:53:08 -0800
From: "CAROLE ZEITLIN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Drum Dance ,Esalen Big Sur, Ca. Apr 28,29,30
Join us for an unforgetable experience! Drum, Dance, Sing, Celebrate,
Ceremony, Soak & Hike. There is the wonder of the place itself, 120 acres of
fertile land carved out between mountain and ocean, blessed by a cascading
canyon stream and hot mineral springs gushing out of a seaside cliff. Next
a gathering a special group of people who have been touched by Baba
Olatunji, as well as other great anscestoral spirits. Teachers/Leaders
include: Ayo Adeyemi Nigerian rhythm master and
Ifa Priest: Anindo Marshal, accomplished African Dancer, Drummer Singer and
Carole Z Adeyemi; Ceremonial Leader and Professional Rhythm Educator.
continuing Education credits given for wkd
For more information and reservations please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or
call 310-558-1708.
or contact Esalen.org directly ........hope to see you
Carole Zeiltin Adeyemi
Director, Yoruba House
10877 Palms Blvd.. #3
Los Angeles, Ca.90034
http://yorubahouse.net
310-558-1708
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 07:36:09 +0100
From: Afrodicia E-Blast <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Shiferaw Girma Exhibit, "The Lure of Women", Throughout April At The
Addis Art Gallery, Los Angeles
RADIO AFRODICIA PROUDLY ANNOUNCES
SHIFERAW GIRMA: THE LURE OF WOMEN
AT THE ADDIS ART GALLERY, LOS ANGELES, CA
EXHIBIT RUNS APRIL 1 - APRIL 30, 2006
The ADDIS ART GALLERY will be showcasing the works of SHIFERAW GIRMA
throughout the month of April. The Ethiopian painter has been
painting the lives of everyday women since 1991, employing Coptic
symbols and modernist techniques to create intimate portraits of his
subjects.
The exhibit will present select works from the impressive repertoire
of GIRMA, focusing on content rather than chronology. "THE LURE OF
WOMEN" is an excellent opportunity to view and discuss the
contributions of this truly gifted member of the Ethiopian and
artistic communities.
OPENING RECEPTIONS
Saturday, April 1, 2006, 6 - 10 PM
Sunday, April 2, 2006, 2 - 6 PM
The artist will be present at both receptions
EXHIBITION
April 1 - April 30, 2006
Addis Art Gallery
5524 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Phone: (310) 666-6252
Web: http://www.addis-art.com
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday: 2 - 6 PM
Sunday - Tuesday: CLOSED
For More Information, E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Come listen, come see, come buy at RADIO AFRODICIA, streaming 24/7
http://www.Afrodicia.com
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:32:10 -0000
From: "niger1_com" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: BIRD FLU IN NIGER
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:19:17 +0000
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: So. California Reggae/Ska Concert, Club, and Radio Calendar - March
17, 2006
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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GINJA LIONS' GRAND OPENING (DREAD PATRICK'S DAY)TOMORROW - FRIDAY MARCH 17
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SATURDAY - APRIL 8
2ND ANNUAL SKA & ROCKSTEADY BONANZA
Joey Altruda & Classic Riddims (with members of Jump With Joey, Hepcat, Ocean
11, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Macy Gray's band) , See Spot, The Skeletones,
Kingston Ska Collective, La Banda Skalavera, Deal's Gone Bad
MC Junor Francis / DJs Boss Harmony & Ichi
El Rey Theatre
5515 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles
6pm Doors - All Ages - $17 advance / $20 day of show
Web: http://www.ticketmaster.com
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SATURDAY - APRIL 29
NIGERIA'S REGGAE SUPERSTAR
VICTOR ESSIET AND THE MANDATORS
FEAT. JAMAICAN REGGAE LEGENDS - SLY & ROBBIE
SPECIAL GUESTS: DETOUR POSSE
THE ROXY THEATRE
9009 W. SUNSET BLVD. WEST HOLLYWOOD
8PM DOORS - (310) 278-9457
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ALL TICKETMASTER LOCATIONS
AND THE ROXY BOX OFFICE
INFO: MYSTIC RECORDS (909) 945-5757
WEBSITE: www.VICTORESSIET.com
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EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT
JAMAICAN GOLD (@ THE CENTURY CLUB)
DJs White Lightning, QBwoy,
Black Gold Sound and special guests
Room I: Rootz * Dancehall * Soca * Hip-Hop
Room II: Rare Grooves * Funk * R&B * Old School
Room III: Vintage Reggae * Lovers Rock * Rub-A-Dub
((On The Smoking Patio))
Room IV: VIP Lounge
10131 Constellation Blvd. (@ Ave. Of The Stars) Century City
8pm to 2am - 21 and over - Hotline: (323) 980-3444
Web: http://www.JamaicanGold.com
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EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT
JAMAICA LIVE (@ THE DRAGONFLY)
Coming Soon To Jamaica Live:
March 23 - Haile Maskel and The Rastafarians
April 6 - Boom Shaka
wmfiltered:
DJ's White Lightning, Q Bwoy, Marc Luv, & Far East Sound
Room I: Rootz & Culture * Dancehall * Reggaeton * Hip-Hop
Room II: Vintage Reggae * Lover Rock * Rub-A-Dub * Soca
Room III: The Irie Smoking Patio
6510 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood
9:30pm to 2am / Hotline (323) 980-3444
Web: http://www.LAReggaeClubs.com
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EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Zions Gate every Wednesday night FREE (no cover)
Full bar and Jamaican food on sale 'til 2am
Selectors: Tetris and Byze One
serving real reggae riddims all nite
GINJA LION'S JOINT
8771 W. Pico Blvd (near Robertson Blvd) Beverly Hills
for more info, call ahead service, and delivery
call 310-858-1882
Web: http://www.GinjaLions.com
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http://www.kjlhradio.com/
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http://www.935kday.com/index.shtml
THE GET UP STAND UP SHOW WITH
DREDD SCOTT AND BARBARA B
SUNDAYS - 8PM TO 11PM
Request Line: (310) 552-9935
WEB: http://www.935kday.com/
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So. California Reggae/Ska Concert, Club, and Radio Calendar
March 17, 2006
This Week:
TONIGHT - Thurs. Mar. 16 - Toots and The Maytals, Elijah Emmanuel and The
Revelations - House of Blues Sunset Strip - 8430 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood -
8pm - (323) 848-5100 - Web: http://www.hob.com/sunsetstrip /
http://www.tootsandthemaytals.net
Fri. Mar. 17 - Toots and The Maytals, Elijah Emmanuel and The Revelations -
Ventura Theater - 26 S. Chestnut St. Ventura - 8pm - (805) 653-0721 - Web:
http://www.venturatheater.net / http://www.tootsandthemaytals.net
Sat. Mar. 18 - Toots and The Maytals, Elijah Emmanuel and The Revelations -
House of Blues San Diego - 1055 5th Avenue San Diego - 8pm - $25 advance / $27
door - (619) 299-BLUE - Web: http://www.hob.com/sandiego /
http://www.tootsandthemaytals.net
Sun. Mar. 19 - Toots and The Maytals, Elijah Emmanuel and The Revelations -
House of Blues - 1530 S. Disneyland Drive Anaheim - (714) 778-BLUE - Web:
http://www.hob.com/anaheim / http://www.tootsandthemaytals.net
Mon. Mar. 20 - Dr. Israel, Heavyweight Dub Champion, - The Knitting Factory -
7021 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood - 8pm - 21 and over - (323) 463-0204 - Web:
http://www.knittingfactory.com **NEW**
Upcoming Concerts/Events:
Sat. Mar. 25 - Steel Pulse - 4th and B - 4th Street and B Street San Diego -
8pm - All Ages - (619) 231-4343 - Web: http://www.4thandb.com
**SOLD OUT** Sun. Mar. 26 - UB40, Elan - House of Blues - 1530 S. Disneyland
Drive Anaheim - (714) 778-BLUE - Web: http://www.hob.com/anaheim
Mon. Mar. 27 - Steel Pulse - House of Blues - 1530 S. Disneyland Drive Anaheim
- 7pm - All Ages - (714) 778-BLUE - Web: http://www.hob.com/anaheim
Tues. Mar. 28 - Steel Pulse - House of Blues Sunset Strip - 8430 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood - 8pm - (323) 848-5100 - Web: http://www.hob.com/sunsetstrip
**SOLD OUT** Wed. Mar. 29 - UB40, Elan - House of Blues Sunset Strip - 8430
Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood - 8pm - (323) 848-5100 - Web:
http://www.hob.com/sunsetstrip
Wed. Mar. 29 - Steel Pulse - Ventura Theater - 26 S. Chestnut St. Ventura - 8pm
- (805) 653-0721 - Web: http://www.venturatheater.net
Sat. Apr. 8 - 2nd Annual Ska & Rocksteady Bonanza feat. Joey Altruda & Classic
Riddims (with members of Jump With Joey, Hepcat, Ocean 11, Antibalas Afrobeat
Orchestra, Macy Gray's band) , See Spot, The Skeletones, Kingston Ska
Collective, La Banda Skalavera, Deal's Gone Bad, MC Junor Francis, and DJs
Boss Harmony & Ichi - El Rey Theatre - 5515 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles - 6pm -
All Ages - $17 advance / $20 day of show ) - Web: http://www.ticketmaster.com
Mon./Tues. Apr. 10/11 - Sean Paul - House of Blues Sunset Strip - 8430 Sunset
Blvd. West Hollywood - 7:30pm doors / 8:30pm showtime - All Ages - (323)
848-5100 - Web: http://www.hob.com/sunsetstrip
Wed. Apr. 26 - The Skatalites, Chris Murray Combo, and Dubcoincidence - The
Knitting Factory - 7021 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood - 7pm - All Ages - (323)
463-0204 - Web: http://www.knittingfactory.com **CORRECTED INFO**
Sat. Apr. 29 - Victor Essiet and The Mandators feat. Sly & Robbie, Detour Posse
- The Roxy Theatre - 9009 W. Sunset Blvd. W. Hollywood - 8pm Doors - (310)
278-9457 / Mystic Records (909) 945-5757 - Web: http://www.VictorEssiet.com
Sat. / Sun. Apr. 29/30 - Coachella Music Festival: Sat. 29th: Damian âJr.
Gong" Marley, Depeche Mode, and many more / Sun. 30th: Matisyahu, Massive
Attack, and many more - Empire Polo Field - Indio (Inland Empire) -Tickets: $86
per day / 2-Day starts at $167 - Web: http://www.ticketmaster.com /
http://www.coachella.com
Sat. May 13 - 6th Annual Red Carpet Affair w/ SWATCH International and
Metrolink Sound - Shatto Banquet Hall - 3744 W. Slauson Ave. Los Angeles -
10pm until ?? - $30 - (323) 737-9277
Thurs. May 18 - John Brown's Body, Bedoin Soundclash - Key Club - 9039 Sunset
Blvd. West Hollywood - 7pm - $12 - (310) 274-5800 - Web: http://www.keyclub.com
Sun./Mon. May 28/29 - 20th Annual UCLA JazzReggae Festival (Jazz on Sunday /
Reggae on Monday) - Artists line-up TBA - International Food & Crafts Fair -
UCLA Intramural Field - Westwood - All Ages - (310) 281-1124 - Web:
http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/jazzreggae
Fri./Sat./Sun. June 23/24/25 - 13th Annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival -
Baaba Maal, Culture, Ken Boothe, Don Carlos, Mad Professor, Earl 16, Michael
Prophet, Robotiks, Rico Rodriquez, Amadou & Miriam, Soul Vendors, Sidestepper,
Luna Angel, Inner Visions, Gomba Jahbari, and more artists TBA - Mendocino
County Fairgrounds - Booneville (N. California) - Web: http://www.snwmf.com
**LINE-UP UPDATE**
Fri./Sat./Sun. Aug. 4/5/6 - 23rd Annual Reggae On The River - Sean Paul, Salif
Keita, Sizzla, Anthony B, Sanchez, Gyptian, Heavyweight Dub Champion, GdjiGidhi
MajiMaji, K'naan and more artists TBA - Dimmick Ranch, Piercy (So. Humboldt
Co. / No. California) - Web: http://www.ReggaeOnTheRiver.com **LINE-UP UPDATE**
Sun. Aug. 13 - Bob Marley Roots Rock Reggae Festival feat. Ziggy Marley and
more artists TBA - Hollywood Bowl - 2301 N. Highland Ave. Hollywood - 7pm
showtime - Info Line: (323) 850-2000 / Ticketmaster (213) 480-3232 - Web:
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/reggae
Weekly Clubs and Events
Sunday - Jamaica Gold (@ the Century Club) w/ DJs White Lightning, QBwoy, Baby
Ace, Black Gold, and special guests - 10131 Constellation Blvd. (@ Ave. Of The
Stars) Century City - 9pm to 2am - 21 and over - Hotline (323) 980-3444 - Web:
http://www.LAReggaeClubs.com
Sunday - Tribe of Kings Sound - Bar Dynamite - 1808 W. Washington St. San
Diego - 9pm to 2am - 21 and over - (619) 232-8100 - Web:
http://www.tribeofkings.com/
Sunday - Live Reggae & Soca w/ Upstream - Woody's Wharf - 2318 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach (off Newport Pier) - 4pm to 8pm show - No Cover - All Ages
(restaurant) / 21 and over (bar) - (949) 553-6949 / (949) 675-0474 - Web:
http://www.upstreammusic.com
Sunday - Reggae Nite (@ The Cave) - Live Bands & DJ Jammin J - 49 S. Pine Ave.
Long Beach - Free before 9:30 / $10 after - 21 and over - (562) 498-0818
Monday - Live Reggae Bands - The White House - 340 S. Coast Highway - Laguna
Beach - 8pm to 1:30am - (949) 494-8088
Monday - Dub Dynamite (@ Bar Dynamite) w/ DJs Lionel Judah (Tribe of Kings) and
Kid Natty (Parallel Mechanics) -1808 W. Washington St. San Diego - 9pm to 2am
- Free Admission - (619) 295-8743
Tuesday - The Bluebeat Lounge (@ The Alterknit Lounge in the Knitting Factory)
w/ guest bands/DJs (Mar. 21 - Warsaw, Keyser Soze, The Aftermath / Mar. 28 -
The Equalizers, Jim Dandy, Sweater Club) - 7021 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood -
9pm to Midnight - All Ages - $5 door - (323) 463-0204 - Web:
http://www.bluebeatlounge.com
Tuesday - UPPAKAMP Dreadlocks Roll Call w/ Live Reggae and guest DJs - The
Airliner Club & Restaurant - 2419 N. Broadway (3 blocks east of I-5) Downtown
Los Angeles.- 21 and over - 9pm to 2am - (562) 480-8762
Tuesday - Pum Pum Tuesday's (@ TOKIO) w/ DJs Higher, Damo, and Dana Dane - 1640
N. Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood - 10:30pm to 2am - Free Admission - 21 and over -
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tuesday - Reggae Tuesdays (@ Cooney's) w/ live bands and The Cool Ruler (KJEE /
KCSB) - 500 Anacapa (corner of Haley) Santa Barbara - 21 and over - 9pm -
(805) 564-2040
Wednesday - The Dub Club (@ The Echo) w/ DJs Tom Chasteen, Roy Corduroy,
Dungeonmaster, and Boss Harmony - 1822 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles - 10pm to
2am - $5 door - (213) 413-8200 - Web: http://www.attheecho.com
Wednesday - Jamaica West (@ Club Saffire) w/ Jamaican Gold Sound and guests -
705 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach - 9pm to 2am - 21 and over - Hotline (323)
980-3444 / (310) 372-9705 - Web: http://www.LAReggaeClubs.com
Wednesday - Liquid Wednesdays (@ Red Buddha Lounge) w/ DJ Nigel (Red Alert
Sound) - 6423 Yucca Ave. Hollywood - No Cover - 9pm to 2am - (323) 281-0660
Wednesday - Morena Rockers (@ Morena Dive Lounge) w/ Dash Eye and Tribe of
Kings Select Cut - 1319 Morena Blvd. San Diego - 9pm to 1am - Free Admission -
21 and over - (619) 276-1620 - Web: http://www.tribeofkings.com
Thursday - Jamaica Live (@ the DragonFly) - Live Bands w/ DJ's White Lightning,
QBwoy, Marc Luv, and Far East Sound (Mar. 23 - Haile Maskel and The
Rastafarians / Apr. 6 - Boom Shaka) - 6510 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles -
9pm to 2am - (213) 368-4986 / (323) 980-3444 - Web: http://www.lareggaeclubs.com
Thursday - Afro Funke (@ Zanzibar) w/ Jeremy Sole's Musaics and guest DJs, and
hosted by Rocky Dawuni - 1301 5th Street Santa Monica - 9pm to 2am - $7 - 21
and over - (310) 451-2221 - Web: http://www.zanzibarlive.com /
http://www.afrofunke.com
Thursday - The Sound System (@ Air Conditioned) with Jason Kramer (KCRW 89.9
FM) - 2819 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica - 9:30pm to 2am - 21 and over - (310)
829-3700
Thursday - The Riddim Roll: Reggae & Sushi (@ Harney Sushi) w/ Tribe of Kings
Sound Selectors rotating weekly - 3964 Harney Street (Old Town) San Diego - 8pm
to 12am - All Ages - (619) 295-3272 - Web: http://www.harneysushi.com /
www.tribeofkings.com
Thursday - Live Reggae w/ World Anthem Band - The Sandpiper Lounge - 1185 So.
Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach - 9:30pm to 1:30am - (949) 494-4694 - Web:
http://www.worldanthemband.com
Thursday - Roots Revolution (@ The Drink 281) - Live Reggae w/ various bands,
DJ Ambassador Jr. - 281 W. Main St. Ventura - 8pm to 2am - (805) 643-4485 /
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Friday - Club Footsteps (@ Monte Cristo) w/ R&W Sound (DJ Raymond & Crew),
Fyness & Litefoot - 3100 Wilshire Blvd. (corner of Westmoreland Ave) Los
Angeles - 21 and over - 9pm to 2am - (818) 519-1090 / (310) 292-4855 - Web:
http://www.clubfootsteps.com/
Friday - Free Up Fridays !!! (@ The Rhythm Lounge) w/ Channel Rock Movement
(DJ What?!, Westafa, Docta, Mundo) - 245 Pine Ave. (2nd Floor, upstairs by AMC
Theaters) Downtown Long Beach - 21 and over - Free before 10pm / $5 before
11pm / $10 after - Web: http://www.rhythm-lounge.com **NEW**
Friday - Keye Fridays (@ Club Paradise) w/ Firgo Digital w/ Kiddie Ranks,
Krossfayah, and more - 13518 Crenshaw Blvd. Gardena - 21 and over - 9pm to 2am
- (949) 254-9337
Saturday - UPPAKAMP Dancehall De-lite w/ guest DJs The Airliner Club &
Restaurant - 2419 N. Broadway Downtown (3 blocks east of I-5) Los Angeles.-
21 and over - 9pm to 2am - (562) 480-8762
Saturday - Reggae Zone (@ The Greenhorse Bar And Grill) w/ Marcus B, DJ Nigel
(Red Alert Sound), and DJ Chris - 1662 Centinela Ave. Inglewood - 9pm to 2am -
21 and over - (310) 922-4005 / (213) 926-9263
Saturday - Club Hot Steppa (@ Golden Sails Hotel) - Legend Sound w/ Tunji and
Shelby - 6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Long Beach - 21 and over - 9pm to 2am -
(562) 744-6636 / (562) 787-9199
Saturday (First of Month - Apr. 1) - Club Montego Bay (@ Hutch's Jamaican
Restaurant) w/ Killa B Sound - 390 E. Walnut Street Pasadena - 9:30pm- 2am -
21 and over - (626) 398-7030 - Web: http://www.djkillerb.com
Saturday (First of Month - Apr. 1) - Crucial (@ The Prospector) w/ DJs
Gregory-G, Virginia Slim, and Sonic Dread - 2400 7th Street Long Beach - $5
door - 21 and over - 10pm to 2am - (562) 438-3839
Saturday - (First of Month - Apr. 1) - Live Reggae w/ Kindread - Maeve's
Residuals - 11042 Ventura Blvd. Studio City - 9:30pm to 1:30am - 21 and over -
(818) 761-8301
Saturday - Kaya After Hours Club w/ Excitement Sound / DJ Blindman - 4474 W.
Adams Blvd. Los Angeles - 11pm until ?? - Ladies free before 12am - (310)
722-6055
Saturday - Live Reggae w/ Kyng Arthur - Cabo Cantina - 100 Main St. (at Ocean)
Fun Zone / Balboa Pen. Newport Beach - 3:30pm to 7pm - 21 and over - Free
Admission - (949) 675-7750
Saturday - Live Reggae w/ Urban Dread - Najas - 154 International Boardwalk
Redondo Beach - 3pm to 7pm - All Ages - No Cover - (310) 376-9951 / (310)
901-4836 - Web: http://www.urbandread.com
Saturday - Reggae Boat Party (w/ Live Bands) - Los Alamitos Landing - 140
Marina Drive Long Beach - 7:00pm - (562) 799-7000 - Web:
http://www.reggaeboat.com
Radio Show Listings
(All Listings Pacific Time)
Sun. 9am-11am - Ital Sounds w/ Bernard Hicks - KCSB 91.9 FM - Santa Barbara -
Request Line: (805) 893-2424 / http://www.kcsb.org
Sun. 10am - 12pm - Brunch with Bob and Friends w/ Tommy Hough - KBZT 94.9 FM -
San Diego - Request Line: (619) 570-1949 /
http://www.b949.net/station/brunch_with_bob.cfm
Sun. 1pm - 3pm - Fire Pon Rome w/ Lady J - KCSB 91.9 FM - Santa Barbara -
Request Line: (805) 893-2424 / http://www.kcsb.org
Sun. 3pm - 5pm - Reggae Central w/ Chuck Foster - KPFK 90.7 FM - L.A./O.C./I.E.
- Request Line: (818) 985-KPFK / http://www.kpfk.org
Sun. 3pm - 6pm - The Reggae Showcase w/ Jim Otto & Penny Poorman - KSBR 88.5 FM
- O.C. - Request Line: (949) 582-5727 / http://www.ksbr.net
Sun. 5pm - 8pm - Jah Glory Show w/ Dash Eye, Unite and Tribe of Kings Crew -
San Diego/Worldwide - Request Line: (858) 366-4327 - Internet:
http://www.earthboundradio.com
Sun. 6pm - 8pm - Native Wayne's Smoke-In w/ Wayne Jobson - INDIE 103.1 FM -
LA/OC - Request Line: (877) 4-LA1031 / http://indie1031.fm
Sun. 6pm - 8pm - Reggae Soundclash w/ The Cool Ruler - KJEE 92.9 FM - Santa
Barbara - Request Line: (805) 899-3292 / http://www.kjee.com
Sun. 7pm - 8pm - The Reggae Show w/ AJ, Cosmo & Suspect, Orthodox Reuben, and
Lord Chris - 1470 AM - San Diego - Internet: http://www.radiohispana1470.com /
archived shows: http://www.traderootsreggae.com
Sun. 8pm - 10pm - Reggae Makossa w/ Makeda Dread - 91X - 91.1FM - San Diego -
Request Line: (619) 570-191X - Web: http://www.reggaemakossa.com
Sun. 8pm - 11pm - Get Up Stand Up w/ Dredd Scott and Barbara B - KDAY 93.5 FM -
LA/OC - Request Line: (310) 552-9935 - Web: http://www.935kday.com
Sun. 10pm - 12am - The Half w/ Dagga DJ - KSBR 88.5 FM - O.C. - Request Line:
(949) 582-5727 - Internet: http://www.ksbr.net
Mon. 6pm - 8pm - The Reggae Connection w/ Junor Francis - KSPC 88.7 FM - Inland
Empire - Request Line: (909) 626-KSPC - Internet: http://www.kspc.org
Wed. 10am - 1pm - Uptown Top Ranking w/ Big Jim - KUCI 88.9 FM - O.C. -
Request Line: (949) 824-KUCI - Internet: http://www.kuci.org
Thurs. 6pm - 8pm - Reggae Niceness w/ Culture Drew - KSPC 88.7 FM - Inland
Empire - Request Line: (909) 626-KSPC - Internet: http://www.kspc.org
Thurs. 8pm - 10pm - Beer and Reggae w/ DJ Nate - KSCR 1560 AM - Los Angeles -
Request Line: (213) 740-KSCR - Internet: http://www.kscr.org
Thurs. 10pm -12am - The Reggae Show w/ Junor Francis - KXLU 88.9 FM- Los
Angeles - Request Line: (310) 338-KXLU - Internet: http://www.kxlu.com
Fri. 10am - 1pm - Firehouse Rock w/ King Pablo - KUCI 88.9 FM - O.C. - Request
Line: (949) 824-KUCI - Internet: http://www.kuci.org
Fri. 7pm - 9pm - Ladies Night with 360 Ladies Sound - Waahgwan Radio 95.9 FM
NYC - Internet: http://www.steeliebashment.com - Request Line: (718) 838-0215
Fri. 11pm - 1am - The Havana-Kingston Connection w/ Eric Kohler - KJAZZ 88.1 FM
- LA/O.C./I.E - Internet: http://www.kkjz.org
Sat. 11am - 2pm - The Joint w/ Brandon - KUCR 88.3 FM - Inland Empire - Request
Line: (951) 827-5827 - Internet: http://www.kucr.org
Sat. 2pm - 5pm - Distant Drum w/ Steve/Wayne/Kimory - KUCR 88.3 FM - Inland
Empire - Request Line: (951) 827-5827 - Internet: http://www.kucr.org
Sat. 2pm - 4pm - Afrodicia w/ DJ Nnamdi - KPFK 90.7 FM - L.A./O.C./I.E. -
Request Line: (818) 985-KPFK - Internet: http://www.afrodicia.com
Sat. 6pm - 8pm - Heartbeat Reggae w/ The Cool Ruler - KCSB 91.9 FM - Santa
Barbara - Request Line: (805) 893-2424 - Internet: http://www.kcsb.org
Sat. (Sun. Morning) 12 Midnight-1am - The Danga Zone Mix w/ DJ White Lightning
(Jamaican Gold Sound) - KJLH 102.3 FM - Los Angeles - Internet:
http://www.KJLHRADIO.com
24 hours/7 days - Internet: Jah Radio w/ Bush Doktor - http://www.jahradio.org
24 hours/7 days - Internet: Jammin Reggae Virtual Radio w/ DJ Mike Pawka -
http://www.ReggaeRadio.org / http://www.niceup.com
24 hours/7 days - Internet: Uptown Riddim Radio w/ DJ Killa B -
http://www.live365.com/stations/dj_killer_b
24 hours/7 days - Internet: One World RadioTV - Various Hosts -
http://www.Oneworldradiotv.com
24 hours/7 days - Internet: http://www.Reggae24.com - Various Hosts/Stations
from Around The World
Next Update - March 24, 2006
Check with the venues / clubs for last minute info / updates / cancellations
Calendar produced by Russell Gerlach / E-mail - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Calendar available FREE weekly by direct e-mail, rec.music.reggae
Internet newsgroup, and http://www.NiceUp.com. Use By Permission Only.
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kick off your shoes and come dance to the beat of the African music and Drum &
Dance communities all around Southern California!
http://africanbeat.com
ON the RADIO:
> DJ Nnamdi's Afrodicia KPFK 90.7FM, Sat 2-4p, or listen online: Afrodicia.com.
> Big Red's GrooveTime KXLU 88.9FM, Sat 6-8p
> Simeon Pillich 's GlobalVillage KPFK 90.7FM, Tues 10a-1p
> Yatrika Shah-Rais's GlobalVillage KPFK 90.7FM, Wed 10a-1p
> John Schneider's GlobalVillage KPFK 90.7FM, Thurs 10a-1p
> Sergio Mielnichenko's GlobalVillage KPFK 90.7FM, Fri 10a-1p
> Eric Kohler's CaribbeanJazz KLON 88.1FM, Fri 11p-1am
> Chuck Foster's ReggaeCentral KPFK 90.7FM, Sun 3-6p
> Makeda's Reggae Makossa 91.1FM, SUN 8-10p
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