There are 14 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. The original Renaissance Pleasure Faire starts April 8 !
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
2. Master Drummer Ayo Adeyemi is back in LA!
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
3. JAMROC101:Live Reggae Encinitas - every SAT
From: "Dale Hauskins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
4. Out Now: Made in Turkey Vol. 2 / Compiled & mixed by G�lbahar
K�lt�r
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
5. FolkWorks presents ASHLEY MAHER @ Craft and Folk Art Museum - Sat.
April 22nd, 8pm
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
6. Reggae wJah Fellowship, The Blue Cafe, ong Beach: every Sunday
From: "KaRi from TPSradio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
7. Prince Diabate: New Album, DJERELON, Release Celebration at Temple
Bar, May 6th
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
8. Mythic Rhythm - Mythic Rhythm Retreat, Acacia Mansion, Ojai: June
10-11, 2006
From: "kris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
9. Artists and performers display/perform FREE at Visionary Weekends in
SF Bay
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
10. Zimfest is coming!
From: "Registration Comittee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
11. AFRO-CUBAN DANCE Series- APRIL 11th - Live Drumming!
From: "Bashtet Studio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
12. The Topanga Earth Day 2006 Festival: SUN 23 April 06
From: Stephanie Lallouz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
13. Imagination Weekend, May 6 and May 7 near Pasadena, display/perform
free
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
14. new Cuban Orisha and Rumba dance DVDs from Boogalu Productions
From: "BP" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 02:00:25 +0000
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: The original Renaissance Pleasure Faire starts April 8 !
The original Renaissance Pleasure Faire starts April 8 10am!
In association with the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, A unit of the United
States Army Corps of Engineers, maintained and operated by the County of Los
Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation Hurry! Time is running out!
HUGE SAVINGS!
Faire Starts April 8th at 10am!
Early Bird Discount � Buy 2 get 1 FREE � 40 % Savings!
Gate Prices are $25 for Adult, buy 3 for $45 (+$3 Handling)
Announcing our Fairever Pass - Now Online
$90 for 14 weekend days, Save $350 for the 2006 Season! Child Pass also
Available!
Friends of Faire Memberships � Now Online
Join the Friends of Faire! Exclusive Membership! $40 Limited Enrollment
Easy online ticket purchase! Buy online, Print at home! Tell Your Friends!
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 23:46:30 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Master Drummer Ayo Adeyemi is back in LA!
Master Drummer
Yoruba Ceremonial Leader
Ayo Adeyemi
is back in Los Angeles
and ready to drum with you!
Nigerian rhythms class
Saturdays, March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22
4 to 6 pm, $15 â Drums available for rental
Motherland Music Warehouse
2921 La Cienega Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-5008 - http://www.motherlandmusic.com/
African Drum and Dance Classes
Culver City Parks and Recreation
Wednesdays April 19 through June 7, 2006
4:30 to 5:30 pm for ages 5-8
5:30 to 6:30 pm for ages 9-12
7 to 8 pm for adults
Location: Veterans Memorial Building - Room A
Children: $65 resident, $75
Adults: $120 resident, $130
Register at the Recreation Office at 4117 Overland Ave.
Or call 310 253-6650 for information
April in Big Sur:
Register Now!!!
Drum with Ayo in scenic Big Sur, California!
The Soul of the African Drum
Weekend Workshop April 28â30, 2006
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California
Register at www.esalen.com
Join Ayo in this spectacular natural setting to learn Yoruba spiritual
traditions and the Language of the Drum. The weekend culminates with an
authentic
healing ritual.
For information or to book private lessons, healing sessions or parties,
call Marsha 323 829-6980 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Learn more at
http://www.ayodrum.com/
Please forward this invitation to any interested friends!
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:39:20 -0000
From: "Dale Hauskins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: JAMROC101:Live Reggae Encinitas - every SAT
EVERY SATURDAY starting March 25 2006 Encinitas's JAMROC101 NEW
CARIBBEAN GRILL:Live Reggae Soca performing duo 6:00PM-9:00PM with
St. Thomas's keyboardist/Singer extraordinaire Jawge Hughes
http://www.jawge.com http://www.myspace.com//jawgehughes
and Los Angeles guitarist Dale Hauskins
http://www.myspace.com/dalehauskins . INFO: http://jamroc101.com
101 PCH, Encinitas, CA. 92024
Performing duo with St. Thomas's keyboardist/Singer extraordinaire
Jawge Hughes at JAMROC101 http://www.jamroc101.com INFO:(760)436-
3162 .Welcome to the home of the new JAMROC 101 NEW CARIBBEAN GRILL!
The Caribbean has always been a paradise for spicy, exotic, delicious
food. Jerk chicken, festival, plantain and yes, the famous Jamaican
Beef Patty, all synonymous with authentic island specialties. JAMROC
101 now in North County, ya mon!
http://www.jamroc101.com
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:00:20 +0000
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Out Now: Made in Turkey Vol. 2 / Compiled & mixed by G�lbahar
K�lt�r
MADE IN TURKEY VOL. 2
- The World Of Turkish Grooves -
Compiled & mixed by Gülbahar Kültür
Mozart had good reasons for being inspired by the richness and diversity of
Turkish musicâ¦
Turkey's position at the crossroads of the cultures of Europe, the Middle East,
North Africa, and Asia, no wonder, creates a great musical diversity in this
multiethnic country.
As seen in the first edition of âMADE IN TURKEYâ, to show this diversity in
Turkish music in every respect, we do not tend to collect âsound fast foodâ
â we deliver TurQuality; we are sure this trademark is accepted by more and
more people. In recent years particularly, many interesting and charming
subcultures developed in the Turkish musical landscape. Gülbahar Kültür, the
Radio-Dj living in Germany, was the first one to take the risk and combine
different music styles from her home country in one album. Although this
concept appealed to many music experts before, it was impracticable since this
is an art one can develop over the years with nothing but an internalized
âview from outsideâ.
The diversified mixture of club sounds, folk music, pop, hard-rock, hip-hop,
chansons, sufi and classical Turkish music in the first edition of double CD
compilation âMADE IN TURKEYâ is really appreciated; especially good sales
scored in Turkey is a pleasing surprise. Of course, if a compilation is
successful there comes a second part â âMade in Turkey 2â is hitting the
stores in March 2006. The CDs in this double album âMade in Turkey 2â
contain 39 tracks in total; they are collected from various styles of musical
life in Turkey.
The famous protest singer from the sixties, the unforgettable Fikret Kizilok
(1946â 2001) who became an icon in the anatolic music world, young artists
like Sagopa Kajmer (nowadays a leader of the Turkish hip hop scene), the
multi-culti ensemble Kardes Türküler (the multiethnic group making music of
the Armenian, Kurdish and Azerbaijanian culture) and the Kurdish actress and
singer Rojin underline the musical and cultural diversity of this country in an
eminent way. Also young talents like Burak Aziz, Aylin Aslim, Göksel, Beyza
Durmaz and Zeynep Casalini are wisely chosen for this compilation. And then,
there are these tracks from bands such as Rebel Moves, Lava, Deja-Vu etc.; one
can identify the Turkish musical base by careful listening. It is an obvious
fact that loud and clear, Turkey is a key actor of the global music world.
MADE IN TURKEY VOL. 2 CD 1: TURQUOISE SENSATIONS
Compiled and mixed by Gülbahar Kültür
1. BIROL YAYLA & A. SENOL FILIZ â Bab-I Esrar
2. FIKRET KIZILOK â Yeter ki
3. HÃSNÃ SENLENDIRICI â Kimseye etmem sikayet
4. HALIL NECIPOGLU â Nihansin Dideden
5. ZERRIN ÃZER â Alli Turnam
6. SAGOPA KAJMER feat. TACT ALLSTARS â Rak Benadam
7. SUFI TRANCE PROJECT â Eternal Love
8. KORHAN feat. FUNDA ARAR - Tükenecegiz
9. BABA ZULA - Gerekli seyler (Dub)
10. HÃSEYIN KARADAYI feat. ENOI & FUNKY C â
Eyes Dâont Lie
11. AJDA PEKKAN â Dert Bende
12. BEYZA DURMAZ â Oldugu kadar
13. SERTAB ERENER â Yavas Yavas
14. ZEYNEP CASALINI â Refakatci
15. SEDEN GÃREL â Gölgeler
16. AYSEGÃL â Düriyemin gügümleri kalayli
17. MUSTAFA KANDIRALI feat. ÃZEL TÃRKBAS â Tin Tin
18. EARTHA KITT - Uska Dara-a Turkish Tale/two Lovers
19. HAKAN TUNA feat. PEMBE CENGIZ â Karanliklar Icinde
TOTAL TIME
79:50
MADE IN TURKEY VOL. 2 CD 2: TURCOTHEK
Compiled and mixed by Gülbahar Kültür
1. EMRAH feat. SHAHYAD â Bito Hargez
2. LAVA â Mi Amor
3. GÃKSEL - Karar Verdim
4. EMEL MÃFTÃOGLU â Cok Ayip
5. GARMON â Out of Breath *
6. REBEL MOVES â Bandare (Dub Mix)
7. AYLIN ASLIM â Gülyabani
8. DEJA-VU - Kendin Cos
9. OGÃN SANLISOY â Ben de Ãzledim
10. HAREM IV â Heart of Percussion
11. ATA DEMIRER â Cizdim
12. ZIYNET SALI â Alaturka (Gi Ala)
13. GÃLHAN â Yansin bu dünya
14. BURAK AZIZ feat. STEFAN â Nazar Degmesin
15. BÃNYAMIN OLGUNCAN â Mevlana *
16. BURHAN ÃCAL feat. EMEL SAYINâCile bülbülüm cile
17. BESER SAHINâ Mamani
18. KARDES TÃRKÃLER â Kara Ãzüm Habbesi
19. ROJIN â Kevokim
20. MURAT SES â Binfen (Remix 2005)
TOTAL TIME
76:52
* previously unreleased
MADE IN TURKEY VOL. 2
- The World Of Turkish Grooves -
Compiled & mixed by Gülbahar Kültür
Mozart hat sich nicht umsonst von dem Facettenreichtum der türkischen Musik
überwältigen lassen...
Die Türkei ist Kreuzungspunkt der Kulturen Europas, Nordafrikas, des mittleren
Ostens, Nordafrikas, des Kaukasus und Süd- und Zentralasiens. Kein Wunder,
dass in diesem Vielvölkerstaat eine groÃe musikalische Vielfalt herrscht. Um
genau diese Vielfalt der türkischen Musik zu präsentieren, haben wir uns
bereits mit der ersten Ausgabe von Made in Turkey gegen allzu
leichtverdauliches Klang-Fastfood entschieden. Wir bieten TurQuality und sind
davon überzeugt, dass dieses Markenzeichen von immer mehr Menschen angenommen
wird. Denn insbesondere in den letzten Jahren haben sich in der türkischen
Musiklandschaft eine Reihe interessanter Musik Subkulturen entwickelt, die
ihren ganz eigenen Charme besitzen.
Die in Deutschland lebende Radiofrau Gülbahar Kültür war die erste, die es
gewagt hat, die verschiedenen Musikstile ihres Herkunftslandes auf einem
Sampler wie aus einem Guà zu kombinieren. Eine Kunst, die man vermutlich nur
beherrscht, wenn man den âBlick von auÃenâ jahrelang verinnerlicht hat.
Zuvor hatten alle Fachleute in der Türkei das Konzept für interessant, aber
leider undurchführbar gehalten. Die abwechselungsreiche Mischung aus
Clubsounds, Folklore, Pop, Hardrock, Hiphop, Chansons, geistlicher und
klassischer türkischer Musik wurde aber erfreulicherweise angenommen.
Insbesondere die guten Verkaufszahlen in der Türkei sind eine angenehme
Ãberraschung.
Von einer Compilation, die sich bewährt hat, gibt es selbstverständlich einen
Teil Zwei. Im März 2006 ist es soweit. Auch bei âMade in Turkey 2â sind
beide CDs prall gefüllt mit insgesamt 39 Stücken aus den unterschiedlichsten
Sparten des musikalischen Lebens in der Türkei. Mit dabei der unvergessliche
Fikret Kizilok (1946 Istanbul â 2001 Ankara), der beliebte Protestsänger ist
in den 60.er Jahren zu einer Ikone der anatolischen Musikwelt geworden. Dem
gegenüber stehen dann junge Künstler, wie zum Beispiel Sagopa Kajmer,
inzwischen ein Urgestein in der türkischen Hip Hop-Szene. Die Stücke des
Ensembles Kardes Türküler (die multiethnische Gruppe spielt Musik aus dem
armenischen, kurdischen und aserbaijanischen Kulturraum) oder der kurdischen
Schauspielerin und Sängerin Rojin unterstreichen die musikalische und
kulturelle Vielfalt dieses Landes auf hervorragende Weise. Auch mehrere junge
Talente wie Burak Aziz, Aylin Aslim, Göksel, Beyza Durmaz und Zeynep Casalini
wurden ganz bewuÃt mit in die Sammlung aufgenommen. Und dann sind da diese
Produktionen, bei denen man dreimal hinhören muss, um zu entdecken, daà sie
wirklich aus der Türkei kommen, wie z.B. Rebel Moves, Lava, Deja-Vu usw. Es
ist unüberhörbar: die Türkei ist in der globalisierten Welt laut und
deutlich abgekommen.
Catalogue No:cls0000742
Release-Date: 24.03.2006
Format: 2 CD
Contact:
Lola`s World is a division of
CLUBSTAR Records
-Henri Kohn-
Auf der Kaule 23
51427 Bergisch Gladbach
Fon: 0049-2204-9289-30 Fax: 0049-2204-9289-2
[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.lolasworldrecords.com
www.gkultur.de
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:15:25 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: FolkWorks presents ASHLEY MAHER @ Craft and Folk Art Museum - Sat.
April 22nd, 8pm
Ashley Maher
Please join me and The Mini Global Band
for a sweet outdoor evening
of music, song, and dance.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 8pm
FOLKWORKS CONCERT SERIES
Craft and Folk Art Museum
Garden Courtyard
5814 Wilshire Blvd
(between Fairfax & La Brea)
L.A.� 90036
$15
buy tickets @ www.FolkWorks.org
($12 FolkWorks-CAFAM members)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
818-785-3839
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Katrina Benefit Compilation CD�
"From the Lone Star to the Gold Coast"
every $15 spent on this beautiful record will go
to the Tipitina Foundation, which has long
supported musicians in the area.
Check out�
http://www.rabadash.com/
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http://www.ashleymaher.com
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 01:10:11 -0000
From: "KaRi from TPSradio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Reggae wJah Fellowship, The Blue Cafe, ong Beach: every Sunday
Reggae with Jah Fellowship at TheBlueCafe.com Sundays
Downtown Long Beach!
Subscribe to the BC newsletter for discounts, The Inside Scoop, etc
Send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ALSO, if you are a musician or are in a band that performs in the 562
area (code) of SoCaL. I'd love to know about it!
KaRi
club562.com
ListenAtYourLeisure.com
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:18:31 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Prince Diabate: New Album, DJERELON, Release Celebration at Temple
Bar, May 6th
Saturday, May 6th will mark the release of Prince Diabate's new album,
DJERELON, with a celebration at Temple Bar. Drawing on the musical influences
of
the Malinke, Susu and Peulh people, this semi-acoustic album features an array
of traditional instruments, overlaid with cool, modern elements. Recorded in
Conakry by some of Guinea's finest musicians, lead by Prince Diabate on kora,
kamelen n'goni and vocals, it is arranged and produced by Kante Manfila,
guitarist and arranger for Salif Keita. This recording, the first in five
years,
marks a return to roots for Prince Diabate and his kora.
Event Details: Saturday, May 6th at 9pm. Temple Bar, 1026 Wilshire Blvd,
Santa Monica, CA (Wilshire & 11th St) Admission $10. Over 21. Discounted CDs
on sale - one night only.
Information: 310-393-6611
http://www.templebarlive.com
http://www.princediabate.com
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 09:24:15 -0000
From: "kris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Mythic Rhythm - Mythic Rhythm Retreat, Acacia Mansion, Ojai: June
10-11, 2006
Mythic Rhythm Retreat - Drumming for the Soul
June 10-11, 2006 - Full moon
Acacia Mansion, Ojai, California
Facilitated by Kris Seraphine and Shaun Oster
Registration Deadline: May 29, 2006. Workshop Fee $285.
Call 323-363-1378 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more information and
registration.
- Learn to Play African & Brazilian Rhythms in the Dynamic of the Drum Circle
Under the Full Moon
- Connect with the Powerful Elements of Nature Through the Orixas of
Candombl� (using rhythm, body movement and chant)
- Guided Meditation and Healing Through Mythmaking & Storytelling
Cost includes on-site meals. Conga or djembe rental an additional $25.
For details about accommodations at Acacia Mansion and travel to Ojai, contact
Mythic Rhythm.
Retreat Description
The eminent Nigerian master drummer, Babatunde Olantunji once stated,
Where I come from we say that rhythm is the soul of life, because the whole
universe revolves around rhythm, and when we get out of rhythm, that's when we
get into trouble. For this reason the drum, next to the human voice, is our
most important instrument. It is special.
The drum is the central heartbeat of ritual in Candombl�. Its rhythms connect
a collective group of people to the memory of their African homeland, and to
their powerful deities, the orixas.
The Candombl� group of religions was birthed in Africa and brought to the new
world by slaves who survived the trans-Atlantic crossing. �After reaching
their destined new home, Brazil, and being forced to convert to Catholicism,
they continued to worship their African deities in new, innovative ways.
Candombl� is a tradition that transmits knowledge orally and ritually,
through the body and the drum. The ritual is the "place" where embodied
knowledge is passed down, generation after generation. Without a deep
connection to its
past, to memories of its African homeland, Candombl� would not have possessed
the tremendous innovative ability to transform its myths and rituals.
Getting Back into Rhythm
Through the dynamic of the drum circle, chant, body movement, meditation and
storytelling, each participant will be given the opportunity to ground their
soul intentions in a supportive environment. The healing wisdom of Candombl�
is accessible to all people, of all faiths, through the myths, dances and
rhythms of the orixas. Connecting with our bodies at a deep, soul level will
bring us back to our own, natural rhythms and back into balance with the
cosmos. In this workshop, my intention is to present the orixas as artistic
representations of universal cosmic energies, not as religious manifestations.
Each orixa protects and maintains an aspect of nature and the realm of human
concerns: Oxossi, the hunter, is the protector of all animals and the forest.
He also represents the nurturing of the community; Exu is the trickster god
that mediates the worlds of the orixas
and of the humans, and preserves the balance of nature; Iemanja, goddess of the
ocean and the mother of all beings (including the other orixas), guards the
family and is responsible for the mental health of all humans.
While drumming under a full moon, we will attune to our life's purpose and
bring our dreams into manifestation. At the same time, each of us will gain an
embodied knowledge of African-Brazilian culture and myth, bringing even more
richness to our lives.
Facilitator Bios
Kris Katsuko Seraphine �(Orixas: Iemanja & Iansa)
Kris Katsuko Seraphine is a percussionist, writer and web developer. At 19
years old, Kris dreamt of a beautiful goddess rising out of the ocean, calling
out to her. At the time, she began studying African Brazilian and Cuban rhythms
on percussion instruments. Many years later, she realized through friends who
were practitioners of Santeria (a religion brought to Cuba by African slaves)
that this goddess was Yemanja, or Iemanja, as she is known in Brazil. Kris has
been passionate about the study of African religions in the new world ever
since.
After one year of intense practice and study on drum set and congas, Kris began
playing professionally at age 20 with bands in Los Angeles, as well as
recording in Chicago, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. She now teaches drum
workshops and facilitates retreats in California and in Brazil.
Kris continues to explore and experience the mystical, transcendent aspects of
Candombl� drumming, and is writing her dissertation for her doctoral degree
in Mythological Studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Shaun Oster (orixas: Oxossi & Xango)
Shaun Oster began playing drums at age 12, and has since studied with many
great percussionists such as Mark Craney, Joe LaBarbara, and John Bergamo. He
models his style after them as well as Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Sunship Theus,
Billy Higgins, Mike Clark, Airto, Harvey Mason, Alex Acuna, and Billy Cobham
bringing his style a combination of
bebop, funk, and hiphop. Shaun attended the California Institute of the Arts
and earned his BFA specializing in Jazz Drumset Performance. He has taught
privately for the last 8 years, and has performed with countless bands since
the age of 16.
He also is an accomplished digeridoo player, among other percussion instruments
including tabla. Currently, Shaun is performing with many bands in the Los
Angeles and Santa Barbara areas, as well as composing meditation and movie
trailer music.
About Acacia Mansion
Acacia Mansion is a landmark home in Ojai, California and is referred to as the
"Baird Mansion" by the locals. It was built over a period of 10 years by Mrs.
Baird, a follower of Krishnamurti and the Krotona branch of the Theosophical
movement. In the 1930's the mansion, then named "Acacia Lodge," was a sanctuary
for spiritual meditation practice by Mrs. Baird and her friends from around the
country.
The mansion is currently owned by another creative, spiritual woman, Kristina
Knapic, who purchased it two years ago. Kristina, a real estate entrepreneur,
fell in love with Acacia Mansion upon seeing it and immediately saw its
potential. She has painstakingly restored
and furnished the mansion in the Victorian style to match the construction of
the house.
The Mythic Rhythm retreats for the summer of 2006 will continue to honor the
spiritual heritage of this place, founded over 75 years ago.
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 22:27:07 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Artists and performers display/perform FREE at Visionary Weekends in
SF Bay
Artists Helping Artists (Aha!) has a couple of VISIONARY WEEKENDS coming up
in the SF Bay area for fine artists, musicians and other imaginative innovators
to connect. Aha! MAJESTY WEEKEND occurs Sat April 8 and Sun April 9, 2006.
(Some spots still available!) Aha! OPEN MUSE WEEKEND occurs Sat Apr 29 and Sun
Apr 30, 2006.
Both of these weekends occur at our RETREAT AND EVENTS CENTER.
The location for these visionary weekends is in beautiful Santa Cruz
mountains with hundreds of large majestic redwood trees, creek, outdoors stage
and
more. The events this weekend include Open Art Exhibit, Open Muse Showcase, a
visionary Aha! Conversation and an Imagination Salon and Potluck Banquet.
Details on events and locations are at
http://www.artistshelpingartists.org/roundtables.htm
DISPLAY FINE ART OR PERFORM FOR FREE!
Fine artists (digital or any media) may display 4 pieces for FREE and
songwriters and spoken word performers may perform two songs for FREE on one or
both
days of these weekends. 20 percent of any sales goes to Aha!
REQUEST ASAP DISPLAY OR PERFORM
Simply send your request with name, city, form / description of your art and
any web site you have. Also, mention if you want to display or perform both
days (Sat and Sun) or just one. You will receive confirmation back within 24 to
48 hours. This is not a competition... this is a remarkable visionary
gathering of compelling artists, creative catalysts and imaginaries. Some
artist spots
exist for the events this Sat Apr 8 and Sun Apr 9.
SOME LODGING AVAILABLE AT THE RETREAT CENTER
If you are coming from out of the area and wish to lodge overnight at the
retreat and events center... please let us know as soon as possible. Limited
number of beds / rooms available for Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun evenings. A shared
room on futon or bed is $60 for one night and $40 for each additional night.
Your own room is $100 per night and $50 for each additional night. Includes
continental breakfast. Come and enjoy the redwoods by the creek and share your
vision!
www.ArtistsHelpingArtists.org
http://www.artistshelpingartists.org/roundtables.htm
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2006 20:03:16 +0000
From: "Registration Comittee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Zimfest is coming!
Greetings to all of you in the ever-growing community of Zimbabwean
music lovers!! Summer is reaching out to us through the
drizzle. Spring rain drumming on the window, budding branches rattling
together, birds singing in the morning as the sun breaks through the
clouds - all whisper to me of the spirit of mbira, the pulse of the
marimba, the heart of our family.
The marimba community in Eugene wishes to open our arms with joy and
invite you all to a very special 15th Zimfest, "Dancing with the
Ancestors - Zimfest 2006"
This year our gathering will be on the Oregon Country Fair site near
Veneta, Oregon, 15 miles west of Eugene. Native Americans have laughed
and danced on this land for centuries. Their spirits look over the
river, the old oaks, and now we will call the spirits of Zimbabwe to
join them as we celebrate the ancient beauty of their song, kept truly
alive in our hearts and hands. Come and be with your family.
There will be a few things different this year.
We're planning for one "Festival Price", opening Thursday night
through Monday noon. We expect the price we settle on will be less
than last year for most of you. It will include camping, water and
showers, all the concerts, breakfast and dinner. Lunch will be
provided by campers (bring your own) and by food booth vendors in the
marketplace, who will also be available for snacks, etc, at other
times. Workshops will be purchased individually, as before. If you
prefer not to camp, motels and RV rental (no hookups available) will
be your own responsibility, with a few options already listed on the
website, www.zimfest.org <http://www.zimfest.org/> .. Please make
these arrangements as soon as you can to be sure to secure a place. We
are also on the lookout for guest housing.
The planning committee, led by Ong Kar Whalen, will publish the
Registration Guide both online and in your mailbox near the end of
April. The Guide will answer all your questions, so please be
patient. Rest assured, though, that we will present a host of great
marketplace items, workshops, teachers and performances both for you
and by you. The festival will be both relaxing and exhilarating - a
gathering to remember.
I see the Fair site as a magical place, with spirits of the native
ancestors hovering, with fairies peeking from under the flowers, with
a great sense of community all around. I envision a huge circle around
a campfire, mbiras and hoshos dancing on the wind as the moon rises,
the wisps of sound leading some to dreamland and others to spiritual
journeys. As we kick up the dust and rouse our energies, we can come
together like never before - no walls to separate us, nothing to tie
us down, only the sky to contain us. This is gonna be so much fun!
See you there.
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 20:11:43 -0700
From: "Bashtet Studio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: AFRO-CUBAN DANCE Series- APRIL 11th - Live Drumming!
AFRO-CUBAN DANCE with LIVE DRUMMING!
A special 6-week Workshop Series taught by Monisha Garner -
Beginners welcome! No dance experience needed!
STARTS TUESDAY APRIL 11
6 Tuesdays - 7:30 - 8:30pm
April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, (skip 4/16), 23
($79 all 6 classes; $68 any 5 classes; $60 any 4 classes)
SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE CALL ASAP TO PRE-REGISTER.
ph# (213) 680-9642 (we take Visa/MC/AMEX/Discover)
http://www.bashtet.com/workshop-09.html
This wonderfully exciting class will have you smiling and feeling great as you
relieve stress, strengthen your entire body, and improve flexibility while
moving to energizing drum percussion.
The class will begin with a warm-up of slow dance movement, which will progress
into energetic dancing. Monisha teaches a combination of Afrikan and Cuban
movements which she fuses with elements from Yoga, Pilates, and Jazz. All of
the combined movements focus on breathing, learning body placement, building
body awareness, & improving coordination and balance. A lot of hips, shoulders
and body waves create sensual, fun and unique movements that will inspire you
to completely immerse yourself in the beautiful art of Afro-Cuban Dance
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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: 12
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:45:54 +0000
From: Stephanie Lallouz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: The Topanga Earth Day 2006 Festival: SUN 23 April 06
Our Topanga Earth Day Organizing Committee will host the 7th Annual
Topanga Earth Day Festival from 10am to 5pm on Sunday April 23rd.
This event is a $9.99 "suggested donation" entry, a "wishing well" for the
extra penny!
Three stages present musicians and guest speakers, featuring a solar powered
main-stage sound system by Jon Sherman of Solar Sound.
Musicians include:
The Yuval Ron Ensemble, Berry Oakley Jr ,
Suzanne Teng & Gilbert Levy and friends,
Brendon O�Halloran, Barry Newton, Stephanie Lallouz,
Super Broke Brass & Tin Ensemble, Tim O�Gara, Jon Sherman,
"Dynamic Healing Meditation" with Saul David Raye and special guests....
The new acoustic "Oak Grove Village" features Gaia Mama, the L.A. MUDPEOPLE,
Cosmic Dream Tribe, The Council of all Beings mask making & healing workshop,
Sandra Bacal & kids sing along, Artists Marc Herbst and Dennis King will
exhibit recycled materials sculptures, environmental education, a healing
circle with Lola Babalon, and a hand drumming workshop with Alex Spurkel, drums
provided by Bang-a-Drum.
The day will begin with a yoga class at 10am with Michelle Broussard &
Musicians and will continue with our traditional " Opening Ceremony " with
Edwin Lemus & Grupo Samai.
We will have alternative energy demonstrations encouraging audience
participation with "eco-devices" from the creative minds of Delmar Lathers and
Ken Widen, including: solar powered popcorn, pedal-powered fruit smoothies, and
solar ovens. REI will join us to "Inspire educate, and outfit for a life time
of outdoor adventure." Star Oakland beautiful! face & body painting, and
we�ll even have a biodiesel-fueled shuttle.
Information and vending booths include: RCDSMM, ecologically-friendly
architectural environmental designers from RMA, the Topanga Watershed
Committee, Topanga Youth Services, the Floating Bed, Livity Outernational, REI,
Shea Ma, Amazon Herb Company, Spirit Wind Caf�, The Living Wellness
Foundation. Mayan crafts, Sally Cinnamon jewelry, Ammachi, Harmony, Satori,
Reed's Ginger Brew: cream soda & root beer Chef Jason Dreizen, Thai Coconuts,
biodegradable products, organic foods & beverages, local merchants, kid�s
photographer, all-natural fiber clothing, jewelry & crystals, and natural body
care.
Sponsorships by;
Zev Yaroslavsky, Living Wellness Foundation, Detoxify brand, Froid, Schmitt
Family, Topanga Peace Alliance, Topanga Community Club,Reed�s Ginger Brew,
Liquid Om, Sexy Hair, RCDSMM, Bang a Drum, Whole Foods, and more...
The "union of science & healing." We will bridge environmental issues,
alternative energy, and ecological products & services, with healers &
spiritual tribal leaders.
This year, as with each year since 2000, the proceeds will benefit local
community based organizations, not for profit working to educate on local
ecological solutions, preserve, and restore the natural environment.
The TEDOC Committee of 2006 voted on March 21st for two organizations to donate
funds to they will be the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica
Mountains; Turtle Project & Stream Team and the Center for land Base Learning.
Thank you ,
for your support of the continuously evolving�
7th annual Topanga Earth Day festival.
� I hope some day you will join us ��.� John Lennon.
Grateful,
Topanga Earth Day Organizing Committee
Stephanie Lallouz
Telephone 310 455 0060
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.topangaearthday.org
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 19:18:25 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Imagination Weekend, May 6 and May 7 near Pasadena, display/perform
free
Artists Helping Artists (Aha!) is bringing fine artists, musicians,
songwriters, poets, and various others together on Sat May 6 and Sun May 7 for
a
weekend of celebration near Pasadena. Full details at
http://www.artistshelpingartists.org/roundtables.htm
Aha! IMAGINATION WEEKEND includes opportunities for fine artists to DISPLAY
FOR FREE and songwriters, poets and spoken word artists to PERFORM FOR FREE on
both days. Events include an Imagation Salon and Potluck Banquet on Sunday
May 7. RSVP early and request to perform or display for FREE.
OPEN MUSE WEEKEND IN SF BAY AREA
ALSO, don't miss OPEN MUSE WEEKEND April 29 and Apr 30 in Santa Cruz.
Performers and fine artists can perform or display for FREE in incredibly
beautiful
setting. Details on this event are at
http://www.artistshelpingartists.org/roundtables.htm RSVP early to request to
perform or display for FREE.
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Message: 14
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 20:42:22 -0000
From: "BP" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: new Cuban Orisha and Rumba dance DVDs from Boogalu Productions
New Cuban folkloric dance releases from Boogalu Producers, the source
for Cuban Music & Dance on DVD.
>> Jose Francisco Barroso's "Dances of the Orisha DVD".
This is the first ever Orisha dance instruction video that we know of.
Learn African Cuban folkloric dance from master teacher Jose Francisco
Barroso as he guides students in the dances of the Orisha from
beginner basics to the more advanced movements and characterizations
demonstrated by his explosive soloing.
All instruction is accompanied by a live group of musicians singing
Orisha songs and performing on Batá drums. Detailed instruction and
demonstration of the three types of rumba is also included.
For more information on this DVD and to view a Quicktime movie clip,
click/paste here:
http://www.boogalu.com/generic_barroso.orisha.html
>> José Carrión's "Rumba" dance instructional DVD.
Filmed in Santiago de Cuba with members of Ballet Folklórico Cutumba,
this 2 DVD set features detailed instruction on the rumba dance forms
yambú and guaguancó in addition to demonstrations & performances. José
shares with the viewers the methodology he has used as a professor in
Cuba to train generations of dancers.
For more information on this DVD and to view a Quicktime movie clip,
click/paste here:
http://www.boogalu.com/generic_academy.rumba.html
Other Boogalu DVDs
"Tremendo Vacilon" a panorama of Cuban music & dance
"Rumbon Tropical" a rumba party performance
"U Laka Laka La" Carnaval La Habana 2003
"Casino Cubano" learn Cuban style salsa
"Rueda Collection" rueda de casino from Santiago
"Mueve La Cintura" salsa Cubana styling
"Salsa Suelta Candela" hot loose salsa without a partner
"Rumbambeo" folkloric music and dance
"Descarga Pi-Mozambi-Son" Cuban music jam session
To see the complete Boogalu catalog click/paste here:
http://www.boogalu.com/generic94.html
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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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