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During the King of NY battle, Ru honored four women that have contributed enormously to various urban dance styles and the dance industry. Ms. Evelyn Santos, Marjorie Smarth, Peaches Rodriguez and Violetta Galagarza. This gallery is displays photos of the four legends during the awards ceremony.

The Soul Summit Music Festival is a event that takes place in Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoons, 3pm-8pm from the second Sunday in July through the last week in August. The Festival is always free and open to the public. The Festival showcases artist of various backgrounds including Djs,Bands, Dance Companies, Fashion designers, Filmmakers and Photographers just to name a few.
Over the past eight years the Festival has become an institution developing a loyal following of music fans that bring the hills of Fort Greene Park alive with families, food, dancing. The festival provides the backdrop for access to music, networking and other activities. In just eight years the Soul Summit Music festival has become one of the most anticipated outdoor events in New York City. The festival has successfully created a hub of activity in the immediate community and beyond with visitors from all over the tri-state area and as far away as Florida and everywhere in between

In association with XØ Projects, Wingspace Design, Fusicology and Halcyon


Saturday, August 15 2009
CARMINA SOUL feat. GE-OLOGY
CHRIS ANNIBELL, AMON ON PERCUSSION
+ VIDEO ARTIST, EDWARD JAHN
Celebrating Afrokinetic Photographer
Amanda Adams-Louis's Birthday!!!
@ The Old American Can Factory


On Saturday, August 15, Carmina Soul returns OUTDOORS in the courtyard @ The Old American Can Factory, for part 5 of this 7 part series. Last months premier outdoor event with Mark De Clive-Lowe and DJ OP! was bananas and this month we will be banging the drum even harder!!!

This month resident DJ Chris Annibell and percussionist Amon welcome Brooklyns favorite renaissance man to the turntables, world renowned DJ/Producer/Visual Artist GE-OLOGY!!!

This mans mutil-media resume is staggering to look at. In short he has produced music and remixes for the likes of Tupac, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, De La Soul, Jill Scott, Yukimi Nagano (Little Dragon/Koop), Sadat X (Brand Nubian), Pharoahe Monch, Vinia Mojica, Bahamadia, Res, J-Dilla, Pete Rock, Gem... just to name a few.

Additionally, GEO has has become synonymously known for album cover art, T-shirt graphics, magazine illustrations, design, animation, painting and live art. Perhaps the most famous of Ge-ology's artistic works, the classic "Body Rock" cover art (from the historic 1990’s Rawkus era) featuring Mos Def (Blackstar), Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) and Tash (Tha Alkaholiks). This piece is widely recognized and still remains one of the greatest hip hop artistic covers of all time (also featured in Andrew Emery's "The Book of Hip Hop Cover Art" and listed at #3 in "EgoTrip's Book of Rap List" 25 Great EP, 12" & CD Single Covers).

Together, they will infuse Brooklyn's dance community with West London Broken Beats, Latin Grooves, Global House, Classic and Future Soul, Detroit Techno, Underground Hip-Hop, Jazz and African Polyrhythms; a night geared towards honoring the cultural landscape of Gowanus, Brooklyn and to transcend the confines of traditional clubs.

Last but not least, we will be celebrating Afrokinetic Photographer, Amanda Adams-Louis aka Lafotographeuse's BIRTHDAY!!! Show love for our girl by celebrating another beautiful year... filled with sunny days and honey moon nights @ Carmina Soul.


LINE-UP:
Music: Chris Annibell, Amon on percussion, Ge-ology
Event Photography: Lafotographeuse
Visuals: Edward Jahn
Lighting: WingSpace Design
Sound: The Professionals


EVENT INFORMATION:
Saturday, August 15
11:00 PM – 4:00 AM
cover: $10
links: www.afrokinetic.com


VENUE INFORMATION:
The Old American Can Factory
232 3rd Street, bet. 3rd + 4th Ave, Brooklyn
trains: F train to 4th Avenue, R + M to Union or 9th Street Stations
links: www.xoprojects.com

 

On July 25th, 2009 New York City will
host one of the most anticipated annual street dance competitions, “StepYaGameUP”. Hosted by the first Hip-Hop dance choreographer and dance pioneer, Buddha Stretch, the event consists
of a panel of legendary pioneers in street dancers like Adesola, Caleaf, and Brian Green of NYC, and international street dancer Tetsu G representing
Japan . The battle will include the following: 1
on 1 Locking, Popping, Hip-Hop, Whacking
and House Dancing. Step Ya Game UP winners will be awarded $500 per style and one year
“bragging rights”. The winner can boost themselves as one of the best Locker, Popper, House, Whack and Hip-Hop dancers.
This annual, all street dance competition
will feature over 200 of the hottest hip-hop dancers from all over the United States and abroad. So,
Step Ya Game UP!

Greg Gauthier [Fr]

Dance like nobody’s lookin’ ! C’est le fameux slogan de ce tea-dance qui entame sa cinquième année de bons et loyaux services.

Ce rendez-vous dominical s’avère une alternative dépaysante pour finir le weekend en territoire inconnu. Le lieu, coincé entre un fleuve, un quartier d’affaires, des chemins de fer et un métro aérien, ne rappelle-t-il pas à lui tout seul l’architecture urbaine new-yorkaise ?

Djoon
22 boulevard Vincent Auriol
75013 Paris – Métro Quai de la Gare
À partir de 18h, Gratuit avant 19h ensuite 5 €

Il primo evento House made in Italy unico nel suo genere.

Quattro giorni e quattro notti a tu per tu con i migliori insegnati-ballerini House che attualmente calcano la scena internazionale, in una delle location più invidiateci da tutto il mondo, Sorrento.

Diciotto ore di Workshop, alloggio e serate organizzate all’interno del famoso “Seven Hostel” ad un prezzo del tutto eccezionale, per godere a 360° un’atmosfera singolare che si concluderà con l’ House Contest 1 vs 1  e per la prima volta il  3 vs 3 nel palazzetto dello sport “Sant’Agnello” di Sorrento.

Tutto sarà organizzato per lavorare e divertirsi in perfetta sinergia per far si che l’House Dance Europe, diventi uno degli appuntamenti più attesi dell’anno.

Il primo evento House made in Italy unico nel suo genere.

Quattro giorni e quattro notti a tu per tu con i migliori insegnati-ballerini House che attualmente calcano la scena internazionale, in una delle location più invidiateci da tutto il mondo, Sorrento.

Diciotto ore di Workshop, alloggio e serate organizzate all’interno del famoso “Seven Hostel” ad un prezzo del tutto eccezionale, per godere a 360° un’atmosfera singolare che si concluderà con l’ House Contest 1 vs 1  e per la prima volta il  3 vs 3 nel palazzetto dello sport “Sant’Agnello” di Sorrento.

Tutto sarà organizzato per lavorare e divertirsi in perfetta sinergia per far si che l’House Dance Europe, diventi uno degli appuntamenti più attesi dell’anno.

DJ Greg Gauthier [Fr]

Dance like nobody’s lookin’ ! C’est le fameux slogan de ce tea-dance qui entame sa cinquième année de bons et loyaux services.

Ce rendez-vous dominical s’avère une alternative dépaysante pour finir le weekend en territoire inconnu. Le lieu, coincé entre un fleuve, un quartier d’affaires, des chemins de fer et un métro aérien, ne rappelle-t-il pas à lui tout seul l’architecture urbaine new-yorkaise ?

Djoon
22 boulevard Vincent Auriol
75013 Paris – Métro Quai de la Gare
À partir de 18h, Gratuit avant 19h ensuite 5 €

*****Description From Resident Advisor

Brownswood recordings, Gilles Peterson's musical home base, teams up with Peggy UNLTD for a series of Summer parties at Cargo. The Summer Bubblers nights are to showcase the freshest talent inhabiting the left of center regions in the world of contemporary Pop, Soul and Hip Hop. The first installment of the night casts its net in the direction of NYC, and the vocal talents of rapper Melo-X as well as the deep crates of the Midnight Rockers Express crew. Welcoming them to our city, soulstress extraordinaire Rox, beatmeister Seiji and Get Me! founder Lixo will act as their knowledgeable guides. Their collective talents will definitely not be lost to us.

From a very early age Rox has been home-schooled in the art of singing by a very musical family. Rox tells of family gatherings that would often end with with all the older generation singing old gospel songs with about 10 different harmonies. No wonder then that from as young as 5 Rox became obsessed with harmonies and how they could colour a melody. This obsession of hers pushed her to study the art and techniques of the most accomplished singing voices in the field. When a singer names Lauryn Hill, Mary J Blige, Sade, Mahalia Jackson, Portishead, Common and Rufus Wainright as musical influences you know someone's been doing their homework. And boy does it show. Rox writes songs from the heart and delivers them from her soul with a vocal range, both in style and execution, that is simply mind-blowing. - Recognising this, Rough Trade have just signed her to their ilustrious label. - At times understated and intimate, others positively festive, Rox has the power to move both your mind and body with just her voice. Why she isn't a house-hold name yet is anyone's guess; as far as we are concerned, Rox is a star.

Maybe it's something in the air. Or maybe even in the water. But there definitely is something slightly spooky about the rivers of talent currently flowing from the NYC borrough of Brooklyn. One of the many voices making waves States-side and currently vying for our attention in the UK is that of singer slash song-writer Melo-X, Theophilus London's partner in crime during his latest European tour. Poet, composer, modern day Casanova, Melo-X is all this and then some. Proud of his art and meticulous with his craft, Melo-X is surrounding himself with the best New York has to offer. His latest track "Let It", produced by Machine Drum, is next level ish of the highest order, and we can't wait to see him plying his trade from the hallowed stage at Cargo.

Seiji did his electronic music apprenticeship as a Drum & Bass Producer/Artist recording for the seminal Jungle/Drum & Bass label Reinforced. He was a founder member of Bugz in the Attic where they set up a studio, a label and carved out a strong reputation, both individually and collectively, as top remixers and underground electronic Artists. They also jointly ran the legendary Sunday club night/institution, Co-Op. Seiji left Bugz in 2007, since then he has worked with Roisin Murphy producing and co-writing much of her album, "Overpowered", including the single of the same name. He has also individually remixed Amy Winehouse, Erykah Badu, Frankmusik, Jazmine Sullivan and released a compilation of his remixes on BitaSweet. We are discovering nothing new by inviting Seiji to the first Summer Bubblers but in exchange we are getting assured value for money and guaranteed heat on the dancefloor.

The Midnight Rockers Express is a collective of DJs and producers from New York City whose creative output includes a mix series, a blog site, edits and versions and a sound system. The MRE's featured DJs span three generations and are a true representation of the city's musical fabric. They include Carlos Ramos who began DJ'ing as a teenager in the 70's playing disco at nightspots in the Bronx. Uptown's Elijah All-City gave up his spray cans for turntables as a teenager after his mother took him to see Frankie Crocker of WBLS play records at Bond's Disco in Times Square. He earned his stripes on the downtown party scene in the early 90's where he and a young cast of DJ's including Funkmaster Flex and Mark Ronson. The MRE's youngest DJ is GetLive who came up in Queens on the b-boy scene and through turntablist battle sessions (he was BET's 106 + Park Battle DJ Champ in '05). His skills as a live DJ have seen him rock in clubs and on-stage with Blaqstarr, Benji from Good Charlotte, Theophilus London, Blu, Wale and AOK. GetLive will be representing the MRE sound at Cargo on his way to a headlining DJ set at the Open Air Festival in Switzerland.

A good party cannot be complete without a solid dj warming up proceedings, and they do not get any more solid than Lixo, the founder of West End dj collective Get Me!. Lixo has shared turntable duties with a host of djs and artists including Prancehall, Kode 9, Seb Chew, The Heatwave, Young Turks, Mumdance, Little Boots, Cocadisco, Dances With White Girls, Isa GT, The XX, Holy Fuck, Sinden, and A Skillz.

LIVE : ROX + MELO-X

DJS : SEIJI + MIDNIGHT ROCKERS EXPRESS + LIXO

8-3

£10 adv ,£6 b4 9, £12 after

TRIBE @ DEX CLUB FRIDAY 19th June Featuring residents Zepherin Saint & Matt L-S (Tribe Records) Special Guest: Abicah Soul (Objektivity, Chicago) Word of the Tribe vibe continues to grow following another great session with DJ Romain on guest duties earlier this month. Tribe has now firmly established itself as the only bi-weekly deep soulful house experience in London. Bringing the energy this month and joining Tribe resident djs Zepherin Saint and Matt L–S will be Abicah Soul who will be flying in from Chicago for his first ever UK gig! Abicah Soul is fast becoming one of the hot properties in the underground house scene because of his shear versatility as a producer and dj. DJ Stax (aka Abicah Soul Project) grew up in Chicago during the days of the Warehouse and Muzic Box, and his deejay sets and production—like those of friends Glenn Underground, Boo Williams, Paul Johnson, and Gene Hunt—are heavily influenced by the pioneering work of Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy. He began deejaying in 1983, when he was only 12 years old, and has been a staple in the Chi-town rave and club scene ever since, holding residencies at Smartbar, Club4, and Ohm and doing weekly radio gigs for WNUR 89.3 and prepartyradio.com. As a producer, Stax has landed releases on Classic, Jellybean, Nite Life Collective, Rush Hour, to name but a few and is also a very in-demand remixer, he has given tracks by Telepopmusik, Osunlade, Glenn Underground his signature soulful, deeply-rooted yet edgy afro-latin sound—evidenced by recent tracks such as “Musique de Ve” (Eargasmic) - is unique in dance music today and defies categorisation. Imagine Joe Claussell collaborating with Ame, or IsolÈe teaming up with Osunlade and you’re on the right track. His work has been compared to that of Jazzanova and Quentin Harris, and as a "DJ’s producer" he is one of the best-kept and most-cherished secrets in deep house. Indeed, a wide variety of deejays—from DJ Heather to Marques Wyatt, Blaze, and Gilles Peterson—have featured his tracks on their Mix CDs. He’s rocked floors everywhere from Chicago to Japan, but has yet to share his talents with a UK audience and we can’t wait to hear what he’s got in store for the Tribe crowd!! Friday 19st June Dex Club 467-469, Brixton Road London SW9 8HH Tax: £8 advance tickets from www.ticketweb.co.uk, £10 on the door For more information check: www.triberecordsuk.com

Images of Agra, Montagnola, Coliina d' Oro and Lugano Switzerland

Weekend Activities

June 12, 2009- Group dinner at Grotta Flora, evening out at Club One

June 13,2009- Trip to Bellavista, walk back down to Lugano and dinner with Tasis Faculty, evening out at Club One

June 14, 2009- Lugano edition of Sunday Series

Collected. Propositions on the Permanent Collection presents fourteen takes on the permanent collection of The Studio Museum in Harlem. This set of exhibitions, which includes over two hundred works in a wide range of media, is intended to give multiple perspectives and views on the art of which this Museum is so proud to be the guardian. While a chronological approach allows us to understand how art develops over time and a thematic one helps us to see the relationships between artists, this set of exhibitions takes, in some cases, idiosyncratic approaches to investigating, presenting and analyzing the works of art that the Museum has collected over the last forty years.

Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum began with a mission to present the work of African-American artists and artifacts of the African diaspora. In the Museum’s early history the mandate to collect was strong, with the idea that for the Studio Museum to have a place in the museum world it had to establish a permanent collection. The Museum was very fortunate to have the vision of the founding directors and curators, as well as the generosity of many artists and donors, with which to begin a collection that documents the achievements of artists of African descent.

Over the years there has also been a strategic focus on acquiring works by artists in our exhibitions and from our Artist-in-Residence program. Collected is significant because it charts this history of the Museum. It is an important record of our mission, from New Additions: Recently Acquired Works on Paper, which takes a sweeping look at prints, photographs, collages and drawings new to our collection; to A Family Affair, which looks at the conscious and coincidental relationships between artists who share not only love of art, but also family bonds; to the Highlight sections, each of which focuses on a singular artist or work of art, allowing an in-depth investigation of its subject and how the work relates to the collection.

Organized by the curatorial team, Collected gives us an opportunity for reflection on the great treasures that we steward, and we hope it will prompt a wonderful discussion about art made now and history as seen through the works. Also, it is always wonderful to present works that are not permanently on view. We hope that long-time friends of the Museum will see some old favorites. And we hope that those new to the Museum will see works that will make you want to continue to visit in the years to come. Throughout the Museum’s history we have proudly shown the collection and have been honored to loan works around the country and the world. We are thrilled that at this moment we can highlight our collection and prompt a new era of exploration and presentation.

For Gigi & Jen, the Brooklyn Photo Salon is about paying homage to the salons held during the Harlem Renaissance, while actively participating and shaping the contemporary Brooklyn renaissance.

A salon is a safe space that takes place within someone's home – a space where people gather to share their photographic practice and vision. Art, the creative process, ideas, inspiration, culture, and technique are open for discussion and debate. The salon is about give and take - teaching and learning, sharing with the community, receiving both praise and critique.

Our Brooklyn Photo Salons are held on a quarterly basis in one of our homes. Through these salons, our goal is to showcase the work of emerging and established photographers. Our aim is to promote inter-generational dialogue on photography, build a supportive community and advance the craft.

What typically happens at our Salons?

Initially, guests are welcomed to the sounds of music, laughter and chatter. Food and drinks are provided by the hosts and guests. Three photographers, curated by the Gigi & Jen, are invited to present and discuss their work. Each photographer decides what to show – new or old work; commercial, personal, documentary, abstract or fine art work. The audience is encouraged at any point to ask questions and offer critique of the work. At each Salon we feature a balance of emerging and established photographers to build and fortify networks for guidance, mentoring, and various opportunities.

Curators:

Jennifer Pritheeva Samuel (www.jpsphoto.com)

Jen works freelance in documentary film and photography. She recently completed HEAT, a documentary film about business and climate change, for PBS Frontline.

and

Régine (Gigi) Romain (www.myspace.com/gypsyphotographer)

Gigi is a travel photographer, writer and the Director of Education at MoCADA (Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts).

SUPERFRONT is a new space for architectural experimentation, located
in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.  www.superfront.org

SUPERFRONT is located on 1432 Atlantic Avenue in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Gallery hours: Sat & Sun 1-6 PM and by appointment. Subway: A train to
Nostrand Avenue. Walk 2 avenue blocks east to Brooklyn Ave and 2 short
blocks south to Atlantic Ave. For more information:
info@superfront.org

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August Feature's Designer's
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and
Nacinimod Deodee
 
DJ Reborn Spinning in the Cellar Lounge
And
DJ Scientific In The Upstairs Courtyard Lounge

Fashion Strut 10p

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We know many new yorkers have been out on the hudson a few times through the years, but let's be clear. You have never been to a boat party like this!

Art For Progress brings its multi-media art and entertainment experience to the New York waterways this summer for a night you'll remember for a life-time.

On Thursday, August 7th join us after-work on the Star of Palm Beach where AFP will transform the multi-level space into a night of exceptional entertainment.

If you're into music, we have what you need. Rock, reggae, funk and more. If you want to dance, we have DJ's who will make you shake it! And if you like performance art, you'll want to attend "Summer Grooove Cruise".

Featuring:

Live Music Performances: Emperor City Motorcade, Encursus, Miz Metro and Thunda Vida (w/ AFP's Barry Komitor).

DJ Performances: Jimmy Sky, Dennis Sebayan, Rob Paterson, and Doug Gomez

Dance performances: SHBA Danceworks and Nina Buisson Contemporary Move Dance Company featuring principal dancer Miki Shinagawa.

Both dance performances are collaborations with SeBiArt: Photographic Evolution

Sponsored open bar from 6PM – 7PM courtesy of Ommegang Beer and light food provided

Star of Palm Beach is located at Clarkson Street and Pier 41 on the west side. Boarding will be from 5:30 - 7:00PM. The boat will leave at 7:00PM sharp!

Tickets will be $35 at the door.