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1) URBAN GROOVZ feat. ON PURPOSE & DERICK MARSHALL
2) THE ACID JAZZ TEST
3) WEEKLY EVENTS @ THE PHOENIX IN FAIRFIELD
4) JAZZ IN THE PARKS 2000 SERIES IN BIR
5) BIRMINGHAM LATIN DANCE PARTY THIS FRIDAY!
6) MARY J. BLIGE IN CONCERT IN BIR!
7) Urbanham.com presents THE FIRST ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
8) THE FUNKJAZZ KAFE SUMMER FESTIVAL 2000
9) PARTYING WITH A PURPOSE IN BIR!
10) THE INDIE SOUL TOUR HITS ATL!
11) VIBES & VERSES TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION f/AFRO BLUE
12) NYTEJAZZPOETRY @ THE APOLLO CONCERT HALL IN BIR
13) BLACK WOMEN - HOTTER THAN JULY
14) CHOO CHOO ME HOME - A JAZZ MUSICAL @ THE CARVER THEATER
15) CARLOS SANTANA IN CONCERT w/MACY GRAY
16) THE FIFTH SUNDAY POETRY JAZZ JAM
17) NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL 2000
SPECIAL NOTE(s):
- THE HIP HOP EVENTS FEATURING DEAD PREZ IN BIRMINGHAM HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED
FOR SEPTEMBER 15-16. MORE INFO WILL FOLLOW AT A LATER DATE.
- Click the following link for Events On The Poetry Scene
http://www.undergroundepics.com/yournews.htm
- Check out THE EBONYNET at http://www.theebonynet.com
This brand new website keeps track of what's happening socially in Atlanta,
DC, Chicago, and New York, as well as all of the hot spots, concerts,
conventions, and other NATIONAL events! To be added to the Ebony Net's
distribution list, send e-mail to feedback@theebonynet.com
- FULL MENTAL JACKET is now available at 3 locations in Alabama:
* MAHOGONY BOOKS & GIFTS in the Western Hills Mall in Fairfield
* LITTLE PROFESSOR BOOKS & CAFE, 2717 South 18th Street in Homewood
* ROOTS & WINGS, 1345 Carter Hill Road in Montgomery.
Visit http://www.geocities.com/maliksun/mental.html for a preview
Power & Peace,
SUN
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"The groove seems to me to be the most important element...If the groove is
not solid, nothing else you put on top of it is going to hold together"
- Kurt McManus, bassist for Afro Blue
As Afrobohemians, we hold these grooves to be self-evident.
Get into the groove!
SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2000
URBAN GROOVZ @ 22nd Street Jazz Café
710 South 22nd Street in Downtown Birmingham
(between 7th Avenue South & University Boulevard)
featuring:
* the urban FunkJazz grooves of Birmingham's ON PURPOSE
- instrumental section of The Resurrection
* the prolific poetry of DERICK MARSHALL
- co-Founder of Vibes & Verses Poetry Society in Montgomery
* Open Mic Poetry Sessions hosted by THE SEVENTH SUN
- auhtor of "Full Mental Jacket" (c. 1999)
* the untouchable sounds of DJ BERRACO
- newest member of the Urban Groovz family, spinning the best in
urban alternative sounds including Acid Jazz, Latin Jazz, Jazz,
Soul, Funk, New & Rare Grooves, Hip Hop, Reggae, Afro-Cuban,
Brazilian and more!!!
Doors open at 5:00 PM...Show starts at 6:00 PM
Admission is $7 'til 7PM & $10 afterwards
The kitchen & bar will be open to provide food & beverages.
18 & up to enter...21 & up to drink responsibly.
Artists, patrons of the arts and the curious are welcome.
For more info contact The Seventh Sun at 205.806.8030 or Griot_7@hotmail.com
Visit the following links:
To find out more about Synthesis - http://synthesisinc.virtualave.net
To find out more about 22nd St Jazz Café - http://www.jazzcafe.4ever.cc
This unique addition to Central Alabama's cultural scene is brought to you
by SYNTHESIS, INC. & 22nd Street Jazz Café. Synthesis is a non-profit
collective of eclectic minds, unified to foster creativity in
under-represented communities through educational programs, artistic events
and public service.
For a locator map and directions, click the following link:
http://maps.expedia.com/default.asp?C=33.506823,-86.796877&A=6&O=0,0&L=USA0409&Pr=1&P=33.506823,-86.796877,1,710+22nd+St+S%2C+Birmingham%2C+AL+35233&Title=710+22nd+St+S%2C+Birmingham%2C+AL+35233&L=USA0409
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For true music lovers only!
TONIGHT, MONDAY, JULY 3rd
THE ACID JAZZ TEST
featuring the legendary ROY AYERS
- master vibraphonist and one of the pioneers of the Acid Jazz genre
also performing will be Atlanta vocalists
- DIONNE FARRIS (formerly of Arrested Development)
- DONNIE (his EP is in stores now)
@ Studio Central
300 Central Avenue in Downtown Atlanta
For more info call 404.688.3444
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The Phoenix strives to give you Flava each and every week!
LOVE JONES WEDNESDAYS
Open Mic Poetry Every Wednesday
hosted by Kuumba Nia & Tammy Mac
Happy Hour with buffet starts at 5:30 PM
Show starts at 6:00 PM
Admission free until 8:00 PM
Tonite! Tonite! Carribean Nite at The Phoenix
Come enjoy the reggae flavored sounds of Bruce The Rasta
plus a Island buffet and Island Drink Specials all nite long!
FUNNY FRIDAYS at The Phoenix
The Comedians give it to you raw at the Phoenix featuring the most talented
comedians in the South.
Admission is $5.00, 21 and up with valid ID
Doors open at 7:00 p.m., Show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Take advantage of our great drink specials and free buffet!
Don't miss these entertaining events
@ THE PHOENIX ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
5214 Valley Road in Downtown Fairfield, Alabama
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JAZZ IN THE PARKS 2000 SERIES
f/ The Birmingham Youth Jazz Ensemble
directed by Jothan Callins
Shows start @ 7:00 PM for the dates listed below
FREE OF CHARGE!
THURSDAY, JULY 6
W. C. Patton Park
Coosa Street @ 12th Ave. North
guest artist: JACKIE MILLS, drummer
For more info call 205.786.5299 or e-mail byjejazz@aol.com
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The Latin Explosion is going strong in Central Alabama. Be a part of the
sensation that's sweeping the nation.
FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2000 at 11 PM
LATIN DANCE PARTY w/DJ BERRACO (aka Carlos)
@ 22nd Street Jazz Café
710 South 22nd Street in Downtown Birmingham
(between 7th Ave. South & University Blvd.)
Admission is $6.00
Central Alabama's NuyoLatin Soul Brother #1, DJ Berraco, will be sprinkling
the adobo on wax, serving up the Latin flava for all those who've ever
dreamed of "living la vida loca." Salsa, Merengue and other Latin sounds
will be in constant rotation. The party starts at 11pm and goes until 3am.
All ages are welcome, but you gotta be 21 and up to drink responsibly.
For more info call 205.252.0407
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MARY J. BLIGE live in concert
FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2000 @ 8:00 PM
at the Boutwell Auditorium
Downtown Birmingham
also featuring performances by CARL THOMAS & JAGGED EDGE
tickets are on sale NOW! for $35.
More info as it becomes available.
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Urbanham.com presents THE FIRST ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2000 - 9AM to 5PM
L.R. Hall, 424 North 16th Street, Downtown Birmingham
Admission is FREE
As an effort to continue to reach out to the community, Urbanham.com is
organizing and planning the 1st Annual Urbanham.com Technology Showcase.
This showcase will allow smaller technical and communication companies to
join forces with larger corporations and the media to help educate our youth
and business owners on the power of the Internet and Information Technology.
The highlight of this event will be a city-wide Video Gaming Contest that
will allow participants to win prizes. We are seeking vendor and
sponsorship support from individuals and corporations.
Booth availability is on a first come, first serve basis.
FOR ADDITIONAL BOOTH & SHOWCASE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Russ McClinton or James Williams.
Urbanham.com
1527 Fifth Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203.
(205) 251-7573, ext 107
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CREATION...FREEDOM...ARTISTRY...EXPRESSION...
THE FUNKJAZZ KAFE SUMMER FESTIVAL 2000
JULY 8th, Doors open at 10:00 PM
@ The Tabernacle
152 Luckie Street NW (near Centennial Park)
Atlanta, GA
It's music, art, fashion, film and funky people. Come be a part of cultural
and urban music history!!!! Join The FunkJazz Kafe movement and see what
all the hype has been about for so many years. Visit
http://www.funkjazzkafe.com for more info...and after the event tell us
about your experience.
Tickets On Sale NOW @ Ear Wax Records, 1052 Peachtree St. in Midtown
Atlanta. Prices are:
- $20 w/ Food Donation(Benefiting The Atlanta Community Food Bank)
- $25 w/out
- $25 Day of Show @ Venue box office
Click the following link for directions to the event:
http://msn.maps.expedia.com/default.asp?C=33.758877,-84.391374&A=12&OX=0&OY=0&L=USA0409&Pr=1&P=33.758877,-84.391374,1,152+Luckie+St+NW%0D%0AAtlanta%2C+GA+30303&Title=152+Luckie+St+NW%0D%0AAtlanta%2C+GA+30303&L=USA0409
CREATING ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES FOR YOUR SOUL SINCE 1994
HEADZ UP:
Keep an eye out for CD releases on FunkJazz Music coming this fall.
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The Elite Group presents PARTYING WITH A PURPOSE
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2000 @ 9:00 PM
featuring live Jazz by ERIC ESSIX
@ B & A Warehouse
16th Street @ First Avenue South
Downtown Birmingham, AL
event also includes:
- wine tasting
- poetry reading
- DJ Daryl from 98.7 Kiss FM
Food will be provided by WingOut.
Tickets available @ Music-N-More (Five Points West), The SPOT, Gildra's
Communications and VIE's Children's Shoes. Proceeds from this event go
towards academic scholarships for students. For more info call 205.326.4220
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The IndieSoul Tour 2000
representing "The Now Soul Movement"
-Featuring
N'DAMBI & JAZZ POETS SOCIETY
with other special guest artists, hosts and Hip-Hop/Soul DJ's
MONDAY, JULY 10th
@ The Crescent Room
Call 404.875.5252
Atlanta, GA
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THE SHOW:
As we begin the new millennium we are witnessing a rebirth of live music
entertainment. A new genre of eclectic, cutting edge artists (i.e.,
D'angelo, Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, etc.) have began to reshape today's
Hip-Hop and R&B from the sounds of material monotony into conscious soul.
Artistic integrity is reborn. Amidst the new voices of this urban music
renaissance hail the soulful-jazzy sounds of Dallas, TX native N'dambi and
the hip-hop poetic soul vibe of Jazz Poets Society from Richmond, VA.
Together these two up-and-coming recording/performance artists have teamed
up to headline the IndieSoul Tour. Organized respectively by Cheeky-i
Productions (N'dambi) and One Soul Entertainment (JPS) the IndieSoul Tour is
a seven city tour created for intimate venues in the following major music
markets: (Richmond, VA 6/30, Washington, DC, 7/1, Philadelphia, PA 7/3 and
New York City 7/4 and 7/7, Baltimore, MD 7/8, Charlotte, NC 7/9, Atlanta, GA
7/10,). Each show will feature celebrity hosts, a notable opener and a
classic Hip-Hop/Soul DJ.
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THE ARTISTS:
N'dambi and JPS are currently set to release new cd projects this summer and
fall respectively. N'dambi (which means 'most beautiful') will be releasing
the live version of her highly acclaimed debut "Little Lost Girls Blues" on
Aug. 15th. An independent release on her own label Cheeky-i Productions,
"Little Lost Girls Blues captures the essence of the soul-induced scatting
jazz voice that many of us have heard before on Erykah Badu's debut Baduizm
and live album. A kindred spirit to the likes of Sarah Vaughn, Me'Shell
Ndegeocello and Chaka Khan, N'dambi gives the blues a whole new funk.
Numerous magazine and internet articles continue to appear on this 5'9" boho
princess with the soul flow and butta-fly afro. If you want to hear the
future of urban music just listen to N'dambi and her full live band at an
IndieSoul date near you!
Jazz Poets Society is comprised of the soul-poetic duo of Mamou and Nyaze
and their four piece live band Jim Thorn. An eclectic mix of thought
provoking lyrics (What If Rosa Parks had a car?), headknodding grooves and
thick beats only begins to describe the energy of the JPS sound. A hip-hop
Earth Wind and Fire may be a more fitting description of the former poetry
collective
turned recording artists. JPS has already released two cd's, studio and
live version albums of their debut project Poets Lounge and are preparing to
release their third LP entitled "Introducing MAYA" (Fall 2000) on 5th
Child/One Soul. JPS has built its reputation with their spontaneous and
emotional live shows having performed with the likes of Wyclef Jean and the
Refugee All Stars, A Tribe Called Quest and The Roots. At the end of the
material age in today's urban music JPS is the genesis of consciousness and
the revolution begins with the IndieSoul Tour. Are you ready?
For more info contact indiesoul@yahoo.com or visit the following sites:
N'dambi http://www.cheekyi.com
Jazz Poets Society http://www.jazzpoetssociety.com
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Vibes & Verses Poetry Society Celebrates its Two Year Anniversary
FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2000
at The Rose Supper Club
954 High Street in Montgomery, AL
Doors Open @ 8:00 PM
Admission is $5.00
featuring:
* the soulful Jazz grooves of Atlanta's AFRO BLUE
performing works from their debut CD, "Unbroken Circle," available at
retail stores in Atlanta and throughout the nation. Also visit
http://www.cdbaby.com/abt
plus
* Open Mic Poetry all night long!
Call 334.263.4275 for More Info, Be sure to check out VVPS's NEW web site:
http://www.vibesandverses.com
Click the following link for maps and directions:
http://www.expediamaps.com/default.asp?C=32.37184533952166,-86.29177987066956&A=16&OX=0&OY=0&P=32.37184533952166,-86.29177987066956,1,High+St
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CHOO CHOO ME HOME - A JAZZ MUSICAL
Saturday, July 15, 2000 @ 7 PM
The Carver Theater
1631 Fourth Avenue North
in Downtown Birmingham's historic Fourth Avenue Business District
Tickets: $20, ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY!
In the early 1900's with the railroad train being the prime mode of
transportation during the time, George Mortimer Pullman created the first
successful "sleeping car." He made his dream come true by hiring only Negro
men, African Americans, to serve as porters for his latest addition to
American luxury transportation - known as the "Pullman Car."
In an era teaming with prejudice and discontent, "CHOO CHOO ME HOME", is the
story of a young farmer who flees his southern home in Mississippi, after a
painful tragedy, to go up north to Chicago for a better life. In doing so,
he finds work, friendship, intrigue, love and lots of excitement!
Written, directed and produced by Alicia Johnson.
Starring: Deidre Ali, Titus Battle, Kim Belcher, Odie Berry, Woody Cook, Ced
Delaney, Dot Davis, Anthony Irons, Edna Turner, Ahmed Obafemi, Roderick
Woods, Jr. & many others!
Don't miss this once in a lifetime chance to learn about a valuable, but
almost forgotten, piece of African-American history. And don't miss your
chance to win 2 round trip tickets to New Orleans on Amtrak, 2 Heritage
Festival passes or one of our other fabulous door prizes!
Tickets can be purchased by any cast member or at the door. Call (205)
925-3262 for more information.
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"NYTEJAZZPOETRY"
SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2000
APOLLO CONCERT HALL & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
(located in the MIDWAY PLAZA next to the western area YMCA)
1201 BESSEMER ROAD in Birmingham, AL
Doors open @ 5:00 PM, show starts @ 6:00 PM
ADMISSION is $3.00
featuring:
* Live Jazz vibes courtesy of G-Soul
* Poetry Competition w/$200 prize for the best reading/performance
* Open Mic Poetry
* Catered Buffet
Note: The poetry competition will be judged based on audience response to
each performance. Categories for this event will be "conscious" &
"romantic...love." Poets are asked to arrive by 5:30 PM to sign up.
For more info, contact 205.925.8203 or afrika_iff_intl@yahoo.com
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Join us for an evening of cultural affirmation.
Sunday, July 16, 2000, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
BLACK WOMEN - HOTTER THAN JULY
Malcolm X Center
119 Third Avenue West
Birmingham, Alabama
Admission is Free. Register to perform by July 14. Call Sanovia at
205.324.5061, or Corleen at 205.849.7651 or e-mail cfarley44@hotmail.com
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The legendary CARLOS SANTANA live in concert
w/opening performance by MACY GRAY
SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2000 @ 8:00 PM
@ The Coca-Cola Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta, GA
Tickets on sale NOW,
prices range from $28.75 to $61.75.
Tickets may be purchased at Earwax Music, Tower Records & all Ticketmaster
locations (www.ticketmaster.com to order on-line).
For more ticket info, 404.249.6400
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THE FIFTH SUNDAY POETRY JAZZ JAM
SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2000
Show starts at 4:00 PM
Open Mic Poetry to follow feature performance
at Roots & Wings - A Cultural Bookplace (as featured in Essence)
1345 Carter Hill Road
Montgomery, Alabama (near Alabama State University)
featured artists to be announced!!
Call (334) 262-1700 for more info
Click the following link for maps and directions:
http://www.expediamaps.com/default.asp?C=32.3590324322387,-86.2861911005358&A=16&OX=0&OY=0&P=32.3590324322387,-86.2861911005358,1,1345+Carter+Hill+Rd
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Be Connected...Be Inspired...Be Transformed!
The NATIONAL BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL 2000
July 28th - August 6th
in Atlanta, GA
The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) invites you to attend the 7th
biennial festival to be held in Atlanta, GA. The NBAF summer is the world's
largest celebration of the sights, sounds, and expressions of the African
Diaspora. From the celebratory procession that opens the 10-day event at
THE STUDIOPLEX on Auburn to the closing weekend activities on the grounds of
the historic ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CENTER, the NBAF 2000 will present events
highlighting the achievements of artists of African descent.
For more info visit http://www.nbaf.org or call 404.730.0177
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A NEW BLACK RENAISSANCE IS EVOLVING THROUGH THE SYNTHESIS
OF ANCIENT ELEMENTS...KEEP YOUR THIRD EYE OPEN FOR UPCOMING EVENTS...
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