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1) URBAN GROOVZ feat. AFRO BLUE & SUNNI
2) BOOKSIGNING FOR YOLANDA JOE @ ROOTS & WINGS IN MONTGOMERY (TONIGHT)
3) WEEKLY EVENTS @ THE PHOENIX IN BIR
4) THE SOUL LOUNGE @ THE CRESCENT ROOM IN ATL
5) THE CIPHER @ THE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
6) REGGAE SPLASH @ TROPICAL BAR & LOUNGE IN BIR
7) THE SANKOFA FILM SERIES @ THE MALCOLM X CENTER IN BIR
8) CULTIVATING COLLECTIVE THOUGHTS 2000 w/ASKIA TOURE
9) THE FUNKJAZZ KAFE FALL FESTIVAL 2000
10) THE RETURN OF THE YANG @ CLUB KAYA
11) POETRY IN THE PARK SERIES IN BIR
12) THE OKAYPLAYER TOUR @ THE TABERNACLE IN ATL
13) LATIN DANCE NIGHT @ ASSAGIO IN BIR w/CARLOS
14) THE CHOCOLATE SOUL MUSICFEST TOUR RETURNS TO ATL
15) NEGRO PROBLEM & ANTHONY DAVID @ THE NICK IN BIR
16) THE WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING OF "TAKE THE FIELD" IN BIR!
17) THE FIFTH SUNDAY POETRY JAZZ JAM featuring BILL MILLIGAN
18) MELODIC MONDAYS @ THE CROW'S NEST IN ATL
WHERE TO GET GOOD MUSIC?:
The SunSpot Cafe will be managing music distribution in Central AL for a few
artists whose music you love, but can't find locally. Give us a shout if
you're interested in
- Anthony David, "The Acoustic Mix Tape"
- afro blue, "Unbroken Circle"
- Mausiki Scales & The Common Ground Collective, "Remembrance Has Not
Left Us"
Of course our first product to be marketed is always available:
- FULL MENTAL JACKET by The Seventh Sun...also available at
* MAHOGONY BOOKS in the Western Hills Mall
* LITTLE PROFESSOR BOOKS, 2717 S. 18th St. in Homewood
* ROOTS & WINGS, 1345 Carter Hill Road in Montgomery
Visit The newly renovated SunSpot Cafe at: http://www.geocities.com/maliksun
for a preview and to order by mail.
ONES TO WATCH:
Catch "Reggae Vibes" hosted by Bodile on WJLD (1400 AM) every Sunday night
from 10:30 PM to Midnight starting October 1st!
Check out the movie advertisement for the film, "Babylonian Dreads",
co-starring Phillipe the Philosopher, Prophet & Poet at
http://geocities.com/screenplayers2000/babs.html
Check out the refreshing sounds of Sekou Sundiata's album, "longstoryshort"
- "...white-hot wordjazz and bitter-sweet soul rich with bebop, Afro-pop and
hiphop grooves..." - Now available at Roots & Wings - A Cultural Bookplace,
1345 Carter Hill Road in Montgomery (near ASU)
Hip-Hop meets Rock with ATL's EL PUS: http://www.elpus.com
NEW SONGS for MP3 DOWNLOAD: http://www.mp3dom.com
BUY OUR ALBUM 'STRANGE COWBOY' ONLINE at: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp
Power & Peace,
SUN
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SYNTHESIS, INC. (http://synthesisinc.virtualave.net) presents the #1
Afrobohemian groove in the State
The groove continues with more Afrobohemian flavor to savor!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2000
URBAN GROOVZ
@ The Harambe Room
1813 Fourth Avenue North in Downtown Birmingham
(atop Wee Care Academy)
featuring:
* the soulful Jazz grooves of Atlanta's AFRO BLUE, fresh from their
outstanding performance at the Montreaux Atlanta Music Festival. (Visit
http://www.cdbaby.com/abt for more info on Afro Blue and their debut CD,
"Unbroken Circle".)
* the laid back poetic flow of SUNNI
BIO SKETCH: Sunni is a native of New Orleans, LA and a Senior, majoring in
English at the historic Tuskegee University. It is through community
activity, teaching and poetry that Sunni shares herself with the world.
Upon graduation, Sunni plans to teach English and Creative Arts to high
school students in her hometown of New Orleans. Sunni also has ambitions to
open a community center in her neighborhood. Sunni has performed in several
venues across the South, including New Orleans, Montgomery, Birmingham and
Mississippi. Sunni feels a strong connection to her ancestral past,
stating: "I write the words of the ancestors who can no longer speak or sing
songs of freedom, upliftment and peace, except through the words of a poet.
I am because they died, and I write so that they may live."
plus:
* Open Mic Poetry Sessions hosted by THE SEVENTH SUN
- auhtor of "Full Mental Jacket" (c. 1999)
http://www.geocities.com/maliksun
* the untouchable sounds of CARLOS, spinning the best in Acid Jazz, Rare
Grooves, Afro-Cuban & Brazilian sounds
Doors open at 5:00 PM...Admission is $7 'til 7PM, $10 after
Artists, patrons of the arts and the curious are welcome.
For more info: 205.806.8030 or SynthesisInc@hotmail.com
For a locator map and directions, click the following link:
http://www.expediamaps.com/default.asp?C=33.51573996101266,-86.81001586634053&A=16&OX=0&OY=0&P=33.51573996101266,-86.81001586634053,1,1813+4th+Ave+N
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TONIGHT!!!!!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 @ 7:00 PM
Meet best selling novelist Yolanda Joe aka Ardella Garland during the
booksigning for DETAILS AT TEN - her newest mystery series
DETAILS AT TEN is the brutally honest tale of a girl who disappears after
she admits, during a live television interview, to witnessing a gang-related
drive-by shooting on Chicago's South Side.
Booksigning will take place @ Roots & Wings - A Cultural Bookplace
1345 Carter Hill Road in Montgomery, Alabama
(near Alabama State University)
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
Other novels by Yolanda Joe:
- "Falling Leaves of Ivy"
- "He Say, She Say"
- "Bebe's By Golly Wow"
- "This Just In"
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WEEKLY EVENTS @ THE PHOENIX
5214 Valley Road in Downtown Fairfield, Alabama
For more info on these events call 205.780.2800
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
Thursday Nites are CARIBBEAN FLAVA
hosted by The Reggae Club
featuring live reggae music
Come enjoy the jerk buffet and Red Stripe beer
Show starts at 8:00 p.m.
FUNNY FRIDAYS
Live Comedy showcase featuring the most talented comedians in the
South...open mic comedy and headline performances. For more info on Funny
Fridays call 205.806.LAFF or email at Funny_Friday@yahoo.com
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Groovenation Internet Radio invites you to a little soul afterwork
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2000 from 6:00 P to 10:00 P
THE SOUL LOUNGE
@ The Crescent Room
corner of 13th & Crescent
in Midtown Atlanta
(Two doors down from the Martini club)
It's an atferwork vibe of creation & innovation featuring:
* "The Poets Corner" with Eddie Oliver, Kmei & Jason Blackwell
Hosted by Tiy-E Muhammad
plus
* the eclectic Jazz, Soul & Funk grooves of afro blue
(Visit http://www.cdbaby.com/abt for more info on their debut CD, "Unbroken
Circle".)
* Special Vocal Apperances by Jaz ,Sopia Darcell & Brother MD
* Groovenation DJ's playing the best of Acid Jazz, Urbanvibe & Soul
* Live Artwork showcase on the patio
Relaxed Dress Code
A little soul afterwork at
$5 COVER AFTER 6:30...LADIES FREE UNTIL 7PM
Call 404.875.5252 for more info
Groovenation (http://www.radiogroovenaton.com)
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Thursday, September 28th
Infinite Currents presents THE CIPHER
@ The Historical Foundation
331 52nd Street in Fairfield, Alabama
Open Mic Poetry w/featured artists on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays
DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM
For more info, including directions, call 205.780.5669.
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GRASSROOTS MEDIA presents REGGAE SPLASH
Tropical Bar & Lounge
17th Street between First & Second Avenue North
in Downtown Birmingham (next to the Police HQ)
EVERY SATURDAY!
Doors open @ 8:00 PM...Admission is $5.00 before 11:00 PM, $6:00 after
Schedule of featured performers/DJs:
Sept 30 Culture Dred
Oct 7 Roots Explosion (Bodile and Yu-Rob)
Oct 14 Culture Dred
Oct 21 Jamaica's own Acapolo
Oct 28 Culture Dred
SPECIAL NOTE: The police have been blocking off the area of downtown where
the BLACK clubs are. You can still come thru to the club. Park on Second
Ave. North or on 17th by the French Quarters and walk down to the club.
Caribbean food will be available for the eatin' CATERED BY YEM A YA
For more info contact NKrumah @ 205.323.5444 or e-mail at
nkrumahtou@hotmail; contact Bodile @ 205.320.0210
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The Malcolm X Center for Self Determination presents
THE SANKOFA FILM SERIES
1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays of each month
@ The Malcolm X Center
119 Third Avenue West in Birmingham
Doors open at 7:00 PM, Film starts at 7:30 PM
$2.00 donation @ the door
The film series will showcase films that encourage dialogue, spark debate,
enchance critical thinking, educate, and entertain.
OCTOBER SCHEDULE:
Oct 6 Daughters of the Dust
Oct 13 Richard Wright-Black Boy
Oct 20 Quilombo
For more information call 205.324.5061
Click the following link for maps and directions:
http://maps.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=mmvw&msds=CECAA4E1$18X$36wxa$36w94!D0$0D0!2$31$39.$33rd.Ave.W!60$0A0Birmingham20AL50$33$35$32$30$340000!4$FF000!8$FF!60v$FF$F5$5D$D3$C0!2$40$A1$A9$F0$CA$A2$B5U$C060001000!8$FF000$14000!4$FF!I010
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CULTIVATING COLLECTIVE THOUGHTS 2000
A One Day Poetry Retreat
October 7, 2000
@ Clayton Springs Farms, Ellenwood, GA
8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Purpose:
To provide a therapeutic environment that motivates, encourages, and
inspires the artist in an effort to empower our communities.
Featuring Special Guest:
Poet/Lecturer and Griot Historian - ASKIA TOURE
Special Performance by JJason Blackwell
For more Information contact Kemi Bennings @ 404-401-8945 or
kbennings@dnamail.com
or
Francine Stowe @ 770-774-9116
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OCTOBER 7, 2000
THE FUNKJAZZ KAFE FALL FESTIVAL 2000
@ The Tabernacle
152 Luckie Street NW (near Centennial Park)
Atlanta, GA
Doors open at 10:00 PM
Advance tickets on sale now @ EarWax 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
Visit http://www.funkjazzkafe.com or call 404.842.FUNK for more information
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
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POETRY IN THE PARK SERIES 2000
hosted by Kuumba Nia @ City Parks in Birmingham
All events are on SUNDAYS & begin @ 4:00 PM
for more info @ 205.854.3531
October 8th
@ Ensley Park
on Birmingham's West Side - Avenue I exit (119B) off I-20 West
f/YOUTH SERIES
October 22nd
@ Bessie Estell Park
on Birmingham's
f/JERRY HARDESTY
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2000
THE OKAYPLAYER TOUR
@ The Tabernacle
152 Luckie Street NW (near Centennial Park)
Atlanta, GA
featuring The Roots, Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, Slum Village, Jaguar,
Bahamadia, Dice Raw and Jazzyfatnastees
Admission is $25. Tickets can be purchased at the Tabernacle Box office or
Ticketmaster 404.249.6400
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
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The "Yin Yang" Vibe is Back Every Saturday Nite at Club Kaya as GROOVENATION
internet radio (http://www.radiogroovenation.com) presents
THE RETURN OF THE YANG
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2000
at Club Kaya
8 Peachtree
in Atlanta, GA
celebrating The Chronicle "CD release party" and also Club Kaya'sFive year
Anniversary party !! Come vibe with The Chronicle & DJ Kemit in the Yin
Yang Room!!
Remember, every Saturday!! For more info call 404.874.4460
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THE LATIN DANCE PARTY RETURNS @ A NEW LOCATION!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2000 - 11 PM
LATIN DANCE NIGHT @ ASSAGIO
2015 Highland Avenue South
in Birmingham's the 5 Points South District
(across the street from Ruby Tuesday's)
Featuring the sounds of Central Alabama's NuyoLatin Soul Brother #1, DJ
BERRACO (aka Carlos) sprinkling the adobo on wax, serving up the Latin flava
for all those who've ever dreamed of "living la vida loca." The party starts
at 11pm. This dance party will feature incredible NEW Latin sounds, ranging
from Merengue to Salsa in a more spacious atmosphere. All ages are welcome
but you must be 21 to drink responsibly!
There will be FREE Salsa and Merengue dance lessons taught by John Travis of
the Dr. Dance Studio. If you are interested in receiving lessons please
come to the DJ booth area and sign up.
Assagio offers valet parking and serves Italian cuisine until midnight.
For more info call 205.933.6605
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THE CHOCOLATE SOUL MUSICFEST TOUR
Saturday, October 21, 2000 @ 9:00 PM
@ Studio Central
300 Central Avenue
in Downtown Atlanta
Doors open at 9:00 p.m.
Admission $15 Advanced tickets, $20 day of show.
Advance tickets available at Earwax Records and online at
http://www.chocolatesoul.com.
Call 404.688.3444 for more info
Featuring old-school Hip-Hop artist Slick Rick and the Jazz grooves of
Atlanta's own afro blue, whose debut album, "Unbroken Circle"
(http://www.cdbaby.com/abt) is in stores now.
"Chocolate Soul: The Music Compilation" is HOT and in stores now @ Earwax
Records & Tower Records in Atlanta...featuring cuts by Seek, Jiva, DJ Kemit,
Kindred, Edith's Wish and Julie Dexter. Get your copy INSTATNTLY BY CREDIT
CARD online at http://www.chocolatesoul.com or http://www.amazon.com
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2000
live performances featuring
NEGRO PROBLEM
with
acoustic Soul artist ANTHONY DAVID ("The Acoustic Mix Tape)
@ The Nick
2514 10th Avenue South
on Birmingham's South Side
Call 205.2523831 for more info
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Robert Dawson and Black Nile Pictures present
The World Premiere Screening of "TAKE THE FIELD"
The documentary film chronicling the marching band and music experience at
some of the nation's most dynamic colleges and universities with an emphasis
on the Southeast and Gulf Coast Regions
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2000 (Eve of the 59th Annual "Magic City Classic")
@ the "Show Place of the South"
The Historic Alabama Theatre
in Downtown Birmingham, Alabama
Stay Tuned to http://www.bandcentral.net for more info or call 205.298.8593.
Exclusive Tickets and VIP Passes Available Soon!!!
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2000
THE FIFTH SUNDAY POETRY JAZZ JAM
featuring BILL MILLIGAN...from the Vibes & Verses Poetry Society
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)
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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beginning MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6th
Nu' Drank Entertainment presents MELODIC MONDAYS
@ The Crow's Nest MegaPlex
5495 Old National Highway in College Park, GA
We invite everyone to come out and unwind to an evening of Neo Classic Soul
and Acid Jazz along with the soulful taste of Smooth Poetry and Urban
Melodies by some of the best poets and vocalists that Atlanta has to offer
with your host the lyrical jazz vocalist EM'DEE and that prolific, giftedly
smooth poet EDDIE OLIVER backed up by the jazzy tones of the band TAKE NOTES
it promises to be an evening you don't want to miss.
Doors open at 7 with the night ending promptly at 11 EVERY MONDAY
Admission is $8.00
For directions call 404.767.0123
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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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