Musica:Cheikh Lo’s ” Jamn” – First Album in 5 years
Cheikh Lo is on heavy rotation in our office. That’s why we’re happy that his latest album “Jamn” is available in North America (we’re just catching up on the European release 🙂 ).
Spoken Word= $250
Known for its unmistakable fusion, FUZE beverage hosts the kickoff of the artistic femme fatal Spoken Soul Festival quarterly event –
Congolese Film “Viva Riva” To open inthe UK and the U.S.
6 time African Academy Award winning film Viva Riva will be released both in the US. ( June 10th in New York –
Remembering Will Da Real One
This post is difficult to write. I was was not personal friends with this amazing artist but I knew him, I visited his poetry cafe and I truly enjoyed his work.Will da Real one was a poet, entrepreneur, and caring community activist.
AfroHopn’ in the Big Apple!
AfroHop launches at the Smyth Hotel in Tribeca May 25, from 7pm- 10pm. AfroHop is a new African focused cocktail party bringing together great people and music at unique venues.
Film: Shaka Zulu
When I was a kid, I loved the mini series ” Shaka Zulu” . It was on Fox in the U.S.
TAVIS SMILEY TO DISCUSS NEW BOOK, FAIL UP, WITH DR. GARRARD MCCLENDON IN CHICAGO
Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) — Tavis Smiley will be in Chicago to discuss his book, Fail Up. Tickets are now on sale for Tavis Smiley:
An Interview with Jack Bell (Via thinkafricapress.com )
I read this interview a few days ago and thought this may be of interest to you. This is from thinkafricapress.com and features jack Bell of the Jack bell Gallery.
I LOVE BEING BLACK, FUSION ARTIST PARTNER TO BRING POSITIVE MESSAGE OF PRIDE, HOPE
In an effort to reach a new audience with its message of cultural pride, the I Love Being Black Movement will host a live-stream event with artist Patrick Hunter at 9 p.m.
