The BRC's Native Sundays series continues, this time with a punky dread ska party. Last month's show with Earl Greyhound was off the hook. If you're in the area, check it out. Remember: It's a 6pm start. Info and advanced...
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Upcoming: BRC Dread Orchestra, McRad, Meta & the Cornerstones -- July 5
TONIGHT: Final Full Spectrum panel -- "The Party People"
The final Full Spectrum panel is tonight. Produced by Brian Tate and Danny Simmons, this session features four producers at the forefront of New York City’s nightlife scene. Panelists Joann Jimenez [ALMA, RAZA], Kim Knox [Ubiquita], Jen Lyon [MeanRed Productions,...
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Michael Jackson and the collective imagination
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Icons pass and we’re left speechless. Their passing hits home particularly hard when they’re not much older than we are. Things become existential real quick. Perhaps it is because I came of age in the 80s that I’ll always feel...
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So much Michael
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Lots being written about the Michael Jackson in these days following his untimely death. Here's just the tip of the iceberg that I've seen: VIbe Magazine's Danyel Smith: "He gave himself to the world. And Michael Jackson left nothing but...
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LISTENING POST: Otto Fischer -- "Anima Uma"
Another artist performing at URB Alt tonight is Otto Fischer, who's from Nigeria via London. His songs tend towards the electro-acoustic and revolve around affairs of the heart. Also, thrilled to note that Otto is one of the artists on...
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LISTENING POST: Oh My Goodness -- "Bubble Bath"
One of the artists performing tonight at the URB Alt Fest finale is Oh My Goodness. Here's how she describes herself: Therese Workman creates her lo-fi/puffed-out-chested ditties from the comfort and constraints of her bedroom studio. A classically trained pianist/percussionist...
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LISTENING POST: AuntKeKe -- "Without U"
One of the artists performing tonight at URB Alt. Yet another example of what anthropologist Maureen Mahon calls the "diversity of black [musical] interests." Additional link: AuntKeKe on URB Alt
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Upcoming: Afro-punk EPIC/SMASH -- 6/30
Afro-punk and Bronx Underground's monthly showcase returns to Webster Hall for this pre-2009 Afro-Punk Festival event. ALL AGES SHOW: EPIC 5.30pm – Doors $7 Featuring: Van Atta High, American Fangs, Daly's Gone Wrong, Safe To Say LATE SHOW (19+): SMASH...
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TONIGHT: URB Alt Fest finale Friday and Saturday
The final weekend of URB Alt 2009 starts tonight at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Here are the lineups: Friday, June 26 from 8 - 11pm Paris Suit Yourself - Berlin/Paris AuntKeKe - New York Salakida Kali - Los Angeles...
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Upcoming: Wade In The Water featuring Corey Glover -- 6/28
This is a fundraiser for the New York 2 New Orleans Coalition (NY2NO). The special guest are indeed special: Vernon Reid (Living Colour) V. Jeffery Smith (The Family Stand) Dean Bowman (The Screaming Headless Torsos) . . .and there will...
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Michael Jackson
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No words right now. Follow the story at CNN or MSNBC. Vibe.com is a good look, too.
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LISTENING POST: Kaneng Lolang -- "Hold My Place"
Musician. Painter. Photographer. Filmmaker. One of the artists you can hear tonight at URB Alt is Kaneng Lolang. It'd be reductive to call her music "experimental". Rather, what she creates are her efforts to help us understand what she hears...
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Don't Be Cynical
It's easy to overlook an enemy that lurks within us all. Here's what I mean. I sent this item yesterday via Twitter RT: @harryallen: What Cld It'd Do 4 Africa. RT @PopSciGuy: Solar Collectors over 0.3% of Sahara Could Power...
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Upcoming: URB Alt Festival -- Day 2 --Wednesday, June 24
The next installment of URB Alt takes place on Wednesday. While there will be live music at this event, a greater emphasis is being placed on visual arts, including art exhibitions and an animation workshop that's being run by Boston's...
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Photos: Bazaar Royale, Game Rebellion, Raye6 @ S.O.B's -- 4/30
Netic of Game Rebellion If it were only about an MC or a guitarist, Game Rebellion wouldn't be special. They'd be good, no doubt. But thankfully, they are much more than the sum of their parts. I've said this before,...
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Upcoming: Melvin Gibbs' Elevated Entity opens for Femi Kuti -- 6/25
Mark your calendars for this one. I've posted about Melvin and his work with Harriet Tubman, and shared with you the excitement that many of us feel around his latest project, Ancients Speak here and here. Cool thing is, now...
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Upcoming: Ghost Gamblers -- Sunday, June 21
Earl Greyhound's Kamara Thomas steps out with her country-rock project, Ghost Gamblers. I haven't heard it, but it sounds interesting, based on this Village Voice clip: "This local country-rock outfit may appear to be a fledgling band, but it is...
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LISTENING POST: MuthaWit featuring Boston Fielder -- "Shewo The Left Shoe"
A taste of music from URB Alt's founder, Boston Fielder. Which, if you check out any of the four festival's four days, you'll get to hear live. He's got a very versatile voice, but it's the warmer middle and lower...
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Weekend Preview: URB Alt Fest kicks off 6/20 with California King, Waberi Jordan, MuthaWit + more!
Brooklyn's Public Assembly hosts the start of the 4th URB Alt Fest. Lineup includes: California King - New York Shanti Om - Atlanta Amanda Ray - New York Waberi Jordan - Los Angeles Brandee Younger - New York Stoni Taylor...
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Love Reforming For First Shows Without Arthur Lee
According to the California 66 Revue site: Three of the premiere bands of the Los Angeles psychedelic era of the late ’60s will join forces August 4–18 for the California ’66 Revue tour. The Electric Prunes, Love and Sky “Sunlight”...
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