On Go-Go and Local Politics
maybe politicizing the go-go community wasn’t such a good idea after all. with little basis for political analysis, its become a popularity contest – but not for the mayor – rather for one leading go-go artist who himself is indebted to Fenty.
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Africa Africa Africa pt 2
Africa Africa Africa pt. 1 took us into the continent, pt. 2 takes us into the future. DC’s very own, DJ Underdog, has shut it down again. Brought to you by Lunchbox Theory, this mix-tape gives you a little taste of what goes down at the sensational Afro-Beat for Ya Soul party. Africa Africa Africa pt. 2 features 10 afro-futuristic tracks from Fela Kuti’s body thumping “Zombie” to Die Vögel’s “Empire”. This rhythmic compilation is a bit darker than the usual sounds Lunchbox Theory shares, providing a modern take on the Afro-beat sound.
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Tags: DJ Underdog, Afrobeat, Lunchbox Theory
Rock the Bells
Rock the Bells – DC – Merriweather Post Pavilion. Don’t be dumb and miss it…!
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Tags: Rock The Bells, A Tribe Called Quest, ATCQ
08.16.10 Washington, DC: GODISHEUS @ Black Cat! w/ Violet Says 5 and The Farafina Kan Experience. $10… 8:30pm Doors… ALL AGES!
Black Cat | 1811 14th st NW Washington, DC
Visit the link:
http://ticketalternative.com/Events/11690.aspx
GODISHEUS
www.godisheus.com
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In the eternal struggle between good and evil, who is winning? During the height of the Haitian Crisis media coverage three men ponder this very question, is God on the Devil’$ Payroll? Playing on the Lloyd Richards Stage at The Atlas Performing Arts Center, Sunday August 8, 2010 2pm and Sunday August 8, 2010 8pm.
Brace yourself! As we embark on an incredible journey through Washington DC’s first-ever Black Theatre Festival; a week-long festival (Sunday, August 1 – Sunday, August 8, 2010) celebrating extraordinary stories told by people of African decent. This inaugural event has an exciting menu of more than 70 provocative and ground breaking theatrical performances, by local and national artists, writers, producers, and the theatre companies, and is the first festival of its kind to recognize the importance of both urban and traditional theater.
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Tags: Haiti, kymone freeman, god is on the devil's payroll
Check out the Cornel West theory’s new mixtape titled In Her Hands: Embryo Capital Vol.1, hosted by All Our Noise. Once again, they have collaborated with DJ Underdog, who added his touch to the first of several mixes to be released over the next few months. This one is out just in time for the band’s show with Diamond District on Saturday July 31 at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C.
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Tags: Cornel West Theory, DJ Underdog, In Her Hands
Tru Skool Soundstage
Saturday July 31
- Diamond District
- DTMD
- The Cornel West Theory
- Damu the Fudgemunk
- DJ Underdog
@ the Black Cat 1811 14th ST NW WDC 20009
18+ Doors at 9PM
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Tags: Diamond District, DJ Underdog, DTMD, The Cornel West Theory, Damu the Fudgemunk
Taking place in Lignum, VA this festival is one and a half days of Funk, Soul, Reggae, Hip Hop and Indie during the weekend of Friday, July 30, 2010.
Mustock 2010 features twenty-five bands and djs from the DC and Virginia area as well as national and international artists:
Alexis Golden Lover * All Good Funk Alliance * Ancient Astronauts * Asheru and The ELs * Beetnix * The Breden Sound System * DJ Jahsonic * Farid * Fatso * Fort Knox Five * Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad * GODISHEUS* Lady Alma * Mz Munchie * Mustabar SoulBush * Nappy Riddem * Punk Rogers * Pure Light Seed * Rob Paine of Solomonic Sound System * SEE-I * Sleepy Wonder * Tamika Love Jones * Tony Ozier and The Doo Doo Funk All-Stars * Thunderball * W. Ellington Felton
This year’s festival also has a new element, a Dance Tent, sponsored by none other than DC’s Eighteenth Street Lounge.
For more information, Click Here!
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Tags: Mustock
WTF??! Via the Washington City Paper
The report is the way MPD keeps tabs on a music genre it suspects of attracting violence. This most recent document—put together by MPD’s intelligence unit—went out to high-ranking cops in D.C., as well Montgomery County. A copy was also sent to an FBI e-mail address. Prince George’s County cops also appear to be following go-go happenings, as several listings were provided by them
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Afrobeat – 7/29
Getting my sweat on:
Come join us at Bossa Lounge next Thursday, July 29, 2010
You will be transformed by the music!
Down stairs we will have the musical performance byCheick Hamala
Cheick Hamala Diabate is a West African historian in the Griot tradition, and a world-recognized master of the ngoni, a Malian traditional instrument. A sought after performer, lecturer, storyteller and choreographer throughout Africa, Europe, Asia and Canada, Cheick Hamala began touring in the U.S. in 1995. His performances have been featured at such notable venues as The Smithsonian Institute, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest and many of the top festivals across the US.
Free Face Painting all night!
Only 5 ducks!
Come and Sweat out your weeek
Lunchbox Theory Presents:
Afrobeat for Ya Soul!
Bossa Lounge
2463 18th St NW
Dancin’ starts at 9pm
Thursday July 29 2010
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Tags: DJ Underdog, Afrobeat, Lunchbox Theory
On Democracy in the District
Would you be willing to join a non-partisan (?maybe?) volunteer coalition of citizens to prepare a voter guide for the upcoming DC elections?
This by-the-issue comparison of City-wide and Ward races would be distributed across the city and help inform voters of the candidate’s stands on the issues.
It would also serve as a tool to organize voters and promote civic engagement in the District.
I think with the right combination of people involved we could do big things.
Hit me in the comments if you are down.
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Ward One Candidates Forum
Ward 1 Candidates Forum
Thursday, July 29, 2010
6:00 – 8:30 PM
True Reformer Building
1200 U St., NW
(U Street Metro on Green Line)
Candidates for Ward 1 Councilmember, including:
*Jim Graham (incumbent)
*Jeff Smith
*Bryan Weaver
Your questions, their answers.
The forum is free and open to the public. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions.
*Childcare and accommodations, including sign language interpretation, provided upon request by Friday, July 23rd.*
*Please contact Ben at ben@empowerdc.org, 202-234-9119, ext. 4*
Sponsored by DC Jobs Council, DC Jobs with Justice, Defeat Poverty DC, Empower DC, Fair Budget Coalition, Jews United for Justice, Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless and Wider Opportunities for Women
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From the Ward One DC Mailing List:
Subject: [WardOneDC] Graham Standing Up for Scofflaw Businesses
To: southcolumbiaheights@yahoogroups.com, WardOneDC@yahoogroups.com
Cc: adamsmorgan@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 9:12 PMWashington, DC ——– In two separate but yet equally disturbing incidents, Ward One Boss Jim Graham has used his influence as committee chairman of the Alcohol and Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) and of the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) to quash two investigations into the behavior of not one…but two ABC establishments. Continue reading ‘FWD: [WardOneDC] Graham Standing Up for Scofflaw Businesses’
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Tags: Jim Graham, City Council, Ward One, Election
Need to suss him out on some issues, but Weaver is looking like the choice for Ward 1.
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Live from Tent City
Went over to Tent City on Saturday and recorded some interviews. Real life documentarian.
Voices: Suzette Redwood, Sam Daily, Eric Sheptock
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Tags: One DC, Tent City, Parcel 42, Affordable Housing
Washington DC RBG Ride
This >>>> the post colonial era cosplay bike rides thats been blowing up the DC internets-based scene lately
LOVE IT
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Tags: DC Bike Ride
TEDxPennQuarter
Sunday July 11, 2010 – TEDxPennQuarter
Local music producer DJ Eurok and Grammy-nominated musician Kokayi will produce a song for the event, creating the TEDxPennQuarter soundtrack in one day from start to finish. Attendees will be encouraged to participate in the creative process with instruments, noisemakers, sampled sounds and ideas. The finished track will be shared with all attendees after the event.
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Tags: Innovation, TEDxPennQuarter, TEDx, TED, Ideas worth spreading
The Freshest of All Time
Courtesy of Words Beats and Life, the 4F Crew and the Hip-Hop Theater Festival, make sure you come out and enjoy the 3rd annual Freshest of All Time B-Boy Battle. Free for all ages, make sure you take advantage of the chances to see some of the best breakers on the East Coast battle it out for bragging rights. There will be a 2 vs. 2 B-Boy/B-Girl battle for $1000, a 1 vs. 1 B-Girl battle for $200 and a 1 vs. 1 small fry battle (kids 14 and under) for $50. Plus, for all the gamers, there will be a Wii Play 360 Video Game Tournament.
The event takes place on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Columbia Heights Community Club (1480 Girard Street NW / Washington, DC 20009), from 12pm to 8pm. Your host for the event wil be Nemesis…judging the event will be Ghost (LOZ)…and providing the sounds will be Scratch Master K, Oso Fresh and Fleg. Free for all ages!!!
$25 registration fee per Crew for B-Boy/B-Girl Battle ($12.50 per person)
$5 registration fee for Small Fry Battle
$10 registration fee for the B-Girl Battle
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Tags: Words Beats and Life
DC Loves Dilla
Friday July 9th at The Black Cat
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Upset The Setup
Hip Hop music, culture and politics from Washington DC. by dj.eurok aka PJ Urquilla aka PEACE JUSTICE UNIVERSAL.
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