Bless da Mic is an audio-visual experience hosted by damali and Shadagga, that consists of an open mic, as well as video art, short films, dance, Hip Hop, Reggae, Soca, and all genres of music by established and emerging artists.
Music
INI Mighty Lockdown, Ras Magaman,damali,
The One Sun Lion Ra, CK, No Surrender, Saul Williams, Gil Scott Heron,David Rudder, Mary J Blige, Indie Arie, Nina Simone, Lynette LaTouche, So Soon, Props &
Yejide the Night Queen.
Movies
Films by Abiola Abrams (theGodessFactory.com)
Films by damali abrams
SLAM,
Baccanal Time
Television
Books
The Cure: poetic healing and recipes by damali abrams,
The Essence of Sexuality volume 1 by William Keyes Jr. and Rosemarie Lee(aka Minute)
No Good Nigg@ Bluez by Jerome "J-Square and Mo Beasley,
Dare by Abiola Abrams
DARE by Abiola Abrams,
Check out this image!
Heroes
Harriet Tubman, Marcus Garvey, Sojourner Truth, H.I.M. Hailie Selassie, Fannie Lou Haimer, Amos Wilson, Ida B. Wells, Fredrick Douglass, Maya Angelou, W.E.B. DuBois, Toni Morrison, Bob Marley, bell hooks, John Watusi Branch, Sonia Sanchez, Macandal Dagga,Madam C.J.Walker,Gil Scott Heron,Elma Lewis, Dr Eric Williams,Zora Neale Hurston,Sam Saleem,Nina Simone, Peter Roberts, Ivy John, Ivan Yearwood,Harold Hunter, Ann Cyrus,YO Mama! (and ours!)
About me: Shadagga Entertainment
proudly present
Bless da Mic:
*Open Mic With a Twist!
*Film, Dance, Live Music, Hip Hop, Dub Poetry, Spoken Word and More!
*Come see the hottest independent artists in New York and beyond!
*Tell ah friend & bring ah friend.
Hosted by damali & Shadagga
Music by DJ Omar
Doors open and open mic sign-up: 8:30 pm
Showtime: 9 pm-12 am
Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Inc.
176-03 Jamaica Avenue Jamaica, New York 11432-5503
Admission: $10
F train to 179th St. and walk 3 blocks to Jamaica Ave.
E or J train to Jamaica Center/Parsons-Archer and Q110 bus in front of Walgreens at 160th St and Jamaica Ave to 176th St.
By performing at this show you agree to be filmed for public television.
Absolutely no taping.
No dress code.
For more info: 347-256-4844 or uluvdamali@yahoo.com
Myspace.com/BlessDaMic
Saturday February 13, 2010,
Saturday March 13, 2010,
Saturday April 10, 2010,
Saturday May 8, 2010,
Same place same time!
Bless Da Mic: Bringing Arts to the People.
Don’t Miss:
Bless da Mic: Open Mic Showcase
Admission: $10
Hosted by damali & Shadagga
Music by DJ Omar
Doors open and open mic sign-up: 8:30 pm
Showtime: 9 pm-12 am
Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Inc.
176-03 Jama
To those who know me and to those who don't, my
name is James Jadon Woodard. I am a 19 year old performance/literary
poet competing in competition known as the NY Knicks Poetry Slam. It
is an online competition for the final spot on the NY Knicks Poetry
Slam finals taking place February 19th on Broadway where 10 poets
including the person who wins this online slam, will be competing for
a grandprize of 10, 000 in scholarship money and 25, 000 worth of
equipment dropped of to any organziation chosen by the winner. I have
contacted
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I really believe that i will be on final stage, I have claimed it and
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My number is 267 581 3211 if you need more
information.Thank you all again for your time and for
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Sending out the good vibes for a good night:-) If you havent had a chance to see my fun Youtube video, here it is... Hope you enjoy:-) Bless, Meru Matu.com
