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)
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,
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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,YO Mama! (and ours!)
About me: Shadagga Management & Afrikan Poetry Theatre
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 November 14,2009,
Saturday December 12,2009,
Saturday January 9,2010,
Saturday February 13,2010,
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
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Thankyou for your love in the form of encouraging feedback on our music.. means a lot. When we're in your area, we look forward to collaborating. tftka
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A qualified person with vision, unmoved by daily selfish interests, will be led to moral decisions by their conscience......
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