I love to Dance! Alot. Just ask anyone who goes to see the band, my Favorite Band MAMADOU. I am on the dance floor all night, or at least I try to be. I really have to stop smoking it's gonna kill me one of these days. But anyway,
Music
MAMADOU, Ayla Brown, Angela Masciale, Whitney Houston and of all the great talent that has walked through the Talent Quest Show's door!!
I also love and will always remain a true fan of Michael Jackson. Despite all of the bad things that have been said, true or not. I am here not to judge. His dedication and contribution to music has been amazing. He will truly be remembered for me not as 'Wacko Jacko" But a genius, who sadly at some point lost his way. "You are not alone".
Let's not forget Mr. James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, all kinds of gospel music and finally Peter, Paul and Mary.
Although I generally love most music, I could do without listening to Opera or twangy Country music. On the other hand, I do have to point out that I enjoyed/loved going to see The Phanthom of The opera when the play came to Boston. So can you quess what I did, hell I just tell ya. I bought the CD and played it every day for a whole year. I quess , you never know.
Movies
A3D SHARES THEIR VISIONS/GOALS to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Salem State College (Peace Institute)
Presents A3D, Inc at (SPEAK OUT) 10/17/06
Produced by: Deborah Scaduto
Video includes an African Drumming Performance and MORE!!
Television
Debra Crosby's Talent Quest Show
www.talentquesttvshow.com
Heroes
My Father and all my nieces and nephews for giving their Auntie Debbie a reason to smile.
About me:
My other myspace links:
myspace.com/a3dinc
http://www.myspace.com/talentquestshow
http://www.myspace.com/promotermamadouband
Hello, my name is Debbie. I am The Promoter and The #1 Fan of The High Energy West African Band- MAMADOU
I am also a Producer and Promoter of The Debra Crosby's Talent Quest Show, and a Volunteer Director of the not for profit organization A3D, Inc
MAMADOU Highlights and Keypoints
Cool Recent Gigs:
Martha's Vineyard, MA: As part of the Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival, MAMADOU performs at the Oyster Bar Grill in Oak Bluffs, September of 2007.
Chatham, MA: On a floatilla, MAMADOU performed to over 30,000 people during the July 4th Parade in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Marblehead, MA: Performing over the Marblehead Harbor at the Festival of Arts in 2007.
Boston, MA: The band MAMADOU performed at First Night in Boston to welcome in the new year, 2007.
Rockland, ME: Rockland Lobsterfest in Maine featured MAMADOU on their main stage to close out the event in 2006.
Mamadou Diop:
In 2007, Mamadou Diop was awarded "Humanitarian of the Year" by the Art of Living Foundation and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Mamadou Diop has over 30 years of experience performing live for audiences around the world.
As a rhythm guitarist, Mamadou Diop ranks among the best in the world.
Mamadou has worked with some of West Africa's most notable musicians including those of Thione Seck, Baaba Maal, Youssou Ndour, and Orchestra Baobab.
www.mamadou.com
A3D, Inc - African Development Through Drum and Dance
A3D Holds CultureFest 2007
At the end of July in 2007, A3D held their second annual CultureFest , showcasing the cultural and artistic talents of Salem and the North Shore area. The CultureFest is A3D's outdoor summer festival featuring live musical and stage performances, artisans and crafters of all kinds arranged in booths, food and fun for all.
It is fully family friendly and admission is free to the public.
10% of Salem CultureFest 2007 proceeds were donated to Help for Aused Women and Their Children - a local npo located in the NorthShore area of Boston.
A3D Delivers Computers and Sewing Machines in Africa -
In January of 2007, members and Directors of A3D traveled to Senegal to do what they do best - help people. With funds raised from their CultureFest and Hope For The Holidays events, as well as from locals in the North Shore area of Massachusetts and beyond, they were able to help two organizations in ways beyond what they imagined:
AEDEC - A3D delivered 10 brand new computers, a network, laser printers, and a lot of hope to the AEDEC school in Dakar, Senegal. That simple offering made computer technologies available to over 1600 students who previously had no computer access at all. AEDEC, seemingly overnight, rose in the ranks among all other schools in the country by becoming the first public school to have such learning tools available to their students. Even the President of Senegal, Abdoulaye Wade, took notice. The students of AEDEC were so grateful that they named the computers after the Directors of A3D.
Les 3D - This noble group needs working sewing machines in order to continue bringing sewing and fabric skills to Senegal's underprivileged women so that they may provide for themselves. A3D took note of that need and furnished 10 brand new sewing machines. Each sewing machine is capable of being powered by electricity, or by foot pedal when electricity is not available (which is often the case). Les 3D staff and students were overwhelmed with joy when they were presented with these gifts.
We at A3D would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our success stories. We cannot do it without your continued support.
www.a3dinc.org
I recently started attending Salem State College as a part-time day student. I choose to go part-time, to take only a few classes. Because to be honest I was and still am terrified, that I would not be able to handle and or pass a college class. Right now, I am taking a Basic writing class, which again I was afraid, due to the fact that I have not done very much writing. Oh and one more thing is I HATE TO WRITE! However, I'm starting to feel more confident in my writing skills. Which in turn should help lessen my fear and maybe I really won't mind doing this writing stuff AFTER ALL. Along with Basic Writing, I took the Health and Wellness class. Student's had the opportunity to take an exemption test. OH MY! OH MY! I passed and I was one very happy woman.
My future depends on me being able to keep my fears from overcoming my desire to futher my education and to look into getting a degree. Well, I haven't quite made up my mind yet, but I am looking to go into the direction of PSY/Social Work. I want a career where I can utilize whatever talents I may have, to make a difference. "Each day is a chance to touch a person's life" Angela Masciale. Time Will Tell CD.
All who reach out a hand for others to take in time of need, give the gift of love. My journey, my search for finding myself has just begun.
I am very fortunate to have met some terrific people, who have led me in a direction of purpose. That purpose is A3D- African Development thru Drum and Dance. A non-profit org. who's mission is to build and maintain the capacity to effectively address the economic, educational, enviromental, and public needs of underserved African populations in Africa and Africans in the Greater Boston area.
I am also very excited to be a part of A3D. I am one of the director's and I hope/pray, that I can help A3D in achieving their goals.
More information can be found at our website www.a3dinc.org
If anyone is interested, A3D is looking for members and volunteers to join us in our pursuit of Making A Difference
Debbie Song by MAMADOU!!
Who I'd like to meet: Other people who share a goal in spreading a message of hope and peace for all. In the word's of Martin Luther King Jr. "With faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day." Freedom from hate and the Destruction of one another, is my Dream.
I would have loved to been able to meet, Mother Theresa, Martin Luther King Jr.
How have you been? It has been too long since we have heard from you. I hope that you are well. We would love for you to check out our new songs we recorded in Nashville, "I Might Fall" and "Standing Out in A Crowd" I hope you guys have a great show tonight.
Ayla Brown's Live Album is going to be released this Tuesday November 10, 2009 on iTunes! Its important that we get the word out as Street Team members! Please comment back with your email so I can send you some promo stuff and more! We want Ayla's music known! Make sure you comment me back with you email to help me promote Ayla with her upcoming music releases of 2009-2010!
Peace Sunday, June 5, 1982, Rose Bowl, no nukes - nuclear disarmament - stop nuclear madness concert - NYC - Central Park - June 12, 1982, 1,000,000 person march and rally for Nuclear Freeze. Photography and presentation by Curtis Rainbow. 'Give Peace a Chance' music by Achim Schultz. Inspiration by Yoko Ono. Dedicated to John Lennon.
My debut single ROLLIN' IN THE HEY is currently #84 on the Music Row Breakout Chart and is poised to move into the top 75. Request it at your local radio station today. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE CD AT DIGSTATION THIS WEEK ONLY FOR $4.99.
Just wanted to invite you to Come down to Milly's Tavern in Manchester on Saturday, May 30th! We're giving away 4 FREE Summer Jam tickets! 18 plus! Ladies over 21 free before 10pm! Click on the flyer for more info and to RSVP!
MORE SKA MAYHEM IN MAY !!!! Friday May 22 - Midway Cafe 3496 Washington Street Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130 Cost:$8 10pm Plasma Factory 11pm Pinball Millionaires 12am Guns of Navarone
Hey! Check it out, we just joined twitter and we love it! Come follow us at TWITTER.com/ThreeAMofficial and we'll follow you too! Follow us through our crazy busy days and keep us posted on what you've been up to!
