Pronunciation: 'shA-(")nä. Etymology: Italian, literally, scene, from Latin. An elaborate solo vocal composition that consists of a recitative usually followed by one or more aria sections.
Female
100 years old
Oakland, California
United States
percussion, nature, derby girls, fire, desert camping, t'ai chi, meditation, pagan holidays, chinese medicine, thai massage, the lunar calendar, critical mass, skepticism, rhetorical questions, clairvoyance, social change, natural highs, vibing out
Music
jay dee, aceyalone, planet asia, the perceptionists, krs-one, mos def, mystic, lauren hill, eryka badhu, the roots, zap mama, madlib, kazi, dj shadow, talib kweli, people under the stairs, fugazi, led zeppelin, sonic youth, ministry, curve, my bloody valentine, black angels, mf doom, tortoise, wayne shorter, miles davis, derrick carter, thievery corporation, jazzanova, gift of gab, jean grae, zion i, black moon, common, atmosphere, gang star, pete rock, michael franti, bob marley, peter tosh, bill laswell, jedi mind tricks, nighmares on wax, abstract rude, astrud gilberto, massive attack, breakbeat buddha, the grouch and eligh, odb, company flow
Movies
Faces, the Mirror Mask, Shaolin Soccer, the City of Lost Children, the Dream Life of Angels, Hero, GhostDog: the way of the samurai, an Incovenient Truth, Slam, Foreign Land
Television
Invader Zim, Twin Peaks, Reno 911, the Shield, the Awful Truth, Nova, Heroes
Books
the history of jazz
Heroes
simone de beauvoir, delphine, gabriel, emily, hayden, elaine marks, principal skin'er 85mm, barack obama
Chi-town REPRESENT!!! UPCOMING/PAST APPEARANCES BY DJ sCéNa: June 2008 - September 2008: 2nd and 4th Sundays of the Month @ Water Lounge, 5634 College Ave, Oakland, Rockridge / Friday, June 27, 2008 - Convergence, at the Lake - Lake Tahoe / Saturday, June 7, 2008 - ascendanceproject.com after-party, Berkeley, CA / Saturday, April 12, 2008 - Death to the Octopussies Screening Party with Chlorophil - Nap's Bar on Mission - San Francisco, CA / March 22, 2008 Purple Party - Berkeley, CA / Sunday, January 20, 2008 - Sunset Scratch House Party hosted by Miles at the Crib in North Oakland, CA / Saturday, November 10, 2007 - North Berkeley Elfin Magic Birthday House Party / October 20, 2007 - The Party at the End of the Time - The final scene for "death to the octopussies" an independent movie project about telepathic cats, at the Speakeasy, San Francisco, CA / August 25, 2007 - Chicago6Corners Fundraiser, ACME ARTS CENTER, 1741 North Western Ave, Chicago / August 20, 2007 - Chances Dances at the SubT! / June 2, 2007 - Sweet Alice with Mass Transit and Kumar / May 5, 2007 - Fez Ballroom - Portland, OR / Saturday, March 10, 2007 - Sweet Alice / February 17, 2007 - Sweet Alice / February 1, 2007 - Camp of Dreams Fundraiser (campofdreams.org) at Funky Buddha Lounge / November 4, 2006 - Full Moon Samhain/Goth Dance Party (bonfires in the yard at an undisclosed location in Logan Square) / July 15, 2006 - Chicagoland Bicycle Federation (www.biketraffic.org) BikeTown Bash at Goose Island brewery on Fulton / March 2006 - Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Fundraiser at the Hideout / August 2005 - Elizabeth's Good Bye Party - Save More Liquours - Chicago, IL / July 2005 - Synchronicity (www.synchroni-city.org) - Land Between the Lakes, KY / June 2005 - Ethan's Rock Opera After Party at Alchemize - Cincinnati, OH / April, 2005 - Garry's 40th Birthday Throw Down at the Crumwell Ranch, San Diego, CA / February 2005 – Imbolc Celebration/Snowflake Ball - Oakland, CA / September 2004 -Fur, Flesh and Faghat - Oakland, CA / July 2004 - Synchronicity - Land Between the Lakes, KY
Who I'd like to meet: people who: speak their mind, have the ability to close their eyes and see something beautiful, never feel like it's too late to try something new, avoid road rage, ride bikes, like fresh air, listen to fat beats, and of course neva forget where they came from
everybody screams for the glory days but never wants to give real artists wit real music expressing an artistic voice a chance..... dare to be different and give my album a listen i worked hard on this album.....
Hey, wassup? Just dropping by to say hey and spread the love.
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there, i finally added you as a friend. and doesn't it feel good to be a part of my "top friends" list? rudy's this morning sounds fantastic too. and fixing bikes. and museums. and lake rides.
Just wanted to send you a quick reminder about this week's events. We're starting our new monthly @ Darkroom, have some underground Hiphop jumpin' off @ Elbo Room, and are back @ Butterfly on Thursday. Hope to see you out!
And feel free to spread the word if you can't make it out!!
Hope this note finds you well! I've recently wrapped up production on the fourth installment of my Self Hypnosis mix series. Check it out below:
Self Hypnosis v.4, is a 40+ minute mix which sports more drums than anyone is likely able to handle. Listen three times daily for optimal effects. Featuring tracks by Nostalgia 77, Scienz of Life, Pieces of Peace, Quantic Soul Orchestra, Joe Quarterman, DJ Day, Barrabas, The Bar Kays and much more!!
Hope you're recovering from last weekend ok!! Here's an exclusive mix to get your week moving along! A 40+ minute blend of soulful hiphop, rare groove, downtempo, afro funk, and b-boy breaks. Download the hi-quality mp3s by clicking the banner below.
