Ambessa the Articulate:Higher Level Lyrical Intelligensia, Social Scientist Extraordinaire, More Mind than Minolta///
Zakiya Harris:Redifinition of Vocalism, Femme Enigma Fatale,This Aint yo Mamma’s Diva///
Aissaade Negus: Spiritual Guidance, Future of ...., The Now and Forever BOSSSS///
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Influences
GOD/Life/All Of Our Ancestors/ Our Seed/Ancient Kush-Kemet/ Science Of Mind/Essene/Gospel/ Yoruba/RasTafari/Buddhism/ Islam/Kabbalah/ Sufism Christianity/TheGreat Civilizations Of Afrika/ The Triangular Trade Route/BlackResiliency/UNIA/ Harlem Renaissance/Civil Rights Movement/ZULU Nation/ The Hip-Hop Movement/You/ The Arts/Music/Negro Spirituals/ The Blues/Jazz/BeBop/ Rock-n-roll/Reggae-(Dub,Ska Rocksteady,Roots Rock,Rockers,Dance Hall)/ Funk/Soul/Disco/Pop/Hip-Hop/Go-Go/ Turntablism/Compas/Zouk/Hilife/ Hip-Life/Afro-Latin/World Beat/ Jungle/Drum and Bass/Spoken Word/ Slam Poetry/Ambient/Being Fly/Being Free/Being We Dancing/Playing/ Sex/Laughter/Joy/ Challenge/Growth/Peace/Justice/ Unity/Prosperity/Abundance/Festivity/LOVE/Infinity......
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Fiyawata
According to Fiyawata, the radio is a great example of what NOT to do. Fiyawata finds its pride of artistry in the fact that it steers clear of tired convention and strives always to create music that is original. As evidence of this musical ethic, look no farther than the band's music. Fiyawata boasts a signature sound, the mark of aural auteurs. Distinct songwriting flavors permeate every tune that Fiyawata writes and records. This group of musicians isn't interested in finding its place in the current scheme of things. Instead, Fiyawata is only happy carving its own niche
Talent Convergence
Bringing together personalities from opposite ends of the country – Ambessa from Brooklyn, New York and Zakiya from Oakland, CA – these two have joined their talents in the Bay Area in order to forge a formidable new sound. Fiyawata's sound consists of a heady blend of hip-hop stylings, reggae groovaliciousness, deep and powerful soul and Afro-Latin elements. It's a transcendent brew and it's a good thing, too, considering what Fiyawata has to say. “Our message is a fine concoction of spiritual enlightenment, activism and day-to-day street life.”
Stage Time
Fiyawata has earned a special place in the realm of music and the band's popularity continues to grow. Fiyawata's magnificent music has earned the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of Yellowman, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Planet Asia, Latoya London, Blackalicious, Dead Prez, Killa Mike, Zion-I, Prophets of Rage and the Crown City Rockers. Fiyawata has appeared at such noteworthy venues as Studio Z, Last Day Saloon, New College of California, The Oakland Box Theater, The Jahva House, Blake's of Berkeley, CB's Gallery, Wetlands and Nkiru Books.
Erotic Sorcery
Fiyawata's self-described “dubHIPHOP and rocking soul” is a potent brand of spellweaving. “Our music is high frequency medicinal erotic sorcery that sways humanity into cosmic ecstasy.” Indeed, Fiyawata's music is utterly compelling, luring the listener into a transcendent trance. There is fun to be had here, but this is an experience that extends well beyond mere entertainment. For Fiyawata, music is a being that makes the listener feel “ecstatic, energetic, all-powerful, vibrant and like God.”
The Artist at Work
Fiyawata is busy planning a Fall 2007 East Coast Tour. Meanwhile, writing and recording are under way. The band is in the process of wrapping up work on a mixtape entitled “This Is a Journey Into Sound.” A new album, “Journeys of a Destined Nation,” has also been announced. Guaranteed to be icons in hip-hop and the entire field of music, Fiyawata is the inspiration the world has been seeking for a very long time and at last this long-sought force of music is here to turn the party out.
“You could call Fiyawata hip-hop, but that would be kind of like calling Jimi Hendrix a guitarist.” - A&R Select
Hey FIYAWATA, Just showin your page some love and sayin thanks for the add. Check out the music on my page, if you like it you can find more at www. SethRock. com !
So good to see you at the Greenfest, what an amazing event. It was really great to see all those like minded folks.
What is up with the Pier 23 event you were telling me about? We are doing a weekly Reggae night on Mondays at Otis. Come thru some time. I would love to build with you.
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